Did pterosaurs have feathers? Scientific debate takes flight in new study

Debate is raging about whether ancient flying reptiles called pterosaurs had feathers or not. Years ago a study found fossil evidence of protofeathers, but now another team claims the evidence doesn’t stack up, and the creatures were instead bald.

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Cutting and Conveying in One Aggregate NETZSCH Supplements the NEMO® Hopper Pump with a Cutting Device

NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme GmbH is complementing its product portfolio of progressing cavity pumps by a model with attached hopper and cutting device.

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World’s largest jet engine earns official US certification

It’s been a long road of research, development and, more recently, testing but the team at GE Aviation has now earned official US certification for the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine, the GE Aviation GE9X.

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Spinal cord stimulation relieves chronic pain and symptoms of Parkinson’s

The authors of a new study have found that spinal cord stimulation can not only reduce pain in Parkinson's subjects where other treatments have failed, but also improved motor symptoms in almost three quarters of the patients tested.

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To raise Digital Nigeria army, govt looks to tech

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The Federal Government plans to raise an army of skilled workforce by looking towards technology to drive its Digital Nigeria initiative

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Trial finds introducing gluten into diet early may prevent celiac disease

The results of a clinical trial find introducing gluten into a baby's diet from the age of four months may reduce their risk of developing celiac disease. The researchers stress larger trials are necessary before any broad dietary recommendations are suggested.

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Scientists calculate how much matter there is in the universe

Scientists have estimated the total amount of matter in the universe using a more precise method. By calculating the mass of hundreds of galaxy clusters, the team found that matter makes up around a third of the contents of the universe.

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Indian goes electric with eFTR Jr electric moto for kids

Indian is taking on Harley in a new market segment: mini electric motorcycles for kids. The new eFTR Jr looks a fair bit like Indian's famous flat trackers, and packs dual suspension, 15-mph (24-km/h) top speeds and over an hour's riding time.

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