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Molecular & Computational biology 23 hours ago

Sweet success: Researchers crack sugarcane's complex genetic code

Modern hybrid sugarcane is one of the most harvested crops on the planet, used to make products including sugar, molasses, bioethanol, and bio-based materials. It also has one of the most complex genetic blueprints.

Astronomy 23 hours ago

'Cosmic cannibals' expel jets into space at 40% speed of light

For the first time, astronomers have measured the speed of fast-moving jets in space, crucial to star formation and the distribution of elements needed for life.

Social Sciences 23 hours ago

Worker mobility can impact adoption of new technology

Increased worker mobility can negatively impact a business's ability to adopt new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have found.

Environment 23 hours ago

Scientists discover that the natural purification of groundwater is enhanced by nitrate

In recent years, the world has been experiencing floods and droughts as extreme rainfall events have become more frequent due to climate change. For this reason, securing stable water resources throughout the year has become ...

Economics & Business 23 hours ago

Researchers discover how charities can boost likelihood of donations via smartphone users

Whether you're passionate about rescuing puppies, feeding hungry people, or helping victims of a natural disaster, you're considerably less likely to respond to a charity's appeal for help if you receive it on your smartphone.

Nanomaterials 23 hours ago

Unveiling the future of nanostructures with soft matter magic

As traditional top-down approaches like photolithography reach their limitations in creating nanostructures, scientists are shifting their focus toward bottom-up strategies. Central to this paradigm shift is the self-assembly ...

Earth Sciences 23 hours ago

Researchers add virtual spatial displacement to extreme flooding scenarios

Floods affect more people worldwide than any other natural hazard, causing enormous damage that is expected to increase in a warming world. However, people and decision-makers in vulnerable regions are often unwilling to ...

Evolution Mar 27, 2024

New research helps paleontologists to understand horse fossils and those that are missing from the record

Many people assume that horses first came to the Americas when Spanish explorers brought them here about 500 years ago. In fact, recent research has confirmed a European origin for horses associated with humans in the American ...

Analytical Chemistry Mar 27, 2024

New technique incorporates carbon-14 in a single step for safer, more efficient drug discovery

McGill researchers have discovered a safer and more efficient technique for testing new drugs while they are in development.

Environment Mar 27, 2024

More investment needed for climate science in Africa to improve weather forecasting and save lives

Africa needs long-term investment in scientific infrastructure and science careers to allow the continent to adapt to climate change and its effect on weather systems.

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