Large, undisturbed forests are better for harboring biodiversity than fragmented landscapes, according to University of Michigan research. Ecologists agree that habitat loss and the fragmentation of forests reduces biodiversity ...
Plants & Animals
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Since the groundbreaking discovery of graphene in 2004, the dizzying pace of progress in two-dimensional (2D) materials has ushered in a new era of fundamental research and technological innovation. Although nearly 2,000 ...
Nanophysics
Mar 12, 2025
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When security and defense agencies publicly announce the deployment of new technologies—such as enhanced baggage scanners at airports—they may inadvertently help malicious actors identify which locations are defended and ...
Social Sciences
Mar 12, 2025
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From smartphones to wind turbines, rare earth elements (REEs) are an essential part of the hardware in many advanced technologies. These elements, which include the lanthanides along with scandium and yttrium, are the backbone ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 12, 2025
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To curb the spread of Lyme disease in the northeastern United States, scientists and public health experts for decades have targeted white-footed mice as the prime hosts for the immature ticks that ultimately drive transmission ...
Ecology
Mar 12, 2025
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A fluffy dog with soft fur, big round eyes, floppy ears and a small stature is so high on the "pet cuteness" scale that it may influence your decision to book your next Airbnb stay.
Social Sciences
Mar 12, 2025
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New Delhi's air pollution is more severe than previously estimated, with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapor, leading to particulate matter levels across the city being underestimated by up to 20%, a new study reveals.
Environment
Mar 12, 2025
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EU citizens' trust in the European Union has not been steadily increasing as hoped, as a result of past crises, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
Political science
Mar 12, 2025
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Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionized, as new University of Sheffield research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
General Physics
Mar 12, 2025
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Cod sold in some European supermarkets is being mislabeled and is actually fished far from its claimed origin, according to our new study. We sampled cod sold in Germany, Spain, France and the UK and found that about 30% ...
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2025
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