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Environment

The Secret to Sustainable Fisheries: A Genomic Roadmap

In a world where the demand for food is ever-increasing and the pressure on our marine ecosystems is intensifying, we must turn to innovative solutions to sustain our oceans. The article How Fish Population Genomics Can Promote Sustainable Fisheries: A Road Map offers an eye-opening perspective on how genomics could revolutionize fisheries management, ensuring a […]

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Next Week in Science: March 1, 2024

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Physics

Understanding Time Perception: A Closer Look at “Why the Days Seem Shorter as We Get Older”

Time is an enigma that has captivated humans for centuries. A fascinating aspect of this enigma is the perception of time and how it changes as we age. The article Why the Days Seem Shorter as We Get Older,” published in the European Review delves into this intriguing phenomenon, shedding light on the physics behind […]

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Health

Another reason to quit smoking. Height Loss.

Wait, what? Height loss? Yeah, that’s what the Association between smoking and height loss in Japanese workers: A retrospective study, a new study in PLOS One says. The Impact of Smoking on Our Bodies We all know that smoking can have numerous detrimental effects on our health. But how does it specifically relate to height […]

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Society

Navigating the Invisible: Understanding Unknowing Victims and the Complexities of Liminality

Have you ever thought about the victims of crimes who don’t even know they’ve been victimized? In a thought-provoking article titled Recognizing the Paradigm of the Unknowing Victim and the Implications of Liminality authors delve into this less-discussed aspect of criminology and victimology, introducing us to the concept of Unknowing Victims (UVs). The Unknowing Victim: […]

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Next Week in Science! February 23, 2024

As we get ready to turn the page in February, many great studies are coming out! Do you want more? Well, you have to sign up! Do so below! Embark on a Scientific Adventure: Join ‘This Week in Science’ and explore the universe of knowledge! Our weekly newsletter is crafted for educators and enthusiasts, bringing […]

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Environment

If the Earth Spun Backwards

The article The climate of a retrograde rotating earth from the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, (website found here), presents a fascinating exploration into how Earth’s climate would differ if our planet rotated in the opposite direction. This counterfactual scenario provides a unique lens through which to understand the complex interplay between Earth’s rotation, geography, […]

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Environment

Humans Thriving in Extremes

In the fascinating article Human Bodies in Extreme Environments from Annual Reviews, we dive into the remarkable adaptability of humans in the most challenging climates on Earth. From scorching deserts to icy tundras and oxygen-thin high altitudes, our species has shown an incredible ability to survive and thrive. The Crucial Role of Adaptation and Acclimatization […]

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Environment

The Dark History of Unit 731 and Its Impact on Entomology

The history of Unit 731, a notorious Japanese biological warfare unit during World War II, is one shrouded in cruelty and horror. This is vividly captured in an article titled Unit 731: Where Entomology Became Evil published in the American Entomologist. Authored by John Richard Schrock, the article delves into the macabre experiments and atrocities […]

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