The 1970s launched an environmental reckoning across the U.S. Spurred by rising public concern, corporations and…
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Political crowdfunding does more than raise money, it can also rile up opponents
The success of politicians in the U.S. largely depends on the amount of funding they receive…
Study examines how universities can accommodate student parents
More than a quarter of college students have children, but institutions of higher education often function…
Using ancient observations to classify stars
Stars don’t usually evolve fast enough for humans to notice them change within one lifetime. Even…
A way to screen student feedback to ensure it's useful, not abusive (and academics don't have to burn it)
This week, many Australian universities will be sending academics the results of the first semester student…
A mission concept to fly a solar neutrino detector close to the sun
Astronomers have proposed a concept mission to fly a neutrino observatory into orbit around the sun…
Observing twinkling pulsars to understand mysterious interstellar plasma
Pulsars—rapidly-spinning remnants of stars that flash like a lighthouse—occasionally show extreme variations in brightness. Scientists predict…
Why pineapple leaves are a promising candidate to replace plastic materials used in single-use masks
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use masks, putting pressure on global…
New approach to exposing illegal and informal mercury trading
The Minamata Convention (MC) aims to restrict and limit the trading of mercury, a highly toxic…
New microchip with specifications for screening and high-resolution imaging
In a study recently published in Cell Reports Methods, co- authors Björn Önfelt, Niklas Sandström and…