Researchers have been studying how various kinds of vessels operate in the vicinity of facilities exposed…
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Effect of nitrogen deposition on animal species stronger than expected
Anthropogenic increased nitrogen deposition is a well-known environmental stressor, resulting in impoverishment of soil quality in…
Linguists have identified a new English dialect that's emerging in South Florida
“We got down from the car and went inside.” Click here for original story,…
A linguistic anthropologist explains how humans are like ChatGPT—both recycle language
ChatGPT is a hot topic at my university, where faculty members are deeply concerned about academic…
Betelgeuse is continuing to behave mysteriously—here's what would happen if it exploded
The bright, red star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion has shown some unexpected behavior. In late…
Team develops autonomous robot to stave off spotted lanternflies
A team from Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute (RI) has developed an autonomous robot to control…
From 19th century 'Indian remedies' to New Age spirituality, research explores historical appropriation
Sarah Dees pulls several yellow-tinged booklets out of plastic bags. Flipping through one titled “Life Among…
Wildfire smoke FAQ: What's happening with air quality right now and why? What are the risks?
With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the…
Predicting and planning for forest fires requires modeling of many complex, interrelated factors, says researcher
Global warming is here. As anticipated for more than 50 years now, the temperature and levels…
Invasive fish spotted in Missouri can even be found on land. Kill it if you see one
An invasive fish species last seen in Missouri in 2019 is now back, and there are…