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Science can now link climate change with some extreme weather events
Extreme weather events like floods, heat waves and droughts can devastate communities and populations worldwide. Recent scientific advances have enabled…
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Many species now going extinct may vanish without a fossil trace
Scientists struggle to compare the magnitude of Earth’s ongoing sixth mass-extinction event with the five great die-offs of prehistory. A…
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Antarctic Ice Core Contains Unrivaled Detail of Past Climate
Donald Voigt, chief scientist at the WAIS Divide Camp, examines an ice core. (Credit: Gifford…
Good Mood Helps Boost Brain Power in Older Adults
Older adults can improve their decision making and working memory simply by putting on a…
Some Health Benefits Of Berries May Not Make It Past Your Mouth
Research has suggested that compounds that give colorful fruits their rich hues, especially berries, promote…
Study: Alternate walking and running to save energy, maintain endurance
Forget “slow and steady wins the race.” A new study shows that, at least sometimes,…
Controlled and targeted release of drugs
Researchers have discovered a method that allows for the controlled release of an active…