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Science Says: People stoking brew that makes California burn
If you want to build a fire, you need three things: Ignition, fuel and oxygen. But…
Sustained planetwide storms may have filled lakes, rivers on ancient Mars
A new study from The University of Texas at Austin is helping scientists piece together the…
Quick fixes won't stop sexual harassment in academia, experts say
While many academic institutions are searching for ways to prevent sexual assault and sexual coercion among…
This cuttlefish is flamboyant on special occasions only
The flashy Flamboyant Cuttlefish is among the most famous of the cephalopods (octopus, squid, and cuttlefish)—but…
Breakthrough for law enforcement to rapidly distinguish hemp vs. controlled marijuana
As hemp-based products experience heightened popularity among consumers, leading forensic scientists collaborate to solve a growing…
Australia's wish list of exotic pets
Unsustainable trade of species is a major pathway for the introduction of invasive alien species at…
Increasing graduation rates of students of color with more faculty of color
A new analysis published in Public Administration found that student graduation rates improve as more faculty…
Small enzyme-mimicking polymers may have helped start life
Most effort in origins of life research is focused on understanding the prebiotic formation of biological…
Ancient gene family protects algae from salt and cold in an Antarctic lake
Glycerol, used in the past as antifreeze for cars, is produced by a range of organisms…