Scientists zero in on tiny particles to improve weather and air quality forecasts
Aerosols are small particles suspended in our atmosphere. They come in many flavors: Wildfire smoke, pollen, desert…
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How does interdisciplinary collaboration work in practice? Three takeaways for teachers
When we speak with Luyao Huang, her Ph.D. project at Leiden University is in full swing. Two papers—a systematic…
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Mirror-image crystals reverse the direction of light-driven currents
The circular photogalvanic effect (CPGE), a phenomenon that generates helicity-dependent photocurrents in…
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Forestry experts author national guidance on disaster preparedness
John Daigle, professor of forest recreation management at the University of Maine, co-authored the first paper in a…
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Q&A: How will quantum computers change society?
Once called a "pipe dream," quantum computers are now approaching practical use. Companies and research institutes…
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New algorithm makes maps of gene activity easier to compare while preserving cell-level detail
Spatial transcriptomics can reveal where thousands of genes are active across a tissue, creating molecular maps at…
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Animals may have evolved vastly earlier than fossil evidence suggests
The earliest animals may have evolved hundreds of millions of years before their first unmistakable fossils appear in…
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Physicists who uncovered the first particle accelerator were honored with a Nobel Prize 75 years ago
While scientists are known for their dedication to their research, crawling on the floor to avoid electrocution for the…
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Smart silicone coatings can change their friction and stickiness as surroundings reshape nanoscale layers
Research led by a group from the University of Newcastle has found a new way to make silicone surfaces—and control how…
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Want to use AI to improve your work? Have it disagree with you
Knowledge workers such as scientists, teachers, lawyers and business leaders are increasingly using generative…
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Ancient sea levels reveal when the Earth's poles went wandering
Earth's poles do not always stay in the same place. For example, a region once near the North Pole can end up near the…
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Fluorescent test speeds screening of thousands of enzyme variants that modify plant compounds
Many natural plant compounds have promising health-related properties, but their poor water solubility can limit how…
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Millions of years of evolution guide AI search for pollution-fighting enzymes
Databases around the world contain information on millions upon millions of enzymes that have the potential to degrade…
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Mangrove restoration is becoming big business, but benefits don't always reach local people
On Pakistan's Indus delta coast, a 350,000-hectare (865,000-acre) mangrove project is turning a growing forest into…
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White nationalism's appeal runs deeper than partisan politics
As Americans prepared to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday on the morning of July 4, sobering images flashed across…
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Enzymes become sturdy beads that could support more sustainable chemical production
Thanks to enzyme-based biocatalysis, an enormous range of pharmaceutical active ingredients and other complex molecules…
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How stars shine: Infrared observations expose gaps in models of how stars distribute their light
Astronomers using Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have found that…
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Q&A: Why are red squirrels endangered—and can we save them?
The red squirrel was once a familiar sight across Britain. Today, it has disappeared from much of its former range. Dr.…
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What space travel teaches us about sleep and circadian rhythms
On Earth, most of us rarely have to think about the signals that keep our internal clocks aligned. The sun rises,…
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Iron Age skulls reveal some babies had flat head syndrome—long before the 'Back to Sleep' campaign
Nearly 3,000 years ago, in central Italy, dozens of Picene people were laid to rest curled up on their sides, as if…
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New research shows how water would behave on the moon
As humanity looks toward future bases on the moon, plant cultivation will be critical for sustaining life there. Plants…
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Multilingual readers report higher enjoyment and more daily reading, survey finds
The U.K.'s National Year of Reading is asking people across the country to "go all in" on reading. But this invitation…
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How much are the world's oceans warming? New method reveals double-digit percentage gaps from climate models
The world's oceans behave like a thermometer: As the water warms, it expands and sea levels rise. Geodesy researchers…
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New study reveals how national cyber positions can shape the future of international law
Nations should do more to reduce uncertainty about the legal value of their positions on cyber activities, a new study…
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A 'reality check' for lab-grown human embryo models
University of Sydney researchers have developed a new way to test how closely lab-grown biological models resemble real…
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Multitasking in magenta: Colored solar panels could help farms grow crops and generate electricity on shared land
Broccoli grown under magenta solar panels absorbed sunlight more efficiently than plants grown out in the open,…
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First U.S. tomato spotted wilt virus clone could speed development of disease-resistant crops
New technology from Texas A&M AgriLife Research could be a major step toward bringing disease-resistant peppers and…
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Natural-material bricks aim to give urban birds alternatives to nesting with trash
It's spring, and Australian birds are building their nests. But with what? Alongside grass and twigs, birds are…
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Uranium forms rare triple bond with carbon in newly isolated compound
In a study published in Nature Chemistry, an international team of researchers from Germany and the U.K., including…
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Survey finds burnout is top challenge for independent local news publishers
More than 55% of publishers of independent local news organizations cite burnout as a concern, and about 52% view…
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Protons ride moving waves to reach record energy with long-pulse lasers
Imagine a proton catching a wave and surfing it to gain speed. While the imagery may seem wild, the premise of…
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A conservation success story for New Zealand's heaviest insect
The success of a large-scale recovery program for wētāpunga/Little Barrier giant wētā, New Zealand's heaviest insect,…
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Birdsong tells only part of a forest's story: Evolutionary trees reveal the rest
Birds calling back and forth in the morning make up one of the defining sounds of tropical forests. We're likely to…
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Two active magma reservoirs may lie beneath Masaya volcano, near 2 million people
Masaya volcano in Nicaragua sits within 13 miles (21 kilometers) of 2 million people and is a popular tourist…
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Rethinking smart cities: An open-source tool for urban data collection
A large part of urban planning involves navigating how people experience a place. That kind of insight can require…
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