A new high-precision measurement of the neutron skin in doubly magic calcium-48 may help shed light on proton-neutron interactions inside nuclei. This is the first highly robust electroweak measurement of the neutron skin ...
General Physics
Oct 12, 2021
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Blackworms (Lumbriculus variegatus) are distant relatives of rainworms, measuring up to 10 cm long. They live in shallow marshes, ponds, and swamps in Europe and North America, where they feed on microorganisms and debris. ...
General Physics
Oct 12, 2021
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After thousands of gallons of oil poured into the Pacific Ocean following the October 2 spill, agencies and volunteers have worked around the clock to mitigate the damage and stop the spread.
Materials Science
Oct 12, 2021
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Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine report new evidence that some 5,000 years ago, a sloth smaller than a black bear roamed the forest floor of what is now the Dominican ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 12, 2021
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When leaders actively practice compassion toward themselves, it benefits both them and their employees.
Economics & Business
Oct 12, 2021
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Many of the world's largest rivers are experiencing significant changes in their chemical composition as a result of natural and human activity, according to new research.
Environment
Oct 12, 2021
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A unique "domesticated" form of English rewilding—which is distinct from activities in other parts of the world where there are lower levels of human intervention—is now emerging, a new study argues.
Ecology
Oct 12, 2021
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As bacteria that cause infection increasingly develop resistance to antibiotics, scientists have moved a step closer to harnessing viruses as an alternative form of therapy.
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 12, 2021
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Satellite data provider Planet announced Tuesday that it plans to launch a new fleet of orbiting eyes so powerful they can distinguish road markings on the ground.
Space Exploration
Oct 12, 2021
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Spanish officials on Tuesday ordered hundreds more residents to leave their homes on La Palma in the Canary Islands, as lava continues to ooze from its volcano.
Environment
Oct 12, 2021
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