Solving a combinatorial quandary
Why do certain proteins in the body bind with some substances, but not with others?
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 18, 2019
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How gardeners are reclaiming agriculture from industry, one seed at a time
Agriculture has changed significantly in the past century. Bigger machines, bigger farms and bigger budgets allow fewer farmers to produce more food. Changes in science and policy have also resulted in an industry in which ...
Ecology
Dec 18, 2019
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Social sciences researchers develop new tool to assess exposure to childhood violence, trauma
One in five children in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, are either exposed to, or are victims of, violence and trauma, according to a new study from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western ...
Social Sciences
Dec 18, 2019
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Ice sheet melting: estimates still uncertain, experts warn
Estimates used by climate scientists to predict the rate at which the world's ice sheets will melt are still uncertain despite advancements in technology, new research shows.
Earth Sciences
Dec 18, 2019
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Climate change is hurting farmers – even seeds are under threat
Climate change is already affecting the amount of food that farmers can produce. For example, crop sowing in the UK was delayed in autumn 2019 and some emerging crops were damaged because of wet weather. Meanwhile in Australia, ...
Ecology
Dec 18, 2019
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Sydney's desalination discharge boosts fish life in time of climate uncertainty
In a time of global climate uncertainty and growing populations, reliance on alternative sources of drinking waters is ever-increasing. New research, led by Southern Cross University, has found an unexpected benefit at the ...
Environment
Dec 18, 2019
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New gel boosts cell survival in damaged brain tissue
A novel way to transplant cells using a hydrogel offers new hope for people with brain injuries, Parkinson's disease and stroke patients, according to researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) and Deakin University.
Biochemistry
Dec 18, 2019
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That public playground is good for your kids and your wallet
If you live near a public playground it can be a convenient outdoor destination for short excursions and a life-saving source of pressure relief when the kids are too surly to bear inside the house. But in research, published ...
Social Sciences
Dec 18, 2019
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What conspiracy theories have in common with fiction – and why it makes them compelling stories
In an era dominated by "fake news" and disinformation, conspiracy theories are coming to play an increasingly influential role in modern politics. During the recent impeachment hearings in the US, for example, former National ...
Social Sciences
Dec 18, 2019
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Kenyan wildlife policies must extend beyond protected areas
At least 15% of the world's surface is governed by laws to protect its living species, including plants, animals and fungi. But this is not enough. The most recent estimates suggest that an additional 30% of the planet's ...
Ecology
Dec 18, 2019
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