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Improving predictions of sea level rise for the next century

Apr 2, 2022

But, as ice sheets retreat, they also become an important contributor to one the more dangerous outcomes of climate change: sea-level rise. At MIT, an interdisciplinary team of scientists is...

Growing Number of Pills Containing Fentanyl Seized by Law Enforcement

Apr 1, 2022

The number of seized pills containing fentanyl has climbed dramatically: more than 2 million fentanyl-laced pills were confiscated in the last quarter of 2021, nearly 50 times the number seized...

Fast Facts on Excelling in Athletics

Apr 1, 2022

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Nature prefers symmetry and simplicity

Apr 1, 2022

From snowflakes to sunflowers, starfish to sharks, symmetry is everywhere in nature. But what if the first "arrival of variation" step is highly biased towards phenotypes high in symmetry or...

Putin being lied to by own advisers: US defense official

Apr 1, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misled by advisers and doesn’t know how badly his own war is going, a US defense official said on Wednesday. The official said Putin...

An early diagnosis sparks a lifelong interest in science and medicine

Apr 1, 2022

Now a senior studying biology, Mehrotra enjoys the investigative quality of science above all else. Her diagnosis sparked an early interest in science and medicine. For instance, she recognized the...

CHIME Outrigger telescopes boost search for fast radio bursts

Mar 31, 2022

“The CHIME outrigger telescopes will help us to both understand the origins of FRBs and realize their potential as cosmic probes.”CHIME’s new siblingsThe outrigger telescopes are smaller versions of the...

VIU’s CREATE Conference Showcases Student Research and Creative Activity

Mar 31, 2022

WHAT: VIU CREATE Conference – a celebration of student scholarship, research and creative activityWHEN: April 4-8, 2022, various timesWHERE: VIU’s Nanaimo campus, virtual sessions via Zoom and online exhibitsNanaimo, BC:...

NYU Sends Out Offers of Admission to The Class of 2026

Mar 31, 2022

Only 12.2% of applicants received offers of admission to NYU’s New York campus—another record. The admitted class of 2026 hails from 49 states, the District of Columbia, and represents 107...

Can cryptos like Bitcoin ever be sustainable?

Mar 31, 2022

The use of cryptos like Bitcoin has a significant environmental impact, and sustainability needs to be a pressing concern alongside the economic benefits they generate, says a UNSW Business School...