Astronomers at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) have analyzed the paths of two outbound comets heading …
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ESA’s XMM-Newton has discovered that gas lurking within the Milky Way’s halo reaches far hotter temperatures than previously …
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Environment
Study Verifies a Missing Piece to the Urban Air Quality Puzzle
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDespite the prominent health threat posed by fine particulate pollution, especially in urban areas, fundamental aspects of its …
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Archaeology
New Dinosaur Discovered In China Shows Dinosaurs Grew Up Differently From Birds
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new species of feathered dinosaur has been discovered in China and described by American and Chinese authors …
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Dr. Frances Arnold is a chemical engineer who won the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2018. She is …
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Sustainable Living
High Carbon Footprint Households Identified by Sweets and Restaurant Meals, Not Higher Meat Consumption
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFamilies with higher carbon footprints are likely to consume more confectionaries, alcohol, and restaurant food, according to a …
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Environment
Microplastics a Million Times More Abundant Than Previously Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNothing seems safe from plastic contamination. A new study by NSF-funded researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography …
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Environment
Breathing? You Have Volcanoes, Tectonics, and Bacteria to Thank
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBreathing Earth’s breathable atmosphere is the key to life, and a new study suggests that the first burst …
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A Queen’s University Belfast scientist has led an international team to the ground-breaking discovery of why the Sun’s …
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Health
Shaking Your Head to Rid Water in Your Ears Could Cause Brain Damage
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTrapped water in the ear canal can cause infection and even damage, but it turns out that one …