Mystery of ‘slow’ solar wind unveiled by Solar Orbiter mission

Scientists have come a step closer to identifying the mysterious origins of the ‘slow’ solar wind, using data collected during the Solar Orbiter spacecraft’s first close journey to the Sun. ​Scientists have come a step closer to identifying the mysterious origins of the ‘slow’ solar wind, using data collected during the Solar Orbiter spacecraft’s first …

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Mussels downstream of wastewater treatment plant contain radium, study reports

Burrowed into streambeds and rarely moving for their decades-long lifespans, freshwater mussels are biomonitors, meaning they indicate how clean their environment is, according to researchers. As the bivalves feed on organic matter and filter the water around them, their inner tissues and hard shells begin to reflect whatever is in their environment — including radioactive …

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Ancient geese stood 3 metres tall and weighed as much as a cow

A rare fossil skull provides strong evidence that the Dromornithidae, an extinct group of Australian flightless birds, were related to geese and ducks ​A rare fossil skull provides strong evidence that the Dromornithidae, an extinct group of Australian flightless birds, were related to geese and ducks A rare fossil skull provides strong evidence that the Dromornithidae, …

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NSF, NEH and partner funding agencies from seven countries announce the winners of the Canada-led 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation competition

Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) joined partner funding agencies from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom in announcing the awardees for the… ​Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) joined partner funding agencies from …

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Periods are starting younger and we’re struggling to pin down why

Menstruation is occurring earlier and earlier in life for younger generations in the Western world, but researchers are puzzled as to why ​Menstruation is occurring earlier and earlier in life for younger generations in the Western world, but researchers are puzzled as to why Menstruation is occurring earlier and earlier in life for younger generations in …

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China’s Chang’e 6 spacecraft begins sampling on far side of the moon

The Chang’e 6 moon lander touched down on 2 June and began collecting lunar rock for China’s second sample-return mission ​The Chang’e 6 moon lander touched down on 2 June and began collecting lunar rock for China’s second sample-return mission The Chang’e 6 moon lander touched down on 2 June and began collecting lunar rock for …

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Snares are wiping out South-East Asian wildlife – what can be done?

Efforts to remove animal traps and discourage poaching in Vietnamese protected areas have been partly effective, but conservationists say other approaches are needed to safeguard threatened species ​Efforts to remove animal traps and discourage poaching in Vietnamese protected areas have been partly effective, but conservationists say other approaches are needed to safeguard threatened species Efforts to …

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Study links sleep apnea treatment and happier, healthier relationships

A new study demonstrates that when individuals with obstructive sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure machine more regularly, it benefits their relationship with their partner. ​A new study demonstrates that when individuals with obstructive sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure machine more regularly, it benefits their relationship with their partner. A new study demonstrates …

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Better sleep is linked with lower loneliness levels

A new study found that better sleep health was associated with lower levels of loneliness, and this association was stronger among younger adults. ​A new study found that better sleep health was associated with lower levels of loneliness, and this association was stronger among younger adults. A new study found that better sleep health was associated …

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