Traces of salt trapped in many diamonds show the stones are formed from ancient seabeds that became buried deep beneath the Earth's crust, according to new research led by Macquarie University geoscientists in Sydney, Australia.
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Over Half a Million Corals Destroyed by Port of Miami Dredging, Study Finds
A team of researchers including scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, published new findings that reveal significant damage to Miami’s coral reefs from the 16-month dredging operation at the Port of Miami that began in 2013.
Brain Activity in Teens Predicts Future Mood Health
An imbalance of functioning in attention-related brain systems may help forecast the course of teen depression, according to a study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier.
Sunshine May Decrease Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Children who spend half an hour a day outside in the sun reduce their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Why Tracking Your Symptoms Can Make You Feel Worse
Katie Golden began a symptom diary when she was first diagnosed with chronic migraines eight years ago.
Scientists Design Organic Cathode for High Performance Batteries
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have designed a new, organic cathode material for lithium batteries.