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Space: The Solar System
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An ancient Mayan Copernicus - An Ancient Mayan Copernicus: The Revolutionary Astronomer of Mesoamerica      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Ancient hieroglyphic texts reveal Mayans made major discovery in math and astronomy, a researcher su...

Chemistry: General Environmental: Water Geoscience: Geochemistry
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Unsafe lead levels in school drinking water: new study IDs building risk factors      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Civil and environmental engineers have determined the factors that may help identify the schools and ...

Computer Science: General Energy: Technology
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'Scientists' warning' on climate and technology      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Throughout human history, technologies have been used to make peoples' lives richer and more comfort...

Offbeat: Earth and Climate Offbeat: General Offbeat: Paleontology and Archeology
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Study challenges popular idea that Easter islanders committed 'ecocide'      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Some 1,000 years ago, a small band of Polynesians sailed thousands of miles across the Pacific to se...

Anthropology: Cultures Archaeology: General
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Among ancient Mayas, cacao was not a food exclusive to the elite - Among Ancient Mayas, Cacao Was Not a Food Exclusive to the Elite      (via sciencedaily.com) 

It was the money that grew on trees. Said to be a gift from the gods, cacao for the ancient Maya was...

Anthropology: Cultures Anthropology: General Archaeology: General
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The world's first horse riders - The World's First Horse Riders: A Look into the History of Horse Domestication      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have discovered evidence of horse riding by studying the remains of human skeletons foun...

Geoscience: Volcanoes
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Researchers home in on Thera volcano eruption date - Researchers Home in on Thera Volcano Eruption Date      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Tree-ring, ice core and volcano experts teamed up to identify one of the most climatically impactful...

Anthropology: General Archaeology: General
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Violence was widespread in early farming society - Violence Was Widespread in Early Farming Society      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Violence and warfare were widespread in many Neolithic communities across Northwest Europe, a period...

Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: General
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Ancient medicine blends with modern-day research in new tissue regeneration method      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

For centuries, civilizations have used naturally occurring, inorganic materials for their perceived ...

Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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Jet engine lubrication oils are a major source of ultrafine particles - Jet Engine Lubrication Oils: A Major Source of Ultrafine Particles      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Recent measurements have shown that Frankfurt International Airport is a major source of ultrafine p...