Unlike many parents, children are fearless around AI
Researchers in UC's College of Arts and Sciences spoke to 41 children ages 5 to 10 after inviting them to play three…
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Aardwolves and cats share surprising chromosome similarities
In the first detailed chromosome map of the aardwolf, Texas A&M University researchers have discovered that, despite…
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Nine lives and counting: Feline aging study marks nine years with new clinical trial
The University of Liverpool's Cat Prospective Aging and Welfare Study (CatPAWS), which follows a group of pet cats from…
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Frog's coat of bacterial armor helps protect it from fungal disease
The bacteria living on frogs' skin could play a vital role in protecting the animals from a deadly fungal disease. A…
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New research: Snack names influence how filling we imagine they will be
Imagine being hungry in a grocery store and looking for a snack. You have a choice between Gobo granola bars or Kipi…
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Faint young stars reveal spiral galaxy Messier 74 may be twice as large as thought
Astronomers have discovered a faint population of young stars extending far beyond the known edge of the nearby spiral…
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Earth's tides are shaped by more than the Moon—and they're changing as the planet warms
In some parts of the world, the sea barely rises and falls with the tides. In others, the difference between high and…
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The space race should not endanger Australian wildlife
The race to space continues, with the number of rockets launched increasing every year.
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Hungary detects invasive spotted lanternfly for the first time in the EU
An invasive insect linked to major agricultural losses in the U.S. has been detected in the European Union for the…
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Researchers build microscopic DNA 'sails' to pull molecules apart
Across every cell in the body, molecules are constantly pulling, gripping and releasing under mechanical strain. That…
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Climate change: Laws and policies must change to prevent future statelessness
Australia and other nations should amend laws and practices to address the needs of millions of people expected to move…
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Q&A: Why should colleges promote student physical activity?
Every fall in the United States, millions of young people move to college campuses, away from home for the first time.…
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1 in 3 Tucsonans exposed to historic water contamination still report signs of psychological trauma
Residents of Tucson's south side might remember drinking from the garden hose and bathing their children in tap water.…
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How calcium channels in muscle cells open together
Every step we take begins with a burst of calcium inside our muscle cells, causing them to contract. To prepare for…
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JWST finds early galaxies were already seeding the universe with heavy elements
When the universe was still in its infancy—only 500 million years after the Big Bang, or about 3% of its current…
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Bay Area wastewater plants could nearly halve nitrogen cleanup costs by coordinating upgrades
Treating polluted water flowing into San Francisco Bay to meet regulatory requirements is going to cost ratepayers…
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Anthropic touts AI-led biology discovery
U.S. artificial intelligence startup Anthropic on Wednesday unveiled the first discovery from its molecular biology…
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Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris
An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday, as the archaeological…
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Aerial maps reveal successful woodland expansion in Scotland's Cairngorms
A University of Cambridge–led team has used aerial surveys across a huge swath of the Cairngorms National Park in…
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Fit, thin, curvy and toned: The contradictory body ideals young NZ women face online
For countless people, social media has become a go-to source of advice on how to look, eat and exercise.
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Study reveals how communication sequence strengthens green persuasion
The impact of sustainability messages may depend not only on their content but also on the order in which they are…
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In House primaries, organized groups may matter more than voters
In most of the nation's 435 congressional districts, the general election is not much of a contest. With the vast…
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Acute hunger could reach 8 million children in six African countries as El Niño looms
About 8 million children across East and Southern Africa could face acute hunger by early 2027, a rise of 30%, as one…
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Across southwest China and Thailand, plant turnover and nematode body width help explain soil diversity
Soils harbor some of the most diverse life on Earth. Soil nematodes play crucial roles in maintaining ecosystem…
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Why AI won't fix Britain's supply chains
Businesses hoping AI will solve their supply chain problems risk wasting their investment unless they first fix…
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What joining the EU's Erasmus+ program could mean for Canada
In his recent address to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed that Canada join Erasmus+, a…
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Self-driving lab automates semiconductor ink synthesis and thin-film characterization
Developing new functional materials often requires testing numerous material combinations. Conventional experiments…
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The stories we tell ourselves shape who we are
"One way or another, we are living the stories planted knowingly or unknowingly in us early in life, the stories that…
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Delaying cherry blossom to reduce frost damage
Climate change is causing many fruit trees to flower earlier, increasing their exposure to damaging late spring frosts.…
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Crown-of-thorns starfish can help reefs thrive
Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) are infamous in the marine world. Their toxin-loaded thorns give them a menacing…
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GenAI use among online adult learners associated with academic performance and technology confidence
University of Phoenix scholars have published research examining how nontraditional undergraduate students use…
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How lawyers can better support clients living with dementia
Lawyers play a critical role in helping people with dementia plan for the future. A recent study identifies knowledge…
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Astrophysicists use wave simulations to open a new window on dark matter
Astrophysicists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU), working with a research team led by Beijing Normal University…
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Biologists battle over North America's largest crayfish
When Caitlin Bloomer wrestled the massive Crawzilla crawdad—yes, that's its actual common name—out of the muck during a…
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Scientists make progress in mapping chemicals to six groups of common diseases
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can contribute to noncommunicable diseases and remains a key public health challenge.…
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Can this biotech innovation halt the destructive march of a cereal killer?
A UK-led research collaboration has taken a significant step in the global effort to protect cereal crops from the…
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