"Stranger churches"—Protestant congregations that welcomed speakers of certain languages other than English—in early modern London had "eyes everywhere" to hear, spread and dispel gossip in multiple languages, according ...
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Optimizing an investment portfolio to maximize returns while minimizing risk is the ultimate goal for investors and their advisers. However, there is no set path and challenges always arise. One such limitation is the high-dimensional, ...
Economics & Business
Sep 24, 2024
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Electric power companies dedicate significant resources to clearing overgrown plants and debris from the area surrounding power lines. These areas are known as electric rights-of-way, and anything that obstructs access to ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 24, 2024
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In a report published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, researchers from Kyushu University have for the first time, provided a clear numerical target for global efforts to tackle marine plastic pollution. By mapping the flow ...
Environment
Sep 24, 2024
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River floods are environmental hazards that can have devastating effects on human life, agriculture, and infrastructure. Hydrologic models are used to map flood hazards to better understand risk, dictate insurance costs, ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 24, 2024
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzz phrase of 2024. Though far from that cultural spotlight, scientists from agricultural, biological and technological backgrounds are also turning to AI as they collaborate to find ways ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 24, 2024
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In a recent study published in Forest Ecosystems, a team of researchers in China collected data from 1,076 sample plots of Pinus sylvestris plantations across the boreal zone of China.
Ecology
Sep 24, 2024
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Millions of Americans have been watching with growing alarm as their homeowners insurance premiums rise and their coverage shrinks. Nationwide, premiums rose 34% between 2017 and 2023, and they continued to rise in 2024 ...
Economics & Business
Sep 24, 2024
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A new study led by Dr. Renana Keydar, Dr. Vera Shikhelman and Prof. Tomer Broude from the Faculty of Law at Hebrew University highlights a significant evolution in the UN's approach to human rights, indicating a growing emphasis ...
Political science
Sep 24, 2024
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Ellsworth Avenue in Silver Spring, Md., sizzles on a summer evening: Residents stroll along its tree-lined sidewalks under the neon glow of upscale chain restaurants, retailers and a Whole Foods Market. Beyond the din of ...
Social Sciences
Sep 24, 2024
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