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Astronomers confirm for the first time the existence of a large volcanic crater on Venus

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Radar view of the Venus surface near Nyx Mons, where scientists found evidence of a giant underground volcanic cave

For the first time, scientists have strong evidence that there is a large volcanic crater beneath the surface of Venus. By reanalyzing radar images from NASA’s Magellan mission, a team from the University of Trento has identified what appears to be a large lava flow beneath the Nyx Mons volcano. Work, published in a newspaper … Read more

Brain Wiring Plays Large Role in Addiction Risk – Law Review

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Brain Wiring Plays a Major Role in Addiction

Study finds risk of addiction strongly linked to behavioral genes. Addiction has long been linked to the substances people use, but new research suggests the bigger story may lie in how the brain controls behavior itself. A large study led by Rutgers researchers analyzed genetic information from more than 2.2 million people and found that … Read more