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Orangutans Know How to Make and Use Basic Stone Tools

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Do Orangutans possess this human triat? the ability to create tools. Dr. Alba Motes-Rodrigo from the Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology at the University of Tübingen along with a team of researchers in Germany tested the stone tool-making ability in Orangutans. The researchers clear their assumption by investigating two orangutans at Kristiansand Zoo, Norway. The research ... ...more
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72.5-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Canada

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More than 100 footprints of hadrosaurid and tyrannosaurid dinosaurs preserved within the bank of the Redwillow River, located near the city of Grande Prairie in Alberta, Canada are recently discovered. The 72.5-million-year-old dinosaur footprints were found around the Tyrants Aisle locality. It is in fact the largest area where the primitive Cretaceous Wapiti Formation of northwest Alberta ... ...more
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Australian Stinging Trees Contain 'Scorpion-like Venom'

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Researchers have spotted a tree in Australia that secrets "scorpion-like" toxins. This chemical can spike severe pain for weeks. These so-called Stinging trees from Australia sting painfully upon contact via their stiff epidermal hairs, called trichomes. This Dendrocnide-induced acute pain lasts for several hours. Whereas, intermittent painful episodes can persist for days and weeks. Stinging ... ...more
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'Killer' Cretaceous Croc Devoured a Dinosaur as its Last Meal

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The remains of the ancient crocodile predator along with its well-preserved last meal (a young dinosaur) are found in the Great Australian Super Basin. The finding dated back to the Cretaceous period (about 145.5 million to 65.5 million years ago). This discovery marked the first evidence that dinosaurs were eaten by giant Cretaceous crocs, The study is published 10 in the journal Gondwana ... ...more
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DNA Samples of Related Elephants Reveals Illegal Ivory Trafficking Networks

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The elephant population is encountering illegal poaching for their ivory for many decades. The trade of elephant products, however, is conducted under strict legal regulations to prevent elephant population declines. Recently ivory shipments receive DNA testing. This genetic analysis has traced the international criminals who were shipping the ivory from Africa. According to recent research ... ...more
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Scientists Build Robotic Fish Powered by Human Heart Cells

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Something fishy is sniffing at Harvard University. The Scientists from this renowned institution have created an artificial fish with a flapping tail. The tailpiece however is powered by human heart cells. This attempt is taken to explore innovative trends in cardiac research and associated treatments. Scientists at Harvard University join hands with the team of Emory University to engineer a ... ...more
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Can Spending More Time in the Sauna Save Your Life?

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Saunas are globally known for their relaxing attributes. The bath facilitates sweating and provides a soothing sensation to stiff muscles. It improves joint movements and acts as a painkiller. Detailed studies have further elaborated the health benefits of saunas with some exceptional fringes. The Finnish term sauna means “bathhouse.” The history leads back to the ancient Mayans, about 3,000 ... ...more
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Ancient Sculpture is Most Important Prehistoric Art Find in UK for Century’

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A 5,000year-old chalk sculpture, the “Burton Agnes drum”, was discovered in east Yorkshire. The prehistoric piece is holding its turn to be displayed to the public for the first time on Thursday, alongside the previously discovered three Folkton drums. This would be a part of the World of Stonehenge exhibition at the British Museum.The recently discovered object is decorated with ... ...more
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Scientists are Calling The Discovery of a Natural Blue Food Coloring from Red Cabbage 'Critical' and 'Exciting'

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The worth of the pleasant sight of the food is well branded. An eye-pleasing and vibrant look of the food is as crucial as flavor, safety, and nutritional value. Nature has offered a variety of shades to add to the meal. Besides all those natural green, yellow, and red hues, some tints rarely occur in natural elements. Blue is one of the most infrequent shades of natural dyes. The artificial ... ...more
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Enigma-The Black Diamond Just Sold for $4.3 Million. No One Knows Where It Came From.

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Enigma, the classy ornamental Black Diamond was listed as the largest cut diamond in the world (the 2006 Guinness Book of World Records). The black diamond weighing 555.55 carats gets an auction at Sotheby's. An anonymous bargain hunter placed a final closing bid of $4.28 million and became the new owner of the Enigma. Bidding begins on February 3 at 6 am PST (1400 GMT) and closes on February ... ...more
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