Science

Large herbivores such as elephants, bison and moose contribute to tree diversity

Using global satellite data, a research team has mapped the tree cover of the world's protected areas. The study shows…

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An exotic tick that can kill cattle is spreading across Ohio

A species of exotic tick arrived in Ohio in 2021 in such huge numbers that their feeding frenzy on a…

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Charged ‘molecular beasts’ the basis for new compounds

Mass spectrometers are high-tech machines that play an important role in our society. They are highly sensitive analytical instruments that…

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Vacuum in optical cavity can change material’s magnetic state without laser excitation

Researchers in Germany and the USA have produced the first theoretical demonstration that the magnetic state of an atomically thin…

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Photo battery achieves competitive voltage

Researchers from the Universities of Freiburg and Ulm have developed a monolithically integrated photo battery using organic materials. Networked intelligent…

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Seeing the unseen: How butterflies can help scientists detect cancer

There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans. Turtles can sense Earth's magnetic field. Mantis…

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Some benefits of exercise stem from the immune system

The connection between exercise and inflammation has captivated the imagination of researchers ever since an early 20th-century study showed a…

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How salt from the Caribbean affects our climate

The distribution of salt by ocean currents plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate. This is what researchers…

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Predicting saltwater intrusion into groundwater using Plymouth, Mass. as test case

As the world warms and ice sheets melt, the ocean continually rises. The greater Boston area can expect to see…

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AI should be better understood and managed — new research warns

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithms can and are being used to radicalize, polarize, and spread racism and political instability, says…

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