New Species Found in the Hottest Place on Earth
A new species of freshwater Crustacea has been discovered during an expedition of the desert Lut, known as the hottest place on Earth. The newly…
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Terror Crocodiles With “Teeth the Size of Bananas” Preyed on Even the Very Largest Dinosaurs
A new study, revisiting fossil specimens from the enormous crocodylian, Deinosuchus, has confirmed that the beast had teeth “the size of bananas,” capable to take…
New COVID-19 Study Shows Disposed PPE Can Be Turned Into Biofuel
Plastic from used personal protective equipment (PPE) can, and should, be transformed into renewable liquid fuels — according to a new study, published in the…
Smaller Class Sizes Not Always Better for Academic Performance and Achievement
A new statistical analysis of data from a long-term study on the teaching of mathematics and science has found that smaller class sizes are not…
Women Still Forced to Sleep Outside in ‘Menstruation Huts’ During Their Period
Criminalized practice in Nepal continues, study finds. Despite being criminalized in 2018, an estimated 77% of girls in mid-Western Nepal are still being forced to…
“Worrying” Increase in Misuse of Non-Opioid Medications
Intentional suspected suicide attempts increased by 80.3% for isolated gabapentin exposures over a five-year-period and 43% for baclofen over a four-year-period. A major new analysis…
“Habsburg Jaw” Facial Deformity in Royal Dynasty Linked to Inbreeding
First study to indicate a direct relationship between inbreeding and facial morphology. The “Habsburg jaw,” a facial condition of the Habsburg dynasty of Spanish and…
Farm Wages & Tech Must Be Improved to Prevent Millions in India From Malnutrition
Former army officer Divakaran Padma Kumar Pillay says his 2019 study shows a greater use of technology is needed to tackle food security issues. A…
Archaeologists Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Street in Jerusalem Built by Pontius Pilate
An ancient walkway most likely used by pilgrims as they made their way to worship at the Temple Mount has been uncovered in the “City…
Toad Disguises Itself As Deadly Viper to Avoid Being Eaten – Mimics Both Appearance and Behavior
Decades of fieldwork uncover hissing and strike-warning impersonations by toad. The first study of a toad mimicking a venomous snake reveals that it likely imitates…