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The discovery of phosphates at Enceladus signifies a significant advancement in our comprehension of the solar … [+] system’s ocean worlds. Future Publishing via Getty Images The diminutive moon of Enceladus is rapidly becoming the focal point for astrobiologists in search of signs of extraterrestrial life within our solar system. A research paper published today …
Share of consumers who shopped at a dollar store and purchased food in the last 30 days by per person weekly food spending, April 30 to May 2023. Credit: Purdue University Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability Reported food spending has reached its highest level since the inception of the Consumer Food Insights Report …
Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Scientists have made a breakthrough in the field of stem cell research by successfully creating synthetic human embryos. This development has the potential to provide valuable insights into …
A mesmerizing map of galaxies in the local universe as captured by the cutting-edge Sloan Digital Sky Survey has been utilized by researchers from the University of Toronto to delve into the depths of the axion theory. The study, published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, unveils a groundbreaking theoretical discovery that may …
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A team of researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague has developed a rapid, non-destructive method using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) to accurately determine the botanical origin of honey. This groundbreaking method has significant implications for honey pricing and marketability, enabling more precise and …
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study from Trinity College Dublin reveals that national economies recover more quickly from shocks when they rely on renewable energy sources. This research has profound implications for global energy policy and highlights the importance of transitioning to renewable energy. The researchers analyzed data from 133 systemic economic crises that …
A PNNL researcher holds delicate flakes of a synthesized quantum material collected on tape. Credit: Tim Pope | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Thomas Edison famously conducted extensive experiments before discovering that carbonized cotton thread could be used in an incandescent light bulb. The process took 14 months and cost approximately $850,000 in today’s money. Developing …
Syracuse University researchers have co-authored a groundbreaking study that delves into the extent to which human activities contribute to hydrogeochemical changes in U.S. rivers. The captivating image above showcases Mills River in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. Credit: Syracuse University From safeguarding biodiversity to ensuring the purity of drinking water, the biochemical composition of rivers …
Credit: Research in Science Education (2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11165-023-10116-7 The findings of a yearlong science program indicate that involving children in science activities alongside their families is one of the most effective ways to cultivate a lasting interest in science among them. This study challenges the prevailing approach, which separates children from their families in science-related …
Floodplume of sediment and nutrients into the Gulf of Carpentaria. Credit: Griffith University A new research study led by Griffith University highlights the potential of nutrient offsetting as a cost-effective strategy for improving water quality. Published in the Journal of Environmental Management, the study identifies scientific challenges and knowledge gaps that currently limit the incorporation …