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Secrets behind T. rex's bone crushing bites: T. rex could crush with 8,000 pound bite forces
The giant Tyrannosaurus rex pulverized bones by biting down with forces equaling the weight of three small cars while simultaneously generating...
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New study describes how surface texture can help or hinder formation of ice crystals
A new study examining how ice forms from pure water found that the geometry of the surface that water is on can have an effect on whether or not it...
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Dams are major driver of global environmental change
Water reservoirs created by damming rivers could have significant impacts on the world's carbon cycle and climate system that aren't being...
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Polymerases pause to help mediate the flow of genetic information
Stop-and-go traffic is typically a source of frustration, an unneccesary hold-up on the path from point A to point B. But when it comes to the...
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Regular physical activity and reduced sedentary time reduces build-up of dangerous liver fat
New research shows that both regular physical activity and avoiding inactivity (sedentary behavior) help reduce build-up of dangerous liver fat, an...
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'Healthy' obese people still at higher risk of cardiovascular disease events than general population
New research shows that so-called 'metabolically healthy' obese people are still at higher risk of cardiovascular disease events such as heart...
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Social ties help animals live longer
Large families and strong social ties help animals live longer, new research suggests.
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Inflammatory signature of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
A team of investigators has identified key inflammatory cells involved in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Current treatment for the disorder...
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Real-time technique for studying ionic liquids at electrode interfaces
This electron microscope-based imaging technique could help scientists optimize the performance of ionic liquids for batteries and other energy...
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Refining the ocean's thermometer
The chemistry of shells of plankton called foraminifera are a record of past climate. Recent experiments show magnesium levels vary in foram shells...
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3-D models reveal hidden details of zebrafish behavior
In the first experiments of their kind, researchers found significant discrepancies in data generated when tracking the social behavior of...
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'Narco-deforestation' study links loss of Central American tropical forests to cocaine
Central American tropical forests are beginning to disappear at an alarming rate, threatening the livelihood of indigenous peoples there and...