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Environment Mar 22, 2024

Exploring China's water usage trends and sustainability

Against the backdrop of growing global concern over water scarcity, China, has been grappling with the complexities of water dynamics and their impact on economic growth and environmental protection. A study published in ...

Economics & Business Mar 22, 2024

Study of car lenders shows AI could mitigate bias and open lending to marginalized customers

Lenders operating in indirect retail channels such as car dealerships could improve their profit margins by over a third by using artificial intelligence to support the retailers' salespeople rather than rely on salespeople ...

Plants & Animals Mar 21, 2024

How do halibut migrate? Clues are in their ear bones

Rising temperatures, changes in major currents, oxygen depletion at great depths: the Gulf of St. Lawrence has undergone major changes in its environmental conditions in recent decades. That has put many species in danger ...

Mathematics Mar 20, 2024

Ice-ray patterns: A rediscovery of past design for the future

Chinese ice-ray lattice, or "binglie" as it is called in Chinese, is an intricate pattern that looks like cracked ice and is a common decorative element used in traditional Chinese window designs.

Polymers Mar 20, 2024

Researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components

Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures, offering a greener alternative to traditional manufacturing methods.

Biotechnology Mar 18, 2024

Harnessing hyperspectral imaging and machine learning for rubber tree nutrient management

Rubber trees are essential for natural rubber, and require precise nutrient management. Traditional methods for assessing nutrient levels are expensive and destructive, but near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral techniques offer ...

Environment Mar 15, 2024

A green revolution: How forests are changing and what it means for the planet

Forests are key to mitigating climate change through carbon absorption. Research supports forest management, like reforestation, for carbon sequestration. Yet, the impact of managed forests on soil diversity and carbon storage ...

Social Sciences Mar 8, 2024

Working from home can make workers healthier and happier, benefits employers

Some of us used to imagine a world where the morning commute was a short stroll from your bedroom, the dress code included comfy slippers, and the closest coffee shop was your kitchen. Then working from home became a reality ...

Optics & Photonics Mar 6, 2024

Photons that make quantum bits 'fly' for stable exchange of information in quantum computers

Two physicists at the University of Konstanz are developing a method that could enable the stable exchange of information in quantum computers. In the leading role: photons that make quantum bits "fly."

Condensed Matter Mar 5, 2024

New soft magnetic materials for a high-frequency future

Imagine tiny magnets powering our world, silently switching energy on and off in phones, cars, and even power grids. These unsung heroes are called soft magnetic materials. However, as devices become faster and more efficient, ...

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