For decades, the world has ranked nations by how competitive their industries are, but the measure used may be flawed. A new research project led by the University of Surrey suggests that the standard United Nations index ...
Economics & Business
Oct 20, 2025
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When I first realized the scale of the challenge posed by neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), I felt simultaneously humbled and motivated. These disorders ...
What happens when electrons leave a solid material? This seemingly simple phenomenon has, until now, eluded accurate theoretical description. In a new study, researchers have found the missing piece of the puzzle.
Condensed Matter
Oct 20, 2025
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Once a sperm has broken through to an egg cell in order to fertilize it, the two cells need to hold together tightly. This occurs via a type of protein binding that is among the strongest in biology—and it is also unique.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 20, 2025
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It's been more than 18 months since NASA narrowed to three the field of competitors vying to build the nation's next moon rover.
Space Exploration
Oct 20, 2025
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"Paper or plastic?" Your days are numbered. The question that millions of shoppers have heard for years when they roll up to the checkout aisle at grocery stores will soon be a thing of the past.
Environment
Oct 20, 2025
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Tropical inland waters don't produce as many greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as previously estimated, according to the results of an international research collaboration led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Earth Sciences
Oct 20, 2025
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Macquarie University researchers have found social perceptions, not speech patterns, may explain why vocal fry is more often noticed—and criticized—in women.
Social Sciences
Oct 20, 2025
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Suppose you're a marketing consultant making $52,000 a year and entitled to two weeks of vacation. As a bonus, would you prefer $1,000 or an extra week off?
Social Sciences
Oct 20, 2025
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At first glance, the 400 acres of soybeans growing on the Preston family's dairy farm in southern Michigan looks like a typical field. But these aren't ordinary soybeans. They represent a breakthrough partnership with Michigan ...
Agriculture
Oct 20, 2025
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