The composition of Earth’s mantle was more shaped by interactions with the oceanic crust than previously…
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How regulations meant to increase poor, minority lending ultimately backfire
Over the years, policymakers have enacted consumer protection laws and regulations to ensure better access to…
Mapping the 3-D geometry of SARS-CoV-2's genome
The novel coronavirus uses structures within its RNA to infect cells. Scientists have now identified these…
Measuring adhesion and friction of polymer nanofibers
Using a device small enough to fit on the head of a pin, researchers at the…
Nanomaterials— short polymers, big impact
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have discovered a cost-effective way to significantly improve the mechanical performance…
Record-setting rain and heat? This is the new normal
I’m the director of the North Carolina Climate Office, which is the go-to source for expertise…
Graphene additives show a new way to control the structure of organic crystals
A team of researchers at The University of Manchester has demonstrated that the surface properties of…
Astronomers identify 18 metal-poor stars in the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) astronomers have detected 18 very metal-poor stars in the Sagittarius dwarf…
1 in 5 tenants in L.A. County has struggled with rent during the pandemic
Twenty-two percent of Los Angeles County tenants paid rent late at least once from April to…
A bit rich: Business groups want urgent climate action after resisting it for 30 years
Australia has seen the latest extraordinary twist in its climate soap opera. An alliance of business…