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Feb 7, 2023

More Variability Found to Help Learning

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Summary: Variable stimuli may lead to better learning performance and outcomes under novel circumstances, a new study reports.

Source: DPZ

The World Cup final is in full swing, the stadium is filled to capacity, the fans are roaring, there is a flurry of flashbulbs. A free kick taker gets ready, takes a run-up and shoots. He had practiced free kicks a thousand times beforehand, but only on his home training ground and not in a crowded and noisy soccer stadium with changing lighting conditions and changing shooting positions. Will he still manage to score?

Feb 7, 2023

The Fattier the Surface, the Silkier the Chocolate

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New experiments show that the fat content at the surface of a piece of chocolate is the most influential factor in determining the candy’s texture in the mouth.

Feb 7, 2023

‘Leonardo DiCaprio’ snake with bright orange eyes discovered in Panama jungle

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Five species of previously unknown snakes with stunning eyes were discovered in jungle trees, and one was named after Leonardo DiCaprio. But mining threatens them all.

Feb 7, 2023

Scientists detect molten rock layer hidden under Earth’s tectonic plates

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Scientists have discovered a new layer of partly molten rock under the Earth’s crust that might help settle a long-standing debate about how tectonic plates move.

Researchers had previously identified patches of melt at a similar depth. But a new study led by The University of Texas at Austin revealed for the first time the layer’s global extent and its part in plate tectonics.

The research was published Feb. 6, 2023, in the journal Nature Geoscience.

Feb 6, 2023

Entrepreneur Turns 500 Tonnes of Waste into ‘Black Gold’, Earns Turnover of Crores

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Watch this video to see how UP resident Sana Khan turned her fascination with earthworms into S J Organics, a vermicomposting venture that sees an annual turnover of Rs 1 crore.

Feb 6, 2023

Which came first: the chicken or the egg?

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Most biologists will answer confidently when asked ‘which came first, the chicken or the egg? but the answer may depend on what type of egg you’re talking about.

Feb 6, 2023

What to know about the big quake that hit Turkey and Syria

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NEW YORK (AP) — A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake followed by another strong quake devastated wide swaths of Turkey and Syria Monday, killing thousands of people.

Feb 6, 2023

Humans Have Unbelievable Retained Memories Of Pre-Historic Language

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Researchers have found that humans can understand common ape signs and gestures, giving clues to how language evolved. Only about 7% of human communication is done through words, with the rest being non-verbal communication such as tone of voice, facial expressions, and hand gestures.

Feb 6, 2023

Buffalo, New York Shakes With Largest Earthquake in Four Decades

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A rare 3.8 magnitude earthquake rumbled through the Buffalo, New York area early Monday.

Since 1983, there have been 24 earthquakes above a magnitude of 2.5 in the West Seneca region, with Monday’s being the largest so far in the area, according to NBC News.

Feb 6, 2023

Εxtinct sea dragon millions of years ago washed up on the coast of Australia after record rain

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Following record-breaking rainfall, beachgoers in Australia are noticing dozens of unusual and vibrant creatures showing up on the beaches.

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