Workers with artificial intelligence skills are “particularly valuable,” and command salaries 21% higher than average, but…
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Researchers investigate microstructure evolution of oxide films of Fe-Cr–based alloys
Ferritic/martensitic steels and austenitic steels are the primary candidate materials for advanced nuclear energy systems. The…
Deep freezing native plants at risk of extinction
A process similar to that used to store human embryos is being used by scientists at…
How mosquito-controlling bacteria might also enhance insect fertility
A new study reveals biological mechanisms by which a specific strain of bacteria in the Wolbachia…
How eggs of the Zika-carrying mosquito survive desiccation
Eggs of the mosquito that carries Zika virus can tolerate extended desiccation by altering their metabolism,…
Doing laundry by hand sheds just as many microfibers as machine washing—new research
Between 6,500 and 87,000 tons of microfibers are shed during domestic laundering every year in the…
Minerals in ancient meteorites offer insights into the origin of most of the Earth's surface
Dr. Alice Stephant, an astrophysicist, is helping to solve a longstanding mystery about water on Earth:…
Accidental managers: Why people who are great at their job can fail when they get promoted
There’s a saying that people don’t quit their job, they quit their boss. And poor management…
Space rocks and asteroid dust are pricey, but these aren't the most expensive materials used in science
After a journey of seven years and nearly 4 billion miles, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft landed gently…
Kola nut: From nanofertilizer to protecting metals from corrosion—research finds new uses for the valuable plant
The kola nut tree is grown for its seed. The tree is indigenous to west Africa,…