Holding out or holding back? Kindergarten redshirting and retention shifted sharply during the pandemic
By the time a child reaches the age of 4 or 5, most parents and caregivers have heard about "kindergarten readiness."…
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New optogenetic tool inhibits activity in neurons and heart muscle cells
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum have partnered with colleagues in Göttingen, Berlin, Paris and Essen to develop…
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U.K. exam board science specifications reveal gender gap that may influence girls' STEM choices
An absence of women scientists in U.K. exam board specifications for science could be a factor in the disproportionate…
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Candida auris: A harbinger of further dangerous fungal species?
Why has the yeast Candida auris become a dangerous pathogen worldwide in just a few years? This question is on the…
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Sweeping changes to agri-food supply chain needed to tackle global food shortages
Systemic changes are needed across the entire agri-food supply chain to address the global impact of conflict and…
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Data vital in holding militaries accountable for the environmental toll of war
Ahead of the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP31) meeting in Antalya, Turkiye, held in Nov. 2026, an expert writing…
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Rising military spending could worsen climate change and undermine security, experts warn
Investing more in the military is not a solution to climate change and may cost us our security, warn experts in The…
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Laser-made lattice reveals discrete light solitons in tunable atomic vapor
Scientists from the Quantum Technologies Group at the Institute of Physics Zagreb, in collaboration with a colleague…
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How rice coordinates signals to partner with beneficial soil fungi
Most plants do not gather nutrients from the soil entirely on their own. Many form partnerships with microscopic fungi…
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Study finds air quality warnings had only a modest impact on Montrealers' movements during wildfires
When Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) urged Montrealers to limit outdoor activity during Canada's worst…
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Perovskite laser maintains stable performance over 400 million pulses
In a study published in Advanced Optical Materials, researchers at Vilnius University (VU) demonstrated…
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Why the humble rabbit might be Australia's worst introduced species
The 19th-century pastoralist Thomas Austin was homesick. He yearned for the pastimes of his home in England—especially…
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Not all rattlesnakes are alike: Research suggests personality influences how rattlesnakes use their venom
Imagine encountering a rattlesnake in your backyard or while on a hike. It will most likely "freeze" to avoid…
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Wild fish are a precious resource—here's how aquaculture can bolster food security
Small fish such as sardinella are an affordable source of protein and essential nutrients for millions of people across…
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How a massive ice shelf buttressed the last ice age's glaciers—and what it could mean for Antarctica today
About 20,000 years ago, an enormous, floating ice shelf more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) thick helped lock in three of…
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Hearing laughter may cause orangutans to value rewards more
A new study from Indiana University shows that being in a positive mood leads orangutans to value what they learned…
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El Niño is threatening California's fragile coast again—the 1982–83 El Niño opened eyes to the serious erosion risks
California's coastal bluffs and beaches look rugged, but they can be surprisingly fragile in the face of a powerful El…
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Japan's expensive funerals and declining birthrates are transforming ancestral traditions
Whenever I drive amid the mazelike bustle of Tokyo's Shuto Expressway, where approximately 1 million vehicles transit…
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Salt marshes are proving to be powerful allies in building a climate-resilient coastline
Salt marsh sediment and vegetation can remain largely intact even during extreme storm surges. This was demonstrated in…
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Reconstructing 16,000 years of summer temperature change in the Western Balkans
Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) have reconstructed approximately 16,000 years of summer temperature…
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AI designs functional enzyme components that could help expand drug discovery
New active ingredients for drugs to treat infections, cancer or other serious diseases are often based on substances…
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A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug—and suddenly it feels like time for a new one
Imagine you have a bag you really like. It felt like "the one" when you bought it. Over time, it starts to look worn.…
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Breaking through the 'fog of war': Game-based study suggests shared boundaries can foster peace
What causes adversaries to escalate conflicts into costly, prolonged wars even when neither side wants to fight? And in…
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Using AI to plan your next vacation? Sometimes, too much information is just too much
Imagine planning a vacation across India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. You could compare dozens of…
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How humans domesticated the bacterium behind Botox treatments
Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce a potent neurotoxin called botulinum toxin, which causes the serious illness…
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What faces in paintings can tell us about how we perceive emotion
Look closely at a face in a painting and you might think you know what emotion the person is experiencing. A smile…
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Serengeti hyenas manage to keep clans stable as climate change alters animal migrations
Although the main prey of spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta), migratory ungulates such as blue wildebeest (Connochaetes…
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Subsidence claims: After drought, ground can shrink, swell or even collapse when it rains—causing damage to homes
A crack appears beside a window after weeks of scorching weather. As much as you might hope the ground beneath your…
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Ancient fish bones reveal how Arctic cod species survived the last ice age
The glacial Arctic Ocean was not a barren ice desert but a breeding ground for the evolution of cold adaptation in…
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Genetic snapshot of North Carolina black bears could improve population resilience
A recent genomic survey of North Carolina black bears from mountain and coastal habitats reveals distinct differences…
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Annual 'Teens and Screens' report reveals young audiences are redefining modern storytelling
The media habits of teens and young adults reflect transformative changes in modern storytelling and technology, and…
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Swiss barn owls are gradually changing color
Over the past 30 years, Swiss barn owls have become more reddish-brown and more heavily spotted. By analyzing the…
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X-ray free-electron laser sets new record for shortest high-energy pulses
Researchers at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) at the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator…
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Study identifies world's first corporate psychopath
New research suggests the same personality traits associated with toxic corporate leaders today may have been present…
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NASA's CASALS instrument bridges gaps in 3D maps of Earth's surface
A team of researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) has developed a new instrument designed to eliminate…
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Butterfly navigation tests reveal that migrating species may rely on different natural compasses
Researchers at Keele University have discovered that migratory butterflies may use different navigation systems to find…
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