12-04-2023
Human brain development aligns closely with other primates
The results of a study led by University College London (UCL) are challenging long-standing beliefs about the development of human brains in newborns compared to other primates.  According to the research, the idea that human newborns have underdeveloped brains is a misconception. The experts found that the brains of newborns are at a development level typical for primates. False impression Human brains grow so much larger and more complex than other species after birth. This creates a false impression that newborns are underdeveloped, or “altricial.” “This new...
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12-04-2023
Massive "coronal hole" in the Sun prompts aurora alert for the US and UK
A high-speed stream from a coronal hole is expected to...
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12-04-2023
Climate and ecology shaped 250 million years of crocodile evolution
Researchers at the University of York have made a breakthrough...
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12-04-2023
Himalayan glaciers are cooling the air around them to survive global warming
In the breathtaking Himalayan mountains, an extraordinary phenomenon is unfolding....
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12-04-2023
Solar flares prompt aurora alert and "Geomagnetic Storm Warning"
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction...
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12-04-2023
Global carbon dioxide emissions will reach a new high in 2023
In a concerning revelation, experts predict that global emissions of...
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12-04-2023
Artificial light is luring birds to their deaths around the world by the millions
A staggering event on October 4-5 in Chicago led to...
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12-04-2023
Global drought crisis: UN warns of unprecedented emergency
The United Nations (UN) has released a critical report which...
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12-04-2023
Footprint DNA helps scientists monitor elusive animals like polar bears
Polar bears, the majestic icons of the Arctic, are elusive...
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12-03-2023
Wildfire ash fertilizes the ocean and boosts marine life
In late 2017, the Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara County...
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12-03-2023
Mega-high-resolution Earth images captured from orbit
In an unprecedented move, Insta360 has successfully launched the first...
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12-03-2023
Extra weight impairs the body's immune response to COVID-19
A recent study led by the University of Queensland has...
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