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The Fascinating Growth Rates of Dinosaurs Revealed
High growth rates apparently a common feature among early Mesozoic animals.
The impact of microplastics on the Galápagos Islands Food Web
And excretion rate may determine whether or not these microplastics also bioaccumulate across trophic levels.
Heatwaves and Socioeconomic Inequalities in Brazil
48,075 deaths in 2000-2018 could be attributed to the increasingly frequent heatwaves in Brazil.
Vitamin D deficiency was common among children during the industrialization period in England
The deficiency was indicated in the teeth of three-quarters of individuals, especially males.
A correlation between the UK’s austerity policies and increased frailty among the elderly population
The implementation of UK austerity politics and increased frailty among the oldest adults.
More babies were born on weekdays than on weekends or holidays
The frequency of births increased, and the gap between deliveries on weekends/holidays and weekdays widened.
DNA extracted from ancient feces can provide insights into the gut environment of ancient Japanese
The samples also contained evidence of bacteria and viruses from the ancient human gut microbiome.
Relationship satisfaction linked to better mental health, says Australian study
Finances and general demographics account for 3% and 2% of mental health variation, respectively.
In pre-Roman times, humans were buried with dogs, horses, and other creatures
Co-burials are still a mystery, but might indicate animal companionship or religious customs.
Vittrup Man lived on the Scandinavian coast before moving to a farming community in Denmark
DNA, isotope, protein analysis reveal genetic ancestry and migration of a human found in a peat bog.