'The blob,' food supply squeeze to blame for largest seabird die-off
The common murre is a self-sufficient, resilient bird.
Ecology
Jan 15, 2020
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Multistep self-assembly opens door to new reconfigurable materials
Self-assembling synthetic materials come together when tiny, uniform building blocks interact and form a structure. However, nature lets materials like proteins of varying size and shape assemble, allowing for complex architectures ...
Materials Science
Apr 18, 2019
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An edible CBD coating could extend the shelf life of strawberries
Soon, you'll be able to get a box of freshly picked, sweet strawberries from the grocery store or local farm stand. But it's disappointing when you get them home and find that the ones at the bottom have started to rot. To ...
Biochemistry
May 17, 2023
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How to live off the land... in a major US city
Rob Greenfield needs a lift. He often does, as he doesn't own a car.
Environment
Nov 7, 2019
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Edible coatings for ready-to-eat fresh fruits and vegetables
The scientist who turned fresh-cut apple slices into a popular convenience food, available ready-to-eat in grocery stores, school cafeterias and fast-food restaurants, today described advances in keeping other foods fresh, ...
Materials Science
Sep 10, 2013
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Firefighters race to protect California town threatened by wildfire
Rain and cooler conditions brought some relief on Tuesday to hundreds of firefighters battling a wildfire in northern California that has killed two people and threatens the 8,000-strong town of Yreka.
Environment
Aug 2, 2022
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Ensuring accuracy of weights and measurements
Americans rely on many measurements of mass and volume in their daily lives, from weighing broccoli at the grocery store to putting gas in the family car. In order to ensure both consumer confidence and uniformity in commerce, ...
General Physics
Dec 31, 2013
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The power of plants and how they are changing the way we eat and live
Plant-based eating and veganism have been around for decades, but more people are choosing plant-based diets than ever before. Plant-based eating means eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and beans while eating less ...
Social Sciences
Aug 17, 2023
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Study finds that working under biased managers can impact workplace performance
Researchers have long known that bias can have an impact on hiring, but a new Harvard study suggests that it may also affect workplace performance.
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2017
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Meijer to launch self-scanning app to speed grocery checkout
Meijer plans to launch a self-scanning mobile application in Chicago-area stores by the end of the summer, a move likely to be followed by some larger retailers in the near future.
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Apr 20, 2018
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