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A new twist on chirality: Researchers extend the concept of directionality and propose a new class of materials
It is often desirable to restrict flows—whether of sound, electricity, or heat—to one direction, but naturally…
Fame-seeking mass shooters more likely to plan 'surprise' attacks, finds study
Mass shooters pursuing fame often plan their attacks as “surprises,” carefully crafting them in ways that…
Maximizing extracellular vesicles: A new protocol on isolation and quantification to optimize patient care
It’s a big step forward in using extracellular vesicles (EVs) as a diagnostic tool. Lead study…
Western Canada seeks urgent help to fight wildfires
Canada struggled on Monday to control wildfires that have forced thousands to flee, halted oil production…
Researchers explore effect of Instagram, TikTok on psychological well-being
Instagram and TikTok are two of the fastest-growing social media outlets in the U.S., offering entertainment…
Modeling study shows plastic can drift far away from its starting point as it sinks into the sea
Discarded or drifting in the ocean, plastic debris can accumulate on the water’s surface, forming floating…
US agency plans deeper study of sea turtles, dredging threat
A U.S. agency has agreed to an in-depth environmental study into whether dredging a Georgia shipping…
Cover crop management: Study finds trade-off between carbon benefits, crop yield
A study led by researchers at the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) at the University of Illinois…
Viruses could reshuffle the carbon cycle in a warming world
Microbes play important roles in ecosystems, and these roles are changing with global warming. Scientists also…