What do bones and 3-D-printed buildings have in common? They both have columns and beams on the inside that determine how long they last.
Materials Science
Dec 5, 2019
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In 2019, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences added 71 new plant and animal species to our family tree, enriching our understanding of Earth's complex web of life and strengthening our ability to make informed ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 5, 2019
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Protocells—artificial cells—that are active and mimic living cells by moving independently and that are biocompatible and enzymatically active are now possible using an improved method developed by Penn State researchers.
Bio & Medicine
Dec 5, 2019
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Recycling biotechnology byproducts can enhance soil health while reducing carbon emissions and maintaining crop yields.
Environment
Dec 5, 2019
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Going pro early may be a no-brainer for exceptional, young basketball stars like former Duke freshman and 2019 NBA draft first-pick Zion Williamson. But a study in the "International Journal of Sport Finance" proposes a new ...
Economics & Business
Dec 5, 2019
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NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of Tropical Cyclone Ambali and the visible image showed that the storm was rapidly intensifying.
Environment
Dec 5, 2019
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Old habits are hard to break. A McGill-led study of replacement of traditional wood and coal burning stoves with clean energy in China suggests that, without a better understanding of the reasons behind people's reluctance ...
Environment
Dec 5, 2019
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Shortly after NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft arrived at asteroid Bennu, an unexpected discovery by the mission's science team revealed that the asteroid could be active, or consistently discharging particles into space. The ...
Space Exploration
Dec 5, 2019
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For many young college students, the first years are a time of wonder and excitement and early steps toward long-term goals. These years, for some students, are equally fraught with anxiety, as the realities of rigorous curricula ...
Education
Dec 5, 2019
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Tropical species are six times more sensitive to forests being broken up for logging or farming than temperate species, says new research.
Ecology
Dec 5, 2019
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