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Top Science News
February 8, 2020
Controlling Light With Light
Catching Cancer-Causing Culprits
Scientists Unravel Mystery of Photosynthesis
Monster Galaxy in Very Early Universe
Feb. 5, 2020 — Scientists have solved a critical part of the mystery of photosynthesis, focusing on the initial, ultrafast events through which photosynthetic proteins capture light and use it to initiate a series … read more
Latest Top Headlines
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Jan. 31, 2020 — New research techniques are being adopted by scientists tackling the most visible impact of climate change — the so-called greening of Arctic regions. The latest drone and satellite technology is helping an international team of researchers better understand how the vast, treeless regions called … read more
Health News
February 8, 2020
‘Parentese’ Boosts Baby Language Development
Estimating Spread of New Coronavirus
Boosting Spinal Cord Injury Repair Efforts
Brain Networks Come ‘Online’ During Teen Years
Jan. 29, 2020 — New brain networks come ‘online’ during adolescence, allowing teenagers to develop more complex adult social skills, but potentially putting them at … read more
Latest Health Headlines
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Chemical Found in Drinking Water Linked to Tooth Decay in Children
Feb. 6, 2020 — Children with higher concentrations of a certain chemical in their blood are more likely to get cavities, according to a new study. Researchers found that higher concentrations of PFAS were associated with greater tooth decay in … read more
Physical/Tech News
February 8, 2020
Solar Wind Interactions Beyond Earth Orbit
Unprecedented Detail of the Sun’s Surface
A Photovoltaic Cell That Works at Night
Storing Quantum Info On Coupled Quantum Dots
Jan. 29, 2020 — Researchers have for the first time created and imaged a novel pair of quantum dots — tiny islands of confined electric charge that act like … read more
Latest Physical/Tech Headlines
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Portable Lab You Plug Into Your Phone Can Diagnose Illnesses Like Coronavirus
Feb. 6, 2020 — Engineers have created a tiny portable lab that plugs into your phone, connecting it automatically to your doctor through a custom app. The lab the size of a credit card can diagnose infectious diseases such as coronavirus, malaria, HIV or Lyme disease or countless other health conditions such as depression and … read more
Environment News
February 8, 2020
New Form of the Northern Lights
Record Warm Water in Antarctica: Glacier Melt
MRI-Based Mapping of the Squid Brain
Secrets of Regeneration in Axolotls
Jan. 28, 2020 — If scientists can find the genetic basis for the axolotl’s ability to regenerate, they might be able to find ways to restore damaged tissue in humans. But they have been thwarted in the attempt by … read more
Latest Environment Headlines
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Wasp Nests Used to Date Ancient Kimberley Rock Art
Feb. 6, 2020 — Mud wasp nests collected from Kimberley sites with the permission of traditional owners help scientists establish ancient art rock unique to the area is 12,000 years old not 17,000 years … read more
Society/Education News
February 8, 2020
Sea Level Rise Could Reshape the United States
Emissions of Potent Greenhouse Gas Have Grown
Cancer Mortality Continues Steady Decline
Greenland Ice Losses Rising Faster
Dec. 10, 2019 — Greenland is losing ice seven times faster than in the 1990s and is tracking the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s high-end climate warming scenario, which would see 40 million more people … read more
Latest Society/Education Headlines
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How Coworkers Impact the Value of Your Skills
Jan. 15, 2020 — New research uncovers the importance of teams and coworkers in shaping productivity, earning potential, and stays of employment. The research analyzed data from Sweden. It found that to earn high wages and returns on education, workers must find coworkers who complement their own skills rather than duplicate … read more
Modeling Study Estimates Spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus
‘Parentese’ Helps Parents, Babies Make ‘Conversation’ and Boosts Language Development
Anti-Solar Cells: A Photovoltaic Cell That Works at Night
Scientists Unravel Mystery of Photosynthesis
Newest Solar Telescope Produces First Images
First Childhood Flu Helps Explain Why Virus Hits Some People Harder Than Others
Eating Red Meat and Processed Meat Hikes Heart Disease and Death Risk, Study Finds