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Social Sciences May 9, 2024

Why removing protections on social media in the name of free speech is bad for peacebuilding

On May 16 the world will mark the UN International Day of Living Together in Peace. It is a rallying call for people to listen respectfully to others and promote tolerance and understanding.

Analytical Chemistry Apr 30, 2024

Many old books contain toxic chemicals—here's how to spot them

In our modern society, we rarely consider books to be dangerous items. However, certain books contain elements so hazardous that they require scrutiny before being placed on the shelves of public libraries, bookstores or ...

Earth Sciences Apr 30, 2024

An AI dataset carves new paths to tornado detection

The return of spring in the Northern Hemisphere touches off tornado season. A tornado's twisting funnel of dust and debris seems an unmistakable sight. But that sight can be obscured to radar, the tool of meteorologists. ...

Nanophysics Apr 24, 2024

Scientists reveal working mechanism of multilayer MoSâ‚‚ photodetector with broad spectral range and multiband response

As a typical two-dimensional material, MoS2 exhibits unique optical and electrical properties due to its atomic thickness in the vertical dimension, making it a research hotspot in the field of optoelectronic detection.

Environment Apr 23, 2024

State's new law involving Puget Sound Energy aspires to set a course for the future

Over the past couple of years, Washington lawmakers have wrestled with a daunting task.

Environment Apr 22, 2024

Opinion: Environmental sustainability and consumption

One of the politically destructive strands of environmental advocacy criticizes material consumption and attempts to make people feel guilty for air travel and other forms of behavior that pollutes the environment.

Social Sciences Apr 16, 2024

Study highlights successful Iowa program for youth exiting foster care

Iowa offers a successful model for serving youth exiting foster care, according to a new study in Children and Youth Services Review.

Environment Apr 16, 2024

Global ocean summit nets $10 bn in pledges: Greek PM

An international summit on saving the oceans netted $10 billion in pledges, the prime minister of host country Greece said on Tuesday.

Plants & Animals Apr 11, 2024

Elephant tourism often involves cruelty. Here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions

Suju Kali is a 50-year-old elephant in Nepal who has been carrying tourists for over 30 years. Like many elephants I encounter through my research, Suju Kali exhibits anxiety and can be aggressive toward strangers. She suffers ...

Plants & Animals Mar 24, 2024

Pangolins in Africa: Expert unpacks why millions have been traded illegally and what can be done about it

Pangolins are fascinating creatures known for their unique appearance and distinctive scales. They are mammals belonging to the order Pholidota and are native to Africa and Asia. Due to their primary diet of ants and termites, ...

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