The forging of deeper connections between students and local communities could be one of the ways that universities seek to improve the sense of belonging felt by their students.
Social Sciences
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The pretty and delicate Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, the individual blooms of which last a mere 24 hours, hence the name, can quickly soak up toxic copper ions from contaminated soil. The plant, which is native ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 17, 2022
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The collective motion of animals in a group is a fascinating topic of research for many scientists. Understanding these collective behaviors can sometimes inspire the development of strategies for promoting positive social ...
Electrostatic actuators are simple and lightweight devices that emulate human muscles. However, their usage has primarily been restricted to moving small devices since they need high voltages to generate significant forces. ...
General Physics
Nov 17, 2022
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Doug Young has a special session for his advanced biochemistry class each year as Thanksgiving approaches. Young is an associate professor in William & Mary's Department of Chemistry. His research focus is on amino acids, ...
Biochemistry
Nov 17, 2022
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The world is in danger of blasting past its goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, said climate champion Laurence Tubiana, slamming a "flagrant" lack of global leadership.
Environment
Nov 17, 2022
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With only a day left in scheduled climate negotiations in Egypt, diplomats say they are far from getting something everyone can agree on, particularly in the confrontation between developed and developing nations over compensation ...
Environment
Nov 17, 2022
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A study of prison rates from Cardiff University's Wales Governance Center reveals massive disparities between England's most deprived areas and its least deprived.
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2022
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A new species of ancient turtle discovered in Spain may have been one of the largest marine turtles to have ever lived, suggests a new paper published in Scientific Reports. With an estimated body length of up to 3.74 meters, ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Nov 17, 2022
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Social bees such as honeybees and bumblebees have larger foraging ranges, according to researchers at the University of Bristol.
Plants & Animals
Nov 17, 2022
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