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Earth Sciences 7 hours ago

Analyzing the benefits of trans-boundary cooperation in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin

A new study conducted by IIASA researchers and their colleagues highlights that cooperation in infrastructure operation between countries surrounding the Lancang-Mekong River Basin could bring major economic and environmental ...

Earth Sciences 7 hours ago

Study finds natural climate variability impacts Arctic and global warming

When comparing model simulations of Earth's recent warming to real-world observations, differences can arise from several factors, including model errors in the simulated response to increased greenhouse gases and natural ...

Cell & Microbiology 7 hours ago

Researchers identify potential microbes and genes that impact forever chemicals

A new study identifies microbes that potentially play important roles in breaking down harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals—also known as forever chemicals—and points to functional genes that may ...

Space Exploration 8 hours ago

Using the moon's soil to support life, energy generation and construction

Imagine the moon as a hub of manufacturing, construction and even human life. It's no longer a far-fetched idea baked in science fiction lore—increased interest and investment in space exploration are pushing efforts to ...

Economics & Business 8 hours ago

Research reveals visuals' crucial role in strategic decision-making

Management consultants and professors seem to be obsessed with visuals. When it comes to strategy, they either pull out their impeccable slides, replete with graphics ranging from a SWOT analysis to Porter's Five Forces to ...

Astronomy 8 hours ago

Galactic bloodlines: Many nearby star clusters originate from only three 'families'

An international team of astronomers led by the University of Vienna has deciphered the formation history of young star clusters, some of which we can see with the naked eye at night. The team, led by Cameren Swiggum and ...

Social Sciences 8 hours ago

Interventions against misinformation also increase skepticism toward reliable sources, finds study

Efforts to tackle false information through fact-checking or media literacy initiatives increase the public's skepticism toward "fake news." However, they also breed distrust in genuine, fact-based news sources, shows a University ...

Biotechnology 8 hours ago

With new Omega tool, scientists can rapidly analyze complex biological images through AI-powered 'conversations'

In a new research article, scientists at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) describe Omega, an open-source software tool that significantly advances the field of bioimage analysis. Omega harnesses the power ...

Plants & Animals 8 hours ago

High-tech kangaroo collars aim to prevent road accidents

It's a peculiarly Australian problem with potentially deadly consequences—wild kangaroos jumping from bushland on to highways full of moving vehicles.

Environment 9 hours ago

Legislation would block carbon dioxide pipelines in Illinois for up to two years

With the prospect of vast networks of carbon dioxide pipelines looming in Illinois and other Midwestern states, the state legislature has taken steps to protect landowners, taxpayers and the environment.

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