The technology to decode our thoughts is drawing ever closer. Neuroscientists at the University of Texas have, for …
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Archaeology
We Thought the First Hunter-Gatherers in Europe Went Missing During the Last Ice Age. Now, Ancient DNA Analysis Says Otherwise
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHunter-gatherers took shelter from the ice age in Southwestern Europe, but were replaced on the Italian Peninsula according …
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Finding life on other planets might well be the holy grail of astronomy, but the hunt for suitable …
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Environment
New Research Shows Your Plants Could Be Silently Screaming at You
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIf you’re like me, you’ve managed to kill even the hardiest of indoor plants (yes, despite a doctorate …
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Space
For the First Time, Astronomers Have Linked a Mysterious Fast Radio Burst With Gravitational Waves
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe have just published evidence in Nature Astronomy for what might be producing mysterious bursts of radio waves …
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Environment
What Can’t Bees Do? Unique Study of Urban Beehives Reveals the Secrets of Several Cities Around the World
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBees provide myriad benefits to humanity, including pollination services, honey production, food security and crop pollination, artistic inspiration, …
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Environment
Squid Fishing Grew by 68 Percent in Just Three Years, Raising Fears the Industry Is Out of Control
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGlobal squid fishing increased by 68 percent between 2017 and 2020, according to our international analysis, prompting concerns …
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Archaeology
Australia’s Extinct Giant Eagle Was Big Enough to Snatch Koalas From Trees
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe year is 1959. Speleologists descend a 17-meter shaft to explore the depths of Mairs Cave in the …
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Archaeology
Enigmatic Mustatils Across Arabia Hosted Ancient Ritual Sacrifices
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOver the past five years, archaeologists have identified more than 1,600 monumental stone structures known as mustatils dotted …
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Space
Astronomers Just Discovered a Comet That Could Be Brighter Than Most Stars When We See It Next Year.
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHot on the heels of the disappointing Green Comet, astronomers have just discovered a new comet with the …