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The origins of money: Researchers found that 70% of certain bronze objects from the early Bronze Age (3000-2100 BC) are indistinguishably the same weight, implying they were created to be interchangeable. Shaped like rings, ax blades, and ribs, they are thought to be the first evidence of currency

Science Posted by Rye

The origins of money: Researchers found that 70% of certain bronze objects from the early Bronze Age (3000-2100 BC) are indistinguishably the same weight, implying they were created to be interchangeable. Shaped like rings, ax blades, and ribs, they are...Researchers from the Netherlands may have uncovered the origins of currency using a subfield called 'psychophysics.'

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Crimes The Capitol Rioters Committed - LegalEagle

Science Posted by Lessgrep

The Capitol Rioters broke a lot of laws. Now it's time to clean up the mess.

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Large-scale land acquisitions by foreign investors, intended to improve global food security, had little to no benefit, increasing crop production in some areas while simultaneously threatening local food security in others, according to researchers who studied their effects

Science Posted by picach0

Large-scale land acquisitions by foreign investors, intended to improve global food security, had little to no benefit, increasing crop production in some areas while simultaneously threatening local food security in others, according to researchers who...Notre Dame News gathers and disseminates information that enhances understanding of the University’s academic and research mission and its accomplishments as a Catholic institute of higher learning.

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In India, the rich cause seven times more emissions than the poor. The study presents the first nation-wide, region- and class-specific assessment of carbon footprint using the consumption data across 623 districts and 2,03,313 households

Science Posted by Squirly

In India, the rich cause seven times more emissions than the poor. The study presents the first nation-wide, region- and class-specific assessment of carbon footprint using the consumption data across 623 districts and 2,03,313 householdsThe carbon footprint (CF) has emerged as an important yardstick to understand the total contribution of countries, sectors and individuals to climate …

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A new study finds that, in the wake of a mass shooting, NRA employees, donors and volunteers had mixed emotions about the organization, reporting higher levels of positive and negative feelings, including fear, anger and disgust. The people most critical were those most closely affiliated with it

Science Posted by Instagaramsuxxx

A new study finds that, in the wake of a mass shooting, NRA employees, donors and volunteers had mixed emotions about the organization, reporting higher levels of positive and negative feelings, including fear, anger and disgust. The people most critical...NRA employees and donors had the highest levels of both positive and negative feelings about the NRA.

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Scientists develope polymer cathodes for ultrafast batteries. The new cathodes withstand up to 25,000 operating cycles and charge in a matter of seconds, thus outperforming lithium-ion batteries. The cathodes can also be used to produce less expensive potassium dual-ion batteries

Science Posted by WinterscomingYEAH

Scientists develope polymer cathodes for ultrafast batteries. The new cathodes withstand up to 25,000 operating cycles and charge in a matter of seconds, thus outperforming lithium-ion batteries. The cathodes can also be used to produce less expensive...Russian researchers have synthesized and tested new polymer-based cathode materials for lithium dual-ion batteries. The tests showed that the new cathodes withstand up to 25,000 operating cycles and charge in a matter of seconds, thus outperforming lithium-ion batteries. The cathodes can also be used to produce less expensive potassium dual-ion batteries.

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Moderna Is Developing an mRNA Vaccine for HIV

Science Posted by 1timbutimbu1

Moderna Is Developing an mRNA Vaccine for HIVModerna is using the same technology behind its COVID-19 vaccine to develop an mRNA vaccine for HIV.

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Ride-sharing apps (Uber and Lyft) do not reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions. Data shows that ridesharing leads to a doubling or more of vehicle mileage due to reduced usage of public transport and the dead-head miles that drivers travel between pick-ups

Science Posted by ichbins

Ride-sharing apps (Uber and Lyft) do not reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions. Data shows that ridesharing leads to a doubling or more of vehicle mileage due to reduced usage of public transport and the dead-head miles that drivers travel...The popularity of Uber and Lyft and advances in autonomous vehicle technology have spurred public interest in the potential of shared ride services to…

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Research has found individuals who reported exercising at least 1-2 times a week were less likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety, even after accounting for sedentary behavior — which was measured as the amount of leisure time participants reported spending sitting still

Science Posted by Yannick

Research has found individuals who reported exercising at least 1-2 times a week were less likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety, even after accounting for sedentary behavior — which was measured as the amount of leisure time participants...A Swedish study published in Mental Health and Physical Activity has shed light on the well-known link between exercise and mental health. The researchers ...

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Biden's incoming CDC director says Trump administration has 'muzzled' scientists: 'I have to fix that'

Science Posted by mexicaninchina

Biden's incoming CDC director says Trump administration has 'muzzled' scientists: 'I have to fix that'Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Biden's incoming CDC director, said she intends to revamp the agency's public communications strategy.

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Experts have uncovered the remains of a gigantic dinosaur in Argentina, and believe it could be one of the largest creatures to have ever walked the Earth. Paleontologists discovered the fossilized remains of a 98 million-year-old titanosaur in Neuquén Province in Argentina's northwest Patagonia

Science Posted by 1timbutimbu1

Experts have uncovered the remains of a gigantic dinosaur in Argentina, and believe it could be one of the largest creatures to have ever walked the Earth. Paleontologists discovered the fossilized remains of a 98 million-year-old titanosaur in Neuquén...Experts have uncovered the remains of a gigantic dinosaur in Argentina, and believe it could be one of the largest creatures to have ever walked the Earth.

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The Music Theory of Sea Shanties - Adam Neely

Science Posted by Ninjo

Arrr you ready to analyze some sea shanties?! Get CuriosityStream AND Nebula for less than $12 per year (41% off!) https://curiositystream.com/adamneely The extended version of this video https://watchnebula.com/videos/adam-neely-the-music-theory-of-sea-shanties-extended 0:00 Intro 1:02 History and origin of Sea Shanties 3:40 Type of Sea Shanties and their musical characteristics 6:56 Analyzing vocal syllable content (ft.

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Kids who see their parents bicker during a separation or divorce are more likely to develop a fear of abandonment, new research warns. Children who reported higher fear of abandonment were more likely to report more mental health problems (bottled-up feelings of distress, anxiety or fear) later

Science Posted by ichbins

Kids who see their parents bicker during a separation or divorce are more likely to develop a fear of abandonment, new research warns. Children who reported higher fear of abandonment were more likely to report more mental health problems (bottled-up...Kids who see their parents bicker during a separation or divorce are more likely to develop a fear of abandonment, new research warns.

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Monitor lizards’ huge burrow systems can shelter hundreds of small animals The giant reptiles are “ecosystem engineers," providing a service similar to beavers and seabirds

Science Posted by ICANHAS

Monitor lizards’ huge burrow systems can shelter hundreds of small animals The giant reptiles are “ecosystem engineers," providing a service similar to beavers and seabirdsTwo species of Australian monitor lizards dig nests four meters deep. Now scientists reveal that the burrows are home to far more than their creators.

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Tom Scott ft. Jordan Harrod - Trying To Create an AI Tom Scott (on a $100 budget)

Science Posted by Squirly

Check out Jordan's channel! https://youtube.com/jordanharrod -

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Synthetic cannabidiol, the main nonpsychoactive component of cannabis, has been shown to kill the bacteria responsible for gonorrhoea, meningitis and legionnaires disease, and could lead to the to the first new class of antibiotics for resistant bacteria in 60 years

Science Posted by daughterof3

Synthetic cannabidiol, the main nonpsychoactive component of cannabis, has been shown to kill the bacteria responsible for gonorrhoea, meningitis and legionnaires disease, and could lead to the to the first new class of antibiotics for resistant bacteria...The main nonpsychoactive component of cannabis has been shown to kill the bacteria responsible for gonorrhoea, meningitis and legionnaires disease.

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The 1,074 Day Fire Extinguished by a Nuclear Bomb Explosion

Science Posted by picach0

A column of flame shoots out of the ground more than one hundred meters (three hundred feet) high. The heat is so intense that no one can get close.

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The public’s perception of the harms of magic mushrooms is in line with science - psilocybin-containing mushrooms are relatively safe compared to alcohol, tobacco, heroin, cocaine and other drugs. But this is not in line with drug laws, which put magic mushrooms in the most restrictive categories

Science Posted by duckduckstop

The public's perception of the harms of magic mushrooms is in line with science - psilocybin-containing mushrooms are relatively safe compared to alcohol, tobacco, heroin, cocaine and other drugs. But this is not in line with drug laws, which put magic...New research suggests that the public's perception of the potential harms of magic mushrooms is not in line with drug laws. The study, which appears in ...

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People who voted for Donald Trump and feel warmly towards him tend to score higher on a measure of egocentric victimhood, according to new research. Those who exhibit heightened levels of systemic victimhood, in contrast, tend to be more hostile towards Trump

Science Posted by yogameistro

People who voted for Donald Trump and feel warmly towards him tend to score higher on a measure of egocentric victimhood, according to new research. Those who exhibit heightened levels of systemic victimhood, in contrast, tend to be more hostile towards...People who voted for Donald Trump and feel warmly towards him tend to score higher on a measure of egocentric victimhood, according to new research ...

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Eliminating microplastics in wastewater directly at the source. Research team has developed a process for the electrolytic treatment of wastewater that degrades microplastics at the source

Science Posted by 123eject

Eliminating microplastics in wastewater directly at the source. Research team has developed a process for the electrolytic treatment of wastewater that degrades microplastics at the sourceAn INRS research team has developed a process for the electrolytic treatment of wastewater that degrades microplastics at the source.The results of this research have been published in the Environmental Pollution journal.

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