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The results showed that the eggshells could be dated with an accuracy of about five percent when compared with ages determined from volcanic ash layers.

From Science Daily

In today's leading model of cosmology, most of the universe is invisible: about 95 percent of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy.

From Science Daily

Wild venison's carbon footprint is dramatically lower than other meats -- about 38 percent less than beef and 49 percent lower than lamb, according to conservationists Scottish Natural Heritage.

From Barron's

"Today, European industry imports almost all of the rare earths it needs -- 98 percent -- from one single country: China," he added.

From Barron's

Annual inflation rose to nearly 20 percent in November.

From Barron's