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Supercomputer simulations could unlock mystery of Moon's formation
Astronomers have taken a step towards understanding how the Moon might have formed out of a…
Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory 'not closing' after collapse
Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory could still have a future after its vast telescope dramatically collapsed this…
For nationalistic regimes, similar COVID-19 policies are the sincerest form of flattery
Analysis from a University of Texas at Arlington assistant professor of public policy suggests that nationalistic…
Research leads to better modeling of hypersonic flow
Hypersonic flight is conventionally referred to as the ability to fly at speeds significantly faster than…
Study explores link between social status and trust in decision-makers
A recent study examining perceptions of power suggests that individuals with lower socioeconomic statuses are more…
Titanium atom that exists in two places at once in crystal to blame for unusual phenomenon
The crystalline solid BaTiS3 (barium titanium sulfide) is terrible at conducting heat, and it turns out…
Leaf microbiomes are a neighborhood affair in northern forests
Forest leaves are teeming with bacterial life—but despite the vast extent of bacteria-covered foliage across the…
Tree lifespan decline in forests could neutralize part of rise in net carbon uptake
Accelerating tree growth in recent years has been accompanied by a reduction in tree lifespan, which…
Common pipe alloy can form cancer-causing chemical in drinking water
Rusted iron pipes can react with residual disinfectants in drinking water distribution systems to produce carcinogenic…