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Horses are smarter than previously thought, researchers say | Science & Tech News
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Horses are much smarter than previously thought, researchers have claimed. Their findings came during a study in which the animals performed better than expected in a complex reward-based game. When denied treats for not following the rules of the game, researchers found the horses were able to instantly switch strategies to get more rewards. The…
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Tyrannosaurus rex could have been even bigger than previously thought, study suggests | Science & Tech News
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Tyrannosaurus rex could have been even bigger than previously thought, new research suggests. Scientists now believe the dinosaur could have been 70% heavier and 25% longer. The largest of the species may have weighed roughly 15 tonnes instead of 8.8, and measured 15 metres instead of 12. Dr Jordan Mallon, of the Canadian Museum of…
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Moon is millions of years older than previously thought, study suggests | Science & Tech News
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The moon is 40 million years older than scientists previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers analysed crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts between 1969 and 1972 to pinpoint the time of the moon’s formation. During Apollo missions, astronauts gathered rocks, pebbles, sand and dust from the moon’s surface – and it was lunar…