An intricate system of basins, channels, and levees called the Headwaters Diversion carries water from…
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Biological ‘clock’ discovered in sea turtle shells
Radiocarbon dating of atomic bomb fallout found in sea turtle shells can be used to…
Renewable energy for state renewable portfolio standards yielded sizable benefits
Billions in dollars in benefits come from reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and from reductions in…
Less prostate cancer screening may delay treatment for earlier onset cancers
The USPSTF recommendation against regular prostate specific antigen screening for prostate cancer has been in…
Human activities trigger hypoxia in freshwaters around the globe
An increase in human activities and nutrient release have led to the current rise in…
High rate of symptoms, hospitalization following gastric bypass surgery for obesity
Although the vast majority of patients reported improved well-being after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery,…
‘Twins’ of superstar Eta Carinae found in other galaxies
Eta Carinae, the most luminous and massive stellar system located within 10,000 light-years of Earth,…
Twenty new freshwater fish species uncovered in Australia
Researchers have discovered a record 20 new fish species while conducting fieldwork in the remote…
Scientists call for new tools to explore the world’s microbiomes
In October, an interdisciplinary group of scientists proposed forming a Unified Microbiome Initiative (UMI) to…
Archaeological discovery yields surprising revelations about Europe’s oldest city
An ancient Aegean city not only recovered but also flourished following the collapse of the…