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Social Sciences May 17, 2024

Pickleball courts in a legal pickle over the associated noise

Pickleball Legal Consultant is a job title that likely did not exist a decade ago, but as pickleball courts infiltrate neighborhoods to satiate an appetite for a sport whose namesake is a snack, communities take issue with ...

Earth Sciences May 17, 2024

Microplastics may slow the rate at which carbon is pulled from the sea surface to the depths

It turns out plastics in the ocean do more than suffocate turtles, fish and other marine life.

Materials Science May 17, 2024

With the help of catalysts the chemical industry can be revolutionizes and create a circular economy, say researchers

The chemical industry is a cornerstone of global development, driving innovation, and providing essential products that support our modern way of life.

Archaeology May 17, 2024

Pottery residue research explores culinary traditions in Germany from the Early Neolithic to the Bronze Age

Pottery types and decoration have been used extensively by archaeologists to differentiate and describe cultures. The (past) contents and the actual function of the vessels have less often been the focus of research.

Agriculture May 16, 2024

New method produces fresher, tastier cold-pressed Concord grape juice

A new process developed at Cornell AgriTech can produce antioxidant-rich cold-pressed Concord grape juice with a longer shelf life, meeting rising demand for minimally processed juices that are tastier and more nutritious.

Environment May 16, 2024

Alternative materials to plastics for packaging are not always more sustainable

The increasing sense of environmental responsibility of both consumers and companies has triggered a transition towards alternative materials which are perceived as more sustainable than plastics.

Social Sciences May 16, 2024

How 'ethical influencers' engage their audiences about saving the planet

Have a quick think back to the last time you scrolled through social media. Maybe it was this morning, last night or a few minutes ago. What do you recall? One thing you're bound to remember is the continuous stream of influencers ...

Evolution May 16, 2024

How saber-toothed tigers acquired their long upper canine teeth

An international team led by scientists from the University of Liège has investigated the evolutionary patterns behind the development of saber teeth, with some unexpected results along the way. Their study has been published ...

Plants & Animals May 15, 2024

An online meeting with your dog? Study tests dogs' ability to imitate actions observed on video projections

A new study published in Biologia Futura found that dogs can imitate human actions from two-dimensional video projections. The study discovered that dogs' cognitive abilities to process and replicate actions observed in 2D ...

Nanophysics May 15, 2024

A thousand times smaller than a grain of sand—glass sensors 3D-printed on optical fiber

In a first for communications, researchers in Sweden 3D printed silica glass micro-optics on the tips of optic fibers—surfaces as small as the cross section of a human hair. The advance could enable faster internet and ...

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