Francis Dami
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Patterns in longevity and ageing are revealed and explained by the universal "rule of biology."
Life on Earth is frequently portrayed as a masterclass in efficiency. From the hexagonal wax chambers in a honeybee hive to the slow, energy-sipping heartbeat of a blue whale, residing structures appear constructed to stretch each calorie and atom. Yet a better appearance suggests that biology from time to time performs rapidly and freely with permanence.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Longevity
No bacteria have ever been observed on Earth or anywhere else before, except on the Chinese space station.
Life in orbit has constantly intrigued scientists, however, few predicted that to would discover a microbe that had by no means been visible on Earth. A bacterium named Niallia tiangongensis has popped up aboard China`s Tiangong station, sparking interest and concern. The new species became diagnosed via way of means of Dr. Junxia Yuan, from the Shenzhou Space Biotechnology Group in Beijing, following designated genetic and biochemical tests.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in FYI
More carbon is currently being released by some woods than they are storing.
Forests have long stood as symbols of hope in weather. Towering pines, lush rainforests, and dense boreal woodlands are regarded to maintain a solution to our growing emissions. Their leaves breathed in carbon dioxide. Their roots locked carbon within the soil. Their presence presented consolation in a warming world.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Earth
Longer-migrating songbirds are more genetically diverse.
Each winter, birds that make the long, dangerous trek from the northern boreal woods to tropical locations benefit from more than just a warm haven. A hidden benefit of these songbirds might be their increased genetic diversity.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Petlife
Because it lacks a shore, it is the only sea on Earth that never touches land.
The Atlantic Ocean holds a secret: a patch of calm water ringed with the aid of using quick currents, sitting approximately 590 miles east of Florida but in no way touching land. Known as the Sargasso Sea, sailors have crossed it for centuries, however, few observe the border once they slip into glassy indigo waters.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Earth
Sea Ice Data That Raised Concerns About Arctic Climate Change Is Decommissioned by the Trump Administration
Important data records for monitoring the impacts of climate change in the Arctic have proven to be the latest casualties of the Trump administration's cost cuts in the National Maritime and Atmospheric Administration.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Futurism
Scientists warn that the Paris Agreement's warming target won't protect polar ice sheets.
Sea levels in some parts of the world can increase up to 8-12 inches per decade in the lifespan of today's generations. This outweighs the ability of many coastal communities to adapt.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Longevity
Later this year, an enigmatic and extremely active underwater volcano near California may explode.
Scientists warn that before the end of this year, a mysterious and extremely active undersea volcano off the Pacific Coast may explode. The Axial Seamount volcano, located approximately 700 miles northwest of San Francisco and nearly a mile deep, is coming under more and more investigation from scientists who first learnt of its existence in the 1980s.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Longevity
A very strong sound that was impossible for animals to produce was captured from the deep water.
Before the riddle behind a sound heard in the ocean's depths was finally solved, specialists were baffled by it for years. It wasn't a deep-sea monster, too, spoiler alert.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Futurism
