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Nanomaterials May 22, 2024

Scientists develop new battery-free lactic acid sensor

Scientists at Bath, have introduced a breakthrough carbon-based sensor for detecting lactic acid levels in saliva—avoiding the need for an electrical power source.

Archaeology May 20, 2024

Legacy of Indigenous stewardship of camas dates back more than 3,500 years, study finds

An Oregon State University study has found evidence that Indigenous groups in the Pacific Northwest were intentionally harvesting edible camas bulbs at optimal stages of the plant's maturation as far back as 3,500 years ago.

Social Sciences May 19, 2024

How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools, stands in the collective national memory as a turning point in America's fight for racial justice. But as the U.S. observes its 70th ...

Plants & Animals May 18, 2024

Cameras reveal wombat burrows can be safe havens after fire and waterholes after rain

Australia's unprecedented Black Summer bushfires in 2019–20 created ideal conditions for misinformation to spread, from the insidious to the absurd.

Economics & Business May 17, 2024

An SEC mystery: What's the deal with voluntary filers?

Companies tend not to clamor for more regulatory oversight, as a general rule. One remarkable exception would be the relatively small group of companies that voluntarily file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ...

Ecology May 17, 2024

Feeding native ecosystems with waste

UC researchers are pioneering the use of treated sewage to restore native plants on Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula.

Social Sciences May 17, 2024

Researchers discuss current state of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia

Gender-neutral bathrooms, conversion therapy and Quebec's advisory committee on gender identity have been in the news lately. These are polarizing, hot-button issues.

Archaeology May 17, 2024

Remains of two men from central China shed light on ancient practice of punitive amputation

It's a scene straight out of a mystery novel: The skeletons of two unrelated men show signs of remarkably similar injuries. One is missing about one-fifth of his lower left leg, while the other is missing the same length ...

Environment May 16, 2024

Alternative materials to plastics for packaging are not always more sustainable

The increasing sense of environmental responsibility of both consumers and companies has triggered a transition towards alternative materials which are perceived as more sustainable than plastics.

Cell & Microbiology May 16, 2024

Fast track to food safety: New test spots seafood pathogen in 30 minutes

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a Gram-negative, halophilic bacterium prevalent in marine environments and is the primary cause of acute hepatopancreatic necrosis, also known as early death syndrome, in aquaculture.

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