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Earth Sciences Feb 12, 2019

Researchers show that tropical reefs can host coral or seaweed communities under the same conditions

Tropical reefs are vulnerable ecosystems, sensitive to a variety of environmental conditions and disturbances, which can change their composition from vibrant coral reefs to vast fields of seaweed or barren rubble.

Social Sciences Jan 31, 2019

How the 2011 English riots spread—new evidence shows sense of identity was key

New analysis led by a Sussex psychologist has explained the way in which the 2011 riots spread – something which may be useful for policy makers in future.

Social Sciences Jan 30, 2019

School suspensions don't stop violence – they help students celebrate it

When school officials suspend students, the idea is to maintain a safe environment and deter violence and other problematic behavior on the school campus.

Education Jan 24, 2019

Indigenous basket-weaving makes an excellent digital math lesson

Public universities across Canada are committed to addressing the calls to action included in the final report by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). There is a general expectation that academic institutions ...

Social Sciences Jan 9, 2019

Minority Ph.D. students in STEM fare better with clear expectations, acceptance

Women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields are more likely to advance professionally, publish more research and secure postdoctoral and faculty positions if their institutional culture is welcoming and sets clear ...

Energy & Green Tech Jan 9, 2019

Guiding the way to a more sustainable energy future

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released an alarming report this October about what it would take to cap rising global temperatures at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Hitting this target has motivated ...

Archaeology Jan 7, 2019

3-D scans of bat skulls help natural history museums open up dark corners of their collections

Picture a natural history museum. What comes to mind? Childhood memories of dinosaur skeletons and dioramas? Or maybe you still visit to see planetarium shows or an IMAX feature? You may be surprised to hear that behind these ...

Business Jan 6, 2019

CES 2019: Chinese tech firms lay lower amid trade tensions

The CES 2019 gadget show, which kicks off Sunday, will showcase the expanding influence and sway of China's rapidly growing technology sector. But some of its firms are stepping back from the spotlight amid rising U.S. national-security ...

Earth Sciences Jan 3, 2019

Sociologists ensure water equity flows near and far

Will there be enough water for everyone in the near future? Water equity affects us all and is one of the 21st century's key environmental justice issues. While people may look to CSU's engineers and watershed scientists ...

Security Dec 18, 2018

New guidelines for responding to cyber attacks don't go far enough

Debates about cyber security in Australia over the past few weeks have largely centred around the passing of the government's controversial Assistance and Access bill. But while government access to encrypted messages is ...

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