Most researchers can draw a line from their current field of study to something in their past that first lit the spark—an engineer who had a knack for fixing things, an economics professor who was always good with numbers.
Veterinary medicine
Jun 11, 2021
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From 1980 to 2016, grain production in Brazil increased more than fourfold, and the country now stands as the world's largest soybean exporter and the second largest exporter of corn. The two main drivers of this increase ...
Environment
Jun 9, 2021
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In states such as California and Florida, the $3 billion orange and citrus industry is big business. More than six in ten Americans drop oranges into their grocery carts. And when they peel that orange or drink a glass of ...
Biotechnology
May 10, 2021
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Scientists are certain that dark matter exists. Yet, after more than 50 years of searching, they still have no direct evidence for the mysterious substance.
General Physics
May 5, 2021
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African waters have been contributing to the global supply of fish for years, with three of the four most productive marine ecosystems in the world near the continent. African countries' Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) contributed ...
Ecology
Apr 27, 2021
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Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills every year. It's a big societal problem and an even larger environmental threat.
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2021
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Perhaps no other ocean creature lives in the human imagination like the great white shark. But while great white sharks might be plentiful in the minds of beachgoers across the country, there are only a handful of places ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2021
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The beginning of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented significant challenges for educators and families as communities across the country adjusted to school closures and transitioned to online learning environments.
Education
Mar 15, 2021
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Throughout nature, there are instances of animals aiding one another and living together in mutually beneficial relationships that have helped shape the world's landscapes and biodiversity.
Plants & Animals
Feb 18, 2021
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We walk over it, drive over it and build on it.
Environment
Feb 4, 2021
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