Rice University engineers have developed an innovative way to make covalent organic frameworks (COFs), special materials that can be used to trap gases, filter water and speed up chemical reactions. COFs have the potential ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 30, 2024
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As summer approaches, the threat of bushfires looms. Earlier this month, an out-of-control blaze in Sydney's northern beaches burnt more than 100 hectares of bushland, threatening nearby homes.
Other
Sep 30, 2024
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When dead animals are left lying around in nature, who takes advantage of the free feed—carnivores or herbivores? The answer may surprise you.
Plants & Animals
Sep 30, 2024
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A new multi-institution study found national political candidates miss an opportunity to sway voters by failing to prioritize the health of a key population: children.
Political science
Sep 30, 2024
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As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing. The Netherlands stands as the world's second-largest food exporter, efficiently cultivating a wide variety ...
Biotechnology
Sep 30, 2024
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Mountains are home to 85% of the world's amphibian, bird, and mammalian species, despite covering only 25% of the Earth's surface. This makes them a highly diverse ecosystem and a key focus for conservation efforts.
Plants & Animals
Sep 30, 2024
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Inland waters release substantial amounts of greenhouse gases, but this is rarely included in climate assessments. New research from Umeå University shows that not accounting for carbon fluxes between land and water systems ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 30, 2024
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Flooding, including the devastation caused recently by Hurricane Helene, is responsible for $5 billion in annual damages in the U.S. That's more than any other type of weather-related extreme event.
Economics & Business
Sep 30, 2024
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Stargazers will have the chance to spot what could be the most impressive comet of the year over the coming weeks.
Astronomy
Sep 30, 2024
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An international team of astronomers has employed the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to perform spectroscopic observations of a luminous quasar known as J1007+2115. They detected a fast outflow originating from the quasar's ...
