Sequencing of the Genomes of Coast Redwood and Sequoia
Scientists have completed the genome sequences for coast redwood and giant sequoia. The study, which was published this week in the journal G3: Genes, Genomes,…
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Difference between Metals and Non-metals
Identification of metals and nonmetals can be difficult if you are unfamiliar with their properties. A metal is a solid substance that is usually hard,…
In a Groundbreaking Study, Researchers Discovered Widespread Lead Poisoning in Bald and Golden Eagles
A groundbreaking eight-year study discovered widespread and regular lead poisoning in North American bald and golden eagles, threatening the populations of both species. The study…
The Dinosaurs’ Fate was Sealed in the Spring
The asteroid that wiped out nearly all dinosaurs hit Earth in the spring. After analyzing the remains of fish that died shortly after the impact,…
Throughout the Year, a Variety of Fish Species Provide Food for Endangered Killer Whales
Endangered Southern Resident killer whales eat a variety of salmon, including Chinook and other species. According to a new investigation, the supplies come from all…
There is a Significant Colonial Bias in Fossil Research
A new study found that colonial history and socioeconomic factors influence how researchers study and interpret palaeontological samples. Its findings shed light on how ‘non-scientific’…
Dolphins and Porpoises in European Waters Require Immediate Protection from bycatch
Marine biologists are urging the European Union to establish a comprehensive plan to safeguard dolphins and porpoises in European waters from fishing bycatch. Professor Per…
How did Life begin on Earth?
Life is coeternal with matter and has no beginning; life appeared on Earth at the time of its formation or shortly after. A series of…
Astronomers Discover a ‘Forbidden’ Planet Orbiting its Star in the ‘Neptunian Desert’
Neptune is our solar system’s eighth planet from the sun. An exoplanet smaller than Neptune with its own atmosphere has been discovered by an international…
Mineral Dating Provides New Insights into Critical Tectonic Processes
The incorporation of nearly all geologic aspects of Earth’s outer rock shell (the lithosphere) into a unifying theory known as plate tectonics has had a…
Researchers Claim that Early Mars was Covered With Ice Sheets Rather Than Flowing Rivers
Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been seen as a forerunner in the night sky. The planet’s rusty red surface, too,…
Norrsken Foundation’s Hub Opens in Rwanda, to House 1,000 Entrepreneurs by Next Year
Norrsken Foundation, a Swedish coworking space and investment fund, announced the opening of its first entrepreneurship centre outside of Sweden in Rwanda in 2019. The…
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