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![[:es]How to build a Moon base[:]](https://katedra.eus/app/uploads/2018/10/d41586-018-07107-4_16219162-245x140.jpg)
[:es]How to build a Moon base[:]
Researchers are ramping up plans for living on the Moon.
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![[:es]Life is short for chocolate Labradors[:]](https://katedra.eus/app/uploads/2018/10/181022-puppy-full-245x140.jpg)
[:es]Life is short for chocolate Labradors[:]
Researchers uncover a surprising link between coat colour and lifespan
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![[:es]Can you guess the ages of these faces?[:]](https://katedra.eus/app/uploads/2018/10/faces_16x9-245x140.jpg)
[:es]Can you guess the ages of these faces?[:]
Humans are awful at estimating a person’s age based on their face alone. This can lead not only to uncomfortable social situations, but also to critical errors in criminal investigations and enforcing age-based restrictions on such things as alcohol and gambling. New research shows people are usually off by about 8 years, and their estimate…
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![[:es]Crop-protecting insects could be turned into bioweapons, critics warn[:]](https://katedra.eus/app/uploads/2018/10/bugs_16x9-245x140.jpg)
[:es]Crop-protecting insects could be turned into bioweapons, critics warn[:]
It sounds like science fiction: A research program funded by the U.S. government plans to create virus-carrying insects that, released in vast numbers, could help crops fight threats such as pests, drought, or pollution. “Insect Allies,” as the $45 million, 4-year program is called, was launched in 2016 with little fanfare. But in a policy…
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![[:es]Unexpected Diversity Found in 16 New Lab Mouse Genomes[:]](https://katedra.eus/app/uploads/2018/10/16Mice_1300lede-245x140.jpg)
[:es]Unexpected Diversity Found in 16 New Lab Mouse Genomes[:]
The availability of new genomes for 16 diverse strains of laboratory mice will help accelerate research into the genetic underpinnings of human traits and diseases.
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![[:es]‘Traffic Jams’ of Cells Help to Sculpt Embryos[:]](https://katedra.eus/app/uploads/2018/09/Zebrafish_Lede-245x140.jpg)
[:es]‘Traffic Jams’ of Cells Help to Sculpt Embryos[:]
By measuring mechanical forces inside an embryo for the first time, researchers have shown how a physical “jamming” mechanism assists development.
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![[:es] Contraceptive pill linked with reduced risk of ovarian cancer[:]](https://katedra.eus/app/uploads/2016/12/3500.jpg)
[:es] Contraceptive pill linked with reduced risk of ovarian cancer[:]
Researchers not sure apparent protective effect extends to progestin only products such as mini pill and implants
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![[:es]The Danger of Judging Scientists by What They Discover[:]](https://katedra.eus/app/uploads/2018/09/A9D16AF4-36FA-4F9F-983504107F57B7F5-245x140.jpg)
[:es]The Danger of Judging Scientists by What They Discover[:]
Researchers follow the truth where it leads them, but study shows the personal costs
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![[:es]Radical open-access plan could spell end to journal subscriptions[:]](https://katedra.eus/app/uploads/2018/09/d41586-018-06178-7_16092854-245x140.jpg)
[:es]Radical open-access plan could spell end to journal subscriptions[:]
Eleven research funders in Europe announce ‘Plan S’ to make all scientific works free to read as soon as they are published.
