Five lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists
Ancient scientists can be easy to dismiss.
Archaeology
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Moral arguments about care and fairness persuade both liberals and conservatives
A new study shows that moral arguments appealing to care and fairness can persuade both liberals and conservatives in the United States. By contrast, arguments grounded in the "binding" moral foundations—loyalty, authority ...
Social Sciences
Dec 29, 2025
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Treasure the emotional connections to the clothes you have and style could be a whole lot more sustainable
With January sales around the corner, another flood of unwanted clothes risks drowning our wardrobes and the planet.
Economics & Business
Dec 29, 2025
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Multi-core black carbon particles found to boost light absorption in wildfire smoke
Researchers at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) have contributed to a study revealing that conventional theories on the structure of black carbon particles—such as those emitted by wildfires—may have significantly ...
Environment
Dec 29, 2025
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Biology-inspired brain model matches animal learning and reveals overlooked neuron activity
A new computational model of the brain based closely on its biology and physiology has not only learned a simple visual category learning task exactly as well as lab animals, but even enabled the discovery of counterintuitive ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 29, 2025
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New optical method reveals micellar structure changes under extensional stress
Complex fluids, such as polymer melts and concentrated suspensions, are foundational materials for industrial products, including high-strength plastics and optical components. The final performance of these materials depends ...
Optics & Photonics
Dec 29, 2025
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Josephson junction behavior observed with only one superconductor and iron barrier
Separate two superconductors with a thin layer of material and something strange happens.
Superconductivity
Dec 29, 2025
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Resolve to network at your employer's next 'offsite'—these retreats actually help forge new connections
What do you do when an announcement about an "offsite" hits your work inbox? Chances are you might sigh and begrudgingly add the event to your calendar.
Social Sciences
Dec 29, 2025
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Video: Fly through Webb's cosmic vistas
On the launch anniversary of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, ESA presents a unique compilation of zooms into stunning cosmic views.
Astronomy
Dec 29, 2025
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Dual-color fluorescent sensor detects trace water in real time with high sensitivity
A research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a highly sensitive, real-time sensor for detecting trace water, addressing key challenges ...
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 29, 2025
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