The global ocean represents the most important component of the Earth climate system. The oceans accumulate…
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The use of science in environmental decision making
The level of scientific literacy in the United States is low by so many measures there…
How acoustics detected artillery in WWI
During World War I, William Lawrence Bragg led a team of engineers in the development of…
Worried about sexual harassment – or false allegations? Our team asked Americans about their experiences and beliefs
Since the launch of #MeToo, there’s been a lot of attention on problems of sexual harassment…
Two types of mid-latitude wave trains lead to extreme heat in South Korea and southern-central Japan
Global climate change has strongly increased the worldwide frequency of extreme heat (EH) in recent decades.…
Drilling for oil in the Great Australian Bight would be disastrous for marine life and the local community
The Great Australian Bight is home to a unique array of marine life. More than 85%…
Crowded trains? City planning focus on cars misses new apartment impacts
Wondering why you can’t get a seat on the train? Perhaps it’s because we don’t actually…
Street food vendors resist and adapt to changing society
Street food vendors are ubiquitous in low- and middle-income countries. They offer up quick, cheap and…
A metal sheet stamping simulation promises improved car part production
The process of stamping metal sheets to create parts used in automotive products such as car…
First international blockchain for science: Bloxberg
Securing scientific information online and worldwide with no risk of manipulation is now possible, thanks to…