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Extreme rainfall is worsening algal blooms along South Korea's coast
Extreme rainfall is reshaping coastal waters along South Korea's shoreline, flushing nutrients from land into the sea and fueling the growth of algal blooms. A...
How a certain form of dark matter may lead to the generation of cosmological magnetic fields
Tiny highly uniform magnetic fields are known to pervade the universe, influencing various cosmological processes. To date, however, the physical mechanisms und...
Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly
Concrete is all around you—in the foundation of your home, the bridges you drive over, the sidewalks and buildings of cities. It is often described as the secon...
Would you take the bigger share? Study shows people can learn to say no
A new study co-authored by McGill University researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages. "We often benefit personally from an unequal...
What the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina means for businesses today
When Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later,...
'Proportional representation' could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people feel heard
In the face of widespread pessimism about the political fate of the United States and growing political polarization, scholars and citizens across the country a...
Microscopic plankton reveal tropicalization of the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is rapidly changing under ongoing climate change. In the eastern basin, tropicalization is already well documented and driven by a combina...
Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, study finds
Children who spend time learning outside may reap benefits physically, academically, and emotionally, according to a Texas A&M University researcher. Dr. Ariann...
US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule
The U.S.'s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales, prompting criticism from environ...
Field observations and computer modeling help predict the world's deadly scorpion hotspots
An international team of scientists has identified how to pinpoint and predict hotspots for some of the most dangerous species of scorpion in the world. The res...
More than a feeling: Thinking about love as a virtue can change how we respond to hate
Love and hate seem like obvious opposites. Love, whether romantic or otherwise, involves a sense of warmth and affection for others. Hate involves feelings of d...
Distrust and disempowerment, not apathy, keep employees from supporting marginalized colleagues
What really holds people back from stepping up as allies in support of their marginalized colleagues? For example, why don't more men say something when they se...