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Source Of Soot In Himalayas Largely Fossil Fuels: Study
Using dual-carbon-isotope fingerprinting, researchers have identified the source of soot in the Himalayan and Tibetan region as largely from China and the North Indian sub-continent.
Scientists May Have Found A Way To Prevent Scars From Forming
Scientists are developing new compounds that could stop scars from forming in the first place.
Hawaiian Fruit Fly Ancestry More Complex Than Previously Thought
New research refuting the ‘single Hawaiian origin’ hypothesis shows that fruit flies have plural ancestors spanning various continents.
Palm Oil Plantations Hurt Ecosystems Severely: Study
Converting forests to oil palm plantations can lead to irreversible effects on ecosystem functions, according to a study.
Homosexual Termites May Have Evolutionary Edge: Study
Male-male pairings of termites is a strategy for survival, and not due to the mis-recognition of males as females, a study finds.
Silicon Boosts Rice Yields, According To LEGATO Researchers
Researchers at the recent LEGATO conference held in the Philippines presented five years' worth of study findings into rice cultivation in the region.
Element-Rich Mud Takes A Very Long Time To Form: Study
A very low sedimentation rate on the seabed is necessary for the formation of mineral resources rich in rare earths, finds a study.
Bendable Concrete Doesn’t Crack Under Pressure
Scientists in Singapore have developed a type of bendable concrete that is stronger than regular concrete.
Birds Of A Feather Sound Like Each Other
Scientists have found familial differences in the earliest vocal babblings of juvenile songbirds, suggesting a hereditary cause for these variances.