Floating gardens: More than just a pretty place
Floating gardens: More than just a pretty place
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Floating gardens sound so idyllic. Now, a study proves that they are more than just a pretty place. The study demonstrates that such constructed gardens can have a measurable, positive impact on water quality.
Greenhouse effect of clouds instrumental in origin of tropical storms
Greenhouse effect of clouds instrumental in origin of tropical storms
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With the tropical storm season in the Atlantic Ocean underway and already well into the Greek alphabet for naming, better storm track prediction has allowed timely evacuations and preparations. However, the formation and intensification of these storms remain
Ancient lake contributed to past San Andreas fault ruptures
Ancient lake contributed to past San Andreas fault ruptures
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The San Andreas fault, which runs along the western coast of North America and crosses dense population centers like Los Angeles, California, is one of the most-studied faults in North America because of its significant hazard risk. Based on its roughly 150-y
Microplastics in groundwater (and our drinking water) present unknown risk
Microplastics in groundwater (and our drinking water) present unknown risk
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Most dentists have experienced aggression from patients
Most dentists have experienced aggression from patients
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Roughly half of US dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression by patients in the past year, and nearly one in four endured physical aggression, according to a new study.
Odds are good for unique 2D compound
Odds are good for unique 2D compound
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Engineers make 2D materials for valleytronics, a platform for information processing and storage that relies on the manipulation of electrons' positions in energetic 'valleys.'
Neuron-based gene expression study reveals insights on fear and its regulation
Neuron-based gene expression study reveals insights on fear and its regulation
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The expression of a gene called CREB in certain neurons may function as a switch to regulate feelings of fear and its extinction.
How cells use mechanical tension sensors to interact with their environment
How cells use mechanical tension sensors to interact with their environment
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In a painstaking experiment, scientists suspended a single protein filament between two microscopic beads. Their results have shed light on an elusive process in which cells receive and respond to mechanical cues.
Bridges with limb-inspired architecture can withstand earthquakes, cut repair costs
Bridges with limb-inspired architecture can withstand earthquakes, cut repair costs
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Structural damage to any of the nation's ailing bridges can come with a hefty price of billions of dollars in repairs. New bridge designs promise more damage-resistant structures and, consequently, lower restoration costs. But if these designs haven't been im
Dog training methods help researchers teach robots to learn new tricks
Dog training methods help researchers teach robots to learn new tricks
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With a training technique commonly used to teach dogs to sit and stay, computer scientists showed a robot how to teach itself several new tricks, including stacking blocks. With the method, the robot, named Spot, was able to learn in days what typically take
US corn crop's growing sensitivity to drought revealed
US corn crop's growing sensitivity to drought revealed
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New management approaches and technology have allowed the US. Corn Belt to increase yields despite some changes in climate. However, soil sensitivity to drought has increased significantly, according to a new study that could help identify ways to reverse th
Tiny moon shadows may harbor hidden stores of ice
Tiny moon shadows may harbor hidden stores of ice
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Hidden pockets of water could be much more common on the surface of the moon than scientists once suspected, according to new research.
Mmore complete view of massive asteroid Psyche
Mmore complete view of massive asteroid Psyche
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A new study discusses several new views of the asteroid 16 Psyche, including the first ultra-violet observations. The study paints a clearer view of the asteroid than was previously available.
Can scientists take the STING out of common respiratory viruses?
Can scientists take the STING out of common respiratory viruses?
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Scientists have made a curious discovery about a well-known human protein that helps the immune system fight viral infections. Researchers found that one class of viruses actually requires this protein to infect cells and replicate.
Rolling out next-gen nanocars
Rolling out next-gen nanocars
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Researchers continue to advance the science of single-molecule machines with a new lineup of nanocars, in anticipation of the next international Nanocar Race in 2022.
NASA's SOFIA discovers water on sunlit surface of Moon
NASA's SOFIA discovers water on sunlit surface of Moon
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NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has confirmed, for the first time, water on the sunlit surface of the Moon. This discovery indicates that water may be distributed across the lunar surface, and not limited to cold, shadowed plac
Divide and conquer :A new formula to minimize 'mathemaphobia'
Divide and conquer :A new formula to minimize 'mathemaphobia'
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Maths - it's the subject some kids love to hate, yet despite its lack of popularity, mathematics is critical for a STEM-capable workforce and vital for current and future productivity. New research finds that boosting student confidence in maths, is pivotal t
Hydrogen sulfide helps maintain your drive to breathe
Hydrogen sulfide helps maintain your drive to breathe
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Researchers have found that the production of hydrogen sulfide gas is necessary to breathe normally. Inhibition of hydrogen sulfide production in rats prevented brain neurons that control breathing from functioning normally. These findings have identified ne
Data reveals evidence of molecular absorption in the atmosphere of a hot Neptune
Data reveals evidence of molecular absorption in the atmosphere of a hot Neptune
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An international team of scientists recently measured the spectrum of the atmosphere of a rare hot Neptune exoplanet, whose discovery by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was announced just last month.
Shifts in flowering phases of plants due to reduced insect density
Shifts in flowering phases of plants due to reduced insect density
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A research group has discovered that insects have a decisive influence on the biodiversity and flowering phases of plants. If there is a lack of insects where the plants are growing, their flowering behavior changes. This can result in the lifecycles of the i
Solar hydrogen: Let's consider the stability of photoelectrodes
Solar hydrogen: Let's consider the stability of photoelectrodes
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Scientists have examined the corrosion processes of high-quality BiVO4 photoelectrodes using different state-of-the-art characterisation methods. The result is the first operando stability study of high-purity BiVO4 photoanodes during the photoelectrochemica
Uncertainties key to balancing flood risk and cost in elevating houses
Uncertainties key to balancing flood risk and cost in elevating houses
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What do you have on your 2020 Bingo Card? Wildfire, heat wave, global pandemic, or flooding? If it's flooding, then it's a good bet it will happen in many places in the U.S. sometime during the year.
Robots help to answer age-old question of why fish school
Robots help to answer age-old question of why fish school
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A new study using biomimetic fish-like robots shows that swimming closely together offers fish hydrodynamic benefits.
Nearly one in three young adults in the US does not know common stroke symptoms
Nearly one in three young adults in the US does not know common stroke symptoms
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Nearly 30% of U.S. adults younger than 45 don't know all five of the most common stroke symptoms, according to a recent survey. Hispanic adults, people not born in the U.S. and less educated young adults were among the most likely to be unaware of stroke symp
Weight-reduction surgery for severely obese adults may prevent second heart attack, death
Weight-reduction surgery for severely obese adults may prevent second heart attack, death
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Adults with severe obesity (BMI >35) and a prior heart attack who undergo weight-reduction surgery may lower their risk of a second heart attack, major cardiovascular event, heart failure and death. The effect weight-reduction surgery had on the patients' wei
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collects significant amount of asteroid
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collects significant amount of asteroid
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Two days after touching down on asteroid Bennu, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission team received on Thursday, Oct. 22, images that confirm the spacecraft has collected more than enough material to meet one of its main mission requirements -- acquiring at least 2 ounce
Stars and planets grow up together as siblings
Stars and planets grow up together as siblings
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ALMA shows rings around the still-growing proto-star IRS 63.
Seabird response to abrupt climate change 5,000 years ago transformed Falklands ecosystems
Seabird response to abrupt climate change 5,000 years ago transformed Falklands ecosystems
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A 14,000-year paleoecological reconstruction of the sub-Antarctic islands has found that seabird establishment occurred during a period of regional cooling 5,000 years ago. Their populations, in turn, shifted the Falkland Islands ecosystems through the deposi
Charging electric cars up to 90% in 6 minutes
Charging electric cars up to 90% in 6 minutes
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POSTECH Professor Byoungwoo Kang's research team uncovers a new Li-ion battery electrode material that can achieve high-energy density and high power capability per volume without reducing particle size.
DNA in fringe-lipped bat feces reveals unexpected eating habits
DNA in fringe-lipped bat feces reveals unexpected eating habits
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By examining the guano of the fringe-lipped bat (Trachops cirrhosus), biologists encountered surprising results about its eating habits and foraging abilities.
Gut hormone blocks brain cell formation and is linked to Parkinson's dementia
Gut hormone blocks brain cell formation and is linked to Parkinson's dementia
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A gut hormone, ghrelin, is a key regulator of new nerve cells in the adult brain, a research team has discovered. It could help pave the way for new drugs to treat dementia in patients with Parkinson's Disease.
Timekeeping theory combines quantum clocks and Einstein's relativity
Timekeeping theory combines quantum clocks and Einstein's relativity
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Cool research story with connections to atomic clocks, Einstein and quantum mechanics. The research shows the 'spooky' interference that can impact even the most sophisticated clocks.
Tackling alarming decline in nature requires 'safety net' of multiple, ambitious goals
Tackling alarming decline in nature requires 'safety net' of multiple, ambitious goals
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A 'safety net' made up of multiple ambitious and interlinked goals is needed to tackle nature's alarming decline, according to an international team of researchers analyzing the new goals for biodiversity being drafted by the UN's Convention on Biological Div
Future VR could employ new ultrahigh-res display
Future VR could employ new ultrahigh-res display
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Repurposed solar panel research could be the foundation for a new ultrahigh-resolution microdisplay. The OLED display would feature brighter images with purer colors and more than 10,000 pixels per inch.
Galactic archaeology
Galactic archaeology
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Computational astrophysics study modeled for the first time faint supernovae of metal-free first stars, yielding carbon-enhanced abundance patterns for star formation. Study investigated formation of first stars and the origin of elements heavier than hydroge
Ancient Maya built sophisticated water filters
Ancient Maya built sophisticated water filters
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Ancient Maya in the once-bustling city of Tikal built sophisticated water filters using natural materials they imported from miles away, according to new research. A multidisciplinary team of anthropologists, geographers and biologists identified quartz and z
Turning streetwear into solar power plants
Turning streetwear into solar power plants
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Researchers have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator and can even be applied to textiles. This opens up numerous possibilities for producing energy directly where it is needed, i.e. in the use of everyday electronics.
Increasing sleep time after trauma could ease ill effects
Increasing sleep time after trauma could ease ill effects
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Increasing the amount of time spent asleep immediately after a traumatic experience may ease any negative consequences, suggests a new study conducted by researchers. The study helps build a case for use of sleep therapeutics following trauma exposure. The fi
Individuals may legitimize hacking when angry with system or authority
Individuals may legitimize hacking when angry with system or authority
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New research has found that when individuals feel that a system or authority is unresponsive to their demands, they are more likely to legitimize hacker activity at an organization's expense.
Humans are born with brains 'prewired' to see words
Humans are born with brains 'prewired' to see words
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Humans are born with a part of the brain that is prewired to be receptive to seeing words and letters, setting the stage at birth for people to learn how to read, a new study suggests. Analyzing brain scans of newborns, researchers found that this part of th
