Ticks prove resilient to extreme temperatures
Tick season is here, along with the increased danger of Lyme disease, and it turns out the tiny arachnids are even tougher than scientists previously thought.
Tick season is here, along with the increased danger of Lyme disease, and it turns out the tiny arachnids are even tougher than scientists previously thought.
Ecology
Jun 1, 2023
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Researchers at Flinders University have discovered a new low-cost material that can be made into lenses for thermal imaging—pointing to new advanced manufacturing applications for this powerful technology.
Polymers
May 29, 2023
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South Korea canceled its planned launch Wednesday of its first commercial-grade satellite due to a technical issue, days after rival North Korea reaffirmed its push to place its first military spy satellite into orbit.
Space Exploration
May 24, 2023
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Support among military veterans for extremist groups and extremist ideals appears similar to or less than levels seen among the U.S. public in general, despite fears that it could be higher, according to a new RAND Corporation ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 23, 2023
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Canada called for foreign help Wednesday to combat wildfires burning out of control and spreading across vast swathes of the western half of the country.
Environment
May 18, 2023
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People who live in communities with higher proportions of Black and Hispanic/Latino residents are more likely to be exposed to harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their water supplies than people ...
Environment
May 15, 2023
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Earlier this year, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed maximum allowable levels in drinking water for six PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)—so-called forever chemicals. But the draft standards do not ...
Environment
May 15, 2023
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For decades, the white power movement has gained steady momentum in the U.S. Kathleen Belew is an expert on the history of the white power movement and its current impact on American society and politics. Her book "Bring ...
Social Sciences
Apr 25, 2023
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Many assume that big publicly traded oil companies and private individuals are primarily responsible for climate change. And there is some truth to this assumption.
Environment
Apr 20, 2023
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The 200-foot wall of flames, the burning embers landing miles away and the carloads of evacuees fleeing to shelter at a high school—it all took place in New Jersey but could happen in almost every part of the country this ...
Environment
Apr 12, 2023
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