Dramatic CCTV video of fault slip during a recent large earthquake in Myanmar thrilled both scientists and casual observers when it was posted to YouTube. But it was on his fifth or sixth viewing, said geophysicist Jesse Kearse, that he spotted…
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Micro-CPV Solar Panels Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs
The sun’s energy can be increased when focused on a smaller area—just ask any kid who has burned holes in a sheet of paper with a magnifying glass. The same concept has been used for small camping stoves and enormous solar furnaces. And while…
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Walmart Debuts Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck in Chile
Latin America’s first green hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck has hit the road in Chile, marking a milestone for the country’s decarbonization efforts. The semi-trailer truck will begin a year-long testing phase in September 2025, loading up…
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This common fruit has over 1,600 compounds that boost brain, heart, and gut health
A new article appearing in the current issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry explores the concept of “superfoods” and makes a case that fresh grapes have earned what should be a prominent position in the superfood…
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A life of adventures into the foundations of chemistry
A life of adventures into the foundations of chemistry
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how to fix an overloaded system
Attached to the Very Large Telescope in Chile, the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) allows researchers to probe the most distant galaxies. It’s a popular instrument: for its next observing session, from October to April, scientists…
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The impact of large-scale agricultural investments on welfare of local communities: a meta-analysis
Literature search and screening strategy
The procedures of this study follow the guidelines established by the Meta-Analysis of Economics Research Network (MAER-Net) (Havránek et al., 2020)Footnote 2.The search strategy is designed to address the…
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How Pokémon helped to explain brain differences
When I started out in neuroscience, I wanted answers to complex yet straightforward questions, such as how early childhood experiences shape human brains or why some children thrive while others struggle. Early on, I found myself drawn to these…
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DOE’s Advanced Nuclear Reactor Site 90-Day Challenge
U.S. President Donald Trump in May issued a suite of directives aimed at hastening the development of advanced nuclear reactors. The directives, delivered via a set of four executive orders, set ambitious goals, such as having ten new large…
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Scientists need a break too
As the Northern Hemisphere heads into summer holiday season, we encourage all our readers to properly switch off from work for a while.
The salutation “Greetings from the beach!” is not unusual…
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