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Phys.orgby University11d ago
Subjective and objective difficulty of English texts are related—but not the same Evaluating the difficulty of English texts used in educational materials and language assessments is a central...
Phys.orgby University11d ago
Meteor hit Oklahoma 100 million years later than previously thought Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have rewritten a small part of Oklahoma's geologic history with global...
Phys.orgby Ehime University11d ago
Uncovering species–specific chemical sensitivity by focusing on mammalian hormone receptor evolution Chemicals affect biological species in different ways, posing a major challenge for assessing...
Phys.orgby Catherine Couturie11d ago
Mapping the 'social network' of proteins in the cell to understand how genes shape living things One of biology's fundamental questions is how our genes shape who we are.
Phys.orgby Natural History Museum11d ago
Changing climate may influence risks from deadly rodent-borne diseases Changes in rainfall can trigger increases in rodent populations and subsequent spikes in infection, new research has found...
Phys.orgby Clara Turnage11d ago
Ancient spearheads reveal how Ice Age humans learned the land At the end of the last ice age, early humans crisscrossed the Americas following seasons, rivers and game, often with a trusty spear in...
Phys.orgby Canan Karakoç11d ago
Hibernating bacteria can invade hospitals and survive outer space—but their energy budget reveals a weakness A spore is a bacterium's survival capsule: dried almost solid and wrapped in protein...
Phys.orgby Rice University11d ago
Who's really No. 1? Statisticians build a better way to make sense of competing sports rankings Who, really, is the best player in baseball?
Phys.orgby Alexander Bernard11d ago
Why are employees reluctant to disclose AI use to their bosses? Countless employees across the country are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline workflows and increase...
Phys.orgby Emily Cerf11d ago
Parking policy masks anti-Muslim discrimination for communities building new mosques When the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara welcomed its community to its newly built mosque in 2019, nearly 19...
Phys.orgby Nature Publishing Group11d ago
Invasive marine species set to take advantage of rising seas More than two-thirds of newly flooded coastlines worldwide could become suitable habitat for 122 non-native marine species—including...
Phys.orgby Caitlin Hayes11d ago
More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents Maya Mangala-Munuma '25 first noticed it in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Phys.orgby St Olaf College11d ago
To find a host cricket, this parasitic fly listens to more than the beat A pregnant female Ormia ochracea fly has a challenging problem to solve.
Phys.orgby UC Davis11d ago
Coast redwoods slow their 'breathing' and 'eating' when temperatures spike California's iconic coast redwoods are used to growing in cool, coastal areas where the average temperature is around 59...
Phys.orgby Peter Ehrhard11d ago
Road testing: Research team studies potholes in quest for better asphalt sustainability A Missouri S&T research team is studying asphalt binders, the materials that hold road materials together, to...
Phys.orgby Friedrich Miescher Institute11d ago
New tool tracks a hidden protein involved in viral infection and cell cleanup Viruses such as influenza A and dengue can hijack a cellular system that helps manage protein aggregates.
Phys.orgby Boyce Thompson Institute11d ago
The Andes were supposed to stop this cacao killer. They didn't. Black pod disease destroys up to a quarter of the world's cacao every year, roughly 700,000 metric tons worth more than $2 billion.
Phys.orgby University11d ago
How to balance quantum batteries' high power with stable energy delivery Quantum batteries are an emerging area of research, with progress coming from theoretical studies and proof-of-principle...
Phys.orgby Nicolas Martin; Hervé Cochard; Isabelle Maréchaux; Julien Lamour11d ago
Without water, forests lose their ability to absorb CO₂ To survive periods of drought, trees halt photosynthesis, a highly water-intensive process.
Phys.orgby University11d ago
Financial stress bleeds into our relationships. But partners who provide emotional support can help.
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