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Saturday Citations: E-bike accident spike; epigenetics in memory formation; Komodo dragons now scarier
on July 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm
This week, we reported on new epigenetic findings in memory formation as well as a dramatic spike in micromobility-related head injuries, so there's a whole […]
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Fossil algae show a lake once existed on Lesotho's Mafadi summit, but it vanished about 150 years ago
on July 27, 2024 at 10:10 am
Lesotho is a small, land-locked, mountainous country located in the middle of South Africa. Its Eastern Lesotho Highlands are often referred to as the region's […]
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NASA Mars rover captures rock that could hold fossilized microbes
on July 27, 2024 at 9:40 am
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has made what could be its most astonishing discovery to date: possible signs of ancient life on the Red Planet.
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Philippine coast guard says oil leaking from sunken tanker
on July 27, 2024 at 9:30 am
Some of the 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil inside a sunken Philippine tanker has started to leak into Manila Bay, the coast guard said Saturday, as […]
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Spacecraft to swing by Earth, moon on path to Jupiter
on July 27, 2024 at 9:22 am
A spacecraft launched last year will slingshot back around Earth and the moon next month in a high-stakes, world-first maneuver as it pinballs its way through […]
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Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
on July 27, 2024 at 9:19 am
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and […]
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New process uses light and enzymes to create greener chemicals
on July 27, 2024 at 9:14 am
Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have achieved a significant breakthrough that could lead to better—and […]
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Outsourcing conservation in Africa: NGO management reduces poaching and boosts tourism, but raises risks for civilians
on July 27, 2024 at 9:12 am
There's an experiment going on in conservation in Africa. With biodiversity imperiled, and nations facing financial and political crises, some governments are […]
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Two shark species documented in Puget Sound for first time
on July 27, 2024 at 9:04 am
Oregon State University researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark species, one of them critically endangered.
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Developing a nano-treatment to help save mangroves from deadly disease
on July 27, 2024 at 2:20 am
Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida's coastlines.
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New study disputes Hunga Tonga volcano's role in 2023–24 global warm-up
on July 26, 2024 at 6:14 pm
New research from a collaborative team featuring Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler is exploring the climate impact of the 2022 […]
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Exploring cadmium-induced alterations in the expression profile of microRNAs
on July 26, 2024 at 6:07 pm
Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, has been identified as a significant environmental pollutant due to its widespread industrial use and persistence in the […]
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New aerospace and building materials could repair themselves thanks to fungi and bacteria
on July 26, 2024 at 5:47 pm
Researchers are using biological matter to create unique new materials that can adapt to their environment and repair themselves.
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Exploring the effects of initial microbiota on microbial succession during eggplant fermentation
on July 26, 2024 at 5:43 pm
Shibazuke is a traditional Japanese eggplant pickle produced by the process of fermentation using lactic acid bacteria (LAB). LAB which are commonly present in […]
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New self-powered electrostatic tweezer enhances object manipulation and microfluidics
on July 26, 2024 at 5:43 pm
In a study published in Device has reported a new self-powered electrostatic tweezer that offers superior accumulation and tunability of triboelectric charges, […]
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What's really behind the ad label? The dark arts influencers are using to get your likes
on July 26, 2024 at 5:39 pm
Rogue social media influencers are relying on gender stereotypes, bogus claims and deceptive editing to monetize their content and increase their following, a […]
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Study warns of rise of 'new chauvinism' fueled by right-wing populism
on July 26, 2024 at 5:36 pm
New research from the University of Bath has identified a "new chauvinism," fueled by a resurgence in right-wing populism, and distinguished by the use of […]
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New research on legal aid cuts shows wasted money and 'embarrassing' data gaps in UK
on July 26, 2024 at 5:23 pm
There needs to be "significant improvements" to the way data is collected across UK Government to prove if major changes to legal aid have delivered value for […]
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Climate is most important factor in where mammals choose to live, study finds
on July 26, 2024 at 5:23 pm
While human activity has had a massive effect on the natural world, a new study from North Carolina State University finds that climate is still the most […]
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Team develops novel hybrid scheme for compressible flow computations
on July 26, 2024 at 5:22 pm
A team of scientists has developed a novel hybrid scheme for both steady and unsteady single-phase compressible flow simulations. Their scheme has potential […]
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Surveys reveal vast mangrove damage along Great Barrier Reef and restoration hotspots
on July 26, 2024 at 5:21 pm
A James Cook University report has revealed severe damage in about 80% of mangroves along the Great Barrier Reef, from Cairns to Gladstone—and pinpointed 52 […]
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AI makes useless noise widely useful in synchronizing physical oscillators
on July 26, 2024 at 5:10 pm
In a Letter published in Physical Review E, scientists from the Research Institute of Intelligent Complex Systems (IICS) at the Fudan University show AI makes […]
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Twisted carbon nanotubes could achieve significantly better energy storage than advanced lithium-ion batteries
on July 26, 2024 at 5:05 pm
An international team of scientists, including two researchers who now work in the Center for Advanced Sensor Technology (CAST) at UMBC, has shown that twisted […]
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3D models show dolphins already used narrow-band sound waves for orientation 5 million years ago
on July 26, 2024 at 4:59 pm
Senckenberg researcher Dr. Rachel Racicot and her former student Joyce Sanks from Vanderbilt University have examined the inner ear of the extinct dolphin […]
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Using fire management to see how ticks... tick
on July 26, 2024 at 4:41 pm
The morning alarm goes off, and it's time to get ready for work. Ph.D. student Samuel Gilvarg has already pretreated his clothes with permethrin insecticide. […]