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Unearthing barriers to tenure for Indigenous scholars
Research conducted by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is unearthing the unique challenges that Indigenous…
Unlocking quantum potential: Harnessing high-dimensional quantum states with QDs and OAM
Quantum technology’s future rests on the exploitation of fascinating quantum mechanics concepts—such as high-dimensional quantum states.…
Genetic tools probe microbial dark matter
Patescibacteria are a group of puzzling, tiny microbes whose manner of staying alive has been difficult…
How do you weigh a star? Masses of RR Lyrae stars revealed through their pulsations
RR Lyrae stars are old, pulsating stars that burn helium in their cores for fuel. Their…
Creating the tools to conserve our wildlife
The sixth mass extinction is currently happening on Earth. Rapid biodiversity loss is affecting every corner…
New study shows a positive worldview is less associated with privilege than expected
One might think that people living in more violent neighborhoods see the world as less safe,…
Shark ecotourists may have a negative effect on shark behavior
Shark ecotourism—where individuals pay to swim with wild sharks—may increase the likelihood of whale sharks (Rhincodon…
A finer picture of global migration reveals complex patterns
While public discussions often focus on climate change driving people to emigrate, new research published in…
Bursting air bubbles may play a key role in how glacier ice melts, research suggests
Oregon State University research has uncovered a possible clue as to why glaciers that terminate at…