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Australian blue tongue lizard ancestor was round-in-the-tooth
Reconstruction of the most complete fossil lizard found in Australia, a 15 million year old relative…
New research may be used to treat cancer, heal combat wounds
Army research is the first to develop computational models using a microbiology procedure that may be…
Tourists and fishers key to future of rare manta nursery
Two manta ray hotspots in waters near Bali identified in new research as vital habitats for…
Do additives help the soil?
A UBC researcher is using her latest study to question whether soil additives are worth their…
Shrink films get a grip
Many people fondly remember playing with toys known as Shrinky Dinks—sheets of polystyrene plastic with shapes…
Why do birds typically live longer than mammals?
Why do birds typically live longer than mammals? A new paper offers a hint, albeit not…
US, Russia, China race to develop hypersonic weapons
Russia and China have recently touted their progress in developing hypersonic vehicles, which fly much faster…
Environmental pollutants could impact cellular signs of aging
Researchers have linked some environmental pollutants with diseases, a decreased life span and signs of premature…
Team using drones with machine learning to automate methane leak detection
A Southwest Research Institute methane leak detection system is taking flight as part of a U.S.…