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International interest mounts in Estonian scientists' drug-detection meter

Researchers in Estonia have developed a portable drug analyzer that can identify both the substance taken and the amount, returning results in as little as 15 minutes.

International interest mounts in Estonian scientists' drug-detection meter

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Far from the Holy of Holies: How did ancient Jews observe Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago?

New research into ancient Jewish life reveals how Yom Kippur was observed beyond the Temple, from fasting and private prayer to communal reflection.

  • Jews across the Land of Israel and Diaspora fasted on Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago.
  • Philo, a Jewish philosopher from Alexandria, describes Yom Kippur practices in the Diaspora.
  • Qumran sect had fixed prayers, as seen in Dead Sea Scrolls, emphasizing sorrow and weeping.

Tiny Hairs That Help Corals Breathe May Malfunction in Warming Oceans

Several new studies have uncovered this long overlooked aspect of coral physiology that could be the key to the animals’ fate in a changing climate.

  • Tiny hair-like cilia on corals' surface aid oxygen supply.
  • Warmer ocean water reduces oxygen availability for corals.
  • Increased cilia activity can lead to coral suffocation at high temperatures.

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