Climate change ignored? Study reveals sociology's blind spot
A recent University of Michigan study exposes a gap in sociology: a lack of focus on climate change.
Social Sciences
Jul 1, 2024
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Studying the mystery of Uranus's curiously weak radiation belts
When the Voyager 2 spacecraft visited Uranus almost 50 years ago, it discovered a magnetic mystery. Unlike on most planets, the ice giant's magnetic field is tilted roughly 60° away from its spin axis, creating an asymmetric ...
Planetary Sciences
Jul 1, 2024
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How politicizing migration harms health
Politicians around the world are increasingly mobilizing anti-immigrant sentiment to garner support and votes—a trend that is especially evident as the US presidential election approaches.
Political science
Jul 1, 2024
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Scientists discover a new velvet worm species in Ecuador
Scientists have described the first new species of Ecuadorian velvet worm in more than 100 years. Named the Tiputini velvet worm (Oroperipatus tiputini), it was discovered in the lowland forests of the northern Amazon.
Plants & Animals
Jul 1, 2024
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To insure or self-insure? The question homeowners must answer amid impact of climate change
No matter where you live, there's a good chance the weather's getting wilder. In just the past few weeks, tornadoes have wreaked havoc on Midwest and Southern states, and large swaths of southern Florida were flooded. Globally, ...
Economics & Business
Jul 1, 2024
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Enhancing precision and adaptability in genetic sensor technology
Genetic sensors play a crucial role within organisms by regulating gene expression in response to environmental stimuli. Despite their significance, their development is impeded by challenges such as slow growth rates in ...
Biotechnology
Jul 1, 2024
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In hot water and beyond: Marine extremes escalate
Marine life in the water column depends on the right combination of water temperature, acidity, and oxygen levels, so creatures such as fish and plankton can be hard hit by large regional fluctuations in any of these parameters. ...
Environment
Jul 1, 2024
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Ripe for discovery: Unraveling the genetic switches of pear maturation
Fruit ripening involves complex metabolic changes that affect sensory traits like color, flavor, and texture, making fruits more appealing for consumption. These changes are particularly pronounced in climacteric fruits, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 1, 2024
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Honey bees vote to decide on nest sites—why we should listen
When people think of honey bees, they often think of classic wooden hives, in which beekeepers are having to breed more and more bees just to keep managed populations stable. These man-made boxes, designed to facilitate pollination ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 1, 2024
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We research online 'misogynist radicalisation'—here's what parents of boys should know
Many parents are worried about their children using social media. But these concerns tend to focus on privacy, exposure to explicit material or contact with strangers.
Social Sciences
Jul 1, 2024
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