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Mathematics Jan 12, 2023

New study unveils Boltzmann fair division for distributive justice

A research team, affiliated with UNIST has proposed a fair division method from a completely different perspective, using the Boltzmann division. The research team anticipates that their model could serve as a feasible fair ...

Environment Jan 12, 2023

Cutting costs and emissions in beef production

A research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a tool to help the global beef industry simultaneously reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions while meeting demand for meat.

Ecology Jan 11, 2023

Study shows variable-density planting can be a cost-effective tool for weed control

High-density crop planting is a proven approach for suppressing patches of weeds that escape other controls. Unfortunately, though, the cost of seed keeps many growers from considering this dense planting strategy.

Plants & Animals Jan 10, 2023

Molecular mechanism behind nutrient element-induced plant disease resistance discovered

Just as humans can't subsist on a diet of only French fries and brownies, plants must also consume a balanced diet to maintain optimal health and bolster their immune responses. Nutrient element uptake is necessary for plant ...

Materials Science Jan 4, 2023

Best of both worlds: New elastic and durable crosslinked anion exchange membranes

Fossil fuels are major contributors to pollution, leading to global warming and erratic climatic fluctuations. Hydrogen fuel cells are a promising eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, since they use hydrogen as a source ...

Veterinary medicine Dec 23, 2022

Predicting calving problems before insemination

A small percentage of cows will experience problems when calving and breeders would like to know which cows are at risk. Using the vast dataset of the Dutch cattle breeding company CRV, computer scientists at the University ...

Plants & Animals Dec 16, 2022

Mapping the middle ground: Balancing mining activities with survival of Utah's rare plants

It can be easy to assume that the vast stretches of desert in southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado are mostly barren landscapes—but in truth, the sagebrush-strewn Colorado Plateau is awash with treasure.

Analytical Chemistry Dec 16, 2022

Using quantum-inspired computing to discover an improved catalyst for clean hydrogen

Researchers from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and Fujitsu have developed a new way of searching through 'chemical space' for materials with desirable properties.

Environment Dec 15, 2022

Mapping the world's food production footprint on climate and environment

By the time the food we eat gets to our tables, it has traveled a long way—from production, processing and distribution to all of us consumers.

Evolution Dec 9, 2022

Evolution of bat wings and calls through 'foraging syndromes' allows diversity to flourish

Bats are an evolutionary success story. With approximately 1,400 species living today, they thrive in every environment except the polar regions.

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