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Record-Breaking New Measurement of Electron “Roundness”
Scientists have measured the electric dipole of electrons more precisely than ever before. Their results could have a significant impact on theories for what occurred immediately after the Big Bang.
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Shrinking Arctic Glaciers Are Unearthing a New Source of Methane
In a new study, researchers identified large stocks of methane gas leaking from the groundwater springs uncovered by melting glaciers in the Arctic.
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Marine Heat Waves Caused Mass Seabird Die-Offs, Beach Surveys Show
New research, published July 6 in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series, shows that persistent marine heat waves lead to massive delayed seabird die-offs months later.
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Dietary Restraint Can Reduce Effect of Genetic Susceptibility to Obesity
Obesity risk genes make people feel hungrier and lose control over their eating, but practicing dietary restraint could counteract this.
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Food Labels Cause Confusion When It Comes to Animal Welfare
Animal-based food products often come packaged in a wide array of information labels, including organic, natural, grass-fed, humanely raised and pasture-raised. But there is still confusion about food labels related to animal welfare.
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New Study Shatters Conventional Wisdom and Unlocks the Future of Electrochemical Devices
A new study shows that in conjugated polymer electrodes, the movement of "holes" – empty spaces for electrons to move into – may be the limiting factor in how quickly a bioelectronic material charges up.
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"Greener" Ammunition Is Moving the Analytical Goalposts at Crime Scenes
Discoveries about how gunshot residue behaves on skin, hair and fabric will help investigators with the proliferation of new, eco-friendly types of ammunition that are changing the rules at crime scenes.
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Inexpensive Nanomaterial Could Be Used To Scrub Carbon Dioxide From Industrial Emissions
Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Science have demonstrated the potential of an inexpensive nanomaterial to scrub carbon dioxide from industrial emissions.
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The Implications of Viruses and Bacteria in Man-Made Environments
Viruses in man-made environments cause public health concerns, but they are generally less studied than bacteria. A recent study provided the first evidence of frequent interactions between viruses and bacteria in man-made environments.
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Revolutionizing Plastic Recycling by Dissolving Bottles with Electricity
Chemists have developed a new way to recycle a common type of plastic found in soda bottles and other packaging.
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