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Negative income impact strongest among younger, less-educated smokers, Finnish research reveals.
The vanes on early pterosaur tails were supported by criss-crossing fibers and tube-like structures, providing stability and direction during flight.
Fossils include Palaeopteridium andrenelii, only the second known Noeggerathialean species in the country.
During non-REM sleep, participants received auditory cues to reinforce positive memories and reduce negative ones.
Calcium in milk linked to up to 17% lower colorectal cancer risk, University of Oxford research finds.
Japan's government and experts have issued a warning about the increasing likelihood of a mega-earthquake striking the nation within the next 30 years.
The research found that demographics with higher trust in science included women, older people, people with a large income, educated people, and those with left-wing or liberal political views.
Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) achieved a milestone in quantum computing by demonstrating Schrödinger's famous thought experiment using an antimony atom.
The discovery was made by Wolfgang Höpfner, the twin brother of Gerhard Höpfner, who led the excavation team for several years, according to N-TV.
The ice core provides unprecedented insights into climate conditions more than 800,000 years ago.