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Fighting Discrimination In Mortgage Lending

A new technique for removing bias in datasets can enable machine-learning models to make loan approval predictions that are both fair and accurate.

Mass Die-Off Of Magellanic Penguins Seen During 2019 Heat Wave

In June 2021, an unprecedented heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest and Canada, killing an estimated 1,400 people.

Q&A: Bringing A Justice Lens To Wildlife Management

Almost all of the world’s 31 largest carnivore species, including gray wolves, grizzly bears, cheetahs and lions, have been impacted by human development and activity.

Black and Hispanic Communities Bore Disproportionate Share of Texas’ Early Covid-19 Deaths

Rice University study features statewide analysis of mortality, air pollution, and assessment of disproportionate economic impacts in Harris County

Rusting Iron Can Be Its Own Worst Enemy

Rice team’s simulations show iron catalyzes corrosion in 'inert' carbon dioxide

When Graphene Speaks, Scientists Can Now Listen

Brothers in Rice lab find audio from graphene production contains valuable data

Migrating Holes Help Catalysts Be Productive

Theory shows how manipulating quasiparticles could improve chemical processes

Lost Birds and Mammals Spell Doom for Some Plants

Animal-dispersed plants' ability to keep pace with climate change reduced by 60%

Algae In Swedish Lakes Provide Insights To How Complex Life On Earth Developed

By studying green algae in Swedish lakes, a research team, led by Lund University in Sweden, has succeeded in identifying which environmental conditions promote multicellularity.

Bird Feeding Helps Small Birds Fight Infection

Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill small birds’ stomachs.

Obstetricians More Emotionally Stable Than Most

Swedish obstetricians and gynecologists are noticeably more emotionally stable and conscientious compared to the majority of the Swedish population.

Cocktail Of Modified Antibodies Provides Strong Effect Against SARS-Cov-2

Is it possible to improve the antibodies that the body produces to fight SARS-CoV2?

Home Sensors Can Detect Opioid Withdrawal Signs at Night

Some smart home technology could help curb opioid overdose. A Washington State University pilot study showed that a set of noninvasive home sensors could provide accurate information about overnight restlessness and sleep problems for people recovering from opioid use disorder.

Increasing Evidence That Bears Are Not Carnivores

Given a choice, captive bears mimic mixed diets of their wild peers

Bears’ Ability to Regulate Insulin Narrowed Down to Eight Proteins

Feeding honey to hibernating bears helped Washington State University researchers find the potential genetic keys to the bears’ insulin control, an advance that could ultimately lead to a treatment for human diabetes.

Methane Emissions from Reservoirs Are Increasing

Over time the water collected behind dams will release greater amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas with even worse effects than carbon dioxide, according to a recent study.

Martian Rock-Metal Composite Shows Potential of 3d Printing on Mars

A little Martian dust appears to go a long way. A small amount of simulated crushed Martian rock mixed with a titanium alloy made a stronger, high-performance material in a 3D‑printing process that one day could be used on Mars to make tools or rocket parts.

Revealed: Molecular “Superpower” Of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

A species of ordinary gut bacteria that we all carry flourishes when the intestinal flora is knocked out by a course of antibiotics

Cities Will Need More Resilient Electricity Networks To Cope With Extreme Weather

Dense urban areas amplify the effects of higher temperatures, due to the phenomenon of heat islands in cities.

Migratory Birds Take Breaks To Boost Their Immune System

Exercising too much and not getting enough rest is bad for your health.