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There is a fierce battle for the rights to CRISPR gene editing technology

Fierce battle continues over rights to CRISPR gene editing technology Thanks to CRISPR technology, precision gene editing is now a reality. One can guess that there will be money to be made from this solution. Therefore, there is a fierce battle over the rights to CRISPR technology. And new possibilities are constantly emerging on the…

It wasn’t rats that spread the plague New research points to another cause

It was not rats that spread the plague? New research points to another cause The research published in the “Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences” indicate that rats are not to blame for the killings The previous plague epidemics, which re decimated populations in Europe and Asia between the 14th and 19th centuries. Black Death…

Famous radio telescope saved. NSF will pay for repairs after Hurricane Maria

Famous radio telescope saved. NSF will pay for repairs after Hurricane Maria The National Science Foundation will seek partners to provide additional financial support for the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. The decision by the US government agency was welcomed with relief by the scientific community. The famous radio telescope was severely damaged by Hurricane…

The oldest description of a solar eclipse is in the Bible

The oldest description of a solar eclipse is in the Bible? The Old Testament Book of Joshua may contain the oldest known description of a solar eclipse. Cambridge University researchers have pinpointed the date of the event, which may allow a more precise determination of the time of the Pharaohs’ reign.

Women are masters of survival. They are better able to withstand extremely harsh conditions

Women are masters of survival. They tolerate extremely harsh conditions better According to a study by Danish scientists, women are the stronger sex. At least when it comes to survival in the most extreme life-threatening conditions, such as famine, epidemics or slavery.

Why do older people have bigger ears Are cats liquid Antinoble 2017 was handed out

Why older people have bigger ears? Are cats liquid? Antinoble 2017 was handed out The Ig Nobel Prize for the most absurd scientific research was handed out at Harvard University. Among this year’s winners of the awards popularly known as the Antinoblins were scientists who study m.In. the issue of the fluidity of cats or…

Nazca geoglyphs damaged by truck driver

Nazca geoglyphs damaged by truck driver More than 2,000-year-old above-ground drawings located in a desert in southwestern Peru were damaged by a truck driver. The Nazca drawings are the world’s most famous example of geoglyphs and were created by the Nazca Indians.

Man appeared in America 100 thousand. years earlier than thought

Man appeared in America 100 thousand. years earlier than thought? The controversial claim was announced by scientists from the San Diego Natural History Museum and the Center for American Paleolithic Research in Hot Springs. They relied on the remains of a mastodon found in 1992 during road construction in San Diego. Wok They also discovered…

Red sweet wines – yes or no

Red sweet wines – yes or no? So far, these wines have not been chosen very often, and this has happened due to cheaper counterparts in, in kt hose sweetness was extracted with artificial sweeteners. This contributed to their strongly artificial taste. Only recently has this type become much more appreciated by consumers. Producers are…

China has outlawed the ivory trade

China has outlawed the ivory trade The world’s largest legal ivory market has been shut down. On December 31, 2017, the Chinese government outlawed trade in these products. – This is one of the most important days in the history of elephant conservation, said WWF vice president.