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Nanophysics May 30, 2024

Molybdenum boride ceramics developed for harsh environment SERS detection

A research team has successfully synthesized three different crystalline phases of molybdenum boride with a strong Raman signal enhancement performance.

Social Sciences May 29, 2024

Wondering how to teach your kids about consent? Here's an age-based guide to get you started

The Australian government's new campaign Consent Can't Wait challenges us all to improve our understanding of consent. It asks a series of questions to illustrate this issue is more complex than simplistic "no means no" messaging.

Environment May 23, 2024

Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome—this Minnesota park is an example

What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such ...

Social Sciences May 21, 2024

Young Hondurans' desire to migrate is influenced by factors beyond poverty and violence

Why are so many young Hondurans heading north?

Environment May 15, 2024

Fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and plains

Dozens of wildfires are burning across Canada in May 2024 and sending unhealthy smoke blowing into the northern U.S. again. At the same time, the southeastern U.S. is getting smoke from Mexico, where drought conditions have ...

Plants & Animals May 15, 2024

Most dangerous areas for whale shark-shipping vessel collisions revealed

Researchers have found that heavily used shipping lanes pass through crucial whale shark feeding grounds, posing a threat to this endangered species.

Analytical Chemistry May 14, 2024

Chainmail catalysts: Carbon-encapsulated FeNi alloys for enhanced oxygen electrocatalysis

Rapid growth in global energy demand has caused massive depletion of traditional fossil fuels and serious environmental problems, and there is no doubt that the development of efficient energy storage and conversion technologies ...

Social Sciences May 9, 2024

Why removing protections on social media in the name of free speech is bad for peacebuilding

On May 16 the world will mark the UN International Day of Living Together in Peace. It is a rallying call for people to listen respectfully to others and promote tolerance and understanding.

Analytical Chemistry Apr 30, 2024

Many old books contain toxic chemicals—here's how to spot them

In our modern society, we rarely consider books to be dangerous items. However, certain books contain elements so hazardous that they require scrutiny before being placed on the shelves of public libraries, bookstores or ...

Earth Sciences Apr 30, 2024

An AI dataset carves new paths to tornado detection

The return of spring in the Northern Hemisphere touches off tornado season. A tornado's twisting funnel of dust and debris seems an unmistakable sight. But that sight can be obscured to radar, the tool of meteorologists. ...

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