A Dinosaur Trove in Italy Rewrites History, Geography, and Evolution
The first paleontological site with multiple, exceptionally complete dinosaur skeletons from Italy has been found
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Growing Carbon Footprint for Plastics
There are few studies into the production of plastics and how that can impact the climate and air quality
Color-Changing Magnifying Glass Gives Clear View of Infrared Light
Researchers show how to convert infrared light into visible light, which is easily detected
Research Shows How Statistics Can Aid in the Fight against Misinformation
Research team team creates a statistical model that can be used to detect misinformation in social posts
Researchers Develop Novel 3D Printing Technique to Engineer Biofilms
The research may aid in developing drugs to fight the negative effects of these microorganisms that adhere to surfaces
Key RNA 'Gatekeeper' in Gene Expression Points to Possible New Drug Targets
A new function has been identified for Jpx RNA, previously known for its role in X chromosome inactivation
Coffee Time: Caffeine Improves Reaction to Moving Targets
That morning coffee might be even more helpful than you think
Glass in Meteorites Helps Scientists Piece Together How Solar System Formed
Research by UChicago, Carnegie scientists reveals conditions in early solar system
Researchers Offer Recommendations for Which Role Models Are Best for STEM
Conclusions provide roadmap for diversifying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Climate Modeling Confirms Historical Records Showing Rise in Hurricane Activity
New results show North Atlantic hurricanes have increased in frequency over the last 150 years
Study Introduces Framework to Understand New Class of Curved Lattice Materials
Framework could be used in the production of improved mechanical metamaterials found in bioengineering
Reshaping the Plastic Life Cycle into a Circle
The world must transform plastic use from linear to circular
One Third of First Year University Students Have Depression/Anxiety
Upping drug use linked to heightened risk; sense of belonging linked to lower risk
Why Cannabis Smells Skunky
Researchers analyzed flowers from 13 cannabis cultivars and discovered a new family of prenylated volatile sulfur compounds
New Computational Approach Predicts Chemical Reactions at High Temperatures
Method combines quantum mechanics with machine learning to accurately predict oxide reactions at high temperatures
Nibbling Prehistoric Herbivore Sheds New Light on Triassic Diversity
A Triassic herbivore has been revealed to have an entirely different approach to feeding than previously thought
New Algorithm Diagnoses Shale Fracture Results from Fiber-Optic Data
Clear feedback of fracturing processes is now possible thanks to an advanced algorithm developed by researchers
Havacado or Two. Study Finds Eating Lots of the Fruit Has Public Health Import
Families with high avocado consumption self-reported reduced caloric intake and an overall healthier diet
A Simpler Design for Quantum Computers
The proposed design uses a laser to manipulate a single atom that, in turn, can modify the state of the photons
Climate Change Is Making One of the World’s Strongest Currents Flow Faster
A change in the Southern Ocean, the region absorbing the most human-induced warming globally, detected by new technology