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Scientists issue wake-up call on dangerous loss of oxygen from oceans
New Scientist - 7 Dec 2019 12:00
The world's oceans have lost 2 per cent of their oxygen on average over the last 50 years, alarming scientists who warn that the trend will impact fisheries
Dramatic health benefits following air pollution reduction
Science Daily - 7 Dec 2019 02:36
Reductions in air pollution yielded fast and dramatic impacts on health-outcomes, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity, according to new findings.
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through December 7)
Singularity Hub - 7 Dec 2019 19:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Former Go Champion Beaten by DeepMind Retires After Declaring AI Invincible James Vincent | The Verge “‘With the debut of AI in Go games, I've realized that I'm not at the top even if I become...
Why Do We Hiccup?
Live Science - 7 Dec 2019 17:00
Is there a purpose to these repeated "hics"?
North America's first English settlers were unlucky scientists
New Scientist - 7 Dec 2019 12:00
The English founded Jamestown, Virginia in the 17th century to search for gold. They didn't find much, but that wasn't for lack of effort or scientific skill
Dendrites filtering neuron's excitement
Neuroscience News - 7 Dec 2019 02:35
Purkinje cells can modulate and filter incoming signals. The findings shed new light on learning mechanisms within the cerebellum.
First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of 'abortion pill' can be reversed
Neuroscience News - 7 Dec 2019 02:17
Women who use mifepristone for a medical abortion are at risk of severe hemorrhage if they do not complete the procedure with misoprostol, a new study reports.