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Too many forewing eyespots is bad for butterflies
Many butterfly species bear distinct circular markings known as eyespots on their wings, and the functions…
How is the Western U.S. drought impacting the power grid?
The western United States is currently experiencing severe drought, particularly in California and the Southwest. As…
A simple nudge isn't enough to tackle fake news, but these tactics could help
One high-profile theory of why people share fake news says that they aren’t paying sufficient attention.…
Experts urge global reform, before deadlier pandemic emerges
An international panel is offering a suite of recommendations to prevent the next pandemic—including a new…
Modeling the friction between pages in a book
It all started with a shaky washing machine. Pedro Reis, head of the Flexible Structures Laboratory…
Irish potato famine pathogen stoked outbreaks on six continents
North Carolina State University researchers continue to track the evolution of different strains of the plant…
Expert: Climate protection policy does not have a negative economic impact
The benefits of strict climate policies are often underestimated in public debate, while the costs are…
Image: Hubble sees a spiral in good company
This image, taken with Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3, features the spiral galaxy NGC 4680. Two…
Durable goods drive two-thirds of global households' final energy footprints
Everyone knows that disposable products are bad for the environment. But are durable goods that much…