Pleasant tactile stimulation drives social bonding in many animal species, especially mammals. Tactile stimulation forms the basis of the infant-caregiver relationship and often leads to affinity-like behavior, indicating ...
Plants & Animals
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Researchers have demonstrated a new eco-friendly plastic that decomposes in deep ocean conditions. In a deep-sea experiment, the microbially synthesized poly(d-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate) (LAHB) biodegraded, while conventional ...
Polymers
Jul 22, 2025
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The magnetosphere, formed by Earth's magnetic field, acts as a protective shield that deflects solar wind—the flow of charged particles constantly streaming from the sun toward our planet. This magnetic barrier protects our ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 22, 2025
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Productivity is top of mind for Australia's Albanese government. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is convening a productivity roundtable, bringing together union and business groups, and seeking public submissions "to unlock new ideas ...
Economics & Business
Jul 22, 2025
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When spacecraft land on the moon, their engines unleash huge clouds of dust and debris that can damage expensive equipment and threaten future lunar bases. As space agencies plan to establish a lasting presence on the moon, ...
Space Exploration
Jul 22, 2025
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Bacterial cell division, a process wherein a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells, represents one of the most essential biological processes. Understanding the precise mechanism behind this dynamic process ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 22, 2025
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Engaging the local residents is key to the success of local festivals.
Social Sciences
Jul 22, 2025
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Indigenous agroforests (food-producing agroecosystems where trees and crops grow together in forest-like environments) may offer valuable insights for addressing two of the world's biggest challenges: declining biodiversity ...
Ecology
Jul 22, 2025
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A team led by UdeM researchers confirms a fifth potentially habitable planet around L 98-59, a red dwarf 35 light-years away.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 22, 2025
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Nitrogen fertilizers used in agriculture contribute significantly to global warming. A new breeding concept, specifically for wheat, could help reduce nitrogen fertilization. This holobiont principle places the complex interactions ...
Biotechnology
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