Author: David Morgan
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XBB.1.5 or Omicron BF.7, which is more dangerous? Check symptoms, transmissibility to understand
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[ad_1] Covid continues to threaten worldwide with two new variants – XBB.1.5 and Omicron BF.7. While the latter triggered a massive infection spike in China, the XBB.1.5 has contributed to over 40% new cases in the US. As per the official data, both the variants have been found in India. Here is all you need…
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Children Are Ditching Alcohol for Marijuana
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[ad_1] Marijuana is a psychoactive drug made from the Cannabis plant. It is commonly used for recreational and medicinal purposes, but it can also have negative effects on the user. Some of these negative effects include impaired memory and concentration, increased heart rate and risk of heart attack, and potential negative effects on mental health,…
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Unusual Exotic Clasts in Chinese Lunar Samples Indicate Unexplored Terrane on Moon
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[ad_1] Graphical depiction of exotic igneous clasts in Chang’e-5 lunar regolith. Credit: IGCAS Chang’e-5 is a Chinese lunar exploration mission with the goal of collecting and returning samples from the Moon. It was launched on November 24, 2020 and successfully landed on the lunar surface on December 1. The spacecraft collected samples from the Moon’s…
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A Comet Not Seen in 50,000 Years Is Streaking by Earth Soon. Here’s When to Look Up : ScienceAlert
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[ad_1] A newly discovered comet could be visible to the naked eye as it shoots past Earth and the Sun in the coming weeks for the first time in 50,000 years, astronomers have said. The comet is called C/2022 E3 (ZTF) after the Zwicky Transient Facility, which first spotted it passing Jupiter in March last…
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New Study Uncovers Potential Target for Stopping 90% of Cancer Deaths
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[ad_1] Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. It is a leading cause of death worldwide. Some common forms of cancer include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. An international research team has discovered a potential new target for a drug that could…
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New Research: Fearlessness Can Be Learned
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[ad_1] The researchers investigated how the absence of a specific receptor affects the ability to unlearn fear. The absence of a specific serotonin receptor has been linked to a reduction in previously acquired fear responses. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter, plays a crucial role in both the development and the elimination of fear and anxiety. A research…
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Astronomers May Have Solved The Mystery of The Bubbles Towering Over The Milky Way : ScienceAlert
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[ad_1] When the Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope entered low-Earth orbit in 2008, it opened our eyes to a whole new Universe of high-energy radiation. One of its more curious discoveries was the Fermi Bubbles: giant, symmetrical blobs extending above and below the galactic plane, 25,000 light-years on each side from the Milky Way’s center, glowing…
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Princeton Engineers Have Developed a New Way To Remove Microplastics From Water
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[ad_1] Microplastics are tiny particles of plastic that are smaller than 5mm in size and are found in the environment, including in water sources. These particles can come from a variety of sources, including the breakdown of larger plastic items, the use of microbeads in personal care products, and the release of plastic fibers during…
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Monkeys – Not Humans – Made Ancient Sets of Stone Tools in Brazil, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
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[ad_1] Researchers believe that ancient stone tools discovered in Brazil are the work of capuchin monkeys, not early humans, the art and design website Artnet reported, citing an academic article. “We are confident that the early archeological sites from Brazil may not be human-derived but may belong to capuchin monkeys,” wrote archaeologist Agustín M. Agnolín…
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The American Rocketeer (NASA Documentary)
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[ad_1] By NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory January 7, 2023 The GALCIT rocketeers taking a break from setting up their experimental rocket motor in the Arroyo Seco. Left to right: Rudolph Schott, Apollo M. O. Smith, Frank Malina, Edward Forman, Jack Parsons. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech The American Rocketeer is the story of the origins of the world’s…
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Having More Children Lowers the Risk of a Common Cancer
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[ad_1] Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). It is most commonly found in postmenopausal women and can cause symptoms such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and pain during sex. According to research from the University of Queensland, having more…
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Scientists Gave Penguins a Mirror, And We Have Lots of Questions : ScienceAlert
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[ad_1] Over the decades, scientists have held a literal mirror up to various animals to determine whether their minds feature some kind of representation of self. Elephants, apes, dolphins, Eurasian magpies and cleaner wrasse fish are just some of the menagerie to join humans and chimpanzees in this exclusive club, each responding to their reflection…