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Condensed Matter Aug 7, 2024

New research challenges conventional wisdom on wet surface adhesion

Scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh have overturned long-held assumptions in new research that finds water can be a help for adhesion.

Environment Aug 7, 2024

Impact of drought on drinking water contamination: Disparities found affecting Latino/a communities

Long-term exposure to contaminants such as arsenic and nitrate in water is linked to an increased risk of various diseases, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases, developmental disorders and birth defects in infants.

Space Exploration Aug 7, 2024

Optical navigation tech could streamline planetary exploration

In a dim, barren landscape like the surface of the moon, it can be easy to get lost. With few discernable landmarks to navigate with the naked eye, astronauts and rovers must rely on other means to plot a course.

Astronomy Aug 7, 2024

Newly-discovered star could provide new insights into the evolution of stars

A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, led by Assistant Professor of Astronomy Rana Ezzeddine and UF alumnus Jeremy Kowkabany, with collaborators, reports the discovery of a star that challenges astronomers' ...

Earth Sciences Aug 7, 2024

Sichuan Province earthquake offers lessons for landslide prediction from GNSS observations

Using data collected from a 2022 magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Luding County in China's Sichuan Province, researchers have tested whether Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations could be used for rapid prediction ...

Plants & Animals Aug 7, 2024

Using dental growth rings scientists reveal differences in growth patterns between ancient and modern mammals

A study published in Science Advances reveals how early mammals grew and developed during their pivotal Jurassic radiation. Using a technique called synchrotron X-ray tomography to image growth rings in fossilized tooth roots, ...

Environment Aug 7, 2024

Statistical models show individuals vary in how air pollution impacts their mood

Affective sensitivity to air pollution (ASAP) describes the extent to which affect, or mood, fluctuates in accordance with daily changes in air pollution, which can vary between individuals, according to a study published ...

Social Sciences Aug 7, 2024

Tackling digital sexual violence in Canada requires updated policies and procedures

Online abuse affects one in six school-aged children, according to a recent World Health Organization survey of Europe, Asia and Canada. This statistic is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to online abuse, though, ...

Plants & Animals Aug 7, 2024

Moving out: Mix of factors prompt owl monkeys to leave their parents

There comes a point in the lives of young owl monkeys when they leave their parents and strike out on their own to find a mate.

Optics & Photonics Aug 7, 2024

Glimpse into the nanoworld: Microscope reveals tiniest cell processes

What does the inside of a cell really look like? In the past, standard microscopes were limited in how well they could answer this question. Now, researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and Oxford, in collaboration ...

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