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November 1, 2024

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Supervolcanoes have the potential to complete an eruption cycle during an individual’s lifespan.

Supervolcano eruption cycle shorter than expected

Underneath the tranquil and beauty that is the Yellowstone National Park is the Yellowstone Caldera, a supervolcano classified as able to produce upwards of 1,000 cubic kilometers of volcanic deposits such as rock and ash.





Easter Island, Rano Raraku

DNA debunks theory of Easter Island ancestry

In a new study, published in Current Biology, geneticists at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) have delved into the ancestry of the people of Easter Island. They used genomics to prove that the Polynesians on the island had no contact with the indigenous peoples of South America prior to 1722.




Cataract complications afflict Ebola survivors

Between 2014 and 2016, an epidemic of Ebola swept across West Africa, infecting over 28,600 people and leaving over 10,000 dead. In Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, where the epidemic was primarily located, the disease left behind around 17,000 survivors. Many of them are now dealing with an unexpected complication: cataracts.











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The study showed that gamers are better at analyzing situations quickly.

Video game players show higher learning abilities

A video game obsession is the bane for many parents who wish their child would focus more on their schoolwork, chores or other responsibilities. Traditionally, video games have been linked to lower productivity levels in adolescents.



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