Isotope studies show that Neanderthals were alpha predators – Archeology

[ad_1] Neanderthals lived mainly on meat, it has been suspected for a long time, but not categorically proven. Now, a new study published Monday in PNAS provides molecular support for the theory of their carnivorous predilection. He even postulates that Neanderthals were among the leading predators in their field, even after anatomically modern humans began … Read more

How do grapes in the microwave create plasma? | NOVA | PBS | NOVA

[ad_1] If you have some grapes and a microwave, it is technically possible to make plasma in the comfort of your home. The catch? It is quite possible that neither the microwave nor the grapes survive the encounter. For those who do not want to set fire to their kitchens, however, there is good news. … Read more

Why Sparks Fly When You Microwave Grapes | Science

[ad_1] By Alex FoxFebruary 18, 2019, 3:15 pm YouTubers has become crazy about grapes. In a multitude of Internet videos, kitchen scientists cut a grape almost in half – leaving only a strip of skin connecting the two sides – and stuck it in the microwave. In a few seconds, sparks burst. Now, physicists think … Read more

Where and when to see the "snow super moon" in the valley

[ad_1] PHOENIX – Nearly a month after January's "Super Wolf Blood Moon" illuminated the moon (and social media) of a red-orange color, the full moon of February will bring the "supermoon" the tallest and brightest of the year. The full moon – also nicknamed the "Snow Moon" – will peak on Tuesday morning February 19 … Read more

Australia's Great Barrier Reef flooded with flood plumes in Queensland

[ad_1] Flood water in Queensland has swept away sediment and pollution. Large plumes have reached the Great Barrier Reef. The plumes could prevent the light from reaching the reef or causing a harmful algal bloom. The Great Barrier Reef is facing another threat. Scientists claim that runoff from flooding that recently devastated parts of Queensland … Read more

This stressed asteroid could give new impetus to NASA's comet destruction plan

[ad_1] The groundbreaking analysis of a distant and fast-moving comet has revealed new details about how asteroids form, highlighting the formation of unusual shapes and, potentially, paving the way for more protection. effective Earth against meteor impacts. The Asteroid Comet 67P / Churyumov – Gerasimenko has a width of about 2.7 miles and travels more … Read more