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Environment Apr 23, 2024

Beyond higher temperatures: Preparing for national security risks posed by climate change

When talk turns to climate change, certain images pop to mind—maybe polar bears on ever-shrinking ice floes, coral reefs drained of color, or more powerful hurricanes hitting the coast.

Ecology Apr 23, 2024

In Brazil, hopes to use AI to save wildlife from roadkill fate

In Brazil, where about 16 wild animals become roadkill every second, a computer scientist has come up with a futuristic solution to this everyday problem: using AI to alert drivers to their presence.

Social Sciences Apr 22, 2024

Call to address gender inequity facing Australia's female veterans

Women who serve in the Australian Defense Force face disadvantages both in military service and afterwards, a new Flinders University study finds.

Ecology Apr 22, 2024

Restoring coastal habitat boosts wildlife numbers by 61%—but puzzling failures mean we can still do better

Humans love the coast. But we love it to death, so much so we've destroyed valuable coastal habitat—in the case of some types of habitat, most of it has gone.

General Physics Apr 22, 2024

Superradiant atoms could push the boundaries of how precisely time can be measured

Superradiant atoms can help us measure time more precisely than ever. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen present a new method for measuring the time interval, the second, mitigating some of the ...

Economics & Business Apr 22, 2024

Unstable employment while you're young can set you up for a wage gap later in life

As they kick off their careers, young people often have to navigate a maze of short-term and casual jobs.

Social Sciences Apr 19, 2024

Actions needed beyond lawsuit to address social media's influence on youth, say experts

While four Ontario school boards recently announced a $4.5-billion lawsuit against the social media giants behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, Brock University experts are calling for additional actions to address ...

Social Sciences Apr 19, 2024

Many prisoners go years without touching a smartphone—it means they struggle to navigate life on the outside

You'd be hard pressed to find any aspect of daily life that doesn't require some form of digital literacy. We need only to look back 10 years to realize how quickly things have changed.

Other Apr 18, 2024

Bike Bus gains supporters as a way to promote sustainable and safe mobility

The Bike Bus movement has emerged as a powerful tool to promote road safety, sustainability and community. According to a global survey carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat ...

Paleontology & Fossils Apr 18, 2024

Africa is full of bats, but their fossils are scarce—why these rare records matter

Africa is home to more than 20% of the world's bat population. There are more than 200 species to be found on the continent. South Africa is particularly diverse, with 72 bat species.

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