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Scientists Boost Crop Yields with CO2-Capturing Rock Dust on Fields

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A recent study by scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation indicates that using crushed rock on farmers’ fields could reduce greenhouse gases and increase crop yields by up to 16%. The recent research builds upon a University of Sheffield study examining the effectiveness of enhanced rock weathering. Naturally, rocks […]

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Rare Gene Variants Linked to Left-Handedness

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A recent study has linked uncommon mutations in certain genes to the occurrence of left-handedness in humans. Understanding the implications of these genetic variations on other aspects of left-handers’ characteristics could provide insights into phenomena such as the genetic predisposition to neurodevelopmental disorders or the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute

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Plants’ Screams Detected for the First Time

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Roald Dahl’s concept may have validity: plants emit sounds when subjected to harm. However, these sounds differ from human screams. They manifest as popping or clicking noises in ultrasonic frequencies beyond the human auditory range, intensifying when the plant undergoes stress. According to a study published in 2023, this could represent one of the methods

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Humans Have a Vital Sixth Sense for Health

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While most people are familiar with the traditional five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste), not everyone is aware of our additional sense known as interoception. Interoception pertains to our perception of the body’s internal state. It enables us to sense and comprehend internal signals regulating crucial bodily functions such as hunger, thirst, body

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Scientists have found Answers to Why Humans don’t have Tails.

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Humans are special, but we’re missing something common in many animals with spines: a tail. Why this is has been a bit of a mystery. Tails are helpful for balance, moving, talking, and protecting against bugs that bite. But humans and our closest ape relatives said goodbye to tails around 25 million years ago, when

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Genetics Not the Answer to Magpie Intelligence

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If you’ve had the opportunity to interact with Australia’s renowned magpies, you’re aware of their remarkable intelligence. With their distinctive black and white feathers, melodious calls, and intricate social interactions, magpies exhibit a level of avian cleverness that captivates both bird enthusiasts and researchers. However, what factors contribute to the success of these intelligent birds?

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Rare Gray Whale Spotted After 200 Years

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Scientists have verified that a whale, extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for 200 years, has been sighted off the coast of New England. It’s an exciting discovery, but it also highlights the impact of climate change on ocean creatures. Researchers from the New England Aquarium in Boston spotted the gray whale during a flight about

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What about Heart Health Threatened by Microplastic Pollution ?

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How do Microplastic bits affect the heart? A small study from Italy looked into this by checking if these minuscule plastic particles, mostly too small to see (called nanoparticles), were in the artery plaque of the people they studied. The researchers studied 257 individuals who underwent surgery to clear clogged blood vessels. They examined the

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