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Scientists detect signatures of life remotely
It could be a milestone on the path to detecting life on other planets: Scientists detect a key molecular property of all living organisms from a helicopter flying several kilometers above ground. The measurement technology could also open up opportunities for remote sensing of the Earth.
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Mathematics News -- ScienceDaily
Explore a wide range of recent research in mathematics. From mathematical modeling to why some people have difficulty learning math, read all the math-related news here.
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Lack of math education negatively affects adolescent brain and cognitive development
Adolescents who stopped studying math showed a reduction in a critical brain chemical for brain development. This reduction in brain chemical was found in a key brain area that supports math, memory, learning, reasoning and problem solving.