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Land deals meant to improve food security may have hurt January 20, 2021
Large-scale land acquisitions by foreign investors, intended to improve global food security, had little to no benefit, increasing crop production in some areas while simultaneously threatening local food security in others, according to researchers who studied their effects.
Unlocking 'the shape of water' in mechanisms of antibiotic resistance January 20, 2021
Researchers captured and comparted hi-res images of ribosome structures from sensitive and resistant bacteria and report that a water molecule needed for antibiotic binding was not present in the ribosomes from the drug-resistant bugs.
Exploration of toxic Tiger Rattlesnake venom advances use of genetic science techniques January 20, 2021
A team of researchers has decoded the genome of the Tiger Rattlesnake, which has venom 40 times more toxic than that of Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes, the largest venomous snake in North America.
Constructing termite turrets without a blueprint January 20, 2021
Following a series of studies on termite mound physiology and morphogenesis over the past decade, researchers have now developed a mathematical model to help explain how termites construct their intricate mounds.
Potential COVID-19 drug is successful in lab study January 20, 2021
A new therapy is showing success as a way to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in mice.
Protected areas vulnerable to growing emphasis on food security January 20, 2021
New study shows croplands are prevalent in protected areas, challenging their efficacy in meeting conservation goals.
Disease threatens to decimate western bats January 19, 2021
A four-year study concludes that the fungal disease, white-nose syndrome, poses a severe threat to many western North American bats.

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Arise, Sir Lewis! Black British Star Lewis Hamilton Awarded Knighthood!

Arise, Sir Lewis! Black British Star Lewis Hamilton Awarded Knighthood!

By Cowry News on December 31, 2020

Lewis Hamilton has ended the year in grand style after he was finally awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. The 35-year-old is arguably F1 most successful…