What is a dark comet? A quick guide to the 'new' kids in the solar system
In 2017, NASA discovered and later confirmed the first interstellar object to enter our solar system.
Astronomy
Dec 16, 2024
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New research shows the term 'lesbian' is declining in popularity. The reasons why are complex
Run your eyes down a list of famous women who have recently come out and you're likely to see people describe themselves as pansexual, bisexual or queer, or insist on their right not to label their sexuality at all. With ...
Social Sciences
Dec 16, 2024
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How cities are reinventing the public-private partnership: Four lessons from around the globe
Cities tackle a vast array of responsibilities—from building transit networks to running schools—and sometimes they can use a little help. That's why local governments have long teamed up with businesses in so-called public-private ...
Economics & Business
Dec 16, 2024
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Retailers that make it harder to return stuff face backlash from their customers
In 2018, L.L. Bean ended its century-old "lifetime" return policy, limiting returns to one year after purchase and requiring receipts. The demise of this popular policy sparked backlash, with several customers filing lawsuits.
Economics & Business
Dec 16, 2024
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How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness
Stereotypes abound about liberal arts degrees leading to low-paying jobs, despite research showing that humanities majors earn salaries comparable to students in many other majors.
Social Sciences
Dec 16, 2024
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What 92 years of data say about ice cover
Warming air temperatures are changing ice cover in seasonally frozen lakes worldwide. The timing of ice formation and melting, called ice phenology, affects lake temperatures, seasonal stratification, and lake ecology, though ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 16, 2024
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Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors—one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages
Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures associate twins with health and vitality, while others see them as a philosophical reminder of the duality of life and death, good ...
Evolution
Dec 16, 2024
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Planning a holiday? Three ways to reduce your carbon footprint
These holidays, planet Earth looks likely to be hotter than ever before. Research found that in 2024, global temperatures temporarily rose 1.5°C higher than the average from 1850 to 1900—a pre-industrial time when the first ...
Environment
Dec 16, 2024
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Q&A with archaeologist: Are climate-related calamities erasing Illinois' cultural history?
In a new report, scientists with the Illinois State Archaeological Survey describe how increased flooding, erosion and other effects of human-induced climate change are degrading many of the state's cultural sites. ISAS research ...
Archaeology
Dec 16, 2024
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Geologists uncover how tectonic shifts reshaped prehistoric China's climate
Geologists have for the first time determined how coastal mountains in eastern Asia formed, resulting in significant changes to the continent's climate more than 100 million years ago.
Earth Sciences
Dec 16, 2024
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