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Intelligent life might be rare

Posted on September 17, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

How hard is it for evolution to produce intelligent life like humans? We don't really know, but some computational modelers tried to answer…

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    First real-life trial of monoclonal antibodies for COVID-19

    Posted on September 13, 2021June 13, 2025 by Gina Misra

    A large trial of COVID-19 positive patients at increased risk of severe illness showed that two types of monoclonal antibody infusions did…

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      The shape of the continents is not a coincidence

      Posted on September 13, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Biological processes might have led to greater continental crust coverage than would be expected on a planet without life.

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        Competent bosses make happier employees

        Posted on September 9, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        The latest in totally unsurprising results: a study has found that a more competent boss can improve workers' job satisfaction and…

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          A new method of detecting extraterrestrial life

          Posted on September 5, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          Researchers discovered computer-led chemical analysis of a sample is a powerful tool for searching for ET biochemistry without making…

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            How does testosterone relate to competitiveness?

            Posted on September 2, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

            Sweetening the deal for potential winners seems to strengthen the effects of testosterone in competitions.

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              How COVID-19 has affected mental health in the US

              Posted on August 30, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

              How has COVID-19 affected mental health in the US? A representative study shows how and why the pandemic had such an impact, which will help…

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                Are mRNA vaccines safe for pregnant women?

                Posted on August 26, 2021June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

                So far, it seems that the mRNA vaccine platform does not produce many side effects in pregnant women. It passes some immunoglobulins to the…

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                  The first climbing robot for Mars

                  Posted on August 23, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                  As the hunt for extraterrestrial life continues, scientists are giving rovers some new game changing abilities. With the "LEMUR", we may not…

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                    Hawaiian caves invaded by rats

                    Posted on August 19, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                    Rattus rattus, commonly known as the black rat or house rat has been recognized as “one of the most invasive species worldwide”. These…

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