Edge of History: How an Obsidian Blade Rewrites the Trail of Conquistadors
Could a family’s obsidian blade be a clue to the expedition’s trail? It’s a small piece of obsidian, just over 5 centimeters long, likely found…
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Unlocking Affordable Disease Detection With Cutting-Edge Nanotechnology
Researchers introduce Subak, an affordable nanotechnology-based tool for detecting nuclease digestion, critical in nucleic acid sensing applications like COVID-19 identification, offering a cost-effective alternative to…
The Surprising Risk on the Tennis Court: Brain Injury
Playing football and soccer is widely recognized for its potential to lead to concussions and other head injuries. However, a question arises regarding tennis: At…
Massive Granite Formation Discovered Beneath the Moon’s Surface
Microwave frequency data from lunar orbiter reveals deposit of cooled magma beneath a volcano that likely erupted 3.5 billion years ago. Scientists have discovered a…
Yamatosaurus: New Duckbilled Dinosaur Discovered in Japan
An international team of paleontologists has identified a new genus and species of hadrosaur or duck-billed dinosaur, Yamatosaurus izanagii, on one of Japan’s southern islands….
Study Finds Political Conservatives Make the Best Investors
When it comes to investing, conservatives may have a built-in advantage, according to a study by business scholars at Rice University, the University of North…
SMU Study Shows Carbon Dioxide Link to Global Warming 22 Million Years Ago
New research from Southern Methodist University reveals a link between high carbon dioxide and climate change 22 million years ago. Fossil leaves from Africa have…