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Study Finds That Big Rains Bring Big Algae Blooms… Eventually

In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, they can turn toxic and threaten public health.

Cyber vulnerability in networks used by spacecraft, aircraft and energy generation systems: 'We wanted to determine what the impact would be in a real system'

A new attack discovered by the University of Michigan and NASA exploits a trusted network technology to create unexpected and potentially catastrophic behavior

Complex flows of cold gas are shedding light on stellar nurseries: 'They're just these giant bridges of material'

Astronomers have observed flows of cold gas feeding the formation of stars in a multiple-protostar system

N.C. State researchers find lack of diversity in free photo libraries

Researchers at North Carolina State University believe a lack of diversity in health-related pictures on stock photography sites could hinder the effectiveness of communications to those audiences.

North Carolina State study: Major manufacturing job cuts linked to slower shift toward sustainability

Researchers have found that sustainability planning was less likely to occur in areas that experienced significant manufacturing job losses in the last half-century, according to a new study.

N.C. State team notes connections between global warming, U.S. timber industry

There could be cause for concern for the future of the U.S. timber industry after a North Carolina State study believes the amount of trees used for timber could drop by 23% by the year 2100.

Canadian researchers note progress in fighting colorectal cancer

Canadian researchers have discovered positive news in the fight against colorectal cancer, reporting for the first time that mice had reduced postoperative complications when the animals had modified intestinal flora prior to surgery

U. of Michigan researchers find 319 million-year-old brain in fossilized fish

Researchers at the University of Michigan reportedly have found the oldest well-preserved vertebrate brain to date, which was discovered in a fossilized fish skull from a specimen in England more than a century ago.

Saturn’s Rings And Tilt Could Be The Product Of An Ancient, Missing Moon

A “grazing encounter” may have smashed the moon to bits to form Saturn’s rings, a new study suggests.

3 Questions: Amar Gupta On An Integrated Approach To Enhanced Health-Care Delivery

The MIT researcher and former professor discusses how Covid-19 and the influx of virtual technologies created a new medical ecosystem that needs more synchronized oversight.

Silk Offers An Alternative To Some Microplastics

Researchers have developed a biodegradable system based on silk to replace microplastics added to agricultural products, paints, and cosmetics.

Explained: Why Perovskites Could Take Solar Cells To New Heights

This family of crystalline compounds is at the forefront of research seeking alternatives to silicon.

Folds In pUG Molecules Turn Off Genes And Could Provide Clues About Human Disease

Genes. They’re what control the way living things look and even function, what eye color they may have and even what diseases they may live with. Scientists have worked for decades to understand how some genes get switched on while others are switched off, or silenced, determining which traits are expressed.

What Medication Flavors Do Cats Prefer? Science Says None.

Cats are cats. Any cat lover knows they can transition from sweet and cuddly to stubborn and sassy with a mind of their own. That is especially the case when cats need to take medicine orally.

When Living Closer To Humans, Animals Encounter Each Other More Often

Human presence and influence on landscapes change the way other animals interact by bringing them close together more frequently than happens in wilder places.

Lab-Grown Retinal Eye Cells Make Successful Connections, Open Door For Clinical Trials To Treat Blindness

Retinal cells grown from stem cells can reach out and connect with neighbors, according to a new study, completing a “handshake” that may show the cells are ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders.

A New Spin On Nuclear Magnetic Moments

New results from researchers at MIT reveal an unexpected feature of atomic nuclei when a “magic” number of neutrons is reached.

Robot Overcomes Uncertainty To Retrieve Buried Objects

This robotic system uses radio frequency signals, computer vision, and complex reasoning to efficiently find items hidden under a pile.

Stronger Security For Smart Devices

Researchers demonstrate two security methods that efficiently protect analog-to-digital converters from powerful attacks that aim to steal user data.

A Blood Test For Cancer Shows Promise Thanks To Machine Learning

A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin­–Madison has successfully combined genomics with machine learning in the quest to develop accessible tests that allow earlier detection of cancer.