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Atlantic nurse sharks show faster growth patterns in Biscayne Bay than nearby Bimini, Bahamas

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A new study from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science shows that juvenile Atlantic nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) grow more rapidly as juveniles and reach smaller maximum sizes than […]

Lifestyle

A few extra dollars may go a long way for survey researchers, study shows

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Survey research is an important tool for capturing public opinion. Social scientists, market researchers, policymakers and more rely on surveys to capture the big picture of the public’s perception. But the data gleaned from a […]

Earth Sciences

Warming may increase mangrove methane emissions—but these forests remain powerful carbon sinks

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Mangrove forests play an important role in the global carbon cycle, particularly within the marine carbon system. Growing along tropical and subtropical coastlines, these salt-tolerant trees are among nature’s most efficient “blue carbon” sinks, capturing […]

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Backlash as Australia kills dingoes after backpacker death

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Australian authorities have sparked a backlash by killing a group of dingoes linked to the death of a young Canadian woman on an island in the country’s east.This post was originally published on this site

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Thailand uses contraceptive vaccine to limit wild elephant births

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Thailand has given a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants for the first time in an effort to control their ballooning population, a conservation official said on Wednesday.This post was originally published on this site

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Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured

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A 77-pound mountain lion set off a scramble Tuesday as it wandered through San Francisco’s wealthy Pacific Heights neighborhood before finally being captured as onlookers safely peered from their home windows or stood across the […]

Nature

How native and non-native plants affect endangered plant species in cities

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Research in the Journal of Applied Ecology has identified threats to endangered plants in an urban area, generating information that can be used to guide effective conservation strategies across major cities. Investigators in Germany analyzed […]

Lifestyle

Donkeys are a common sight in northern Namibia. What colonial history has to do with it

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Donkeys are an unassuming yet ubiquitous presence in northern Namibia. They traverse sandy village roads, pull carts stacked with firewood, and graze freely along the northern edge of Etosha National Park.This post was originally published […]

Economy

Government funding for AI jobs did not produce more jobs, research finds

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping how companies operate, but it may not translate into more job creation, according to new research.This post was originally published on this site

Society & Politics

Engineering and the quest for peace: Experts challenge profession to move beyond weapons and defense

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Engineering can create weapons systems or systems for defense and well-being. But can engineering create peace? In a Perspective, Guru Madhavan and colleagues propose an expansive mode of engineering practice that seeks to reduce conflict. […]

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  • 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 [...]

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