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600-million-year-old ocean water from Himalayas provides clues to Earth's past
High up in the Himalayas, scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Niigata University,…
'Is the doggy angry?' Research hints children under 5 can easily confuse dog emotions
To most of us, a dog showing its teeth is a pretty clear signal of threat.…
Pedestrians in Ghana are risking their lives—we studied what's distracting them while walking
Walking has health and environmental benefits—but it’s not always a person’s choice for getting around. And…
Terrestrial ecosystems can significantly offset human carbon emissions, finds new analysis
The world’s forests, grasslands, and other terrestrial ecosystems have played a substantial role in offsetting human…
Do smartphones belong in classrooms? Four scholars weigh in
Should smartphones be allowed in classrooms? A new report from UNESCO, the education arm of the…
New geology study cracks the code of what causes diamonds to erupt
New research into the forces that bring diamonds to the surface from deep in the Earth’s…
Teachers who leave turnaround schools can have positive effects
A new study found that teachers who left low-performing K-12 public schools in Tennessee as part…
A cost-effective, efficient way to assess soil health at scale
Saying soil is important is an understatement. From serving as the medium where most of our…
New lipid nanoparticle-mRNA therapy combats melanoma in mouse models
Investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have designed an innovative RNA-based strategy…