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Archaeology
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Engraved trees map the way to preserving Sámi culture

Economics & Business
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Increasing complexity challenges strategic management, researcher finds

Earth Sciences
1

Oceanographic expedition provides evidence on the 'atlantification' of the Arctic Ocean

Ecology
10

Mixed forests can reduce the risk of forest damage in a warmer climate

Cell & Microbiology
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Iron-clad defense: How microbes shield tomato crops from bacterial wilt

Cell & Microbiology
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Scientists develop culture system to unlock secrets of the skin microbiome

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Molecular & Computational biology
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Low-cost phenotyping system unveils key insights into quantitative disease resistance in wild tomatoes

Molecular & Computational biology
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Plant biologists show how two genes work together to trigger embryo formation in rice

Molecular & Computational biology
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Noninvasive plant stress phenotyping: A multi-organ approach to combat abiotic stressors

Astronomy
31

Chandra and Hubble tune into 'flame-throwing' Guitar Nebula

Space Exploration
29

NASA ocean world explorers have to swim before they can fly

Optics & Photonics
55

Using matter waves, scientists unveil novel collective behaviors in quantum optics

Ecology
9

Scientists discover a new giant virus that infects freshwater algae

Bio & Medicine
33

Light-activated, drug-carrying liposomes show potential for minimally invasive glaucoma treatments

Astronomy
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NASA's Swift reaches 20th anniversary in improved pointing mode

Environment
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Climate change and air pollution could risk 30 million lives annually by 2100

Ecology
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Reef studies highlight missing clues to conserve fish species

Ecology
17

The mystery of the secretly sexual lichens

Archaeology
105

Oldest known alphabet unearthed in ancient Syrian city

Biotechnology
31

Light-altering paint for greenhouses could help lengthen the fruit growing season in less sunny countries

Planetary Sciences
43

Making Mars's moons: Supercomputers offer 'disruptive' new explanation

Bio & Medicine
9

Sugar-like nanoparticle covering could boost cancer drug delivery

Biotechnology
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Light-based technology is safe and effective for mitigating fungal contamination of cereal grains, study finds

Social Sciences
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Study finds 90% of drink spiking goes unreported in UK

Social Sciences
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School social workers an underutilized resource as mental health challenges in children sees increase

Earth Sciences
2

New model sheds light on groundwater declines by linking irrigation decisions and groundwater use

Polymers
43

Decontaminating toxic tires: Researchers show ability to remove toxic particles from end-of-life tires

Social Sciences
12

R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth: Cross-cultural study finds these associations may be universal

Ecology
24

Heart cockles have windows in their shells to let in light for symbiotic algae

Optics & Photonics
3

Ultra-compact optical design enhances virtual and augmented reality device cameras

Education
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Larger pay increases and better benefits could support teacher retention, survey finds

Environment
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Madagascar's huge ocean algae bloom was caused by dust from drought-stricken southern Africa

Social Sciences
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School break means more drink spiking warnings—why is the burden still on women to stay safe?

Optics & Photonics
24

Megapixel fluorescence microscopy through scattering layers made simple

Environment
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Neighborly networking may motivate local climate action, survey suggests

Plants & Animals
10

Study shows friendly social behaviors are contagious for chimpanzees

Ecology
1

Manatees might be relatively recent arrivals to Florida, study finds

Environment
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Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it's a bumpy road. Here's what the data show

Social Sciences
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Report shows disparity in views of child participation in community services

Space Exploration
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Canada's first moon rover will soon have a name as it prepares to explore a hostile lunar region

Social Sciences
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Australian women are still being paid almost $30,000 a year less than men and the gap widens with age

Social Sciences
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Study reveals how caregiving for loved ones shapes lives of Cleveland's chronically homeless

Social Sciences
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'Will you buy fewer plastic bottles?' A simple question can change our behavior

Social Sciences
1

Parents lie to children all the time—but they should think twice about it

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Planetary Sciences
56

Young planet discovery could provide new insight into planet formation

Economics & Business
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Study finds CEOs' decisions can be haunted by memories of past recessions

Plants & Animals
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Life in the world's deepest seas: The challenge of finding 1,000 new marine species by 2030

Astronomy
70

It's been 100 years since we learned the Milky Way is not the only galaxy

Ecology
106

Growing soybeans has a surprisingly significant emissions footprint, but it's ripe for reduction

Earth Sciences
13

Early 20th century oceans might have been warmer than previously thought

Ecology
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Researchers develop pioneering monitoring technique to help build mangrove resilience

Astrobiology
48

Many physicists argue the universe is fine-tuned for life. Our findings question this idea

Social Sciences
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Why people would rather clean the toilet than check their bank balance—and the spending problems this leads to

Environment
33

New study emphasizes value of a carbon tax to effectively decarbonize the economy

General Physics
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Do pipe organs create an auto-tune effect? Understanding largest class of music instrument's effects on concert halls

Other
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Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration: New book by physicist explores remarkable phenomena

Social Sciences
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Idea thieves tend to target early concepts, experiments find

Biotechnology
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New tool to map protease specificity may pave the way for improved treatments

Condensed Matter
12

Researchers calculate topological numbers for 2D materials with spiral boundary conditions

Cell & Microbiology
0

Researchers discover the essential role of light in the organization of retinal cells

Economics & Business
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New research could help nonprofits attract millions of online donors

Environment
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COP29: Only by returning carbon to the ground is net zero truly possible

Archaeology
7

Dedicated Roman gladiator superfans were the football hooligans of their day

Environment
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US, China must collaborate on carbon dioxide removal, report finds

Social Sciences
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When picking schools, don't get stuck on single-sex vs. co-ed—ask whether all students supported and included

Social Sciences
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I've studied organizational failure for decades—the Church of England needs more than a new leader

Economics & Business
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Investment in support services effective in increasing diversity, retention of apprentices in highway construction

Molecular & Computational biology
41

Cas9-PE system achieves precise editing and site-specific random mutation in rice

Earth Sciences
3

Compound weather events found to have greater effect on wetland methane emissions than discrete weather extremes do

Plants & Animals
66

Sweet tooth—Ethiopian wolves seen feeding on nectar of red hot poker flowers

Plants & Animals
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Diverse diets of civets in Borneo rainforest allow them to live in same geographical area

Materials Science
137

Turning carbon emissions into methane fuel: New method offers potential for abundant energy savings

Archaeology
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Researchers use immersive 3D tech to document and study the human past

Ecology
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Carbon credits scheme failing threatened species, says study

Astronomy
109

Predicting the next supernova explosion: New simulations reveal the physics of supernova shock breakout

Biochemistry
10

Self-assembling proteins can be used for higher performance, more sustainable skincare products

Nanomaterials
31

New language encodes shape and structure to help machine learning models predict nanopore properties

Plants & Animals
21

Invasive zebra mussels are associated with elevated mercury levels in fish, study finds

Biotechnology
1

Mathematical modeling study demonstrates gene drives could boost malaria control when added to intervention package

Earth Sciences
17

Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says

Nanophysics
10

Physicists develop new method to visualize magnetic nanostructures with high resolution

Plants & Animals
1

Philippine hatchling stirs hope for endangered eagle

Agriculture
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Automated 3D computer vision model offers a new tool to measure and understand dairy cow behavior and welfare

Biochemistry
15

Gel coatings could make it easier to eat fiber-rich foods

Evolution
26

Dinosaur drumsticks, X-ray videos and 3D models shed light on the evolution of bird motion

Political science
2

Putin lowered threshold on use of nuclear weapons. Is he bluffing?

Social Sciences
0

Employment outcomes study finds women veterans weathered pandemic lockdowns better than men

Analytical Chemistry
112

Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature

Ecology
1

River microbes near wastewater treatment plants express high levels of antibiotic resistance genes, study shows

Cell & Microbiology
2

Human Cell Atlas achieves leap in the understanding of the human body

Evolution
47

Superior photosynthesis abilities of some plants could hold key to climate-resilient crops

Space Exploration
5

From Houston to the moon: Johnson's thermal vacuum chamber tests lunar solar technology

Plants & Animals
58

Neither desolate nor empty: Deep-sea floor teems with life

Astronomy
120

The Milky Way represents an outlier among similar galaxies, universe survey data shows

Social Sciences
65

Majority of clothes being donated are exported or discarded: Study calls for city fashion waste shakeup

Environment
3

Roads to reservoirs: Expanding the scope of global emissions tracking

Mathematics
130

A new puzzle piece for string theory research: Study proves 4-graviton scattering conjecture

Analytical Chemistry
1

Scientists create portable, miniature high-speed 'electronic nose' that outperforms mice

Education
7

Study reveals importance of student-teacher relationships in early childhood education

Environment
1

Q&A: Getting serious about atmospheric methane removal

Plants & Animals
1

Climate change can cause stress in herring larvae

Environment
19

Study raises concerns about the climate change and global conflict crises

Environment
2

Climate adaptation knowledge varies between socioeconomic groups, finds study

Social Sciences
0

Virtual reality could be gamechanger in police-civilian crisis encounters

Plants & Animals
0

Dramatic decline in Tongariro's native plants as invasive heather spreads

Agriculture
8

Garden produce grown near Fayetteville works fluorochemical plant contains GenX, other PFAS

Environment
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What the Delaware River 'salt line' is, and why we should care where it is

Paleontology & Fossils
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Ankylosaurid dinosaur, unearthed in China in 1986, identified as a new species

Ecology
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Ecologist monitors ecosystem changes as effects of climate change

Environment
8

Delaware River water levels at 60% as salt front increases amid drought

Archaeology
5

Study traces the spicy history of chili peppers

Environment
2

Smoke changes over time and distance, but health risks remain

Astronomy
41

Observations inspect double-lined spectroscopic binary HD 34736

Ecology
23

Scientists discover the molecular composition of potentially deadly venomous fish

Plants & Animals
0

Can sown wildflowers compensate for cities' lack of natural meadows to support pollinating insects?

Plants & Animals
4

How trees adjust their strategies for acquiring nutrients through their roots as soil warms with climate change

Bio & Medicine
1

Nanofibers made of copper-binding peptides disrupt cancer cells

Astronomy
79

Unlocking the secrets of the first quasars: How they defy the laws of physics to grow

Social Sciences
100

Internet use in adults over age 50 linked to better mental health

Archaeology
116

Fossil collection found in Neanderthal cave suggests abstract thinking

Condensed Matter
52

2D graphene spin valve leverages van der Waals magnet proximity for efficient spintronics

Biochemistry
0

Engineered antibiotic D22 shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria

Social Sciences
46

Study explores the effectiveness of honesty oath for reducing dishonest behaviors

18 hours ago
Evolution
100

Algorithm predicts DNA methylation in ancient specimens, providing insight into human evolution

Environment
9

COP29 negotiators strive for deal after G20 'marching orders'

Space Exploration
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SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms

Ecology
1

New eagle camera is going live in Minnesota to the delight of global viewers