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Social Sciences Jul 11, 2024

Inequality in life—and death: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women, says researcher

Gender discrimination doesn't always end after a woman dies. Newspapers have long treated women differently in the number, wording and presentation of obituaries.

General Physics Jul 11, 2024

Zero-field NMR spectroscopy measures quadrupolar nuclei for the first time

Researchers at Mainz University and the University of California, Berkeley, have achieved a breakthrough in zero-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, paving the way towards benchmarking quantum chemistry calculations.

Biochemistry Jul 11, 2024

Nanoplastics and 'forever chemicals' shown to disrupt molecular structures and functionality

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have made significant inroads in understanding how nanoplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—commonly known as forever chemicals—disrupt biomolecular ...

Education Jul 11, 2024

How should I factor AI into my decision about what to study after school?

As year 12 students across Australia ponder their next move, the world of work is undergoing a seismic shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are reshaping industries, creating new opportunities, and rendering ...

Cell & Microbiology Jul 11, 2024

New system makes lifesaving phages accessible, transportable and much easier to use

The great promise of bacteriophages is that they naturally destroy bacteria, often in situations where antibiotics fail. Until now, though, there has been no way to access them quickly and efficiently, especially in emergency ...

Astronomy Jul 11, 2024

NASA's Hubble traces dark matter in dwarf galaxy using stellar motions

The qualities and behavior of dark matter, the invisible "glue" of the universe, continue to be shrouded in mystery. Though galaxies are mostly made of dark matter, understanding how it is distributed within a galaxy offers ...

Quantum Physics Jul 11, 2024

Physicists suggest tachyons can be reconciled with the special theory of relativity

Tachyons are hypothetical particles that travel at speeds greater than the speed of light. These superluminal particles, are the "enfant terrible" of modern physics. Until recently, they were generally regarded as entities ...

Environment Jul 11, 2024

Climate change threatens billion-dollar tourism industry

Rising temperatures, increased rainfall variability and more frequent extreme weather events are posing a threat to Albury-Wodonga's annual billion-dollar tourism industry, according to a new study.

Superconductivity Jul 11, 2024

Understanding the origin of superconductivity in high-temperature copper oxide superconductors

Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity with zero resistance when cooled to a certain temperature, called the critical temperature. They have applications in many fields, including power grids, maglev trains, ...

Archaeology Jul 11, 2024

Unveiling 1,200 years of human occupation in Canada's Arctic

A recent study provides new insights into ancient cultures in Canada's Arctic, focusing on Paleo-Inuit and Thule-Inuit peoples over thousands of years. Jules Blais, professor of biology at the University of Ottawa, and a ...

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