From Phys.org
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New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject's appeal
Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to the next generation.
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Drones and satellites among new tools to track biodiversity
UC researchers believe remote sensing technologies such as satellites, planes, and drones will cause a paradigm shift in auditing Aotearoa's biodiversity.
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AI is already being used in the legal system—we need to pay more attention to how we use it
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a part of our daily lives that it's hard to avoid—even if we might not recognize it.
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Element creation in the lab deepens understanding of surface explosions on neutron stars
Led by Kelly Chipps of the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, scientists working in the lab have produced a signature nuclear reaction that occurs on the surface of a neutron star gobbling mass from a companion star. Their achievement improves understanding of stellar processes generating diverse nuclear isotopes.
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Establishing Amazonian Morpho butterflies as a new eco-evolutionary model
Morpho butterflies are emblematic species of the Amazonian rainforest known for their metallic shades of blue and green. Despite their conspicuous looks and fascinating biology, large-scale genome sequencing efforts have somewhat neglected them—until now.
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Good vibrations: How listening to the sounds of soil helps us monitor and restore forest health
Nurturing a forest ecosystem back to life after it's been logged is not always easy.
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The real cost of your chocolate habit: New research reveals the bittersweet truth of cocoa farming in Africa's forests
Chocolate sales have boomed in recent months. As the cost-of-living crisis bites, consumers are increasingly reaching for chocolate as a simple and affordable pleasure.
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Fewer women receive research grants—but the reasons are more complicated than you'd think
It likely comes as no surprise that women receive a smaller share of research funding than men. But untangling the underlying reasons is no small feat.
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A lab deep underground could hold the key to habitability on Mars
Tunnels deep underground in North Yorkshire are providing a unique opportunity to study how humans might be able to live and operate on the moon or on Mars.
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Electronic noses sniff out volatile organic compounds
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals emitted as gases that can have adverse health effects. They are often found in paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants, among other common products, but they can also act as markers of explosives, insect infestation, food spoilage, and disease.
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Coastal ecosystems are a net greenhouse gas sink, new research shows
A new greenhouse gas budget shows coastal ecosystems globally are a net greenhouse gas sink for carbon dioxide (CO2) but emissions of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) counteract some of the CO2 uptake, according to international researchers led by Australia's Southern Cross University.
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Leishmania parasite manipulates organism's defense system to continue replicating, study shows
In an article published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil show how protozoans of the genus Leishmania that cause leishmaniasis manipulate a protein that plays an essential role in the organism's defense in order to continue to replicate, preventing the body from vanquishing the disease.