An interdisciplinary study led by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) reveals that women living in the region of Nubia (present-day Sudan) developed skeletal changes adapted to bearing heavy loads on their heads starting ...
Archaeology
Apr 23, 2025
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In a breakthrough that blends ancient design with modern materials science, researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new class of ceramic structures that can bend under pressure—without breaking.
Polymers
Apr 23, 2025
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Proteins play a central role in virtually every disease. They are the building blocks of life, serving as essential components in nearly all cellular processes. They facilitate communication between cells and ensure that ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 23, 2025
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Analysis of independent satellite data shows a decrease in the efficiency of palm oil plantations in Malaysia after they received sustainability labels. This could have negative repercussions for the environment.
Agriculture
Apr 23, 2025
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Australia just sweltered through one of its hottest summers on record, and heat has pushed well into autumn. Once-in-a-generation floods are now striking with alarming regularity. As disasters escalate, insurers are warning ...
Environment
Apr 23, 2025
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A bacteria-killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult-to-kill species such as MRSA, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 23, 2025
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The UK Supreme Court ruling backing the "biological" definition of a woman has been hailed by many as providing clarity on the law. But far from the matter being settled, it has raised complex questions, particularly when ...
Social Sciences
Apr 23, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba estimated Japan's spring leaf flush dates in recent years using data from the Second-generation Global Imager (SGLI) sensor onboard the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) ...
Environment
Apr 23, 2025
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Multiple climate "tipping points" are likely to be triggered if global policies stay on their current course, new research shows. Scientists assessed the risk of "tipping" in 16 different parts of the Earth system—ranging ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 23, 2025
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In the past 30 years, the natural environment in Finland has undergone significant changes. Researchers at the University of Helsinki examined this change using data collected in nationwide species monitoring of birds, butterflies, ...
Plants & Animals
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