Researchers at Columbia University’s Department of Earth and Environment Science have discovered new implications for the Arctic carbon cycle in the face of climate change. Their paper published in Communications Biology shows how differing plant… ​Researchers at Columbia University’s Department of Earth and Environment Science have discovered new implications for the Arctic carbon cycle in …

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Space missions are extremely hard. Things going wrong should be expected, so having a sensible plan B is crucial ​Space missions are extremely hard. Things going wrong should be expected, so having a sensible plan B is crucial Space missions are extremely hard. Things going wrong should be expected, so having a sensible plan B is …

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After an mRNA vaccine for mpox achieved promising results in monkeys, researchers say it could have several advantages over existing vaccines – but cold storage requirements mean it will be hard to roll out in some hard-hit countries ​After an mRNA vaccine for mpox achieved promising results in monkeys, researchers say it could have several …

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Patchy garbage collection services result in more than 50 million tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste each year, and the majority of this is incinerated ​Patchy garbage collection services result in more than 50 million tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste each year, and the majority of this is incinerated Patchy garbage collection services result in more than …

A fifth of the world’s plastic garbage is either burned or littered Read More »

A network of neurons in the brain seems to be larger in people with depression, which could change how we think about the condition’s causes ​A network of neurons in the brain seems to be larger in people with depression, which could change how we think about the condition’s causes A network of neurons in the …

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A new procedure turns an alloy of nickel and titanium into a material as strong as steel but 20 times stretchier – and one application could be building planes with shape-shifting wings ​A new procedure turns an alloy of nickel and titanium into a material as strong as steel but 20 times stretchier – and …

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming research, education, manufacturing and everyday life. To prepare the next generation of talent for a diverse, well-trained AI workforce, the U.S. National Science Foundation directorates for Computer and… ​Artificial Intelligence is transforming research, education, manufacturing and everyday life. To prepare the next generation of talent for a diverse, well-trained AI workforce, …

NSF investing nearly $8M in EducateAI awards to develop next generation of well-trained AI workforce Read More »

A newly spotted asteroid dubbed CAQTDL2 will impact just east of the Philippines. There is no danger from the space rock, which will burn up in the atmosphere and could appear as bright as the moon in the night sky ​A newly spotted asteroid dubbed CAQTDL2 will impact just east of the Philippines. There is …

An asteroid is about to hit Earth – but don’t worry, it is only small Read More »