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Top Science News
November 19, 2020
How the Brain Forms Sensory Memories
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts Headed to ISS
Tree Rings and Supernovas
Hurricanes Reaching Further Inland
Nov. 16, 2020 — A new study identifies a region of the thalamus as a key source of signals encoding past experiences in the …
Latest Top Headlines
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Nov. 16, 2020 — Healthy sleep habits are associated with a lower risk of heart failure. Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns (morning risers, sleeping 7-8 hours a day and no frequent insomnia, snoring or excessive daytime sleepiness) experienced a 42% reduction in the risk of heart failure compared to those …
Health News
November 19, 2020
Poor Nutrition in School Years: 20cm Shorter
Positive Outlook Predicts Less Memory Decline
A Drop in Human Temperature
Human Brains Are ‘Prewired’ to See Words
Nov. 5, 2020 — A new global analysis has assessed the height and weight of school-aged children and adolescents across the world. The study revealed that …
Latest Health Headlines
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Predicting Preterm Births
Nov. 19, 2020 — Researchers studied how family history can predict preterm …
Physical/Tech News
November 19, 2020
OSIRIS-REx: Significant Amount of Asteroid
Volcanic Impact On Io’s Atmosphere
Wave: Some Exoplanets May Be Able to See Us, Too
NASA Spacecraft Successfully Touches Asteroid
Oct. 23, 2020 — Two days after touching down on asteroid Bennu, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission team received on Thursday, Oct. 22, images that confirm the spacecraft has collected more than enough material to meet one of …
Latest Physical/Tech Headlines
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New Tool to Combat Terrorism
Nov. 19, 2020 — Forensic science experts are refining an innovative counter-terrorism technique that checks for environmental DNA in the dust on clothing, baggage, shoes or even a …
Environment News
November 19, 2020
Vampire Bats: Social Distancing While Sick
Turbulent Era Sparked Leap in Human Behavior
Octopus-Inspired Sucker Transfers Delicate …
Rain Really Can Move Mountains
Oct. 27, 2020 — New research shows that when vampire bats feel sick, they socially distance themselves from groupmates in their roost — no public health guidance …
Latest Environment Headlines
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First Map of Bee Species Around the Globe
Nov. 19, 2020 — There are over 20,000 species of bee, but accurate data about how these species are spread across the globe are sparse. However, researchers have now created a map of bee diversity by combining the most complete global checklist of known bee species with the almost 6 million additional public records of where individual species have appeared around the …
Society/Education News
November 19, 2020
Hot-Button Words: Neural Polarization
COVID-19’s Massive Impact On Carbon Emissions
Nitrous Oxide Emissions Pose Climate Threat
How Coronavirus Took Hold in N. America, Europe
Oct. 20, 2020 — Researchers have linked a brain region to what they call neural polarization, offering a glimpse into the partisan brain in the weeks leading up to what is arguably the most consequential U.S. …
Latest Society/Education Headlines
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Study Identifies Reasons for Soaring Nuclear Plant Cost Overruns in the US
Nov. 18, 2020 — Researchers have analyzed the causes of many cost overruns on new nuclear power plants in the US, which have soared in the past 50 years. The findings may help designers of new plants build in resilience to prevent such added …
Tree Rings May Hold Clues to Impacts of Distant Supernovas on Earth
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts Headed to International Space Station
Climate Change Causes Landfalling Hurricanes to Stay Stronger for Longer