NASA’s Terra satellite saw yet another fire, known as the Orroral Valley Fire, break out in…
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Arctic permafrost thaw plays greater role in climate change than previously estimated
Abrupt thawing of permafrost will double previous estimates of potential carbon emissions from permafrost thaw in…
Making high-temperature superconductivity disappear to understand its origin
When there are several processes going on at once, establishing cause-and-effect relationships is difficult. This scenario…
Finding the source of chemical reactions
Scientists are constantly searching for the source of things like the origin of the universe, matter…
How ants get angry: Precise 'lock and key' process regulates aggression, acceptance
For most social animals, even humans, the ability to distinguish friend versus foe can be a…
New quantum switch turns metals into insulators
Most modern electronic devices rely on tiny, finely-tuned electrical currents to process and store information. These…
Government grants deliver highest returns for college financing, says study
Merit-based grants are a government’s best bet for providing effective student aid for long-term economic growth—increasing…
Study finds the fingerprint of paddy rice in atmospheric methane concentration dynamics
A University of Oklahoma-led study shows that paddy rice (both area and plant growth) is significantly…
New device identifies high-quality blood donors
Blood banks have long known about high-quality donors—individuals whose red blood cells stay viable for longer…
Scientists examine bacterial cannibalism
Researchers from Sechenov University and their colleagues summarised the results of various studies devoted to a…