We all know that asteroids are out there, that some of them come dangerously close to Earth, and that they've struck Earth before with catastrophic consequences. The recent discovery of asteroid 2024 YR4 reminds us of the ...
Astronomy
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Humans have been poisoning rodents for centuries. But fast-breeding rats and mice have evolved resistance to earlier poisons. In response, manufacturers have produced second generation anticoagulant rodenticides such as bromadiolone, ...
Plants & Animals
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Mortality rates during heat waves have been put in the spotlight with research from The University of Queensland showing a 20% increase in heat wave-related deaths due to human-induced climate change. Another UQ study has ...
Environment
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Reading ability among young people is declining, and it is the most vulnerable students who are hardest hit, according to speech therapist and researcher Anna Eva Hallin. In her research, she aims to understand how best to ...
Education
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An increasing number of young boys and girls in Finland believe in God. A study conducted among young people in confirmation preparation shows that a growing number of girls report believing in the existence of God. The prevalence ...
Social Sciences
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Researchers at Sichuan University have developed a new type of epoxy resin that not only offers enhanced fire retardancy but is also recyclable and degradable, making it an ideal candidate for high-strength adhesives in various ...
Polymers
Feb 17, 2025
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New research from the University of Glasgow reveals that Taylor Swift fans might be ready for an eco-friendly evolution of how they collect their favorite artist's music, with one in four willing to consider plastic-free ...
Environment
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A pond with flowering water lilies and shady trees alongside can offer a restful break from everyday stress for anyone sitting down on a park bench next to it. In addition to promoting well-being, ponds are important for ...
Ecology
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A recent breakthrough by researchers led by Prof. Li Jiayang from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences offers new hope in the battle against parasitic weeds that cause ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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A research team led by Prof. Wang Xianlong and Dr. Wang Pei from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered a concurrent negative photoconductivity (NPC) and superconductivity ...
Condensed Matter
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