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Astronomers identify nearly 3,000 candidate stars of a nearby star-forming galaxy
Using the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) and NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers have conducted photometric…
Mathematical thinking begins in the early years with dialog and real-world exploration
It’s natural to think that mathematics is primarily about numbers. In school, we first learn how…
Sustainable development goals need a final push with just 10 years to go
Since their adoption by 193 countries in 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have been…
City by city. how water supplies fared in Australia's summer of extremes
Australia has just experienced a summer of environmental extremes. Water has played a key role. This…
Photosynthesis varies greatly across rice cultivars—natural diversity could boost yields
Rice is a direct source of calories for more people than any other crop and serves…
Coronavirus, rail blockades: Crisis management plans protect companies
The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in China and the railway disruptions across Canada represent two…
Roll-up TVs and bendable smart phones: The future of flexible electronic materials
Have you heard of foldable smartphones? How about the flexible television screen that rolls up into…
Living cells and batteries: A little graphene goes a long way
Researchers at NIST have devised a way to eliminate a long-standing problem affecting our understanding of…
An environmentally friendly alternative to toxic ship coatings
High-powered, ultra-fast lasers are increasingly used in industrial applications, thanks to their ability to remove material…