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Science|Technology

Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments

Some materials react and generate potentially helpful particles when exposed to light. Analytical AI can help scientists sort through materials to find ones with this property.

Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments
Science|Technology

Otters, beavers and other semiaquatic mammals keep clean underwater, thanks to their flexible fur

The bottoms of boats and docks can accumulate lots of dirt, but semiaquatic animals like otters avoid having ‘fouled’ fur. Their secret could one day help keep underwater infrastructure clean.

Otters, beavers and other semiaquatic mammals keep clean underwater, thanks to their flexible fur
Environment|Science

Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater

Microplastic pollution is a growing problem − one lab is looking at tiny insects as inspiration for how these pollutants might move through water.

Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Opinion

What is intersectionality? A scholar of organizational behavior explains

First used in the 1970s, the social theory known as intersectionality triggered widespread debate on racial identifications and the interplay among categories.

What is intersectionality? A scholar of organizational behavior explains
Lifestyle|Sports

I love swords, so I designed a course on how to use them to succeed in life

A former fencer who fell in love with the samurai sword explains how learning to wield the weapon can help people stave off trouble in other areas of life.

I love swords, so I designed a course on how to use them to succeed in life
Science

Animal behavior research is getting better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in – but there’s still room to improve

Like all people, the way scientists see the world is shaped by biases and expectations, which can affect how they record and report. Rigorous research methods can minimize this effect.

Animal behavior research is getting better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in – but there’s still room to improve
Business|Economy|Environment

Carbon offsets bring new investment to Appalachia’s coal fields, but most Appalachians aren’t benefiting

Large parts of Appalachia’s forests, once owned by coal companies, now make money for investors by storing carbon. But the results bring few jobs or sizable investments for residents.

Carbon offsets bring new investment to Appalachia’s coal fields, but most Appalachians aren’t benefiting

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