Changing climate may influence risks from deadly rodent-borne diseases
Changes in rainfall can trigger increases in rodent populations and subsequent spikes in infection, new research has…
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Water-stable catalyst could bring carbon-bond chemistry closer to use in living cells
Olefin metathesis is one of the most important reactions in organic chemistry for forming carbon–carbon bonds—for…
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Ancient spearheads reveal how Ice Age humans learned the land
At the end of the last ice age, early humans crisscrossed the Americas following seasons, rivers and game, often with a…
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Hibernating bacteria can invade hospitals and survive outer space—but their energy budget reveals a weakness
A spore is a bacterium's survival capsule: dried almost solid and wrapped in protein armor, with its chemical processes…
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Who's really No. 1? Statisticians build a better way to make sense of competing sports rankings
Who, really, is the best player in baseball? Ask five sports media outlets and you may get five different answers.…
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Why are employees reluctant to disclose AI use to their bosses?
Countless employees across the country are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline workflows and…
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Parking policy masks anti-Muslim discrimination for communities building new mosques
When the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara welcomed its community to its newly built mosque in 2019, nearly 19 years had…
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Invasive marine species set to take advantage of rising seas
More than two-thirds of newly flooded coastlines worldwide could become suitable habitat for 122 non-native marine…
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More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents
Maya Mangala-Munuma '25 first noticed it in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. When she walked from an affluent…
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To find a host cricket, this parasitic fly listens to more than the beat
A pregnant female Ormia ochracea fly has a challenging problem to solve. She must listen for the song of a male…
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Coast redwoods slow their 'breathing' and 'eating' when temperatures spike
California's iconic coast redwoods are used to growing in cool, coastal areas where the average temperature is around…
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Road testing: Research team studies potholes in quest for better asphalt sustainability
A Missouri S&T research team is studying asphalt binders, the materials that hold road materials together, to better…
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New tool tracks a hidden protein involved in viral infection and cell cleanup
Viruses such as influenza A and dengue can hijack a cellular system that helps manage protein aggregates. Previous work…
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The Andes were supposed to stop this cacao killer. They didn't.
Black pod disease destroys up to a quarter of the world's cacao every year, roughly 700,000 metric tons worth more than…
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How to balance quantum batteries' high power with stable energy delivery
Quantum batteries are an emerging area of research, with progress coming from theoretical studies and…
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Without water, forests lose their ability to absorb CO₂
To survive periods of drought, trees halt photosynthesis, a highly water-intensive process. For every molecule of CO₂…
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Financial stress bleeds into our relationships. But partners who provide emotional support can help.
When a big credit card bill arrives or the rent is due, that stress can spill into our closest relationships, adding…
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Shared DNA switch turns on genes in both bacteria and yeast
Microbial cell factories that produce pharmaceutical ingredients and other useful compounds include both the bacterium…
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Online educational resources present imperialism in a positive light, involve students in inappropriate discussions
Teachers are increasingly turning from print textbooks to online materials to teach their courses. But when tasked with…
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Quantum computer boldly goes where no quantum computer has gone before: Space
There's big news from the quantum world. A quantum computer has been used in space for the first time. The device was…
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Social media may make investors feel more confident than they should be
Investment advice is only a scroll away. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests social media may…
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Testing tiny telescope robots reveals design changes that could improve galaxy maps
Astronomers have cataloged billions of stars and hundreds of billions of galaxies. We have found thousands of planets…
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Childless women who shape history and culture are still judged on not being mothers
The women I return to most—Elizabeth I, her potential heir Arbella Stuart (and rival to James Charles Stuart, later…
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Blue-light tools let researchers track, redirect and sever cells' transport routes
Light is fundamental to human life—without it, we'd be hungry, cold and blind. But what if the same light that sustains…
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New model explains why glass becomes less transparent to terahertz light
Electromagnetic waves in the gigahertz (GHz) range, such as those used in mobile communications, can readily pass…
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Scientists find lunar 'magnetic fossil' in Chang'e-6 samples
The moon no longer has a global magnetic field, but lunar rocks and soils still contain records of ancient magnetism.…
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Neuroproteins are potential diagnostic tool for sick foals
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that blood serum concentrations of neuroproteins and…
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Automated lipid nanoparticle production could accelerate the development of RNA therapies
RNA vaccines and other nucleic acid therapeutics are typically packaged within fatty molecules known as lipid…
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Study examines risks companies face when relying too heavily on AI systems
A new framework for thinking about artificial intelligence at work starts with a question companies have spent…
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Laser temporarily reprograms ultrathin optical device without electrodes
A tiny device that can be reprogrammed using a laser could lead to adaptable devices for computing, imaging and…
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For principals, not all stress is equal
Student discipline, staffing problems, frustrated parents—school principals spend their days moving from one problem to…
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Yemen's Houthis move to control crucial waterway—our research maps the countries most at risk
The advance of the Iran-aligned Houthi rebel group in Yemen has driven more than 130,000 people from their homes since…
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DarkSide detector puts 'nuclear' dark matter to the test
Researchers at the DarkSide collaboration have unveiled results from a seven-year experiment that tested whether dark…
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Light and electricity offer new way to control ion separation in membranes
Lithium, magnesium, potassium and many other ions usually occur together in natural and industrial solutions.…
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Nearly 90% of Americans engaging with nonprofits do not realize it, researchers find
Many Americans encounter nonprofits in everyday life without recognizing those interactions as nonprofit service use,…
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Organic chemists harness AI to uncover how fast chemical reactions proceed
Chemists routinely optimize reactions to maximize the yield of their desired products, but understanding why those…
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