Ecologists have devised a new framework to classify how biodiversity credit operators define what a unit of nature is. The new analysis demonstrates the challenges involved with devising a biodiversity credit market to fund ...
Ecology
Dec 10, 2024
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A University of Bristol study has shed light on how lizards and snakes—the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species—have evolved remarkably varied jaw shapes, driving their extraordinary ecological ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 10, 2024
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A team of Rice University scientists has solved a long-standing problem in thermal imaging, making it possible to capture clear images of objects through hot windows. Imaging applications in a range of fields—such as security, ...
Nanophysics
Dec 10, 2024
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New research shows that mothers have twice the impact on language exposure, challenging traditional parenting advice.
Social Sciences
Dec 10, 2024
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A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology has revealed a strong connection between long-term air pollution exposure and an increased risk of depression. The research, led by Harbin Medical University and ...
Environment
Dec 10, 2024
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Dyson spheres and rings have always held a special fascination for me. The concept is simple: build a great big structure either as a sphere or ring to harness the energy from a star. Dyson rings are far more simple and feasible ...
Astronomy
Dec 10, 2024
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Sometimes in astronomy, a simple question has a difficult answer. One such question is this: what is the mass of our galaxy?
Astronomy
Dec 10, 2024
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Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for plant growth, yet it is often locked away in soils and inaccessible to plants. The natural process of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis (AMS), in which plants exchange carbon for essential ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 10, 2024
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Yongcui Mi has developed a new technology that enables real-time shaping and control of laser beams for laser welding and directed energy deposition using laser and wire. The innovation is based on the same mirror technology ...
Optics & Photonics
Dec 10, 2024
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A researcher's team at Chungnam National University has unlocked new potential for copper-zinc (CuZn) electrodes in electrochemical CO₂ reduction (EC CO₂R). This research, led by Professor Youngku Sohn, explores the performance ...
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 10, 2024
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