The results of Poland's parliamentary elections held on Oct. 15, 2023, have been lauded as a blow against populism—and they may also hold important lessons for reversing democracy's decline.
Political science
Nov 1, 2023
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The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has always been plagued by uncertainty. With only one habitable planet (Earth) and one technologically advanced civilization (humanity) as examples, scientists are still ...
Astronomy
Oct 26, 2023
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Josephine Mylan has co-authored an article in the journal Consumption and Society, "Sustainable consumption by product substitution? An exploration of the appropriation of plant-based 'mylk' in everyday life."
Social Sciences
Oct 25, 2023
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Escalating planetary crises, including climate change, the depletion of natural resources and the human-induced sixth mass extinction, pose increasing demands on pursuing a good life. As the planet is reaching its limits, ...
Social Sciences
Oct 25, 2023
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Melting glaciers, unbearable heat and space junk: a month before crunch climate talks in the United Arab Emirates, a UN report published Wednesday warns about irreversible impacts to the planet without drastic changes to ...
Environment
Oct 25, 2023
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In an era plagued by malevolent sources flooding the internet with misrepresentations, distortions, manipulated imagery and flat-out lies, it should come as some comfort that in at least one arena there is an honor system ...
In the karstic caves of Puerto Rico, cave art paints the rock walls. Previous research has assigned ages to this art based on the ages of nearby archaeological artifacts within the caves, but these ages are relative and may ...
Archaeology
Oct 17, 2023
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Earthworms, the hardworking invertebrates that grace the upper layers of soil, have long been considered helpful in our home gardens. Earthworms are prolific munchers, grinding up organic material and sediment grains that ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 17, 2023
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Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have been monitoring groundwater quality in wells across the country for more than three decades, looking for harmful chemicals or residual substances that may cause harm ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 17, 2023
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You've heard of the salmon run: upon reaching sexual maturity, wild Atlantic salmon, which are born in freshwater rivers but spend most of their adult life in the ocean, swim upstream all the way back to their birthplace ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 16, 2023
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