Science
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Whale strandings draw emotional responses. But repeated rescues can cause more harm
A humpback whale repeatedly restranding in shallow waters in the Baltic Sea for more than three weeks has become the focus of a complex debate about reconciling...
Wild apple genes still shape modern fruit, and that could matter for climate-ready crops
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with international partners, have uncovered new insights into how apples became the fruits we know today, showing...
Research shows AI can catch financial errors before they cost millions
What if auditors could predict when errors are more likely to occur in financial reporting? Instead of simply improving techniques for detecting errors, they co...
Green tram tracks cut heat and beautify cities: Why isn't Australia doing it?
Cities are hotter than the surrounding countryside. Paved surfaces such as asphalt and concrete trap heat and release it at night. But as climate change worsens...
Which types of civilizations collapse and which can endure?
Human history is littered with expired civilizations, and scholars and archaeologists have made a determined effort to understand why and how civilizations coll...
Cold fronts in nearby galaxy group may redistribute metals, Chandra and GMRT data reveal
Astronomers from South Africa and India have analyzed archival data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) regarding a ne...
NASA's Curiosity rover uncovers metal‑rich hotspot tied to ancient Martian lake
A team of scientists using the ChemCam instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has discovered the highest amounts of iron, manganese, and zinc ever found toge...
Using escape rooms to promote student engagement
A group of Monash University researchers have come up with a novel and highly successful way to get tertiary students to engage with both the course content and...
Cheaper sequencing, bigger payoff: New software could bring advanced metagenomics to more labs
Metagenomics relies on the use of software programs called assemblers, which can reconstruct tens of thousands of individual microbial genomes from DNA sequenci...
Do crypto traders lack financial savvy?
Millions of Americans trade cryptocurrency, but a new study from the University of Iowa finds many of them may not be very savvy when it comes to finance, actin...
Why do some people act on climate change while others stay silent?
While millions of people care deeply about the environment, only a fraction take action on climate change. New research published in the journal Current Researc...
Comparable vitamin B6 levels found between nonalcoholic and conventional beers
Beer is one of the oldest and most consumed beverages on Earth, typically associated with social and celebratory settings. But researchers are curious about wha...