Bandannas, gaiters and knit masks are some of the least effective face masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to a new study. Researchers at Duke University made the discovery while testing 14 different types of masks, according to the study published Friday. N95 masks, often used by healthcare …
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Despite the long evolutionary history of our species, humans have only been reading and writing for a few thousand years. New research shows that we may have ‘recycled’ a key region of the brain to help us understand the written word. In tests on rhesus macaque monkeys, scientists have shown …
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Up to half of the calcium in the Universe – and that includes our bones and teeth – is thought to come from exploding supernova stars, and researchers have now gained an incredible insight into how these ultra rare, calcium-rich supernovae end up reach of her life. The never before …
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For the first time, the innovative method of CRISPR gene modification has been applied to squid, marking a milestone in the scientific study of these creatures – and opening up many new areas of potential research. CRISPR enables highly secure, fast, and low-cost DNA processing. Simply put, the ingenious molecular …
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By Julian Grace, WRAL anchor / reporter Durham, NC – How can consumers know how much protection their face coverage really offers? A new study from Duke University seeks to answer this whole question. The study conducted at Duke will help not only in the Triangle, but across the country. …
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