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A Bird’s Eye View Of Ancient Human Migration
Even when no genetic information is available, the prehistoric movements of people can be simulated using current topographical satellite data.
Two Genes Linked To Skull Abnormalities Identified
Mutations in two genes—Cdh1 and Wwp2—have been shown to cause facial malformation in mice.
How To Make Li-S Batteries More Efficient? Carbon Spheres & Nanotubes
The challenges of producing lithium-sulfur batteries on a large scale can potentially be solved through carbon spheres and 3D nanostructures.
The Art And Science Of Japanese Porcelain
The sizes of mineral and glass powder particles play an important role in color quality when producing akae, a type of treasured Japanese porcelain.
Zika Definitively Linked To Microcephaly In Mice
Mouse fetuses that were injected with Zika virus and carried to term display the hallmarks of microcephaly.
Ice Age Eurasians Lost Neanderthal DNA As They Migrated
Upon arrival in Europe some 45,000 years ago, ancient Eurasians began to lose some of their Neanderthal DNA, study shows.
Slow Seabed Slips Linked To Tsunami Earthquakes
Slow slips have the potential to become the epicenter of major tsunami earthquakes; in fact, one was recorded a month prior to the 2011 Tohoku-Oki Earthquake.
Animals Vital For Preserving Carbon-Storing Forests
Animals play a vital role in dispersing seeds of carbon-storing trees, thereby affecting climate regulation by tropical forests.
Advances In Medical Care Led To Type 1 Diabetes Boom
Thanks to better medical care, life expectancy has increased dramatically in recent decades, with unintended consequences.
