Few feel the pain of the Great Barrier Reef’s decline more acutely than the scientists trying…
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Ever wondered what our curriculum teaches kids about climate change? The answer is 'not much'
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our society today, so you would…
Engineers using soundwaves to search through big data with more stability and ease
Human beings create a lot of data in the digital age—whether it’s through everyday items like…
Notation system allows scientists to communicate polymers more easily
Having a compact, yet robust, structurally-based identifier or representation system for molecular structures is a key…
Satellite data can reveal fire susceptibility in peatlands
When large areas of carbon-rich soil catch fire, the blaze emits massive amounts of carbon into…
Fighting to save Europe's endangered rivers
Did you know that 60 percent of Europe’s rivers are not healthy? Or that the rivers…
Researchers use nanoparticles made by bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant infections like MRSA
An estimated 700,000 people worldwide die from antibiotic-resistant infections every year, including strains of E. coli,…
How do we better define and track hate crimes?
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, amid a flurry of media reports suggesting an…
Report outlines integrated strategy toward diversity and inclusion in Hollywood
For Hollywood to be a more inclusive and diverse industry, companies need to implement a five-point…
Deadline closing for names to fly on NASA's next Mars rover
It’s the final boarding call for you to stow your name on NASA’s Mars 2020 rover…