Genetic analyses have revealed remarkably higher species diversity in common red seaweed than previously assumed. It was thought that there were only five related species of the Gloiopeltis genus (known as 'funori' in Japanese) ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 19, 2019
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Ghosts of sexism past haunt the world's most famous rich list for dead celebrities, according to a new study from the University of York.
Social Sciences
Nov 19, 2019
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Professor Kaoru Minoshima from the University of Electro-Communications and NEOARK Corporation have succeeded in prototyping a greatly improved magneto-optic effect measurement device as part of the ERATO MINOSHIMIA Intelligent ...
Optics & Photonics
Nov 19, 2019
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University of Adelaide wine researchers say their latest discovery may one day lead to winemakers being able to manipulate the acidity of wines without the costly addition of tartaric acid.
Biochemistry
Nov 19, 2019
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Simply planting a hedge in front of a park can halve the amount of traffic pollution that reaches children as they play, finds a new study by the University of Surrey.
Environment
Nov 19, 2019
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Metal nanoclusters that bear tunable surface ligands could help develop next-generation imaging and photocatalytic approaches, suggests work by KAUST researchers.
Nanomaterials
Nov 19, 2019
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Why do people believe conspiracy theories? Is it because of who they are, what they've encountered, or a combination of both?
Social Sciences
Nov 19, 2019
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Mitochondria, often thought of as the powerhouses of cells, are just one part of a larger living thing, but they are unique among cellular structures in that they have their own DNA that is distinct from that of their parent ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 19, 2019
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Lamprey are blood-sucking vampire-like fish that attach to and eventually kill game fish, making them the bane of many a fisherman's existence. Like something out of a horror film, these parasites use radial rows of sharp ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 19, 2019
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Want your pipes fixed? Call a plumber. Need an illness diagnosed? See a doctor. Looking to boost your country's economy? Choose a leader who was educated in economics.
Economics & Business
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