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Archaeology Jun 11, 2024

4,000-year-old Greek hilltop site mystifies archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airport

A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island.

Space Exploration Jun 10, 2024

Using the moon's soil to support life, energy generation and construction

Imagine the moon as a hub of manufacturing, construction and even human life. It's no longer a far-fetched idea baked in science fiction lore—increased interest and investment in space exploration are pushing efforts to ...

Social Sciences Jun 7, 2024

Study suggests evolutionary basis for male risk-taking behaviors

A new study from The University of Western Australia and Edith Cowan University has found evidence of what's long been suspected—that men are more likely to be risk-takers than women.

Ecology Jun 6, 2024

Cities contain pockets of nature—our study shows which species are most tolerant of urbanization

The Earth is losing animals, plants and other living things so fast that some scientists believe the planet is entering its sixth mass extinction. But there's some surprising good news: Urban areas may be key to slowing down ...

Social Sciences Jun 6, 2024

Tents, caravans and mobile homes are used after disasters, so why can't they be solutions to Australia's housing crisis?

There is little doubt Australia is in the midst of a profound housing crisis, one that has been decades in the making.

Analytical Chemistry Jun 5, 2024

A cracking discovery: Eggshell waste can recover rare earth elements needed for green energy

A collaborative team of researchers has made a cracking discovery with the potential to make a significant impact in the sustainable recovery of rare earth elements (REEs), which are in increasing demand for use in green ...

Environment Jun 5, 2024

Irrigation with treated wastewater and sewage sludge introduces tire additives into leafy vegetables, study finds

The presence of drug residues in commercially sold fruit and vegetables has already been scientifically investigated many times. However, chemical substances from tire wear, so-called additives, also find their way into the ...

Social Sciences Jun 5, 2024

Still riding LA's metro after the pandemic? You probably think it's safer than those who don't anymore

As Jon Regardie wrote last year in Los Angeles Magazine, "Metro's raison d'etre is to get hundreds of thousands of people each day across Southern California." But the COVID-19 pandemic sent the numbers of riders plummeting ...

Earth Sciences Jun 5, 2024

NASA launches second small climate satellite to study Earth's poles

Data from the pair of CubeSats will offer new insights into how much heat the Arctic and Antarctica radiate into space and how this influences global climate.

Cell & Microbiology Jun 5, 2024

Scientists identify 'missing piece' required for blood stem cell self-renewal

UCLA scientists have identified a protein that plays a critical role in regulating human blood stem cell self-renewal by helping them sense and interpret signals from their environment.

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