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Condensed Matter 26 minutes ago

From Earth to Mars: Transporting spin information at the speed of light

Scientists have used electrical pulses to manipulate magnetic information into a polarized light signal, a discovery that could revolutionize long-distance optical telecommunications, including between Earth and Mars.

Plants & Animals 31 minutes ago

When inequality is more than 'skin-deep': Social status leaves traces in the epigenome of spotted hyenas in Tanzania

In mammals, social behavior and social status can substantially influence the survival, reproductive performance, and health of individuals. However, it is not yet fully understood how the translation of social and environmental ...

Environment 48 minutes ago

Study reveals Pacific Islanders used fire to shape landscapes

Hawaiʻi is not the only Pacific island where wildfire is a concern. Using fire histories, vegetation and soil maps, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa wildfire expert Clay Trauernicht led new research that examined the relationships ...

Materials Science 49 minutes ago

Storing electrons from hydrogen for clean chemical reactions

Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a hydrogen energy carrier to address some of the biggest hurdles in the path toward a sustainable hydrogen economy. As explained in a paper published in JACS Au, this novel ...

Education 1 hour ago

How can schools make sure gifted students get the help they need?

Earlier this month, the New South Wales government announced it would roll out programs for gifted students in every public school in the state.

Earth Sciences 1 hour ago

More than half of Colorado River's water used to irrigate crops, assessment shows

Irrigation for agriculture uses more than half of the Colorado River's total annual water flow, reports a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment. This finding is part of a new comprehensive assessment of how ...

Social Sciences 1 hour ago

Song lyrics have become simpler and more repetitive since 1980, study finds

The lyrics of English-language songs have become simpler and more repetitive over the past 40 years, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

Astronomy 1 hour ago

NASA's attempt to bring home part of Mars is unprecedented: The mission's problems are not

Massive cost overruns. Key deadlines slipping out of reach. Problems of unprecedented complexity, and a generation's worth of scientific progress contingent upon solving them.

Ecology 1 hour ago

Going 'back to the future' to forecast the fate of a dead Florida coral reef

Rising temperatures and disease outbreaks are decimating coral reefs throughout the tropics. Evidence suggests that higher latitude marine environments may provide crucial refuges for many at-risk, temperature-sensitive coral ...

Evolution 1 hour ago

Model suggests how ancient RNA may have gained self-cutting ability essential for life

Scientists have long pondered the beginnings of life on Earth. One theory is that RNA, which is ubiquitous across all domains of life, played a central role in early life. Similar to DNA, RNA possesses the ability to store ...

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