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UMD geologists uncovered evidence of a section of seafloor that sank into the Earth's mantle when dinosaurs roamed the Earth; it's located off the west coast of South America in a zone known as the East Pacific Rise.

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Your DNA has long been known to play a role in shaping your personality. Now, researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) have taken another step in determining exactly how by identifying a number of new genetic sites associated with specific personality traits.
New research from the University of Kansas represents a scientific revision in the assumed origins of a group of snakes that include terrifying and highly venomous species as well as species widely popular as pets.
UMD geologists uncovered evidence of a section of seafloor that sank into the Earth's mantle when dinosaurs roamed the Earth; it's located off the west coast of South America in a zone known as the East Pacific Rise.
New study from UBuffalo shows that AI investment plus a connected, skilled workforce is a winning combination.
New research from Yale reveals why there's limited political pressure for policy reform in the US. Affluent Americans feel shielded by their resources, leading to less support for change, despite knowing not everyone shares this security.