In a step toward better control of the mosquitoes that transmit malaria, researchers have mapped the…
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When two are better than one: Why some gene duplicates are retained while others perish
Whole genome duplication followed by massive gene loss has shaped many genomes, including the human genome.…
ESA Asteroid Day Programme – German
Moderator and LinkedIn professional Céline Flores Willers will take a look at the science behind asteroids…
ESA Asteroid Day Programme – Dutch
Besides planets and moons, all kinds of large and small ‘boulders’ float through our Solar System.…
Astronomers discover 'monster' quasar from early universe
Astronomers have discovered the most massive quasar known in the early universe, containing a monster black…
Sledge dogs are closely related to 9,500-year-old 'ancient dog'
Dogs play an important role in human life all over the world—whether as a family member…
Russia plans to take first tourist on space walk in 2023
Russia’s Energia space corporation said Thursday it will take the first tourist on a space walk…
Climate extremes will cause forest changes
No year has been as hot and dry as 2018 since climate records began. Central European…
'Poverty alleviation' and 'needy?' Why words can do more harm than good when offering help
Non-profits often pull at donors’ heartstrings by casting aid recipients as “poor,” “needy” or “vulnerable.” But…
Simple process for 'two-faced' nanomaterials may aid energy, information tech
A team led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory used a simple process…