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How bank shocks propagate through production networks
- May 13, 2026
A new study published in the May 2026 issue of the American Economic Review and authored by an international group of researchers gives a different pe...
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Scientific discoveries and research
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Rice plants observed trapping and killing fall armyworm caterpillars
- May 13, 2026
Rice plants and Venus flytraps share something in common that was not scientifically documented until recently. Using a faint smell to lure caterpilla...
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The hidden force of growth: Dividing cell colonies drive phase separation in passing particles
- May 13, 2026
In physics, the spontaneous de-mixing of two substances is known as phase separation. It is an important mechanism in nature to create structure and p...
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Statistical technique could uncover secrets of 'ringing' black holes
- May 13, 2026
Researchers have developed a technique to analyze how black holes "ring" when they collide and merge: one of the universe's most dramatic events. When...
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Fungus-powered farming delivers higher yields and better-tasting crops, says study
- May 13, 2026
Can we have higher yields and better taste? Using a natural extract from the fungus Pseudozyma aphidis, this method improves the firmness and natural...
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How flies dodge so fast: Brain map reveals rare synapses behind split-second escapes
- May 13, 2026
Have you ever wondered how a fly manages to dodge you in a split second? Scientists have long been fascinated by the lightning-fast reflexes that help...
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Rising seasonal sea-level swings are under-reported, but could have a major impact
- May 13, 2026
Sea levels are rising not only on average, but also in their seasonal fluctuations. This is a lesser-known trend that could have major consequences fo...
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Ancient iceberg scratches reveal reverse Great Lakes snowbelt
- May 13, 2026
Buffalo's legendary snowfall totals are largely the result of one unlucky geographic reality: the city sits east of the Great Lakes instead of west. A...
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Atomic outfittery: Targeted substitution unlocks record thermoelectric performance in Heusler compounds
- May 13, 2026
A research team at TU Wien has succeeded in modifying known materials in such a way that they possess new, desirable properties. These materials are e...
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From Bali to Brussels: Remote work is reshaping Europe's regions
- May 13, 2026
As digital nomads rethink where to live, researchers are exploring whether their choices can help close Europe's urban-rural divide. New research sugg...
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InclusiveAI: Public voting model could open AI decisions to broader communities
- May 13, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems affect many parts of daily life, including health care, education, and public policy, but the public has had few...
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Waterworn chaos on Mars stretches the length of Italy
- May 13, 2026
This month, ESA's Mars Express takes us to Shalbatana Vallis: a fascinating Martian valley surrounded by signs of water, lava, craters and chaos. Shal...