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Vertebra from a massive carnivore that dominated Earth when the Mississippi was submerged in water
The scene near Starkville, Mississippi, was calm, but something a little surprising was hidden beneath the surface. A small team of researchers explored the beds of the local creek and came across a huge vertebrae that was so large that it broke their expectations.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Earth
Your teeth may be hurting because of fish armour that is 500 million years old.
Anyone who has had a cramp in a tooth knows how sensitive our teeth are. This pain is actually useful - it helps you recognize pressure, temperature and other sensations when chewing. However, this sensitivity did not begin in our mouths.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Earth
Is it possible to spread depression? Couples can kiss to share it.
Marriage is often described as a fusion of two lives: emotional, physical, and practical. We embrace the idea that couples influence others' habits, moods, and routines. But what if these changes go far beyond conscious behavior? And even depression can change between partners - what happens to your body bacteria that not only fight together, but also reflect that of your spouse?
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Families
The oldest rock discovered by geologists in the United States is 3.82 billion years old.
Scientists have confirmed that Michigan's gneiss is the oldest rock in the United States. This includes Zispristals, formed around 3.82 billion years ago and served in front of long, outstanding competitors. We once assumed that Minnesota maintained this distinction, but fresh data is heading in a different direction. Carol Frost of the University of Wyoming published these results with a team that tested rock samples with the help of advanced geological chronology tools.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in FYI
This West Coast earthquake fault's most hazardous section has been named one of the planet's greatest threats.
Imagine two huge pieces of the Earth's outer shell puzzle slowly pushing against each other under the ocean. One piece slides under the other - this is called the subduction zone, and the Cascadia subduction zone is one of the most dangerous regions on the planet.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Earth
Patterns in longevity and ageing are revealed and explained by the universal "rule of biology."
Life on Earth is frequently portrayed as a masterclass in efficiency. From the hexagonal wax chambers in a honeybee hive to the slow, energy-sipping heartbeat of a blue whale, residing structures appear constructed to stretch each calorie and atom. Yet a better appearance suggests that biology from time to time performs rapidly and freely with permanence.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Longevity
No bacteria have ever been observed on Earth or anywhere else before, except on the Chinese space station.
Life in orbit has constantly intrigued scientists, however, few predicted that to would discover a microbe that had by no means been visible on Earth. A bacterium named Niallia tiangongensis has popped up aboard China`s Tiangong station, sparking interest and concern. The new species became diagnosed via way of means of Dr. Junxia Yuan, from the Shenzhou Space Biotechnology Group in Beijing, following designated genetic and biochemical tests.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in FYI
More carbon is currently being released by some woods than they are storing.
Forests have long stood as symbols of hope in weather. Towering pines, lush rainforests, and dense boreal woodlands are regarded to maintain a solution to our growing emissions. Their leaves breathed in carbon dioxide. Their roots locked carbon within the soil. Their presence presented consolation in a warming world.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Earth
Longer-migrating songbirds are more genetically diverse.
Each winter, birds that make the long, dangerous trek from the northern boreal woods to tropical locations benefit from more than just a warm haven. A hidden benefit of these songbirds might be their increased genetic diversity.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Petlife
Because it lacks a shore, it is the only sea on Earth that never touches land.
The Atlantic Ocean holds a secret: a patch of calm water ringed with the aid of using quick currents, sitting approximately 590 miles east of Florida but in no way touching land. Known as the Sargasso Sea, sailors have crossed it for centuries, however, few observe the border once they slip into glassy indigo waters.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Earth
