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Space Exploration 3 hours ago

Japanese aerospace company captures an actual picture of space debris

Space debris is a growing problem, so companies are working on ways to mitigate it. A new satellite called ADRAS-J was built and launched to demonstrate how a spacecraft could rendezvous with a piece of space junk, paving ...

Social Sciences 4 hours ago

Traditional corporate leadership structures are failing women in the C-suite, researchers say

A growing number of women's groups, regulators and corporate performance governance experts are raising flags after the release of a recent S&P Global report signaling an "alarming turning point" for women's leadership parity ...

Agriculture 4 hours ago

Cassava: The perilous past and promising future of a toxic but nourishing crop

The three staple crops dominating modern diets—corn, rice and wheat—are familiar to Americans. However, fourth place is held by a dark horse: cassava.

Space Exploration 5 hours ago

Intercropping viable for optimizing vegetable production on Mars

A group of crop systems analysts at Wageningen University and Research, in the Netherlands, has found evidence that intercropping on Mars could be a viable option for optimizing vegetable production.

Plants & Animals 5 hours ago

First report of wound treatment by a wild animal using a pain-relieving plant

Even though there is evidence of certain self-medication behaviors in animals, so far it has never been known that animals treat their wounds with healing plants.

Plants & Animals 9 hours ago

Long-awaited Chicago policy doesn't do enough to protect migrating birds, advocates say

Annette Prince peered between glossy downtown buildings: "There's a bird in that grate."

Plants & Animals May 1, 2024

Marine sharks and rays 'use' urea to delay reproduction, finds study

Urea—the main component of human urine—plays an important role in the timing of maturation of sharks, rays and other cartilaginous fish.

Economics & Business May 1, 2024

Rising tides, sinking stocks: Study explores cost of climate change

As the financial implications of climate change continue to soar, a forthcoming journal article explores its effects on company values.

Environment May 1, 2024

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

For decades, concerns about automobile pollution have focused on what comes out of the tailpipe. Now, researchers and regulators say, we need to pay more attention to toxic emissions from tires as vehicles roll down the road.

Environment Apr 30, 2024

Measuring your food waste for six weeks can change your habits, according to new study

You've had a long day and you're tired. Faced with making dinner, you look in the fridge and decide to cook something that requires little effort. This is a common scenario, and one that many people act out without really ...

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