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The Science of Everything. Issue #103 out now.
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This is what you need to know about the science of xenotransplantation, as the field rapidly approaches its first ever clinical trials https://t.co/0F1joezmLp
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Xenotransplantation, taking the organs, tissues or cells from one species and transplanting them into another, is rapidly approaching clinical trials.
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Analysis of new dark energy results from DES and DESI challenge standard model of the universe https://t.co/EhIahk5M1H
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This week both the Dark Energy Survey and DESI released massive datasets which are challenging cosmologists’ best theories of the universe.
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Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) opens access to largest 3D map of universe https://t.co/eWzGxknLKg
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The DESI collaboration has created the largest 3D map of the universe.
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New genetic analysis suggests the origins of human language are more than 100,000 years old https://t.co/gDfbSvlprf
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Complex language is something that sets humans apart from other animals. But when did this unique capacity for intricate communication emerge?
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Fluoride study results “ludicrous” says expert https://t.co/fynZRXt2gm
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A study on fluoride in drinking water in Bangladesh, suggests link between the chemical and lower cognitive abilities in kids, but experts disagree.
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Watch a microrobot fling itself through the air like a bug https://t.co/Xd4KtVOo1q
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Taking inspiration from nature, engineers have created a palm-sized robot that can walk, climb, strike, scoop up objects, and even jump like a bug.
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‘Life-changing’ finding for those with young-onset Parkinson’s https://t.co/KjWxPGdISK
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A new study has finally determined the structure of a protein linked to an early-onset form of Parkinson's, which could help develop new treatments.
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New clue towards prevention and detection of ovarian cancer https://t.co/SKhKIcSVBf
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A subset of cells in the fallopian tubes drive high-grade serious carcinoma, one of the most aggressive and common forms of ovarian cancer.
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The physics of clapping your hands, explained https://t.co/YXcQCSRFgw
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Researchers have figured out the physics and fluid dynamics of clapping, which could be used one day to identify individuals by their claps alone.
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Dozens of dinosaur footprints found on boulder displayed at Queensland school https://t.co/L3susHnP7D
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Dozens of 3-toed dinosaur footprints from nearly 200 million years ago could illuminate a mysterious period in the Australia’s ancient past.
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What’s a blazar? This type of galaxy is more diverse than we thought https://t.co/Rr5sp39wvx
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A blazar galaxy sitting in the background of the Lizard constellation is emitting a narrow jet of ionised matter near the speed of light.
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Mammal ancestors that lived with dinosaurs all had dark brown or grey fur https://t.co/918fNQnSjd
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A new study looking at fossilised structures inside cells hints at our mammal ancestors’ nocturnal past when they lurked in the shadows of dinosaurs.
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Oldest human face found in Europe adds complexity to question of path out of Africa https://t.co/ot08LK6cVF
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A fossil found in Spain and dating to 1.4 to 1.1 million years ago is the oldest human face ever found in Europe.
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Chinese palaeontologists discover “life oasis” during worst ever mass extinction at end of Permian period https://t.co/xJCGwYOzvU
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Fossils found in China reveal a refuge, or “life oasis”, for plants and animals during the Permian extinction – the worst mass extinction in history.
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The water droplets on your car window are building electrical charge https://t.co/awS5DsQ4FF
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The water droplets are building up an electrical charge, and physicists say it is 10 times greater than previously thought.
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Physicist maintains interstellar meteorite, possibly “alien” material found on seafloor https://t.co/wIkVLBbCuA
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Physicist Avi Loeb responded doubt over his claim that spherules retrieved from the seafloor are from an interstellar, possible alien meteorite.
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Mysterious phenomenon at heart of Milky Way galaxy linked to new type of dark matter https://t.co/MqdTZtMtC4
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Unexplained chemical reactions at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy could be caused by a type of dark matter not accounted for in current physics.
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Ice on the Moon more common than previously thought based on India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander data https://t.co/PgAghnVBnm
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Direct measurements taken by India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander may have confirmed that ice exists just a few cm beneath the Moon’s surface.
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Superb lyrebirds have an unexpected new skill https://t.co/I4aVc43ta5
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The superb lyre bird is known for its extraordinary ability to mimic sounds. New research has found it has another, unexpected talent: farming.
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