Quick bursts of laser light, lasting less than a trillionth of a second, are used in a range of applications today. These ultrashort laser pulses have allowed scientists to observe chemical reactions in real-time, image delicate ...
Optics & Photonics
Nov 11, 2021
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Researchers from the University of Tsukuba applied seismic data from around the world to build a model of the 2020 Caribbean earthquake. Oceanic transform faults are generally considered to be linear and simple and have been ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 21, 2020
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Researchers have designed a new chip-integrated light source that can transform infrared wavelengths into visible wavelengths, which have been difficult to produce with technology based on silicon chips. This flexible approach ...
Optics & Photonics
Dec 19, 2019
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Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that threat in a more ethical way. "We need to take a humane, long-term view and learn to co-exist, as some species considered ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 5, 2023
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A NASA-developed space launch system is attracting interest from companies that need to launch satellites in orbit. This same launch system could also develop high-flying, ultra-fast aircraft for national defense.
Space Exploration
Nov 3, 2022
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A team of University of Georgia researchers has created a model to help land developers and public officials identify the land that is best suited for conservation.
Environment
Apr 20, 2022
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With some offices set to reopen as restrictions ease, more of us may soon be working from somewhere other than the kitchen table. While a return to the office may sound thrilling for some, this isn't going to be the case ...
Social Sciences
Jul 21, 2021
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A new framework developed by the University of Stirling will enable policymakers and businesses to meet ambitious targets for a low-carbon future by helping to balance the demands of economic growth, environmental sustainability, ...
Environment
Jul 20, 2020
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The first report to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the learning experiences of young people with disabilities has been published. Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) examined how the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Education
Sep 2, 2022
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In one of the first of its kind, first-year Modern Chemistry has been turned on its head at Flinders University in a pioneering new program which removes lectures, tutorials and even the final exam.
Education
Aug 27, 2020
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