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A new Earth bombardment model October 21, 2021
A team has updated its asteroid bombardment model of the Earth with the latest geologic evidence of ancient, large collisions. These models have been used to understand how impacts may have affected oxygen levels in the Earth's atmosphere in the Archean eon, 2.5 to 4 billion years ago.
Some of the world’s oldest rubies linked to early life October 21, 2021
While analyzing some of the world's oldest colored gemstones, researchers discovered carbon residue that was once ancient life, encased in a 2.5 billion-year-old ruby.
African grey parrots may have better self-control than macaws October 21, 2021
African grey parrots may be better able than macaws to delay gratification -- rejecting an immediate reward in favour of a better one in the future -- according to a new study.
First dinosaur era crab fully preserved in amber discovered October 20, 2021
Researchers describe the first crab from the Cretaceous dinosaur era preserved in amber. The study used micro CT to examine and describe Cretapsara athanata, the oldest modern-looking crab (approximately 100 million years old) and the most complete fossil crab ever discovered.
Changing ocean currents are driving extreme winter weather October 20, 2021
Slower ocean circulation as the result of climate change could intensify extreme cold weather in the U.S., according to new research.
Termite brains can grow in anticipation of a single moment of flight and light October 20, 2021
In a dampwood termite colony only a select few will, quite literally, see the light. The insects are unique due to their mating flights and the adaptability of their role within the colony, which is based on the overall needs of the group. King and queen termites must leave the nest and are the only […]
Researchers make hardened wooden knives that slice through steak October 20, 2021
The sharpest knives available are made of either steel or ceramic, both of which are human-made materials that must be forged in furnaces under extreme temperatures. Now, researchers have developed a potentially more sustainable way to make sharp knives: using hardened wood. The method makes wood 23 times harder and a knife made from the […]

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Israeli-led Mission Sets Sail For Sudan To Study Red Sea Coral Reefs

Israeli-led Mission Sets Sail For Sudan To Study Red Sea Coral Reefs

By Cowry News on July 21, 2021

AFP Joint project with Sudanese researchers, which will collect coral samples to test their durability, made possible in part by last year’s normalization pact between countries. An Israeli-led scientific expedition…

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