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Math is not a Question of Gender

Article translated into English from German Although we live in the 21st century, and much has been achieved regarding female emancipation, there exist still many prejudices. In order to progress as a nation and society, we have to face these prejudices and put an end to them. Whether you are a feminist or egalitarian; true„Math is not a Question of Gender“ weiterlesen

Volcanic Activity at the End of the Triassic Period

Study: For Nature Communications Source: McGill University Summary of ScienceDaily: „A new study finds volcanic activity played a direct role in triggering extreme climate change at the end of the Triassic period 201 million year ago, wiping out almost half of all existing species.„ Method of Research The international team of researchers, including McGill Professor„Volcanic Activity at the End of the Triassic Period“ weiterlesen

Urban Land: A New Source for Fruits and Vegetables?

Study: Published in Nature Food Source: University of Sheffield (Great Britain) Summary of ScienceDaily: „Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of the local population with their ‚five a day‘, according to new research.“ Method of Research The interdisciplinary„Urban Land: A New Source for Fruits and Vegetables?“ weiterlesen

Scientists have Discovered Six new Coronaviruses in Bats

Clarification: In order to avoid a misunderstanding and the spread of misinformation, it is important to know that neither of these viruses are closely related to SARS-Cov-1, MERS or Covid-19 (all of them caused wide-spread disease in humans). More research is required to evalute the risk of a spillover to other species and to understand„Scientists have Discovered Six new Coronaviruses in Bats“ weiterlesen

Science News #001

Traces of an Ancient Rainforest in Antarctica? An interesting discovery was made in the Antarctic, after a team from the UK (Imperial College London) and Germany (Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research) analysed preserved roots, pollen and spors from the Cretaceous period (145.5 million years ago to 66 million years ago).„Science News #001“ weiterlesen