In mountainous areas, earthquakes can sometimes be amplified by the shape of the landscape. Research by the University of Twente shows that further from the epicenter, the shape of the terrain's topography increases the risk ...
Earth Sciences
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Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022.
Astronomy
Dec 2, 2024
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The significance of deep-sea virology and its impact on global climate and biogeochemical structures is not unknown, though its importance might be understated.
Ecology
Dec 2, 2024
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A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands.
Earth Sciences
Dec 2, 2024
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Physicists at Loughborough University have made an exciting breakthrough in understanding how to fine-tune the behavior of electrons in quantum materials poised to drive the next generation of advanced technologies.
Condensed Matter
Dec 2, 2024
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In a new Nature Communications study, scientists have developed a novel method for artificial cells to interact with their external environment without the need for complex modification processes.
While some young people today feel they're not ready to reach the "traditional" markers of maturity, a new book reveals adulthood has always been out of many people's reach.
Social Sciences
Dec 2, 2024
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It is concerning that 8% of UK workers are "increasingly precarious"—likely to be stuck in low-paid, insecure or otherwise uncertain work—say researchers from UCL in a new report on the UK labor market.
Economics & Business
Dec 2, 2024
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The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, especially those that focus on critical thinking skills, ...
Social Sciences
Dec 2, 2024
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In recent years, quantum physicists and engineers have been trying to develop quantum computer processors that perform better than classical computers on some tasks. Yet conclusive demonstrations proving that quantum systems ...
