In the course of looking for possible signs of extra-terrestrial intelligence (ETI), scientists have had to do some really outside-of-the-box thinking. Since it is a foregone conclusion that many ETIs would be older and more ...
Astronomy
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Research funding is a hot topic in Indonesia at the moment. The CEO of Bukalapak, an Indonesian e-commerce unicorn, recently criticised the government's lack of investment in R&D, prompting an invitation from the palace.
Social Sciences
Mar 7, 2019
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A recently published book from Italian academic Davide Viaggi of Bologna University takes an in depth look at the bioeconomy from an economic and policy perspective – as well as identifying key issues ahead.
Environment
Mar 7, 2019
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Seismic lines—used to measure underground oil reserves in Northern Alberta—seem to be good for butterflies, including one rare species.
Plants & Animals
Mar 7, 2019
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In the Netflix series "Tidying Up," Japanese organization specialist and author Marie Kondo helps people pare down clutter and create more orderly spaces. The show has inspired thousands of viewers to rethink how they fold ...
Environment
Mar 7, 2019
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New research analyzing data from deep-diving ocean robots and research cruises shows that the coldest, near-bottom South Pacific waters originating from Antarctica are warming three times faster than they were in the 1990s.
Earth Sciences
Mar 7, 2019
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How do nerve cells compute? This fundamental question drives LMU neurobiologists led by Andreas Herz. They have now presented a novel method to disentangle complex neural processes in a much more powerful way than was previously ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 7, 2019
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Most laypersons are familiar with the three states of matter as solids, liquids, and gases. But there are other forms that exist. Plasmas, for example, are the most abundant form of matter in the universe, found throughout ...
Plasma Physics
Mar 7, 2019
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How can communities living together in rural areas be developed to ensure that they continue to exist and thrive? Much emphasis has been placed on innovation within urban areas. However, new research shows that rural communities ...
Environment
Mar 7, 2019
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Violent crime among young people has reached a worrying high in parts of the UK over recent years. There's been a year-on-year increase in knife offences committed by young people since March 2014. In 2017/18 alone, there ...
Social Sciences
Mar 7, 2019
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