Some of Africa's dry areas face serious water shortages due to minimal rainfall. An ancient system of drawing water from aquifers, the "qanat system," could help. Gaathier Mahed, an environmental scientist and expert on the ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 17, 2024
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Crime is often perceived as an urban phenomenon whereas rural life is viewed as more bucolic, but Timothy Bryan is testing these ideas.
Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2024
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Across the African continent—from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa—widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality. A continent-wide survey done in 2022 shows ...
Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2024
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A powerful storm that could strengthen into a so-called bomb cyclone pummeled north and central parts of the United States on Friday, with heavy snow derailing campaigning for the important Iowa caucus.
Environment
Jan 12, 2024
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If you've ever taken a car trip through a rural area, you might already know that livestock, including cows and sheep, can be individually tracked using decidedly old-fashioned methods, such as ear tags or even branding marks. ...
Biotechnology
Jan 11, 2024
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Thousands of bears are being shot in Japan each year as they become more and more of a problem. Junpei Tanaka and his dog Rela, straining at her leash in the woods, have a kinder, smarter way.
Ecology
Dec 21, 2023
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Dollar stores are rapidly expanding in the U.S., with more than 1,000 new stores opening every year.
Economics & Business
Dec 14, 2023
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When middle school math teachers completed an online professional development program that uses artificial intelligence to improve their math knowledge and teaching skills, their students' math performance improved.
Mathematics
Dec 8, 2023
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Australia's native noisy miner bird is more of a pest than originally thought, with new research from La Trobe University showing it is preventing forest birds from persisting in residential suburbs.
Plants & Animals
Dec 8, 2023
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While some wildlife species thrive well in cities, it's harder for large, insectivorous bat species to find enough food. To get their fill, city-dwelling common noctules (Nyctalus noctula) have to hunt longer than their rural ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 5, 2023
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