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Brazil's ancient maize links to early domestication
Publicado em 09 dezembro 2024
Recent findings by Brazilian scientists indicate that ancient maize samples found in Minas Gerais may redefine the crop's domestication history.
Published in Science Advances, the research by the University of São Paulo and EMBRAPA showcases partially domesticated maize that could date South American maize cultivation back further than previously thought.
The study analyzed maize samples from archaeological digs conducted in 1994, revealing characteristics that link directly to [...]
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Scientists Shocked to Discover 2 New Species of Electric Eel
Publicado em 11 setembro 2019An international team of scientists has discovered two new species of electric eel, one of which delivers 860 volts; the highest level of electricity generated by any living creature. "Eight hundred and sixty volts is an incredible output of electricity for an animal. Our electric plug points are 110 volts," said Casey Dillman, curator of fishes, amphibians and reptiles at the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates and a co-author of a study published Tuesday in Nature [...]ver notícia