Most metals expand when their temperature rises. The Eiffel Tower, for example, is about 10 to 15 centimeters taller in summer than in winter due to its thermal expansion. However, this effect is extremely undesirable for ...
Condensed Matter
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New research findings reveal that parents' anxiety about mathematics can have a negative impact on their children's early numeracy skills, influencing their performance in the subject as they progress through school.
Mathematics
Feb 3, 2025
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In physics, the term "isotropy" means a system where the properties are the same in all directions. For fusion, neutron energy isotropy is an important measurement that analyzes the streams of neutrons coming from the device ...
Plasma Physics
Feb 3, 2025
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A vast field of tall, skinny trees sways in a light breeze. In the future, poplar trees in a scene like this could be a source of sustainable fuel to power aircraft or heavy vehicles. They could also help us store more carbon ...
Biotechnology
Feb 3, 2025
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A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's priority species.
Plants & Animals
Feb 3, 2025
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To get treats, apes eagerly pointed them out to humans who didn't know where they were, a seemingly simple experiment that demonstrated for the first time that apes will communicate unknown information in the name of teamwork. ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 3, 2025
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A new long-term study reveals alarming insights into the impact of climate change on the European beech (Fagus sylvatica), one of Europe's most widespread and ecologically important tree species.
Plants & Animals
Feb 3, 2025
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As we settle into the new year, one meeting often weighs heavily on the minds of employees: the performance appraisal review. For some, it's a time of validation and recognition, while for others, it brings a mix of anticipation ...
Social Sciences
Feb 3, 2025
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Multiple earthquakes are rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones, and to shut schools on four islands.
Environment
Feb 3, 2025
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A quarter of all children in England receive services from children's social care before turning 18, finds a new study.
Social Sciences
Feb 3, 2025
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