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Economics & Business Feb 1, 2024

New literature review on 'crisis of confidence' due to lack of reproducibility in academic research

In light of recent cases of plagiarism and academic fraud at institutions across the country, a Virginia Commonwealth University professor's new study provides a timely review of the current state of research findings in ...

Veterinary medicine Oct 31, 2023

Researchers develop new model to advance equestrian research

The University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI) has developed a new approach to the research, health and safety of equestrian sports.

Ecology Apr 26, 2023

Gray whale spends record amount of time in San Francisco Bay, concerning scientists

A gray whale has been in the San Francisco Bay since early February, a record amount of time that could put the animal at risk of being struck by a ship, according to the Marine Mammal Center.

Environment Oct 24, 2022

Global South farmers desperate for COP27 adaptation action

Rabie Abu Hashem had high hopes for his August olive harvest. He was counting on making enough money to pay off some debt and go into the next season in a strong financial position. But, the harvest was a disappointment.

Archaeology Jan 26, 2022

Quest to uncover the origins of horse taming is rewriting our picture of the past

Horses have been intrinsically entwined with human history for the past five millennia, acting as an early means of rapid transport and playing a key part in agriculture, warfare and sport.

Plants & Animals Jan 19, 2022

Mother bears and cubs battle for survival as wildfire, drought and traffic take heavy toll

Whether emblazoned on California's flag or described in myth, the bear stands as a potent symbol of courage and strength—a ferocious embodiment of the North American wilderness.

Astronomy Dec 25, 2021

Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

The world's largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life.

Social Sciences Sep 17, 2021

Digital evidence at risk of being missed because of fragmented police training and coordination, study warns

There is a risk of crucial digital evidence being missed or misinterpreted because of a shortage of adequate skills and knowledge in police forces, a new study warns.

Paleontology & Fossils Mar 30, 2021

The 'one who causes fear'—new meat-eating predator discovered

Research published today in the peer-reviewed Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology describes a newly discovered species of dinosaur—named the 'one who causes fear', or Llukalkan aliocranianus.

Materials Science Jan 22, 2020

Team develops an electrochemical method for extracting uranium, and potentially other metal ions, from solution

Fifty years ago, scientists hit upon what they thought could be the next rocket fuel. Carboranes—molecules composed of boron, carbon and hydrogen atoms clustered together in three-dimensional shapes—were seen as the possible ...

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