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T-REX MAKEOVER
The image of the tyrannosaurus rex has for many been shaped by the Jurassic Park films, which showed it as a big scary dinosaur with sharp teeth sticking out of its massive mouth. However, according to a new study published in the journal Science, some paleontologists think that the t-rex looked dramatically different than that pop-culture version. An international team of researchers say the t-rex had thin scaly lips that covered its teeth, closer to a modern-day lizard.
TALKING PLANTS
It turns out plants actually have something to say. According to a new study in the journal Cell, plants make noises that sound like popping sounds. Researchers from Tel Aviv University made the discovery by placing tobacco and tomato plants in sound-proof acoustic boxes with ultrasonic microphones. The sounds are undetectable to the human ear, but when translated into a frequency we can hear, they sounded similar to bubble wrap or popping popcorn. They also found that the plants made more sounds when they were thirsty or under stress, but there was no evidence that the noise was done intentionally or as a form of communication.
Luke Iseman, CEO of Make Sunsets, joins Cheddar News to discuss how the startup is sending balloons filled with particles into the atmosphere to fight climate change.
Virtual doctor visits are going to a completely new level with the introduction of artificial intelligence into personal healthcare.
Cheddar News explains why the USDA is cracking down on organic food fraud.
Two astronauts on the International Space Station took a space walk Friday.
New England could get up to eight inches of snow by the end of Friday.
AI technology is increasing health awareness from the comfort of your smartphone. Cheddar News dives deep into how selfies can track health vitals.
Alina Hauptman, a communications strategist at the Best Friends Animal Society, joined Cheddar News to discuss how pets can actually give a boost to your mental health.
Michele Power, a meteorologist for News12, said that one explanation for this "parade of storms," at least in the United States, is a phenomenon called the "atmospheric river,:
Cheddar News explains how the way you brew coffee could contribute to global warming.
The beginning of the year is critical for those in need of blood transfusions as people tend to stop donating during the holidays. The winter in general also experiences a dropoff as donors get sick more frequently.
