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Climate Change - The Writing on the Wall
the scorching heat wave sweeps across large parts of India, leaving a trail of discomfort and distress. It serves as a stark reminder of the threat of climate change. The intensifying heat waves, shrinking spring seasons, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events are all ominous signs of a planet in peril.
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Read more at ABP Live
The First Coral to Glow in the Dark
Scientists know about many ocean animals that light up, including fish, squid, octopus, jellyfish and even sharks. The ability to glow is called bioluminescence, it comes from a chemical reaction. Some animals use the light as protection, others use it to find a mate.
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New Porous Materials Could Be the Next Big Thing in the Future
Scientists have hailed the “exciting” discovery of a type of porous material that can store carbon dioxide. The research saw a team led by scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh create hollow, cage-like molecules with high storage capacities for greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and sulphur hexafluoride.
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Read more at The Independent
St. Elizabeth - Conrad Science Red Wolves
St. Elizabeth fell victim to Conrad Science and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Red Wolves. Nicholas Mancini was cooking despite his team's loss.
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UK Research Boosts Productivity
The UK needs to be doing frontier research to generate local growth. This is a key driver of economic growth, particularly in straitened economic times. The UK’s research base is ‘a very strong’.
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Read more at Economics Observatory
Edmonds School District STEM Showcase
Mountlake Terrace High School students and staff from five schools set up their displays in the gymnasium to show their science, technology, engineering and math skills. The students order parts and materials from GuitarBuilding.Org with a selection of woods, electronics like guitar pickups (the devices that “pick up” the sound from the strings), and hardware such as tuners, bridges and knobs.
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Dr. David Sinclair's "Reverse Aging" Claims aren't backed by enough Evidence
The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr. David Sinclair has been battling a new level of backlash from colleagues and researchers who say his claims on curing aging have gone too far. The controversy began on February 29, when Sinclair's dog-supplement company, Animal Biosciences, issued a press release.
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Read more at Business Insider
Hot Jupiters and Their Orbital Decay
Hot Jupiters are giant gaseous exoplanets with sizes and masses roughly similar to those of Jupiter. They are located much closer to the star around which they revolve, and their orbits undergo gradual decay. The first hot Jupiter was discovered in 1995.
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New Porous Materials Could Be Used to Remove Toxic Compounds From the Air
scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh create hollow, cage-like molecules with high storage capacities for greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and sulphur hexafluoride. Dr Marc Little said: “This is an exciting discovery because we need new porous materials to help solve society’s biggest challenges”
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Read more at Yahoo News UK
Longevity Research - Dr David Sinclair at the Center of Controversy
Dr. David Sinclair has been a poster child of the longevity movement for years. He's built several biotechnology companies focused on reversing the effects of aging, won acclaim for his research, and cultivated a loyal base of fans who swear by his lifestyle tips.
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Read more at Business Insider