Category: 7. SciTech
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Could Fungi Really Cause a Zombie Apocalypse? : ScienceAlert
Zombies strike fear into our hearts – and if they’re persistent, eventually they get inside our heads. Animals taken over by zombies no longer control their own bodies or behaviors. Instead, they serve the interests of a master, whether it’s a virus, fungus or some other harmful agent. The… Continue Reading
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New study claims certain regions of Mars may have conditions to support life
A new study has raised some speculation about whether or not parts of Mars can allow life to grow. The study, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, highlights the potential of certain places on Mars to be able to form the right conditions for life to exist, even if… Continue Reading
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Cancer study finds Brazil nuts could hold key to stopping spread of disease
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter New research has found that a mineral found in Brazil nuts could be the key… Continue Reading
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Earth’s global water system is off balance ‘for the first time in human history’
The global water cycle is off balance for the “first time in human history.” Researchers have warned that this lack of balance could lead to a massive water disaster, which could terrorize the production of food, our lives, and economies all around the world. The water cycle in… Continue Reading
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Life ‘may have thrived’ after giant meteorite hit Earth – research
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Breakthrough headset could be used to help treat depression at home
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter A brain-zapping headset could be the breakthrough for curing depression at… Continue Reading
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Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky
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When do the clocks go back in 2024? UK time shift explained
It’s soon time to change clocks across the UK, meaning we can expect two big changes. The bad news: British summer is well and truly over and we’re entering the winter months. The good: you’ll cash in an extra hour of sleep, with the clocks set to move back this October. But when exactly?… Continue…
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Headset could be used to help treat depression at home – study
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter A headset that can be used at home could be used to help treat depression,… Continue Reading
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Scientists grow chicks without eggshells in major breakthrough for stem cell research
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter A new method to grow chicken embryos without their opaque eggshells could… Continue Reading