Groundwater upsurge floods homes in Libyan coastal town
Much of Libya is bone-dry desert but one Mediterranean coastal town is suffering the opposite problem—its houses and fields have been inundated by a mysterious upsurge of groundwater.
Much of Libya is bone-dry desert but one Mediterranean coastal town is suffering the opposite problem—its houses and fields have been inundated by a mysterious upsurge of groundwater.
Environment
Feb 15, 2024
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One of the biggest privileges of being a primatologist is spending time in remote locations with monkeys and apes, living near these animals in their habitats and experiencing their daily lives. As a 21st-century human, I ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 14, 2024
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A picture is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes, and research has shown that the human brain does indeed better retain information from images than from text. These days, we are taking in more visual content than ...
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2024
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Using social media data and artificial intelligence, a new University of Michigan-led study reveals that nearly 15% of Americans deny that climate change is real.
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2024
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TikTok is a popular social media platform where users can create and share short videos, often featuring music, dance, comedy, and other creative content.
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2024
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Research shows reading corrections from others online can reduce the perceived accuracy of and engagement with incorrect content. Experts found the format and strength of corrective comments do not matter much. Social media ...
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2024
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At a time when one viral video can damage a business, some companies are turning to their own commenting platforms rather than letting social media be the main outlet for customer feedback. Only one wrinkle: in this context, ...
Social Sciences
Feb 12, 2024
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Global liberal democracy faces a near-unprecedented list of digital threats in 2024 as the increasing exploitation of AI and the rampant spread of disinformation threaten the integrity of elections in more than 60 countries. ...
Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2024
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An international team of scientists has created a tool that can aid in increasing climate awareness and climate action globally by highlighting messaging themes shown to be effective through experimental research.
Environment
Feb 7, 2024
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A pod of killer whales that was trapped in drift ice off Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido, prompting concern from environmental groups, has apparently safely escaped, officials said Wednesday.
Ecology
Feb 7, 2024
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