New Curtin University research has found a bias among scientists toward colourful and visually striking plants,…
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Meaningful movies help people cope with life's difficulties
Watching meaningful films—those that we find moving and poignant—can make us feel more prepared to deal…
A new clue to killer whale cluster behavior
A Flinders University researcher has finally fathomed why large numbers of killer whales gather at a…
Fossil of ancient squid eating a crustacean while being eaten by an ancient shark
A team of researchers has discovered a fossil they are describing as a leftover fall event…
A new era of spaceflight? Promising advances in rocket propulsion
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) has recently commissioned three private companies, Blue Origin,…
Seeking inclusive strategies to help coastal communities adjust, plan for sea-level rise
Recurring flood damage to homes and powerful storms that threaten infrastructure are realities facing many coastal…
Study: Mutual fund productivity increases when workplace sexual harassment is eliminated
In 2018, movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was arrested and charged with multiple criminal sexual acts. Weinstein’s…
Neighbors looking out for one another can lessen child abuse and neglect
Parents are less likely to neglect or abuse their children when they have supportive networks within…
THz emission spectroscopy reveals optical response of GaInN/GaN multiple quantum wells
A team of researchers at the Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, in collaboration with Bielefeld…
Researchers develop green alternatives to fossil raw materials
As a renewable resource, wood offers great potential in the fight against the climate crisis. First,…