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Environment Aug 9, 2024

Climate state of Three Gorges Region in Yangtze River basin 2022–2023

The Three Gorges Region of the Yangtze River (TGR) in China has a unique geographical location, complex geomorphological features, and a fragile and sensitive climate. The Three Gorges Project, as a large-scale comprehensive ...

Other Aug 9, 2024

Tips for if you get lost on your next outdoor hike

There are busy times ahead for the Norwegian rescue services, as for many other rescue services across the Northern Hemisphere. The summer holidays can often involve up to dozens of calls each day from members of the public ...

Biochemistry Aug 9, 2024

New method enables gradual release of protein drugs into the body

Therapeutic proteins have been increasingly used in recent years to treat cancer, HIV, and other diseases. A challenge with these types of drugs is that the release is rapid and thus the medicine must be administered frequently.

Molecular & Computational biology Aug 9, 2024

3D laser printing with bioinks from microalgae

Microalgae such as the diatom Odontella aurita and the green alga Tetraselmis striata are especially suitable as "biofactories" for the production of sustainable materials for 3D laser printing due to their high content in ...

Social Sciences Aug 9, 2024

Are Taylor Swift concerts still safe after terrorist threat? Experts explain why stadiums can be 'soft targets'

Authorities in Austria say they've subverted a planned terrorist attack targeting several of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna, shows that would have drawn as many as 200,000 concertgoers to three stadiums.

Social Sciences Aug 9, 2024

Scientists warn the 'truth is under attack' and provide toolkit for spotting it

It is hoped a new "toolkit" will help people separate truth from lies and unsubstantiated opinion, and prevent the spread of misinformation.

Ecology Aug 9, 2024

Researchers make breakthrough in understanding species abundance

When it comes to predicting the abundance of a species, body size appears to be a fundamental and repeatable predictor, with smaller organisms occurring in greater numbers than larger ones. The caveat, known as Bermann's ...

Nanomaterials Aug 9, 2024

2D layer of phosphorus pentamers shows semiconductor properties on silver surface

Phosphorus is a vital component of every organism and plays a key role, for example, in energy transfer in the body and within cell membranes, bones and teeth. Phosphorus is also special because it occurs in numerous different ...

Quantum Physics Aug 9, 2024

Quantum computing: Finding solutions by the people for the people

PEARC24 launched its first Workshop on Broadly Accessible Quantum Computing (QC) as the full conference began, July 22, in Providence, RI. Led by NCSA's Bruno Abreu and QuEra's Tomasso Macri, 30+ participants included quantum ...

Quantum Physics Aug 9, 2024

Achieving quantum memory in the notoriously difficult X-ray range

Light is an excellent carrier of information used not only for classical communication technologies but also increasingly for quantum applications such as quantum networking and computing. However, processing light signals ...

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