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The study confirms that the Queen Charlotte fault system can generate powerful megathrust earthquakes, which are capable of producing strong shaking and tsunamis.

The SIAM ACDA Early Career Prize is awarded every two years to an early-career researcher who has made outstanding contributions to the field of discrete algorithms.

The squirting cucumber is toxic but excels in seed dispersal; its ripe fruit bursts to expel seeds quickly, preventing competition for resources.

"It's a huge triumph. But rather than closing a door, this proof throws open a dozen others," says David Ben-Zvi at the University of Texas at Austin, who was not involved with the work.

The myth is that women abhor pornography because it appeals to men's sexual fantasies while ignoring women's erotic sensibilities and needs.

The structures, which mimic the heart, liver, lungs, and gut, are some of the most complex models of human development ever made, and contain cell populations and structures not seen before in these models.

Recent findings indicate that long streaks observed on Martian slope sides and crater walls are caused by disturbed dry dust, not liquid water seepage.

Perplexity delivers concise, citation-backed summaries that work like a 'presidential brief,' perfect for quickly understanding consumer patterns and industry trends.

The study defines four subtypes of autism based on behaviors, medical diagnoses, and genetic patterns and variations, aiming for better understanding and personalized care.

The GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab, formerly Venture Forward, tracks the growth and impact of online small and microbusinesses, reflecting an evolving research effort since 2018.

The principal investigators recognized that writing caused a bottleneck in their work, as completing grant applications and reports took time they preferred spending on scientific work.

Some pushback came because a few people did not consider certain subjects I studied to be "serious." Others were upset because I was emphasizing what seemed to them unscientific aspects. We could have captured the same physics without working nearly as hard as we did to perfect the photography, and this made people upset. They said, "You're a scientist, you're not supposed to care about things like that." But it matters to me that you appeal to as many aspects of the human endeavor as you can.

"Candidacy for the 2026 Nemmers Prize is open to physician-scientists whose body of research exhibits outstanding achievement in their disciplines as demonstrated by works of lasting significance."

The funding cuts to the deaf-scientist pipeline, supporting deaf students in STEM from secondary school to postdoctoral research, threaten to dismantle vital support systems.

Southern California saw one of the longest toxic algal blooms on record this spring, which sickened at least 1,500 animals, notably sea lions and dolphins.

The pursuit of higher education administration often leads individuals away from teaching and research, making it hard for them to reconnect with their disciplinary practices.

Scientists are developing tools to build large, complex sections of human DNA in the lab to unlock new treatments for diseases.

The challenges of studying dolphins in their natural habitat are profound, involving unexpected behaviors and technical issues that often thwart the best-laid plans of researchers.

"I feel a visceral feeling right now, as if someone has broken into our home and stolen something," Chief Research Officer Mark Chen wrote in a Slack memo.

The low-altitude flights conducted by NASA over Southern California are aimed at studying atmospheric data, crucial for various ecological and scientific research projects.

We know that exercise does so many good things to the brain and against Alzheimer's disease... we actually want to activate these molecular pathways using pharmacology.

Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the research initiative is being carried out in collaboration with two additional RWTH institutes and the municipality of Simmerath.

Dr Jo Muter, study author and researcher at Warwick Medical School, emphasized the traditional view of miscarriages, saying many women are told they've just had 'bad luck'. Our findings suggest that the womb itself may be setting the stage for pregnancy loss even before conception takes place.

I felt really frustrated.

"We go into astronomy because we like to look at the sky - and at the beauty of it," she says.

Many organisms traditionally viewed as harmless, such as common garden snails and slugs, could now be classified as venomous, reshaping our understanding of venom's definition.

AI has the dangerous tendency to generate incorrect answers that look authentic and authoritative, misleading users and complicating the distinction between fact and fiction.

Tardigrades exist in a sweet spot: simple enough to study properly yet intricate enough for it to be worthwhile, providing a model for studying neural circuits.

Given that I am returning to research after years of personal issues, administration, academic middle-management, and professional burnout; this is a great and exciting time to make a change.

New research highlights troubling side-effects and long-term risks of cannabis usage for older adults, including impaired cognitive functioning and increased health complications.

Japan's government is proactively creating a favorable research environment by investing ¥100 billion to attract international researchers, particularly those from the US.

No single variety is universally immune to coffee leaf rust (CLR), but several demonstrated consistent resistance across different environments.

The labyrinths found in medieval manuscripts reflect a range of ideas, from philosophical inquiry to representations of danger and confrontation, contrasting with modern interpretations.

Petrova is facing serious legal challenges for allegedly smuggling frog embryos after being detained by ICE, highlighting complexities in immigration and academic freedom.

Many dog trainers have observed significant changes in behavior when a family member is pregnant, ranging from increased affection to heightened defensiveness.