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Dung Beetles of the Stars
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| Topic: Origin & Evolution of Life |
01/27/13 |
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Scientists have proven that dung beetles use the Milky Way for orientation. The insects use the gradient of light to dark in the night sky to guide them as they roll their balls in a straight line. |
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When Living Cells Meet Synthetic Proteins
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| Topic: Origin & Evolution of Life |
01/27/13 |
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A new paper describes the peculiar adaptations exhibited by the bacterium E. coli when cells are exposed to a synthetic protein. The study is helping scientists understand how synthetic biology could be beneficial in areas such as medicine. |
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Thawing 'Dry Ice' Drives Groovy Action on Mars
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| Topic: Mars |
01/26/13 |
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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has spotted seasonal changes on sand dunes in the far north of Mars. The changes are caused by warming of a winter blanket of frozen carbon dioxide. |
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Sunken Wood is an Oasis for Life
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| Topic: Extreme Life |
01/26/13 |
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A new study shows that sunken pieces of wood can develop into oases for deep-sea life. Using underwater robot technology, scientists confirmed that life from hot and cold seeps on the ocean floor are attracted to the wood due to the activity of bacteria. |
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The Origin and Maintenance of a Retrograde Planet
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| Topic: New Planets |
01/25/13 |
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Astronomers have revealed new details about the HAT-P-7 planetary system. The study includes the discovery of a companion star and the confirmation of a new giant planet that orbits outside of the retrograde planet HAT-P-7b. |
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Developing a Robotic Fleet to Mine Asteroids
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| Topic: Meteorites, Comets and Asteroids |
01/23/13 |
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Commercial asteroid hunters are planning to send a fleet of asteroid-prospecting spacecraft to hunt for resources to accelerate space development to benefit Earth. |
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Clues to a Biosphere on Mars
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| Topic: Mars |
01/23/13 |
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A new study argues that the subsurface environment on Mars may hold clues to the origin of life. |
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'Quadruple Helix' DNA Discovered in Humans
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| Topic: Origin & Evolution of Life |
01/22/13 |
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Researchers have proved that four-stranded 'guadruple helix' DNA structures exist within the human genome. The finding could have implications in the treatment of cancer. |
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