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Saturday Citations: Ant species clones workers; a primordial black hole candidate; an anti-tumor carotenoid
This week: Researchers reported that evolutionary mutations are genome-driven, not random. Quantum physicists observed the magnetic nucleus of an atom switching back and forth in real time. And a new catalyst could simplify ...
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Breakthrough carbon nanotube material sets new thermal insulation record
Chinese researchers have developed a new carbon nanotube insulator that can withstand high temperatures up to 2,600°C, outperforming all other materials used for extreme-temperature applications. This breakthrough could ...
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Â鶹ÒùÔºics-based indicator predicts tipping point for collapse of Atlantic current system in next 50 years
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is an enormous loop of ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean that carries warmer waters north and colder waters south, helping to regulate the climate in many regions. ...
Macaws learn by watching interactions of others, a skill never seen in animals before
One of the most effective ways we learn is through third-party imitation, where we observe and then copy the actions and behaviors of others. Until recently, this was thought to be a unique human trait, but a new study published ...
Scientists tap 'secret' fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world
Deep in Earth's past, an icy landscape became a seascape as the ice melted and the oceans rose off what is now the northeastern United States. Nearly 50 years ago, a U.S. government ship searching for minerals and hydrocarbons ...
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Chance sighting during tiger survey leads to first-of-their-kind photos in India of the smooth-coated otter
During a tiger survey at a wildlife sanctuary in India, conservationists noticed a "large-sized" mammal. The brief glimpse intrigued them and led them to set up more trail cameras for a better look at the "smooth-coated" ...
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Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science traced a neural mechanism that explains why humans explore more aggressively when avoiding losses than when pursuing gains. Their work reveals how neuronal firing and noise ...
In the depths of the ocean, marine corals have evolved intricate, porous structures that shelter diverse microbial communities.
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In a new paper, two University of Kansas scholars propose a novel theory of communication analysis that takes into better account how people interact with ubiquitous technology in the 21st-century workplace.
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Princeton engineers are twisting, stretching and creasing structures to create a new type of origami, one that changes its shape and properties in response to changing circumstances. The new method could be useful for prosthetics, ...
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Researchers discover massive geo-hydrogen source to the west of the Mussau Trench
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the solar system. As a source of clean energy, hydrogen is well-suited for sustainable development, and Earth is a natural hydrogen factory. However, most hydrogen vents reported to ...
Earth Sciences
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Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient COâ‚‚ capture materials
Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to convert plastic waste into a climate solution for efficient and sustainable CO2 capture. This is killing two birds with one stone as they address two of ...
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Jurassic insects with leaf-like wings found alongside their plant models in China
A research team led by Prof. Huang Diying from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS) has identified three species of Jurassic orthopterans—an insect group that includes ...
Evolution
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As we get older, our muscle strength slowly declines—increasing our risk of falls, injuries, and loss of independence. In particular, we rely on our lower body strength for many essential daily activities such as walking ...
Health
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Researchers create 2D nanomaterials with up to nine metals for extreme conditions
Two-dimensional nanomaterials only a few atoms thick are being explored for a range of critical applications in biomedicine, electronics, nanodevices, energy storage and other areas, especially to enhance performance in extreme ...
Nanomaterials
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Floquet effects unlock graphene's potential for future electronics
Graphene is an extraordinary material—a sheet of interlocking carbon atoms just one atom thick that is stable and extremely conductive. This makes it useful in a range of areas, such as flexible electronic displays, highly ...
Condensed Matter
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Discovery of North America's role in Asia's monsoons offers new insights into climate change
A study published in the journal Science Advances, indicates how the heating in North America can trigger remote effects in Asia—this could be further exacerbated by anthropogenic global warming and human modification of ...
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Fomalhaut star's warped ring shows evidence of sculpting by ancient planets
Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have made the highest resolution image to date, revealing new insights into the unusual and mysterious architecture of the debris disk encircling Fomalhaut, ...
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Cost-effective catalyst uses abundant metals to convert COâ‚‚ emissions to useful products
In the battle against climate change, researchers are looking for ways to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful products. They're studying nano-sized materials called catalysts that can accelerate the conversion process ...
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A glimpse of a planet in formation: AB Aurigae b detected in H-alpha light
Since the first discovery of planets beyond the solar system in 1995, more than 6,000 exoplanets have been identified. Many of these planets have properties that differ significantly from the eight planets in our solar system. ...
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Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse
The year's second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos.
Eiffel Tower to honor 72 women scholars to ensure gender parity
Gustave Eiffel, who designed France's world-famous monument, had the names of 72 scholars inscribed on the base of the tower in golden letters. All of them men.
'Atoms, ja, atoms': Â鶹ÒùÔºics pioneer key to microscopy 'revolution in resolution'
Seventy years ago, in Osmond Laboratory on Penn State's University Park campus, Erwin W. Müller, Evan Pugh Research Professor of Â鶹ÒùÔºics, became the first person to "see" an atom. In doing so, Müller cemented his legacy, ...
Slow increase in Australia's eastern gray nurse shark population shows conservation actions are on track
Australia's Critically Endangered eastern gray nurse shark population is increasing slowly, research that combined rigorous biological sampling and genetic sleuthing has found.
Bark beetle outbreaks raise forest temperatures, but deciduous trees offer cooling effect
A new study from Stockholm University reveals that spruce bark beetles, already infamous for killing millions of trees in Sweden, are also changing the forest microclimate. Using a combination of temperature sensors attached ...
Proactive forest management reduces high-severity wildfire by 88%, stabilizes carbon during extreme droughts
New research finds that treated forests are 88% less susceptible to high-severity wildfire than their unmanaged counterparts, and can recover carbon stocks in only seven years. The findings, carried out by researchers at ...
How hashtags and humor are used to spread extreme content on social media
Conspiracy theories and incitement to harassment and violence abound on mainstream social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. But the extreme content is often mixed with ironic play, memes and hashtags, which makes ...
Clues in a dusty disk point the way to a potential exoplanet
Large exoplanets are more easily detected than small ones. It's axiomatic. While large planets block out more starlight during transits, small planets block out much less, letting them hide in the overpowering glare from ...
Eel-inspired robots? Study reveals how amphibious animals navigate tough terrain
An international research team has developed an innovative model that explains how elongated amphibious animals—such as eels—coordinate movement both in water and on land. Their study is published in the Proceedings of ...
When 'good' corporate governance creates incentives for bad behavior
Companies may find it more profitable to misbehave and suffer penalties rather than follow the rules.
Raw cat food linked to H5N1 virus after infected cat is euthanized
Federal health officials are warning cat owners about certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats after a pet cat in San Francisco became infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus and had to be euthanized.
Trust between community, researchers, nature can transform climate adaptation
Long-term relationships built on a foundation of trust between communities, researchers and the natural world can transform science, education and climate adaptation. That is the central message of a study published in Emotion, ...
Scientists reveal the mechanism behind sea urchin twinning
Researchers at University of Tsukuba examined how twin organisms can emerge from a single fertilized egg by studying sea urchin embryos. Their findings revealed that when an early-stage embryo is split in half, each portion ...
Australia has some new marsupial species—but they're already extinct
You are probably familiar with kangaroos. Wallabies too, and most likely quokkas as well.
Seven potential Aussie 'health honeys' found
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers experienced in authenticating manuka honey have developed a new rapid, affordable test that can help identify the next premium Australian honeys.
New research explores climate change and the limits of human progress
According to Roy Scranton, director of the University of Notre Dame's Environmental Humanities Initiative, the biggest problem we face with climate change isn't excessive carbon emissions or energy usage. And it isn't the ...
New research calls for global action on micro and nanoplastics in the atmosphere
Scientists at the University of Manchester are calling for the creation of a global network of air monitoring stations to track the movement of airborne plastic pollution, which may be traveling further and faster around ...
Can courts safeguard fairness in an AI age?
In the criminal justice system, decisions about when and how long to detain people have historically been made by other people, like judges and parole boards. But that process is changing: Decision-makers increasingly include ...
Red squirrels facing bright future on Isle of Wight, study finds
Red squirrels on the Isle of Wight are thriving and have sufficient food and natural habitats to support a growth in their population, a new study has found. Scientists also found that while the squirrels on the east and ...
Wildfires producing 'witches' brew' of air pollution: UN
Wildfires are releasing a "witches' brew" of pollutants that can end up wrecking air quality a continent away from the blaze, the UN's weather and climate agency said Friday.
