What’s hot in science? Research news for the day of April 20, 2021

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Tue, 20 Apr 2021
A diversity of wildlife is good for human health

Biodiversity loss increases exposure to new and established pathogens

A growing body of evidence suggests that biodiversity loss increases exposure to both new and established zoonotic pathogens. Restoring and protecting nature is essential to preventing future pandemics.

So reports a new

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Tue, 20 Apr 2021
How humans evolved a super-high cooling capacity

Discovery illuminates human sweat gland evolution

Humans have a uniquely high density of sweat glands embedded in their skin — 10 times the density of chimpanzees and macaques. Now, researchers at

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