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Chinese moon rover discovers water on the moon

A first: it is the first time that an instrument on site has shown that the moon has water. The Chinese lunar lander Chang'E-5...

Do female dolphins enjoy sex? Their clitoris suggests yes

Moreover, the dolphin clitoris appears to show striking similarities with that of humans. It is sometimes suggested that dolphins – just like us –...

The oceans are warmer than ever

For the sixth year in a row, the ocean's heat content is record-breaking. Researchers write that in the magazine Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. ...

Ants “heal” wounds of “their” trees

Five high school students studied the behavior of tropical ants with the help of a scientist. (Image: Donna Conlon) Fix repaired holes: A tropical...

Oxygen production in dark depths

The marine unicellular Nitrosopumilus maritimus evidently supplies itself with oxygen. (University of Oldenburg) Normally light is needed - oxygen is produced by photosynthetic organisms...

Pheasant only becomes a hothead after he has fought

That's according to research with thermal cameras, which scientists used to measure the physiological state of pheasants during hot-tempered encounters. Pheasants can be quite...

Lignite was already burned in the Bronze Age

In the vicinity of the Mycenaean castle of Tiryns, lignite apparently burned in the ovens for the production of bronzes and ceramics. (Image:...

Does hot food “flavor” breast milk?

A mother's diet is reflected in her milk. (Image: golubovy / iStock) It is well known that mothers' eating habits shape the characteristics of...

Alleged alien abduction could cause serious health problems

Some people even have PTSD-like symptoms. There are thousands of people worldwide who are convinced that they were once abducted by aliens. ...

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