New wind turbine designs need to tackle challenges on a smaller scale. The U.S. is…
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Mars’s hostile environment presents significant challenges for measuring wind speeds, but new advancements are making…
A new microfluidic chip developed by researchers enables quick, effective detection of multiple foodborne pathogens…
Researchers at the University at Buffalo developed a new tool to measure lava viscosity directly…
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The lunar sample returned by China’s 2020 lunar mission contained minerals that provide clues to…
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Reframing power in terms of social and cultural dynamics enables students to actively participate in…
The life or death of a language often depends on individual preferences and social prestige.…
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