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An ichthyosaur cementery found in Chile, the aerodynamic ‘Brazuca’ World Cup ball, and Mexico’s huge new aquarium

Chile Paleontologists in southern Chile have discovered an ichthyosaur cemetery with at least 46 complete ichthyosaurs. Ichthyosaurs are marine reptiles that disappeared 99 million years ago. One of the fossils contained two embryos. Brazil Studies suggest that the World Cup ‘Brazuca’ ball’s aerodynamics will allow players to pass faster and kick the ball more accurately. … Continue reading An ichthyosaur cementery found in Chile, the aerodynamic ‘Brazuca’ World Cup ball, and Mexico’s huge new aquarium

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State-of-the-art soccer ball for the 2014 World Cup, a new variety of stevia in Peru, and combating dengue in Argentina.

ARGENTINA Researchers at the University of Buenos Aires are using applied mathematics to track mosquito populations and generate growth and development models in hopes of controlling the insects. The researchers hope to avoid the spread of the virus that causes dengue. The science magazine Ciencia Hoy turned 25 with its 135th edition. This bimonthly publication is … Continue reading State-of-the-art soccer ball for the 2014 World Cup, a new variety of stevia in Peru, and combating dengue in Argentina.