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Greening the gray: Fighting floods with restoration versus riprap
When Hurricane Ida roared to shore in Louisiana last month, a system of flood gates, levees,…
Using quantum Parrondo's random walks for encryption
Assistant Professor Kang Hao Cheong and his research team from the Singapore University of Technology and…
Death penalty can express society's outrage, but biases often taint the verdict
In its hearing on Oct. 13, 2021, the Supreme Court appeared to favor reinstating the death…
Who's been kissing who? Prairie dog 'greet kisses' reveal complex social networks
Prairie dogs—those chubby little burrowing rodents found in grasslands across the central and western United States—may…
More than 50 percent of farmers remain optimistic about the future of their businesses
RABI’s Big Farming Survey results have revealed that despite the farming community facing significant mental and…
Report highlights opportunities to mitigate climate change to promote human health
A new report involving an Exeter expert shows how action to mitigate climate chance could promote…
US firm sees 'exciting' moment as space tourism booms
As competition in the space tourism industry heats up, a US-based firm said Friday it was…
Russian rocket tests briefly destabilise space station
The International Space Station was briefly destabilised Friday during tests of a Russian-made Soyuz rocket, but…
Widespread collapse of West Antarctica's ice sheet is avoidable if we keep global warming below 2C
Rising seas are already making storm damage more costly, adding to the impact on about 700…