Finding the flux of quantum technology
We interact with bits and bytes everyday—whether that's through sending a text message or receiving an email.
Nanophysics
Jul 5, 2023
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Fossils reveal how ancient birds molted, could explain why modern birds survived while other dinosaurs died
Every bird you've ever seen—every robin, every pigeon, every penguin at the zoo—is a living dinosaur. Birds are the only group of dinosaurs that survived the asteroid-induced mass extinction 66 million years ago. But ...
Evolution
Jul 5, 2023
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Warming waters spark 'evolution at super speed' in marine sponges, study finds
Marine heat waves caused by the warming climate are capable of sparking rapid changes in sea sponges with scientists describing the pace of change as "evolution at super speed."
Evolution
Jul 5, 2023
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Professor spreads the gospel of 'good fire' through an eco-cultural lens
A pyromaniac is someone unhealthily obsessed with the destructive power of fire. Melinda Adams instead is pulled toward the term pyromantic—a lover of "good fire" for the benefits it can bring to people, communities and ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 5, 2023
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Online 'sexual double standard' disadvantages women
Young people on social media may be posing for their friends—but potential employers and others who could impact their professional lives are viewing these posts, too.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2023
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New book investigates the literature of Britain's waterways
Britain's changing relationship with its canal network and the implications of how canals contributed to our reliance on fossil fuels are at the heart of a new book from Professor Jodie Matthews.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2023
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UN highlights 'vicious cycle' of climate impacts for Latin America, Caribbean
As some Latin American countries battle severe drought and others disease outbreaks brought on by flooding, the World Meteorological Organization warned Wednesday that extreme weather and climate shocks were becoming more ...
Environment
Jul 5, 2023
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Scientists make common pain killers from pine trees instead of crude oil
A team of scientists, from the University of Bath's Department of Chemistry and Institute for Sustainability have found a way to create two of the world's most common painkillers, paracetamol and ibuprofen, out of a compound ...
Biochemistry
Jul 5, 2023
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Using gravitational waves to hunt for dark matter
Using computer simulations, an international team of cosmologists have discovered that observations of gravitational waves from merging black holes may unveil the true nature of dark matter. Their finding will be presented ...
Astronomy
Jul 5, 2023
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Research shows ultrafine air pollution reflects Seattle's redlining history
Despite their invisibly small size, ultrafine particles have become a massive concern for air pollution experts. These tiny pollutants—typically spread through wildfire smoke, vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions and airplane ...
Environment
Jul 5, 2023
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