Moderate earthquake shakes eastern Myanmar and is felt in northern Thailand
A moderate earthquake shook eastern Myanmar on Friday morning.
Environment
Nov 17, 2023
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Q&A: 'Hot hand' in sports is real, but there's a catch
Fans and players both feel it in the gut when the "hot hand" shows up in sports. Something special is happening that can't be explained. Cross your fingers the streak continues.
Economics & Business
Nov 6, 2023
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Rats have an imagination, new research finds
As humans, we live in our thoughts: from pondering what to make for dinner to daydreaming about our last beach vacation. Now, researchers at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus have found that animals also possess an imagination.
Plants & Animals
Nov 2, 2023
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New flood modeling research aims to produce more accurate predictions
On Aug. 21, 2021, Waverly, Tennessee, received nearly one-third of its average annual rainfall in just a few hours—the resulting 17 inches of rain led to one of the deadliest flooding events on record.
Earth Sciences
Nov 1, 2023
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Ocean warming is accelerating, and hotspots reveal which areas are absorbing the most heat
Ocean warming has accelerated dramatically since the 1990s, nearly doubling during 2010–2020 relative to 1990–2000, according to new UNSW Sydney-led research.
Earth Sciences
Nov 1, 2023
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Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world
In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall River swelled to historic levels in a matter of hours. The rushing water undercut the riverbank and swallowed whole stands of trees and multiple buildings.
Earth Sciences
Oct 9, 2023
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First of its kind dataset shows future flooding risk at neighborhood level
If you've lived in the same geographic location for several years, you've probably noticed the seasons changing. And no, not from spring to summer and fall to winter.
Earth Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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Unlocking urban diversity: The magnetism of complex amenities
Diversity fuels prosperity in cities, but where do people from diverse backgrounds meet? A study from the Complexity Science Hub now indicates that locations offering a range of rare shops and services may hold the key.
Social Sciences
Sep 18, 2023
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Mapping the sun's interaction with Mercury's surface
A new study maps the infall of protons and electrons from the solar wind to geographical location on the surface of Mercury, giving scientists new insight into how interactions with the sun alters the surface and produces ...
Planetary Sciences
Sep 13, 2023
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Motion-sensing cameras set up along protected California shoreline show impact of coyotes on intertidal habitats
A trio of ecologists and marine biologists at the University of California has found that coyotes are a more consistent consumer of marine fauna in intertidal habitats along California's shores than previously thought. In ...
