Tag #Science

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Scottish Charity's Novel Method Boosts Rare Aspen Tree Reproduction

In a Scottish Highlands nature reserve, a charity uses a unique method to make the rare aspen tree flower and produce seeds by stressing 104 specimens in a polytunnel, addressing the species' infrequent natural reproduction and contributing to rewilding efforts across Britain.

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Life on Land
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The Evolutionary and Social Functions of Human Singing

Scientific research explores the evolutionary and social functions of human singing, citing studies that reveal cross-cultural similarities in vocal parameters and specialized brain responses, suggesting a complex interplay between biology, culture, and social bonding.

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Quality Education
smh.com.au
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Biotech's Binary Week: Mesoblast Soars, Percheron Crashes

In the final week of 2023, contrasting fortunes played out in the Australian biotech sector as Mesoblast shares soared 50% following US FDA approval, while Percheron shares crashed over 90% after a failed drug trial, highlighting the high-risk, high-reward nature of the industry.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Parker Solar Probe Achieves Record-Breaking Close Approach to the Sun

On December 25th, 2023, NASA's Parker Solar Probe made a record-breaking close approach to the Sun, reaching 6.1 million kilometers from its surface at a speed of 692,000 kilometers per hour, collecting valuable data on solar activity that could improve predictions of solar storms and safeguard Eart...

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Parker Solar Probe Makes History with Closest-Ever Approach to the Sun

On Christmas Eve, NASA's Parker Solar Probe made history by becoming the closest human-made object to the sun, reaching 3.8 million miles from its surface at 430,000 mph to collect data on solar flares from the sun's corona, improving space weather prediction to protect Earth's vulnerable systems.

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Parker Solar Probe Achieves Record-Breaking Close Solar Approach

NASA's Parker Solar Probe, on December 24th, 2023, completed its closest approach to the Sun at 692,000 kilometers per hour, becoming the fastest human-made object while gathering data to understand solar wind, coronal heating, and coronal mass ejections impacting Earth.

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Climate Action
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Real Interest Rates and Investment Performance: Beyond Nominal Returns

This article analyzes investment performance measurement, emphasizing the importance of real interest rates (nominal interest rate minus inflation) to determine true investment success and comparing investment returns to market indices and inflation; it also explains the recent decoupling of gold pr...

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Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Edmonton Study Explores Nature's Impact on Winter Mental Well-being

Researchers at Concordia University of Edmonton are conducting a two-week study involving 100 volunteers to determine if noticing nature in an urban setting improves mental well-being during winter months, measuring stress, anxiety, happiness, and life satisfaction levels before and after.

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Good Health and Well-being
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New Books Explore the Bible's Enduring Influence

Two new books analyze the Bible, with John Barton's offering a detailed historical account of its creation and Roberto Calasso's providing a literary exploration of its enduring influence on Western culture, highlighting its unique narrative style and impact on contemporary consciousness.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Parker Solar Probe Makes Closest-Ever Approach to the Sun

The Parker Solar Probe will reach its closest approach to the Sun on December 26, 2023, at a distance of 6.1 million kilometers, collecting data to understand the solar corona's high temperatures and improve predictions of solar storms impacting future space missions.

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Climate Action
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CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Autoimmune Disease Cure

UK scientists are trialing CAR T-cell therapy—a cancer treatment—to cure autoimmune disorders like lupus, with early results showing potential for remission and prevention, although long-term effects are still unknown.

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Parker Solar Probe Makes History with Closest-Ever Flyby of the Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully flew through the Sun's atmosphere on December 25th, 2023, reaching a record-breaking proximity of 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface. Communication is down until December 27th, when scientists expect confirmation that it survived extreme heat and radiatio...

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