Big data sets create ‘tree of life’ confusion
VANDERBILT (US) — The genomics revolution has given experts mountains of DNA data to reconstruct the evolution of all living beings, but the vast information has led to contradictory conclusions.
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Purify water with tiny magnetic scavengers
STANFORD (US) — Nanoparticles that can be removed quickly by magnet could offer a promising new way to disinfect water. Read more…
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Cartilage gets bum rap for osteoarthritis
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Osteoarthritis, a painful disease thought to be primarily a problem with the cartilage that cushions joints, may actually be caused in large part by the bone underneath. Read more…
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Kindergarten math lessons are ‘old news’
VANDERBILT (US) — Kindergarten teachers say they spend most of their math instructional time teaching lessons students have already mastered, like shapes and basic counting. Read more…
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Lack of biodiversity could topple fisheries
U. YORK (UK) — The consequences of overfishing have led fisheries to rely on a handful of highly valuable shellfish—but new research shows this approach is extremely risky. Read more…
