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Russia first decoded DNA of ancient trunk
Biology

Russia first decoded DNA of ancient trunk

Russian scientists have for the first time deciphered the DNA sequence of the ancient timber tree Metasequoia whose remains are found on Axel Heiberg Island, north of Ca…

December 17, 2018
Plankton thrives on volcanoes
Biology

Plankton thrives on volcanoes

Plankton are the foundation of the marine food chain, they need sunlight to carry out photosynthesis as well as other nutrients like nitrate, phosphate and iron to feed…

December 17, 2018
Turn E.coli bacteria into biofuel
Biology

Turn E.coli bacteria into biofuel

For the first time, researchers genetically engineered Escherichia coli to create the long-chain alcohol needed for biofuel production.

December 17, 2018
Strange fish 'objections' smart design
Biology

Strange fish 'objections' smart design

Discover the lost link in the evolutionary chain of bizarre flatfish (they have both eyes on one side of the head) that can wobble smart design advocates.

December 17, 2018
Engine made from bacteria
Biology

Engine made from bacteria

A challenge in developing micro robots is to shrink the motor and the power supply. American scientists have found a solution to this problem: Taking advantage of the se…

December 17, 2018
Canada's new DNA testing method
Biology

Canada's new DNA testing method

Researchers at Laval University (Canada) have found a new way to simplify the discovery of genetic abnormalities, identify bacteria or viruses, and even discover gene mu…

December 16, 2018
Solve the yawning chain effect in animals
Animal world

Solve the yawning chain effect in animals

Scientists have long discovered that yawning is a contagious phenomenon. If there is a yawn, many other people will yawn right away. Interestingly, this trait is also re…

December 16, 2018