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Forecasting coasts may improve by combining AI, physics, and real-world data
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Forecasting coasts may improve by combining AI, physics, and real-world data

Coastal landscapes are constantly being reshaped by natural forces, and as climate change causes more frequent storms and sea level rise, that change will only...

There's a range of magic angles to study superconductivity in a twisted 2D semiconductor
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There's a range of magic angles to study superconductivity in a twisted 2D semiconductor

Last year, tungsten diselenide (WSe2) had its magic moment. Two independent research groups discovered "magic angles" at which two atom-thin layers of the uniqu...

HydroGraphNet boosts watershed predictions of daily flow and nitrogen in sparse data regions
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HydroGraphNet boosts watershed predictions of daily flow and nitrogen in sparse data regions

Spatially distributed prediction of streamflow and nitrogen (N) export dynamics is essential for precision management of agricultural watersheds. While temporal...

How to feed your garden birds without spreading disease
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How to feed your garden birds without spreading disease

The outbreak of a mysterious and deadly disease in finches in British gardens in 2005 set alarm bells ringing for conservationists. A decade later, the extent o...

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure. People living in coastal areas are most at risk
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Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure. People living in coastal areas are most at risk

When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack of exercise or smoking. However, a...

Prenatal opioid exposure in babies doesn't predict future classroom performance, study finds
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Prenatal opioid exposure in babies doesn't predict future classroom performance, study finds

Every 25 minutes in the United States, a baby is diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a condition that occurs in newborns who have been exposed to...

DESI completes planned 3D map of the universe and continues exploring
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DESI completes planned 3D map of the universe and continues exploring

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has successfully completed the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe ever made, a major milestone in un...

Disputes over Africa's ocean resources: Here's what could help avoid them
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Disputes over Africa's ocean resources: Here's what could help avoid them

Over the last several decades, the oceans have become more crowded. Aquaculture, wind and wave energy, and oil and gas exploration are taking up more space. Thi...

Raven personalities shape survival as human pressure grows at the Dead Sea
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Raven personalities shape survival as human pressure grows at the Dead Sea

Along the stark and shimmering coastline of the Dead Sea, where desert cliffs meet one of the world's most extreme environments, a quiet drama is unfolding in t...

Physics-based AI model opens new frontiers in dielectric materials exploration
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Physics-based AI model opens new frontiers in dielectric materials exploration

Predicting material properties remains a major challenge in materials science, as it often requires complex and computationally intensive calculations. In parti...

Mental math's shortcut—pupil dilation suggests people start solving before all numbers are in
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Mental math's shortcut—pupil dilation suggests people start solving before all numbers are in

People often solve simple arithmetic problems, such as basic addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, in their minds. The precise mental processes the...

More rhythm, less blues: Program boosts class behavior
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More rhythm, less blues: Program boosts class behavior

From flash mobs to line-dancing to the Nutbush, experiencing rhythm and movement in a group context is known to boost mental and physical health in people of al...

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