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Study of ancient rocks suggests oxygen depletion in oceans led to end-Triassic mass extinction
A team of researchers from the U.K., China, and Italy has found evidence that suggests oxygen…
Iran's secular shift: New survey reveals huge changes in religious beliefs
Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution was a defining event that changed how we think about the relationship…
German study highlights carbon footprint of video streaming
Streaming high-definition videos and games can result in significant greenhouse gas emissions, depending on the technology…
Test of wave function collapse suggests gravity is not the answer
A team of researchers from Germany, Italy and Hungary has tested a theory that suggests gravity…
Swimming with whales: You must know the risks and when it's best to keep your distance
Three people were injured last month in separate humpback whale encounters off the Western Australia coast. …
Spectral classification of excitons
Ultrathin layers of tungsten diselenide have potential applications in opto-electronics and quantum technologies. LMU researchers have…
Long after 9/11, Americans still willing to pay more for increased security at venues
In the 19 years that have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, Americans have seen significant increases…
Human disturbance of ecosystems leads to increase in disease-transmitting mosquitoes
The changes that humans are making to the landscape are beneficial for mosquitoes that spread diseases…
New 'tree dragon' discovered in Mexican forest
As soon as Adam Clause saw the photo, he knew he was looking at something special. …