A lunar probe launched by the Chinese space agency recently brought back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 40 years. Now an international team of scientists—including an expert from Washington ...
Space Exploration
Oct 7, 2021
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A single device that both generates fuel and oxidant from water and, when a switch is flipped, converts the fuel and oxygen into electricity and water, has a host of benefits for terrestrial, space and military applications. ...
Materials Science
Oct 6, 2021
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American households making less than $50,000 are more likely than higher-earning families to spend the expanded child tax credit on essential expenses and tutors for their children, found a survey from the Social Policy Institute ...
Economics & Business
Oct 5, 2021
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For humans and animals, many aspects of normal behavior and physiology rely on the proper functioning of the body's circadian clocks.
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 1, 2021
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The goal of any new leader is to quickly establish a high level of trust and credibility with the team. After all, numerous studies have shown that trust in leadership is linked to higher individual and team performance. ...
Economics & Business
Sep 28, 2021
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Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars' early history. But Mars has no liquid water on its surface today. New research from Washington University ...
Planetary Sciences
Sep 20, 2021
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In Greek mythology, Hydra was a monstrous water serpent that lived in a swamp and terrorized nearby residents. When intrepid Hercules sliced off one of Hydra's multiple heads, two more heads grew back in its place.
Plants & Animals
Sep 16, 2021
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Natural and manmade physical structures all lose energy, and scientists work hard to eliminate that loss or compensate for it. Optical and photonic devices lose energy through light scattering, radiation or material absorption. ...
Optics & Photonics
Sep 10, 2021
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New research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that bacteria could learn from the past to predict the future.
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 7, 2021
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The Native Americans who occupied the area known as Poverty Point in northern Louisiana more than 3,000 years ago long have been believed to be simple hunters and gatherers. But new Washington University in St. Louis archaeological ...
Archaeology
Sep 2, 2021
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