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Computer simulations reveal hurricane currents can knock down surface wave heights

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Using advanced computer simulations, researchers from the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) have concluded how and why strong ocean currents modify surface waves. “Our primary finding is that hurricane-generated ocean currents […]

Lifestyle

AC/DC in surgery and lo-fi beats in the office: What the science says about working to music

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Phil is in prep for surgery. As the anesthetic is about to be administered, the anesthetist says, “Oh, and by the way, during the procedure the surgical team will be listening to the hard rock […]

Education

Digital ghosts: Are AI replicas of the dead an innovative medical tool or an ethical nightmare?

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For centuries, work with donated bodies has shaped anatomical knowledge and medical training.This post was originally published on this site

Earth Sciences

Why does this river slice straight through a mountain range? After 150 years, scientists finally know

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The western U.S. is a geologists’ dream, home to the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, active volcanoes and striking sandstone arches. But one landform simply doesn’t make sense.This post was originally published on this site

Economy

Review finds knowledge management boosts public sector performance in emerging economies

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Public sector organizations in emerging economies could improve their performance and resilience by taking a more systematic approach to knowledge management, according to a review in the International Journal of Business Excellence.This post was originally […]

Earth Sciences

Keeping long-term climate simulations stable and accurate with a new AI approach

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Hybrid climate modeling has emerged as an effective way to reduce the computational costs associated with cloud-resolving models while retaining their accuracy. The approach retains physics-based models to simulate large-scale atmospheric dynamics, while harnessing deep […]

Nature

Passerine birds’ survival tactic overturns long-held assumptions

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Passerine (perching) birds make up 60% of all bird species, including some familiar Australian favorites, like the superb fairy-wren and willie wagtail. Until now, they were believed to only be capable of shallow reductions in […]

Education

Conservative and fragmented policymaking has slowed education reform in Ireland, study finds

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A new study examining education policymaking in Ireland over the last 30 years finds long-standing conservative practices have significantly constrained meaningful reform. Published in Irish Educational Studies, the research draws on perspectives from academic research, […]

Nature

What to watch as fungal infections rise: Species that can quickly ‘translate’ fat-use proteins

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A new study by researchers at Kiel University and MPI-EvolBio describes how more efficient protein production drives the adaptation of fungi to the human body, potentially turning previously harmless species into emerging pathogens. In the […]

Nature

Annual orchids show brings vivid color to Chicago winter

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A soft layer of white snow blankets the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The air is chilly, the sky gray.This post was originally published on this site

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Top Stories

  • Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices

    Since the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organizations don’t need as much floor space or as many desks, given many staff now do a mix of hybrid work from home and [...]
  • Why people say they care about ethical shopping but often buy differently

    Many Canadians say they care about ethical products. They want coffee that supports farmers, chocolate made without child labor and everyday goods that are better for the environment.This post was originally published on this site
  • Five ways that AI could be reshaping your relationship with money

    The financial industry is entering a new era, with AI and new regulations on accessing data transforming how finance works. These changes are giving people more options to manage their money in new ways—taking us [...]

Highlights

  • Can childhood obesity limit the American dream? Study links it to lifelong mobility penalties
  • How shaming unethical brands makes companies improve their behavior
  • Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices
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