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Nanophysics Apr 24, 2024

Scientists reveal working mechanism of multilayer MoSâ‚‚ photodetector with broad spectral range and multiband response

As a typical two-dimensional material, MoS2 exhibits unique optical and electrical properties due to its atomic thickness in the vertical dimension, making it a research hotspot in the field of optoelectronic detection.

Environment Apr 23, 2024

State's new law involving Puget Sound Energy aspires to set a course for the future

Over the past couple of years, Washington lawmakers have wrestled with a daunting task.

Environment Apr 22, 2024

Opinion: Environmental sustainability and consumption

One of the politically destructive strands of environmental advocacy criticizes material consumption and attempts to make people feel guilty for air travel and other forms of behavior that pollutes the environment.

Social Sciences Apr 16, 2024

Study highlights successful Iowa program for youth exiting foster care

Iowa offers a successful model for serving youth exiting foster care, according to a new study in Children and Youth Services Review.

Environment Apr 16, 2024

Global ocean summit nets $10 bn in pledges: Greek PM

An international summit on saving the oceans netted $10 billion in pledges, the prime minister of host country Greece said on Tuesday.

Plants & Animals Apr 11, 2024

Elephant tourism often involves cruelty. Here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions

Suju Kali is a 50-year-old elephant in Nepal who has been carrying tourists for over 30 years. Like many elephants I encounter through my research, Suju Kali exhibits anxiety and can be aggressive toward strangers. She suffers ...

Plants & Animals Mar 24, 2024

Pangolins in Africa: Expert unpacks why millions have been traded illegally and what can be done about it

Pangolins are fascinating creatures known for their unique appearance and distinctive scales. They are mammals belonging to the order Pholidota and are native to Africa and Asia. Due to their primary diet of ants and termites, ...

Earth Sciences Mar 21, 2024

Research reveals global wildfire risk trends in wildland–urban interface areas

Wildfires present complex socio-economic and ecological challenges, as they devastate vegetation, endanger communities, and cause extensive environmental, wildlife, and human health impacts. These consequences include severe ...

Analytical Chemistry Mar 20, 2024

An air-stable single-crystal layered oxide cathode based on multifunctional structural modulation

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered a promising energy storage system due to their superior safety properties, low price, and plentiful sodium supplies, while the development of electrode materials plays a critical ...

Social Sciences Mar 17, 2024

Opinion: Ultra-fast fashion is a disturbing trend undermining efforts to make the whole industry more sustainable

Since the 1990s, fast fashion has enabled everyday people to buy the latest catwalk trends. But the sheer volume of garments being whipped up, sold and soon discarded is contributing to a global sustainability crisis.

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