Agriculture
After the apocalypse: Urban and near-urban farming may be enough to sustain mid-size cities
A new study suggests that, in the case of global catastrophe, urban agriculture alone could sustain only about one fifth of the population of a temperate, median-sized city, but the whole city could be fed by also farming ...
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Ecology
Bird flu in cats points to risk of another pandemic
It's spring, the birds are migrating and bird flu (H5N1) is rapidly evolving into the possibility of a human pandemic. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Public Health have published a comprehensive review ...
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Fish may be smarter than previously believed
Often studied in sterile laboratory conditions far removed from the natural habitats of rivers, lakes and seas, the cognitive abilities of fish have long been underestimated. Now, researchers at Wageningen University & Research ...
Plants & Animals
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Sharks and rays found using offshore wind farms as habitat
A new study by Wageningen University & Research shows that offshore wind farms not only produce energy, but may also contribute to the protection of marine life. Several shark and ray species were detected in and around Dutch ...
Plants & Animals
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Superbug can digest medical plastic, making it even more dangerous
A dangerous hospital superbug has been found to digest plastic—specifically the kind used in some sutures, stents and implants inside the human body. Microbiologists at Brunel University of London show the bacteria can ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Common diabetes drug can help aging hens lay more eggs for longer
What do chickens and people with a common reproductive disorder have in common? More than one might think—and a widely-used diabetes medication might just be the surprising link.
Veterinary medicine
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Tiny thermal sensor shows how molecules can mute heat like music
Imagine you are playing the guitar—each pluck of a string creates a sound wave that vibrates and interacts with other waves. Now shrink that idea down to a small single molecule, and instead of sound waves, picture vibrations ...
Condensed Matter
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Natural short sleepers have a genetic mutation, finds new study
Not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep to function properly. Some people can feel well-rested and show no negative effects of sleep deprivation, even after just 4 hours of sleep, which is likely the result of a genetic mutation.
Small but significant associations found between parental device use and child development
University of Wollongong researchers report statistically significant associations between parental technology use in a child's presence (PTU) and specific cognitive, behavioral, and screen-based outcomes.
Vaccines of the future could harness the immune system for long-lasting protection
WEHI scientists have uncovered a promising new way to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by tapping into the potential of a specific type of immune cell, opening the door to long-lasting vaccines for viruses and enhanced ...
Immunology
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Simulating MEMS Devices: 4 Case Studies
Multiphysics simulation is being used to develop MEMS devices.
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Tech Xplore
Analytical method provides fresh insights into agriculture's impact on insect decline
Agriculture's impact on insect diversity is more severe than previously thought, according to a new study from the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.
Ecology
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New roadmap advances catalytic solutions to destroy 'forever chemicals'
A team of researchers from Rice University, Carnegie Mellon University and other leading global institutions has outlined a bold new roadmap for harnessing heterogeneous catalysis to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Problematic social media linked to belief in fake news
A first-of-its-kind study by researchers at Michigan State University reveals that individuals who experience the most distress and impairment in daily functioning from social media use are more likely to believe fake news.
Social Sciences
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Global study finds political left more trusting of climate scientists than right
A sweeping 26-country study reveals a consistent gap in trust toward climate scientists based on political ideology, with right-leaning individuals reporting lower trust than their left-leaning counterparts. The divide is ...
Political science
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Improved modeling of the Pockels effect may help advance optoelectronic technology
The use of light signals to connect electronic components is a key element of today's data communication technologies, because of the speed and efficiency that only optical devices can guarantee. Photonic integrated circuits, ...
Condensed Matter
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Discovery of dopamine receptors in overlooked brain region sheds light on complex circuitry for anxiety and depression
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior. These receptors potentially influence ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Observations shed more light on properties of X-ray pulsar RX J0032.9-7348
Astronomers have employed the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) and the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) to observe the X-ray pulsar RX J0032.9-7348 in a broadband X-ray energy range. Results ...
117 million-year-old mud waves reveal the birth of the Atlantic Ocean
Heriot-Watt scientists have discovered giant underwater mud waves buried deep below the Atlantic Ocean, 400 kilometers off the coast of Guinea-Bissau in west Africa.
Earth Sciences
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Next-generation membrane cuts toluene crossover to boost hydrogen storage performance
A Korean research team has developed a new proton exchange membrane (PEM) that significantly enhances the performance of electrochemical hydrogen storage systems. The work was published as a cover article in the Journal of ...
Energy & Green Tech
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How environmental plasticity sparks the rise of new species across the animal kingdom
Researchers have shed new light on how the environment promotes the generation of new species. A study led by Dr. Benjamin Jarrett from Bangor University looked at what happens when two populations of the same species are ...
Evolution
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Your beliefs about money may reveal clues about your relationship
Everyone holds their own beliefs about money—what it's for, how much we need and how to use it. But a new study from researchers at BYU says personal beliefs about money also shape the health of your relationship.
Modern tech unlocks secrets of Bronze Age art
A Classics researcher at the University of Cincinnati is using today's technology to learn more about the mass production and placement of votives in ancient Greece.
Science meets romance: New tool unlocks the body's 'messages in a bottle' to detect and treat disease
Have you ever dreamed of writing a heartfelt letter, sealing it in a bottle, and letting the ocean carry it to someone special? It's a romantic image we've seen in movies like "Message in a Bottle." But did you know this ...
AI isn't replacing student writing, but it is reshaping it
I'm a writing professor who sees artificial intelligence as more of an opportunity for students, rather than a threat.
Conservatives are more likely than liberals to negotiate price, says research
When purchasing, say, a used car or a house from a private seller, it's not uncommon for the prospective buyer to make an offer below the asking price, then negotiate with the owner before a deal is reached.
Novel vacuum-assisted extrusion technique improves performance of polymer prints
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a vacuum-assisted extrusion method that reduces internal porosity—by up to 75%—in large-scale 3D-printed polymer parts.
Key portion of Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope clears thermal vacuum test
A major part of NASA's nearly complete Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope just passed a lengthy thermal test to ensure it will function properly in the space environment.
The environmental, social and public health toll of Europe's factory farming dependency
The crisis sparked by the Trump administration's tariff policy has forced the world to consider which industries will be hardest hit by future levies on imports and exports.
Study finds giving pre-service social studies teachers practice in teaching difficult topics boosts confidence
If practice makes perfect, teachers should not be expected to teach difficult topics to students without a chance to rehearse in a low-stakes setting.
New tool can help New York state make economically beneficial food purchases
When New York state agencies buy local food for schools, health care facilities, prisons and other public entities, local economies benefit and tax revenue rises. But by how much? And when does it make sense to spend a little ...
Biologists create a one-stop shop for world's most charismatic plants
The Florida Museum of Natural History has partnered with 35 herbarium collections across the United States to create a web portal for ferns.
How to manage financial stress in uncertain times
American families are struggling to keep up with their bills.
Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich, as well as worsen inequality
Nothing is more certain than death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously declared. And, since 1916, the federal government has imposed an estate tax on the transfer of property owned at death.
Conclave: The chemistry behind the black and white smoke
This week, 133 cardinals have gathered in the Vatican to elect a new leader of the Catholic church. During their deliberations, the only indications of their progress are the regular plumes of smoke wafting from a freshly ...
Spacecraft can 'brake' in space using drag − advancing craft agility, space safety and planetary missions
When you put your hand out the window of a moving car, you feel a force pushing against you called drag. This force opposes a moving vehicle, and it's part of the reason why your car naturally slows to a stop if you take ...
Digital clones of real models are revolutionizing fashion advertising
Driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse technologies, digital clones are transforming fast-fashion marketing. Always available, ageless and adaptable to any setting, these virtual figures enable brands ...
Does free schooling give girls a better chance in life? Burundi study shows the poorest benefited most
Teenage pregnancy rates remain high across many parts of the developing world: In Africa, on average, about one in ten girls between the ages of 15 and 19 has already given birth. These early pregnancies often come with serious ...
Iron carbide: A novel heterogeneous catalyst for deoxygenative C-C coupling of alcohols
C coupling reactions have received great research interest. In particular, the deoxygenative homocoupling of benzyl alcohols is regarded as one of the most promising routes to produce bibenzyls. Various homogeneous catalytic ...
Medium-chain dicarboxylic acids: A promising solution for salmon shelf life extension
Salmon, prized for its flavor and nutritional value, is notoriously perishable, and its shelf life is often limited by microbial growth and enzymatic reactions. Sulfites, commonly used to prolong freshness, can help prevent ...
New strategy to prevent explosions in industrial polymerization: Compound inhibits thermal runaway
Researchers found that the compound TEMPO can effectively suppress free radical formation and control the dangerous thermal decomposition of TBPB, significantly improving its safety profile during production, storage, and ...
