The mudslides that follow wildfires in Southern California can be deadly and difficult to predict. New…
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At least 13% of wastewater treated by Southern Ontario septic systems ends up in streams
The presence of artificial sweeteners has revealed that at least 13 percent of septic system wastewater…
Conflict between ranchers and wildlife intensifies as climate change worsens in Chile
Scientists from the University of La Serena, Newcastle University, UK, and the Pontifical Catholic University of…
Is it possible to reduce political polarization?
In the run-up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election, an unusual experiment suggested that it might…
Direct touch of food makes eating experience more enjoyable
Strawberry-flavored mousse tastes 10% sweeter when served from a white container rather than a black one.…
Astronomers reveal rare double nucleus in nearby 'Cocoon Galaxy'
Allen Lawrence, wrapping up a long career as an electrical engineer, was serious about moving his…
NASA satellite observes Tropical Storm Francisco's formation
Shortly after Tropical Cyclone Francisco formed on Feb. 5 in the Southern Indian Ocean, NASA’s Aqua…
9,900-year-old Mexican female skeleton distinct from other early American settlers
A new skeleton discovered in the submerged caves at Tulum sheds new light on the earliest…
New global biodiversity study provides unified map of life on land and in the ocean
New research led by the Monterey Bay Aquarium and partner organizations yielded the first comprehensive global…
Bumblebees carry heavy loads in economy mode
Bumblebees are the big lifters of the insect world, able to fly back to the hive…