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04-19-2024
Early humans lived in lava tubes in the scorching Arabian deserts
The deserts of Saudi Arabia are home to a unique kind of treasure: caves and lava tubes. These natural formations were created by the intense heat from volcanic eruptions long ago. Today, these lava tubes offer insights into the lives of the early humans who managed to survive and thrive in this harsh landscape. Conducted by Griffith University's Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution (ARCHE), this remarkable research focuses on one such site, the Umm Jirsan cave. The study highlights new evidence of ancient human activities. It...
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06-13-2023
Local species extinctions are often underestimated
A new study led by the University of Oldenburg and...
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06-13-2023
Additional heat is being transferred to the Arctic Ocean as the climate warms
The Arctic Ocean, a key component of our planet's health...
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06-12-2023
One full day on Earth lasted just 19 hours for about one billion years
We often find ourselves racing against the clock to squeeze...
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06-12-2023
Dying stars may be a source of gravitational waves
Until now, astrophysicists have only managed to detect gravitational waves...
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06-12-2023
Neanderthal genes still influence modern humans
Recent studies have found that Neanderthal genes comprise between one...
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06-12-2023
Did the reptile or the egg come first? Scientists have changed their minds
In a pioneering study, researchers from Nanjing University and the...
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06-12-2023
Astronomers discover planetary system that resembles Tatooine from Star Wars
An unprecedented multi-planetary system discovery by an international team of...
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06-12-2023
Dopamine regulates both learning and motivation
A research team led by the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience...
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06-12-2023
Children who hear more words during infancy develop better language skills
By using MRI and audio recordings, a team of scientists...
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06-12-2023
Biologists discover 20 new species of sea lettuce, a potential new food source
In the chilly waters of the Baltic Sea region and...
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06-11-2023
Should robots be programmed to have human consciousness?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems have become the backbone...
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06-11-2023
Indoor plants can quickly remove dangerous toxins from air
New research led by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS)...
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