Noise pollution in the ocean is increasingly recognized as harmful to marine mammals, affecting their…
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Distribution of fish on northeast US shelf influenced by both fishing, climate
Scientists studying the distribution of four commercial and recreational fish stocks in Northeast US waters…
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Shape-shifting may help some species cope with climate change
Researchers have found that a Rocky Mountain mustard plant alters its physical appearance and flowering…
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Smoke signals: New evidence links air pollution to congenital defects
The health effects of air pollution are a major concern for urban populations all over…
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Universality of charge order in cuprate superconductors
Scientists have now identified charge order in HgBa2CuO4 , a pristine cuprate material. A further…
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Suicide risk linked to insomnia, alcohol use, study shows
Insomnia symptoms mediate the relationship between alcohol use and suicide risk, and that this mediation…
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Coral reveals long-term link between Pacific winds, global climate
New research indicates that shifts in Pacific trade winds played a key role in twentieth…
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Using light to understand the brain
An innovative way to understand how the brain works by using flashes of light, has…
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Piezoelectricity in a 2-D semiconductor: Piezoelectricty in molybdenum disulfide holds promise for future MEMS
Researchers have opened the door to low-power off/on switches in micro-electro-mechanical systems, MEMS, and nanoelectronic…
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Light-emitting e-readers before bedtime can adversely impact sleep
Use of a light-emitting electronic device (LE-eBook) in the hours before bedtime can adversely impact…