Right ore choice may create lower emissions
In Norway, metal production accounts for around 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 4, 2021
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Researchers use tracking data to better inform mako shark management
University of Rhode Island shark expert Brad Wetherbee has been tagging mako sharks up and down the East Coast for nearly 20 years and tracking their migratory movements around the North Atlantic. That data is now proving ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 4, 2021
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Cells are known by the company they keep
Cell culture media surrounds cells growing in the laboratory, and serves as both home and food. The media that scientists have used for decades to study cancer cells is great for promoting cell growth—but not so good at ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 4, 2021
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Water influences the stickiness of hyaluronan
Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a polysaccharide that helps establish the viscosity of bodily fluids. According to a new study by EPFL scientists, it also influences the behavior of far more water molecules ...
Materials Science
Mar 4, 2021
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The 'breathing' Himalaya: Great mountains grow in a cycle of rising and falling
How and when do mountains grow? It is tempting to think of mountain formation as something that takes place only extremely gradually, on timescales of tens of millions of years. One tectonic plate slowly pushes up against ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 4, 2021
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Performance of methane conversion solid catalyst is predicted by theoretical calculation
Japanese researchers performed computation of reaction kinetic information from first-principles calculations based on quantum mechanics, and developed methods and programs to carry out kinetic simulations without using experimental ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 4, 2021
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When more COVID-19 data doesn't equal more understanding
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, charts and graphs have helped communicate information about infection rates, deaths, and vaccinations. In some cases, such visualizations can encourage behaviors that reduce virus ...
Other
Mar 4, 2021
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New rapid test detects quality and authenticity of olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil is extracted from cold-pressed, high-quality olives and is one of the most popular foods in Europe. However, inferior counterfeits are coming onto the market in increasing number. A research team led ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 4, 2021
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Study examines social impact of #MeToo movement
Social media have enabled a grassroots #MeToo movement to generate widespread awareness about violence against women across North America, but the movement's global influence has received limited and sparse research, a Western-led ...
Social Sciences
Mar 4, 2021
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Research: Challenges young African migrants face when adapting to life in Australia
New research has revealed the obstacles young African migrants face when adapting to life in Australia—with significant barriers leading to high rates of alcohol consumption and poor mental health outcomes often caused ...
Social Sciences
Mar 4, 2021
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