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But as soon as the cephalophoils were tilted up or down, the force came into action quickly, enabling rapid ascent or descent. This helps explain why hammerheads are “more of an exercise than a typical shark,” says Dr. Parsons, who thinks the skill could help pull food from the ocean …

They say diamonds are the girl’s best friend, but what about the whole planet made of diamonds? Newly published research suggests that some exoplanets in deep space made of large amounts of carbon could turn into diamonds. Research published in the Journal of Planetary Science suggests that these “carbon-rich” planets …

Sea ice can act as a weather reversal agent on various timescale and spatial scales – it’s not just a passive responder to change. Rather than reacting to external pressures from volcanic eruptions or other factors, internal ice variability within the climate system has led to a small ice age …

Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. In a spectacular declaration of Azar II’s authority, this week, the country’s health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, were banned from signing any new rules on the nation’s food, drugs, medical devices and other products, including vaccines. New Oliver Contraras …

Image copyright pyrite Getty Images Robert W. Gore, inventor of Gore-Tex technology while working for his father’s company in Maryland, USA, has died at the age of 83. Introduced in 1976, this fabric protects many workers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts from humid weather, but is also found in numerous products. …