Science

When a team of Russian researchers analyzed the remains of a preserved 14,000-year-old puppy, they saw an unusual patch of fur in the abdomen. After a few mitochondrial DNA reference checks, the team was surprised that the fur belonged to a woolly rhinoceros – ‘an almost perfect match.’ The puppy …

A widespread coronavirus outbreak aboard a fishing boat in Seattle may provide the first direct evidence that antibodies can provide protective immunity against the virus, according to a report on Tuesday. Crewmembers of the ship were studied before and after its 18-day voyage in May, which would eventually see more …

Victor Ortega-Jimenez By Lucy Hicks18 August 2020, 19:01 hours Starlings, swifts, and small birds called dippers build nests in the most unlikely places: behind the mighty curtains of waterfalls. But how they traverse the pounding streams to reach their safe havens has long been a mystery. Now, research shows just …

Masks have been found to be one of the most effective tools in blunting the transmission of the coronavirus, but not all face masks are created equal. Duke University researchers sparked a debate earlier this month regarding bandannas and neck gaiters when they published findings on the effectiveness of 14 …

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Amid the pounding of fallen trees and fallen power lines, my teenage son last Friday put up his protest for climate change for the 79th consecutive week, holding up a shaky handmade sign: “Wake up, Iowa. plan no. “ We were still without electricity or internet …