EscaPADE explorer sort of goes to Mars

On 13 November, the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamic Explorers (EscaPADE) mission launched to space on the New Glenn rocket provided by Blue Origin.

Public trust in AI chatbot therapists surges

Public attitudes toward 'chatbot therapists' shifted dramatically during the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in 2023, according to a new Curtin University study, that is now behind the redevelopment of a ...

Symbiotic bacteria help clean wastewater—but there's a catch

An international team of researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology has uncovered a hidden world of tiny partnerships thriving in wastewater treatment plants worldwide. The microscopic allies—specialized ...

How water and clay shape the archaeological record at Murujuga

New research has shown that water movement in clay-rich soils can lift stone artifacts toward the surface—exerting a natural influence on how archaeological materials are distributed across the surface of some landscapes.

Why has the price of chocolate become so volatile?

Dr. Tonya Lander, Stipendiary Lecturer at Christ Church and researcher at the Oxford Martin School Program on the Future of Food, explains the diverse factors that impact the price of chocolate, and what measures could help ...

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