In a new book, Virginia Commonwealth University professor Christopher Whyte explores why conspiracy theories, extremist rhetoric and acts of antagonism by fringe elements of society are becoming increasingly prevalent.
Political science
Oct 31, 2024
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In a discovery that may further our understanding of the early evolution of life on Earth, a research team, including associate professor Andrew Palmer and master's student Caitlyn Hubric, identified Chile's deepest and most ...
Evolution
Oct 31, 2024
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More than 500 bat fossils have been discovered at the Messel Pit UNESCO World Heritage Site over 42 years. A new study, published today in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, investigates whether the high ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Oct 31, 2024
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Stereotypes about which personality traits are associated with different jobs are largely true, an extensive study by psychologists suggests. The findings help to explain why some people thrive in creative professions, others ...
Social Sciences
Oct 31, 2024
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An international research collaboration has completed the most detailed genome assembly to date of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus).
Plants & Animals
Oct 31, 2024
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At first glance, you may read that headline and think, "Okay NOAA, how can climate change possibly have an impact on Halloween?" Well, the truth is that it does on quite a few levels. Some are pretty obvious when we stop ...
Environment
Oct 31, 2024
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In a new study of physicists from the U.S., U.K. and China, Rice University and Santa Clara University researchers found that Chinese scientists feel a greater obligation to serve their government with research efforts than ...
Social Sciences
Oct 31, 2024
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The meteorological data recorded over the past two decades by sensors of the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical observatory facilities point to a rise of 1.1ºC in the average temperature. The analysis, led by UAB researchers, ...
Environment
Oct 31, 2024
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Biological cells are incredibly complex mixes of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates. A model developed by two RIKEN researchers helps explain why components of the same type sometimes do and sometimes don't ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 31, 2024
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Takeout containers get your favorite noodles from the restaurant to your dining table (or couch) without incident, but they are nearly impossible to recycle if they are made from foil-lined plastics. Research published in ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 31, 2024
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