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Chile launches vaccine that neuters dogs for a year
on October 22, 2024 at 8:19 am
Chile has launched a vaccine described as the first of its kind that sterilizes dogs for a year and is expected to be sold in several dozen countries.
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In South Africa, water shortages are the new reality
on October 22, 2024 at 8:18 am
Joyce Lakela runs a nursery in Tembisa, a Johannesburg township, but these days she spends most of her time trying to find water.
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Pilot expeditions work to preserve the white shark in the Mediterranean Sea
on October 22, 2024 at 6:00 am
The Mediterranean Sea is a paradise. Pristine waters and an incredible coastline spanning multiple continents are renowned the world over. Below those […]
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Genomic study offers hope for endangered Oriental stork
on October 22, 2024 at 12:00 am
A new genomic study of the endangered Oriental stork reveals that the population's genetic health is still surprisingly strong, with high genetic diversity and […]
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UN biodiversity summit hears appeals for action, money to save nature
on October 21, 2024 at 8:40 pm
The world's biggest nature protection conference opened in Colombia on Monday with calls for urgent action and financing to reverse humankind's rapacious […]
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Photosynthesis is under threat in an increasingly warm world, says researcher
on October 21, 2024 at 8:33 pm
The basis of all life on Earth is photosynthesis. So, what happens if it is disrupted? Today, advanced measurement tools can reveal how climate change is […]
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Customizable immunoassay could enhance diagnostics and on-site assessments
on October 21, 2024 at 8:33 pm
A novel customizable OpenGUS immunoassay that detects analytes quickly and effectively has been developed by scientists from Science Tokyo. With specially […]
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Fear of missing out may be based on concerns about future relationships, especially for those with social anxiety
on October 21, 2024 at 8:33 pm
Worrying about the consequences of missing group activities, especially when they involve social bonding, heightens the "fear of missing out," or FOMO, […]
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Absolute numbers of women matter more than proportion for achieving gender equity in STEM, study argues
on October 21, 2024 at 8:27 pm
A recent study led by Kyushu University, Tokyo Institute of Technology and University of California San Diego has found that focusing only on increasing the […]
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Researcher: Election officials are hard at work to deliver fair and secure elections, despite a constant flow of attacks
on October 21, 2024 at 8:19 pm
The 2024 election is rife with controversy, from the politics of the campaigns to the politics surrounding the administration of elections. Accusations of […]
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Enhancing material microstructure and properties in Arc wire-based direct energy deposition
on October 21, 2024 at 8:03 pm
In recent years, additive manufacturing technology has attracted considerable attention from various stakeholders. Among the different techniques, Arc […]
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Researchers use multi-phase composition and electrospinning to fabricate SiOC nanofibers
on October 21, 2024 at 7:59 pm
Rapid advancements in the electronics industry have provided significant convenience for civilian use, but have also contributed to electromagnetic pollution, […]
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What motivates people to take action to prevent crime?
on October 21, 2024 at 7:32 pm
When private citizens disrupt a criminal event or avert a potentially dangerous situation, they are termed guardians, and the concept of guardianship forms the […]
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Understanding the relationship between food waste, climate change and an aging population
on October 21, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Producing food and getting it to people's plates entails a significant expenditure of energy and resources. Unfortunately, approximately one third of all food […]
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Microbes in environment drove methane emissions more than fossil fuels between 2020 and 2022, analysis finds
on October 21, 2024 at 7:22 pm
Microbes in the environment, not fossil fuels, have been driving the recent surge in methane emissions globally, according to a new, detailed analysis […]
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Betelgeuse Betelgeuse? Bright star Betelgeuse likely has a 'Betelbuddy' stellar companion
on October 21, 2024 at 7:22 pm
One of the brightest stars in the night sky, Betelgeuse, may not be on the brink of exploding as a supernova, according to a new study of the star's […]
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3D structures of biomolecules: 'Dictionaries' make fluorescence-based data accessible
on October 21, 2024 at 7:21 pm
A research team from Germany and the U.S. led by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) has developed a data description that can provide results from […]
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Tracking vampire worms with machine learning
on October 21, 2024 at 7:21 pm
Blood samples of patients infected with a parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis contain hidden information that marks different stages of the disease. In […]
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Chemoenzymatic approach enhances Stevia sweetness through glycosylation of Rebaudioside C
on October 21, 2024 at 7:21 pm
A research team has revealed that Rebaudioside C (Reb C), a key compound in Stevia extracts, can undergo chemoenzymatic modifications to enhance its sweetness. […]
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Giant meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago may have aided early life
on October 21, 2024 at 7:21 pm
Billions of years ago, long before anything resembling life as we know it existed, meteorites frequently pummeled the planet. One such space rock crashed down […]
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How plants compete for light: Researchers discover new mechanism in shade avoidance
on October 21, 2024 at 7:21 pm
Plants that are close together do everything they can to intercept light. This "shade avoidance" response has been extensively researched. It is therefore even […]
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Recognizing the strengths of socioeconomically disadvantaged students could lead to better grades
on October 21, 2024 at 7:09 pm
In a new study, psychologist Christina Bauer from the University of Vienna and her international team show the influence narratives can have on students' […]
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Q&A: More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage
on October 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm
A growing number of students in public schools—right now, about 15% of them—are eligible for special education services. These services include specially […]
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Satellite-derived data on artificial light at night indicate rapidly increasing industrial activities in the Arctic
on October 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm
More than 800,000 km2 of the Arctic were affected by human activity in 2013, according to an analysis of satellite-derived data on artificial light at night. […]
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Evolution in action: How ethnic Tibetan women thrive in thin oxygen at high altitudes
on October 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Breathing thin air at extreme altitudes presents a significant challenge—there's simply less oxygen with every lungful. Yet, for more than 10,000 years, […]