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Octopuses keep surprising us – here are eight examples how
Three hearts and blue blood aren’t even the most unusual things about octopuses! Source: Octopuses keep surprising us – here are eight examples how
A wrench in Earth’s engine – ScienceBlog.com
Researchers at CU Boulder report that they may have solved a geophysical mystery, pinning down the likely cause of a phenomenon that resembles a wrench in the engine of the planet. In a study published today in Nature Geoscience, the team explored … Continue reading
The voice of the natural world
Bernie Krause has been recording wild soundscapes — the wind in the trees, the chirping of birds, the subtle sounds of insect larvae — for 45 years. In that time, he has seen many environments radically altered by humans, sometimes … Continue reading
Melting Arctic Permafrost Releases Acid that Dissolves Rocks
Melting permafrost in the Arctic sets the stage for chemical reactions in exposed minerals that create sulfuric acid, releasing carbon dioxide as the rock erodes. Source: Melting Arctic Permafrost Releases Acid that Dissolves Rocks
AI & The Future of Work | Volker Hirsch | TEDxManchester
The robots are coming. We (as in the people who attend TED talks and things) tend to think we will probably be fine. You know, knowledge folks and all. We might not be. What will be our coping mechanisms? What … Continue reading
Lonely people stand farther from loved ones, study finds
A new study from the University of Chicago found that people who report feeling lonely also say they sit or stand physically farther away from close friends and family. Their “personal space” for intimate partners is larger than those who … Continue reading
Scientists reveal drumming helps schoolchildren diagnosed with autism – ScienceBlog.com
Drumming for 60 minutes a week can benefit children diagnosed with autism and supports learning at school, according to a new scientific study. The project, led by the University of Chichester and University Centre Hartpury, showed students’ ability to follow … Continue reading
Why we laugh
Did you know that you’re 30 times more likely to laugh if you’re with somebody else than if you’re alone? Cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott shares this and other surprising facts about laughter in this fast-paced, action-packed and, yes, hilarious dash … Continue reading
Plate tectonics observatory to create seismic shift in earthquake research
We may never be able to entirely predict earthquakes such as those that hit central Italy in 2016, but we could better assess how they’re going to play out by joining up data from different scientific fields in a new … Continue reading
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