Sun-loving bacteria can speed up glacier melting

[ad_1] Photography: Sasha Leidman Cyanobacteria, which work in sunlight, mix with this sand and melted ice. As a cryoconite hole deepens, its bottom moves out of direct sunlight, which means there is less energy available to the cyanobacteria that live there. But, says Leidman, “when it rains or there is a strong melt, the sediments … Read more

Jaw Dropping New Dinosaur Skull Discovery Reveals Bizarre Ridge Evolution

[ad_1] Reconstruction of the life of the head of Parasaurolophus cyrtocristatus from recently discovered remains. Credit: Copyright Andrey Atuchin The first new skull of a rare species of the Parasaurolophus dinosaur (recognized by the large hollow tube that grows on its head) discovered in 97 years. The exquisite preservation of the new skull gives paleontologists … Read more

Rare dinosaur skull lights up creature’s bizarre hollow head tube

[ad_1] A reconstruction of the head of Parasaurolophus cyrtocristatus from recently discovered remains. Andrey Atuchin A spectacularly preserved partial skull belonging to the rare species of dinosaur Parasaurolophus cyrtocristatus has been discovered and analyzed for the first time in 97 years. The skull, detailed in a new study from the journal PeerJ, shows the intact … Read more

The facts do not convince people in political arguments. Here is what does.

[ad_1] In his inaugural address last week, President Joe Biden called for unity. But how can Americans come together, given what appears to be growing political controversy and deep divisions? New research suggests the answer can be found in stories, not statistics. People respect those with whom they disagree more when their position comes from … Read more