Carotenoids, the pigments responsible for the vibrant hues of tomatoes, carrots, and some seafood, are well-regarded for their antioxidant effects and health benefits. A few examples of commercially significant carotenoids ...
Biochemistry
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission has detected magnetic distortions in solar wind, known as switchbacks. To better understand these phenomena, whose origins remain uncertain, a study was conducted by a network of collaborators. ...
Astronomy
Dec 6, 2024
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Siddarth Kara's bestseller, "Cobalt Red: How the Blood of Congo Powers Our Lives," focuses on problems surrounding the sourcing of cobalt, a critical component of lithium-ion batteries that power many technologies central ...
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 6, 2024
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Helping out your neighbor or minding your own business? A challenging choice with different benefits for each decision. Game theory provides guidance in making such choices—from a theoretical perspective.
Mathematics
Dec 6, 2024
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The results of a study into whether cancer detection dogs can smell bladder cancer in other dogs' urine suggests that this could be an effective new way to diagnose the disease in dogs. The research, involving University ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 6, 2024
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A small team of ichthyologists at the California Academy of Sciences has discovered a new species of damselfish living off the shores of the Maldives. In their paper published in the journal ZooKeys, the group describes how ...
As disasters become more frequent and severe in the U.S., it's more important than ever to prepare. Every year, significant resources are poured into training programs for disaster management professionals to practice real-life ...
Other
Dec 6, 2024
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Walking on the ice of the Great Bear Lake in the N.W.T. is a truly unforgettable experience. It is simply one of Canada's most breathtaking (and also largest) lakes. However, it is also facing challenges.
Environment
Dec 6, 2024
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A smart irrigation system powered by artificial intelligence can tell sugarcane farmers when and where to water their crops in an advance that could one day revolutionize agriculture—and help preserve the health of the Great ...
Agriculture
Dec 6, 2024
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In a new study of current and former U.S. soldiers, researchers at the University of California, Irvine and Queen's University found that those deployed to Afghanistan in mixed-gender units were more likely to view gender ...
Social Sciences
Dec 6, 2024
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