This week in science: Mysterious molecules on Mars are tricky to explain without life; a compound that cuts cholesterol as a daily oral pill; an experimental new treatment for sleep apnea has a 93 percent success rate; and much more!
Category: 7. Science
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SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have a Valentine’s Day date with the space station today. Watch the docking live
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Arrival & Welcome Remarks – YouTube
Watch OnSpace fans are in for a Valentine’s Day treat.
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A dual respiratory and auditory function for the coelacanth lung
Brito, P. M., Meunier, F., Clément, G. & Geffard-Kuriyama, D. The histological structure of the calcified lung of the fossil coelacanth Axelrodichthys araripensis (Actinistia: Mawsoniidae). Palaeontology 53, 1281–1290 (2010).
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What are ghost lineages, remnants of the past that still exist in our DNA today?
“Ghost lineages” may sound paranormal, but the term is rooted in real science that genetic studies have revealed only relatively recently.
So what is a ghost lineage?
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Advanced Computational Methods in Spectroscopy: A Q&A Guide
Spectroscopy published an online content series, titled “Unsolved Problems in Spectroscopy,” which explored evolving intersection of advanced computational methods and spectroscopic analysis, focusing on the limitations of traditional linear…
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How, where & best time to watch auroras
Skywatchers may get the chance to watch northern lights with…
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Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory
An international group of astronomers has identified a faraway planetary system that calls into question one of the most widely accepted ideas about how planets take shape.
In most planetary systems observed across the Milky Way, scientists see…
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Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory
An international group of astronomers has identified a faraway planetary system that calls into question one of the most widely accepted ideas about how planets take shape.
In most planetary systems observed across the Milky Way, scientists see…
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Electric sparks detected in Mars dust storms. Why it could cause problems for humans on the Red Planet
NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected electric sparks in dust storms on Mars, suggesting the planet’s atmosphere may be more electrically active than previously thought.
This is the first direct evidence of electrical discharges on the Red…
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Astronomers watch a massive star collapse into a black hole without a supernova
Astronomers have directly observed a massive dying star skip a supernova explosion and instead collapse into a black hole. This event provides the most detailed set of observations ever assembled of a star making that transition, giving…
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