Researchers have directly observed the microscopic mechanism involved in “work hardening,” a process by which materials like metals become stronger when deformed by hammering or stretching. The research provides a deeper understanding of how this… ​Researchers have directly observed the microscopic mechanism involved in “work hardening,” a process by which materials like metals become stronger …

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Hundreds of community websites run for fans of everything from cycling to Sunderland AFC may be forced to shut down by the UK’s Online Safety Act, which is designed to protect children from harmful content ​Hundreds of community websites run for fans of everything from cycling to Sunderland AFC may be forced to shut down …

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A newly described species of giant pitcher plant is one of the biggest ever found, with leaves covered in fur the same colour as orangutans ​A newly described species of giant pitcher plant is one of the biggest ever found, with leaves covered in fur the same colour as orangutans A newly described species of giant …

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Recent findings show that Stonehenge’s stones came from all over Britain – and this offers clues to the monument’s purpose, say archaeologists ​Recent findings show that Stonehenge’s stones came from all over Britain – and this offers clues to the monument’s purpose, say archaeologists Recent findings show that Stonehenge’s stones came from all over Britain – …

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The U.S. National Science Foundation and The Lemelson Foundation have awarded funding through the NSF Research in the Formation of Engineers program for five projects to integrate sustainability topics into engineering curricula. Supported in part by… ​The U.S. National Science Foundation and The Lemelson Foundation have awarded funding through the NSF Research in the Formation …

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Using descriptions of flavours or chemical data, artificial intelligence can tell apart whiskies from different countries and identify their constituent aromas ​Using descriptions of flavours or chemical data, artificial intelligence can tell apart whiskies from different countries and identify their constituent aromas Using descriptions of flavours or chemical data, artificial intelligence can tell apart whiskies from …

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A simple change to maize, sorghum and sugarcane that allows them to take advantage of rising CO2 levels can boost their growth by around a fifth ​A simple change to maize, sorghum and sugarcane that allows them to take advantage of rising CO2 levels can boost their growth by around a fifth A simple change to …

Genetic tweak to three key crops massively boosts their growth Read More »

Endangered skates and kingfishers were brought back from the brink this year and scientists found a way to protect frogs from deadly infections ​Endangered skates and kingfishers were brought back from the brink this year and scientists found a way to protect frogs from deadly infections Endangered skates and kingfishers were brought back from the brink …

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