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Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris
An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday, as the archaeological find may have settled a
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Aerial maps reveal successful woodland expansion in Scotland's Cairngorms
A University of Cambridge–led team has used aerial surveys across a huge swath of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland to create detaile
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Fit, thin, curvy and toned: The contradictory body ideals young NZ women face online
For countless people, social media has become a go-to source of advice on how to look, eat and exercise.
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Study reveals how communication sequence strengthens green persuasion
The impact of sustainability messages may depend not only on their content but also on the order in which they are presented. The emotional
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In House primaries, organized groups may matter more than voters
In most of the nation's 435 congressional districts, the general election is not much of a contest. With the vast majority of U.S. House sea
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Acute hunger could reach 8 million children in six African countries as El Niño looms
About 8 million children across East and Southern Africa could face acute hunger by early 2027, a rise of 30%, as one of the strongest El Ni
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Across southwest China and Thailand, plant turnover and nematode body width help explain soil diversity
Soils harbor some of the most diverse life on Earth. Soil nematodes play crucial roles in maintaining ecosystem functions. Yet how their div
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Why AI won't fix Britain's supply chains
Businesses hoping AI will solve their supply chain problems risk wasting their investment unless they first fix weaknesses in their data, sk
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What joining the EU's Erasmus+ program could mean for Canada
In his recent address to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed that Canada join Erasmus+, a European Union program th
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Self-driving lab automates semiconductor ink synthesis and thin-film characterization
Developing new functional materials often requires testing numerous material combinations. Conventional experiments reach their limits quick
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The stories we tell ourselves shape who we are
"One way or another, we are living the stories planted knowingly or unknowingly in us early in life, the stories that give our lives meaning
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Delaying cherry blossom to reduce frost damage
Climate change is causing many fruit trees to flower earlier, increasing their exposure to damaging late spring frosts. A study led by the U
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Crown-of-thorns starfish can help reefs thrive
Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) are infamous in the marine world. Their toxin-loaded thorns give them a menacing appearance, and they have a
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GenAI use among online adult learners associated with academic performance and technology confidence
University of Phoenix scholars have published research examining how nontraditional undergraduate students use generative artificial intelli
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How lawyers can better support clients living with dementia
Lawyers play a critical role in helping people with dementia plan for the future. A recent study identifies knowledge gaps in the legal prof
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Astrophysicists use wave simulations to open a new window on dark matter
Astrophysicists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU), working with a research team led by Beijing Normal University (BNU), have developed
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Biologists battle over North America's largest crayfish
When Caitlin Bloomer wrestled the massive Crawzilla crawdad—yes, that's its actual common name—out of the muck during a biological survey in
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Scientists make progress in mapping chemicals to six groups of common diseases
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can contribute to noncommunicable diseases and remains a key public health challenge. Most chemicals used in
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Can this biotech innovation halt the destructive march of a cereal killer?
A UK-led research collaboration has taken a significant step in the global effort to protect cereal crops from the devastating blast fungus.
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Combined satellite views offer clues to magma movement beneath Ethiopia's volcanoes
Magma moving beneath a volcano can make the ground rise, sink or shift sideways. Measuring these changes gives scientists clues about where
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It's hard to predict who will be suicidal: It's easier to ensure people can't shoot themselves
Dr. Paul Nestadt is about as steeped in suicide prevention as a person can be.
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Bennu asteroid samples point to a surprising origin involving Jupiter
The asteroid Bennu orbits the sun once every 1.2 years and approaches Earth every six years, passing within around 300,000 kilometers. NASA
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Starch-based sensor changes color to indicate moisture in food packaging
Brazilian researchers have developed a biodegradable, starch-based sensor that changes color when moisture enters food packaging. With the a
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Gene editing produces soybean with more than 90% oleic acid
Sejong University researchers have developed a high-quality soybean with improved oxidative stability, reduced saturated fat and increased s
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