Strategies for building support for climate change mitigation policies should go beyond attempts to improve the public's understanding of science according to new research.
Environment
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Published in the scientific journal Nature Materials, University of Manchester and University of Sheffield researchers show that new 2D 'designer materials' can be produced to create flexible, see-through and more efficient ...
Nanophysics
Feb 2, 2015
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The UK Government's austerity measures have led to a reduced commitment on the part of public sector workers towards their organisation, new research has found.
Social Sciences
Feb 2, 2015
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Syrian opposition groups lost critical information when its members fell victim to a "femme fatale" scheme using Skype chats that injected computers and phones with malware, researchers said Monday.
Security
Feb 2, 2015
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In the past four decades, NASA and other space agencies from around the world have accomplished some amazing feats. Together, they have sent manned missions to the Moon, explored Mars, mapped Venus and Mercury, conducted ...
Space Exploration
Feb 2, 2015
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Crops that can thrive in warming climates are a step closer, thanks to new insights into how temperature and light affect plant development.
Biotechnology
Feb 2, 2015
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A new study led by scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) points to the deep ocean as a major source of dissolved iron in the central Pacific Ocean. This finding highlights the vital role ocean mixing ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 2, 2015
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Planet Earth boasts some very long rivers, all of which have long and honored histories. The Amazon, Mississippi, Euphrates, Yangtze, and Nile have all played huge roles in the rise and evolution of human societies. Rivers ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 2, 2015
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As Arizona continues to see development into formerly rural areas, additional research is emerging to help protect wildlife species. Because the state is home to a dozen rattlesnake species, understanding best practices for ...
Ecology
Feb 2, 2015
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Chip-making giant Intel plans to buy a German company that specializes in broadband access and home networking technologies, as part of a push to reach more households with high-end technology.
Business
Feb 2, 2015
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