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Good dentistry may have saved the dinosaurs

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created 9 hours ago | popularity 2 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Infectious diseases can be transmitted by sneezing, touching, or - for Tasmanian devils - biting each other on the face, a habit that may have driven the dinosaurs to extinction through the transmission of a protozoan parasite.


New 'biofactories' produce rare healing substances in the endangered Devil's claw plant

New 'biofactories' produce rare healing substances in the endangered Devil's claw plant

Chemistry / Other

created Aug 16, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Deep in Africa's Kalahari Desert lies the "Devil's claw," a plant that may hold the key to effective treatments for arthritis, tendonitis and other illnesses that affect millions each year. Unfortunately, ...


Rotation is key to understanding volcanic plumes

Rotation is key to understanding volcanic plumes

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Mar 25, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (7) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A 200-year-old report by a sea captain and a stunning photograph of the 2008 eruption of Mount Chaiten are helping scientists at the University of Illinois better understand strong volcanic ...


Phoenix Lander Sees, Feels Martian Whirlwinds in Action

Phoenix Lander Sees, Feels Martian Whirlwinds in Action

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Sep 12, 2008 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (9) | comments 4

(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has photographed several dust devils dancing across the arctic plain this week and sensed a dip in air pressure as one passed near the lander.


Lasers, Software and the Devil's Slide

Lasers, software and the Devil's Slide

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 30, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Running for more than 1,000 kilometers along picturesque coastline, California's Highway 1 is easy prey for many of the natural hazards plaguing the region, including landslides.