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Solving fossil mystery could aid quest for ancient life on Mars

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Bethan Sexton - November 27, 2019

The search for evidence of life on Mars could be helped by fresh insights into ancient rocks on Earth. Research which suggests that structures previously...

Playing board games may help protect thinking skills in old age

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Cameron Ward - November 26, 2019

People who play games – such as cards and board games – are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study...

Rare gas find solves puzzle of southern Africa’s soaring landscape

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Joe Hutchison - November 19, 2019

The discovery of gases released from deep beneath the Earth’s crust could help to explain southern Africa’s unusual landscape, a study suggests. Scientists have long...

DNA map shows Scotland’s genetic landscape echoes Dark Age populations

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Deadline News Journalist - September 2, 2019

THE DNA of Scottish people still contains signs of the country’s ancient kingdoms, with many apparently living in the same areas as their ancestors...

Satellite study reveals that an area in Africa emits one billion tonnes of carbon

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Cameron Ward - August 21, 2019

A vast region of Africa affected by drought and changing land use emits as much carbon dioxide each year as 200 million cars, research...

Data analysis tool to help scientists make sense of mouse’s calls

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Cameron Ward - August 7, 2019

Technology that can help interpret inaudible calls from laboratory mice has been developed in a bid to improve research. The computer tool can reveal valuable...

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