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Remarkable New Dinosaur Unearthed in the Ancient Swamps of Montana
Science
Reconstruction of Lokiceratops in the 78-million-year-old swamps of northern Montana, as two Probrachylophosaurus move past in the background. Credit: Fabrizio Lavezzi © ...
Time Cells Play Key Role in Learning Complex Tasks
Health
Summary: New research reveals that “time cells” in the brain, crucial for learning complex behaviors requiring precise timing, are not just simple ...
A 200-Million-Year Journey to Oxygenation
Science
Studies of marine shales and isotopic data from the Great Oxidation Event period reveal dynamic oxygen fluctuations in Earth’s early atmosphere and ...
Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors
Health
Summary: A new study demonstrates the profound influence of gut microbes on behavior, particularly in the context of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ...
A Deep Dive Into 66 Million Years of CO2 Data
Science
The concentration of atmospheric CO2 is currently at a record high of 419 ppm due to human activities, particularly the burning of ...
Astronomers Shocked by Mysterious Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Ray – “What the Heck Is Going On?”
Science
Astrophysicists at the University of Utah and the Telescope Array have detected cosmic rays with energies beyond theoretical limits, challenging existing understanding ...
An Unexpected Way To Time Travel – Citizen Scientist’s Tip Unlocks 3,000 Years of Mammal Evolution
Science
Dr. Tyler Faith, NHMU’s chief curator, examines elk bones inside Skeleton Cave in the Uinta Mountains, Utah. Faith and a research team ...
