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North Korea’s nuclear tests have turned this mountain into an earthquake hot spot (opens the original)
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North Korea’s nuclear tests have turned this mountain into an earthquake hot spot Seismic activity has increased markedly at Mount Mantap, also known as Mantapsan, since the last test blast there in 2017 By Tom Metcalfe edited by Claire Cameron North Korea’s Mount Mantap is being rocked by earthquakes—and the reason appears to be the pariah state’s nuclear tests. It’s been almost 10 years since North Korea last conducted an underground thermonuclear test at the mountain, which is also known as M
Scientists unlock new clues to what a mysterious ancient human ancestor looked like (opens the original)
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Scientists unlock new clues to what a mysterious ancient human ancestor looked like An analysis of ancient bones found in a Chinese cave offer glimpses of how Denisovans lived more than 130,000 years ago By Tom Metcalfe edited by Claire Cameron The Denisovans are considered one of modern humans’ closest ancient ancestors, yet we know very little about how they looked or lived. But new analyses of remains from Bianfu Cave in Yunnan province, southwestern China, reveal not only clues to how these
Robotic rescue missions are sparking a spaceflight revolution (opens the original)
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Robotic rescue missions are sparking a spaceflight revolution Two new missions are revealing how robotic repair and assembly could become routine on the final frontier Far overhead, out of sight and mind for most people on Earth, two different robotic missions are on the cusp of a revolutionary new era in 21st-century spaceflight. One of the missions, Katalyst Space Technologies’ Lightweight In-Space Navigation and Kinematics (LINK) spacecraft, is a troubled high-stakes project to rescue an agin
How melting Arctic ice has created a new Silk Road for global shipping (opens the original)
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How melting Arctic ice has created a new Silk Road China plans to send container ships along Russia’s northern coast, reviving environmental concerns about the fragile polar region By Tom Metcalfe edited by Claire Cameron A warming climate and a dearth of summer sea ice have opened the Arctic to cargo shipping—a reality that seemed impossible just decades ago. Some countries believe the Arctic route could provide an alternative for international traders seeking to avoid the conflict-stricken Red
What scents trigger childhood memories for you? (opens the original)
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Neuroscientists think they've pinpointed particular cells that reside in the brain's olfactory bulb (its smell center) that are primed to capture scents from childhood. What particular smells bring back your memories from childhood? What is the earliest "smell" memory you have? Have something to add? Sign in to join the discussion. Definitely Ivory Soap reminds me of the 1st time I think I actually saw & imprinted my mother's face. I think I was a few months old because I was being bathed in the
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