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Plants & Animals Jul 5, 2024

High speed video shows hippos get airborne when running

A pair of evolutionary biomechanics specialists at the University of London's, Royal Veterinary College, has found that when hippos run at full speed, all four of their feet are regularly in the air.

Social Sciences Jul 4, 2024

'I pretty much already know what Australia's like': What Aussie teenagers told researchers about not watching local TV

Australian teenagers have grown up with abundant choices in digital screen entertainment including social media, gaming and streaming video.

Economics & Business Jul 4, 2024

Q&A: Study explores opportunities to increase representation of women in leadership

Since the early 1970s, there has been a worldwide promise to support women in achieving positions of authority in U.S. corporations. However, the business world has not necessarily met that promise.

Plants & Animals Jul 4, 2024

Exploring the casque anatomy of aerial jousting helmeted hornbills

New research reveals how the surprising internal anatomy of the helmeted hornbill's casque allows it to withstand damage during aerial jousting battles with rivals. Researchers hope that this new understanding can help to ...

Astronomy Jul 4, 2024

Nova eruption of V1716 Sco inspected in X-rays and gamma rays

Astronomers from China and Taiwan have observed the nova eruption of V1716 Sco that took place last year, using various X-ray and gamma-ray space observatories. Results of the observational campaign, presented June 27 on ...

Space Exploration Jul 4, 2024

To guard against cyberattacks in space, researchers ask 'what if?'

If space systems such as GPS were hacked and knocked offline, much of the world would instantly be returned to the communications and navigation technologies of the 1950s. Yet space cybersecurity is largely invisible to the ...

Environment Jul 3, 2024

Compact cities found to have lower carbon emissions but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates

What types of cities exist in Europe and which are more favorable in terms of human health, environmental quality and carbon footprint? To answer these questions, a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) ...

Soft Matter Jul 3, 2024

New theory reveals fracture mechanism in soft materials

A new theory has finally deciphered the physical mechanisms of fracture in soft materials. This discovery could soon lead to new, defect-free materials that are more resistant and durable as well as environmentally friendly. ...

Social Sciences Jul 3, 2024

Study examines online intimidation targeting state election administrators

In the lead-up to the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, Arizona's chief election officer Katie Hobbs received far more harassing messages on Twitter than any of her counterparts in other states. More than 30% of all tweets directed ...

Archaeology Jul 3, 2024

A 4,500-year-old collective tomb in France reveals final stage in formation of the 'European genome'

High-resolution analysis of the genomes of individuals buried in a 4,500-year-old collective tomb at Bréviandes-les-Pointes, near the French town of Troyes, has revealed a surprising story with far-reaching implications. ...

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