Tagged: Paleoanthropology

May 7, 2022

Miniature time capsules in the form of ancient DNA

Scientists are now using sedimentary ancient DNA to retrieve genetic information about life from prehistoric times. It only takes a tiny sediment to unlock a vast number of secrets.

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Why do we see the world in 3D? Let’s try to understand it by exploring the mysterious parallax effect

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Parallax: The trickery of eyes that unveils the universe

Author: Sridevi K

Link: https://the-gist.org/2023/05/parallax-the-trickery-of-eyes-that-unveils-the-universe

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Screaming technicians and exploding frogs — contact explosives are sure to liven up even the dullest of classroom activities.

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Contact explosives : chemistry is a blast!

Author: Chris Riggs

Link: https://the-gist.org/2023/05/contact-explosives-chemistry-is-a-blast/

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Visualising 'White Lies' - A new approach for catching liars on the spot.

Author: Despoina Allagioti

Link- https://the-gist.org/2023/05/visualising-white-lies/

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Scientists have recently combined biology and technology to create a cellar model that exhibits intelligence

The creation of Synthetic Biological Intelligence
By Sandrine Bakam

Link- https://the-gist.org/2023/05/the-creation-of-synthetic-biological-intelligence/

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“Superpowered Salamanders”

Link- https://the-gist.org/2023/04/superpowered-salamanders/

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