Category: Science

China Updates Geological Map of the Moon

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China has released a significantly updated geological map of the Moon, giving scientists a more detailed picture of the lunar surface and its history. The new map, completed by researchers at the Institute of Geology of the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, incorporates new scientific information from China's Chang’e lunar exploration program, including samples returned from the Moon's near and far sides. The project is more than a new picture of the Moon. Scientists say the updated map provides an...Click for full post

236-Million-Year-Old Fossil Challenges the Story of Mammalian Live Birth

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A 236-million-year-old fossil from Argentina is giving scientists a surprising new look at one of the most important developments in mammalian evolution: live birth. Researchers studying the fossil of Chiniquodon theotonicus, a distant mammalian relative that lived during the Triassic Period, have found evidence suggesting that this animal may have given birth to live young rather than laying eggs. If confirmed by additional fossils, the discovery could push the origin of live birth in the mammalian lineage back by as...Click for full post

The World’s Vegetables Are Vanishing: Why Vegetable Diversity Matters

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The World's Vegetables Are Vanishing Walk into almost any modern supermarket and you will probably see plenty of vegetables: tomatoes, onions, carrots, lettuce, broccoli, peppers and potatoes. So how can the world's vegetables be disappearing? The answer is vegetable biodiversity. Scientists are warning that the world is losing many vegetable species, varieties and wild relatives that have traditionally provided farmers and communities with a broad range of foods. At the same time, people around the world are eating fewer vegetables...Click for full post

NASA Extends Voyager 2 Mission With ‘Big Bang’ Power Fix

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Nearly five decades after launching from Earth, NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft is still exploring interstellar space — and engineers have found another clever way to keep the aging probe alive. NASA engineers have successfully implemented a major power-saving maneuver nicknamed the “Big Bang” on Voyager 2. The carefully planned operation is expected to allow the spacecraft’s remaining science instruments to continue operating for at least another year. The achievement is another remarkable example of engineers extending the life of a...Click for full post