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Pottery styles reveal contrasting paths to social complexity in Neolithic Europe
Societal changes do not follow a linear path—this also holds true for Neolithic Europe, approximately 8,000 to 4,000 years ago. Two research
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Study aims to reduce teacher burnout and turnover
A new study examined how positive psychology interventions could help reduce teacher burnout and turnover, retain valuable knowledge and exp
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High-resolution global atmospheric model erases 'popcornlike' rain
Global climate and weather forecasting use predictive models that divide Earth's atmosphere into a grid, with each section typically coverin
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DNA testing of fecal samples reveals greater gliders eat wider variety of plants than previously thought
Identifying the favorite snacks of one of Australia's cutest animals no longer needs to rely on guesswork or picking apart their poop, accor
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Strong reading skills may help teens resist misinformation
Students with stronger reading skills are better able to spot misinformation online—and those skills may be especially important for teenage
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Brain cells regulate cholesterol to control neuron signaling
Cholesterol, a fat-like substance in the body best known for its role in cardiovascular health, also plays a key role in how neurons—foundat
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Electronic stripes linked to unusual vortex states in a superconductor
Superconductors, materials that can carry electric current with an electrical resistance of zero, have proved to be promising for the develo
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Private equity investments rapidly reshaping CPA firms, creating a gap in accounting education, study finds
The traditional CPA firm partnership model is undergoing its most rapid transformation in decades. Driven by private equity (PE) investments
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Mission success: Australian cancer research returns from space
Human stem cells from Adelaide University's Center for Cancer Biology have successfully traveled to the edge of space and back as part of a
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What pig hearts and a little noise can teach us about designing better soft valves
Some of the best engineers and inventors are copycats. They look at how the natural world solves complex problems and use those mechanisms a
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Study finds simulation game helps students grasp complex health economics concepts
In Phillip Zane's classroom, students weigh an invitation to jump out of an airplane. The skydiving lesson and jump are free, and the exerci
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Healthy reef sounds can boost coral and fish recovery efforts
Coral reefs are renowned for their visual beauty, but for the marine life they support, their sounds may be just as enticing. Two new studie
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Solar Orbiter tracks origin of mysterious magnetic switchbacks
The European Space Agency–led Solar Orbiter spacecraft has flown through an S-shaped kink known as a "switchback" in the solar wind's magnet
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As species decline, green turtles offer a glimmer of hope
The palm-sized green turtle hatchling flailing through the sand on a Malaysian island may seem vulnerable, but its species has emerged as a
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Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on NASA's Apollo program, dead at 90
American scientist Margaret Hamilton, who led development of the computer system used by NASA's Apollo lunar program, has died at 90, her fo
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New collar sensor could reveal how wildfire smoke affects animal health
When wildfire smoke fills the air, most people can go inside to avoid it. Wildlife does not have that option, and little is known about how
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Working around men may make women feel worse about mistakes, study finds
We all make them, and we all make them at work: Mistakes on the job happen regardless of line of work, experience or gender. How employees f
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Listening to hidden insects could give farmers an early warning of crop pests
Crawling through muddy soybean fields to inspect several plant-mounted microphones was not on Emily Sur's graduate school bingo card, but sh
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AI chatbots endorse existing climate-related policies twice as often as new proposals
A new study of multiple large language models (LLMs) found that when users asked chatbots for advice, the chatbots were more likely to make
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Cross-border shopping dilutes public revenue less than previously thought
Will higher sin taxes, and therefore higher prices, on candy, soft drinks and beer lead to more cross-border shopping? The answer is often a
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Emotional ties to cultural heritage show strongest link to digital museum engagement
Museums are increasingly using digital technologies to create more interactive and accessible experiences for visitors. Technologies such as
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Digital finance research maps psychology, algorithms, and risk
A study of almost 1,000 research papers in the field of digital finance has mapped out how technology, investor behavior and financial marke
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Rising seas threaten the world's migratory shorebirds
Birds undertake some of the world's most impressive migrations, traveling hundreds to thousands of kilometers every year in search of safe b
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Five ways to enjoy fashion as a hobby without indulging in overconsumption
Fashion lovers are generally associated with bursting wardrobes and chasing the latest trends. But that reputation is beginning to shift.
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