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Bike‑sharing programs can help cities reduce emissions and congestion
Transportation accounts for almost one-quarter of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. In Metro Vancouver, around 40% of emissions are from t
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True identity emerges from lived experience, not hidden essence, research finds
So, you're a people pleaser? A social chameleon? Perhaps you're an introvert or an extrovert.
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Viral enzyme cuts bacterial sensor protein, triggering defense against invading phages
In the fight to find better treatments for bacterial infections, one rapidly evolving therapy uses a group of viruses called bacteriophages
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Precisely patterned molecular threads boost neuron growth and synapse formation in cell cultures
Northwestern University scientists have developed remarkably long, precisely patterned molecular threads that could open new possibilities f
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Earth’s geographic poles wander more than we had thought
A phenomenon known as true polar wander, different to the movement of the magnetic poles, may be more common and more dramatic than previous
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Growth in milk boosts Staph bacteria's resistance to antibiotics, experiments reveal
Staphylococcus aureus is frequently found in human and veterinary infections. It is named for the golden-yellow pigment it produces, which c
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Sea change: WildFin aims to improve fish behavior analysis in the wild
In the first year of her doctoral research, Abigail Grassick collected hours of underwater video as she studied fish communities living on b
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Fluent in two languages? It comes at a cost to emotional regulation (but don't worry)
Say "I'm angry" out loud, and your brain reacts to it, reducing the use of emotional brain regions. But this trick does not work if you say
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From suicide bombers to positions of authority—the changing role of women in jihadi groups
Khadra Essa, a Somali-born Dutch citizen operating in Syria under the name Umm Qaqa al-Somali, is a wanted woman.
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In Alaska, soil in permafrost regions is warming the fastest
Soils are warming quickly and at considerable depth across Alaska, with temperatures rising fastest in the state's permafrost region, a tren
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Teen sexting: Why 'just say no' fails
Blunt warnings telling teenagers not to share sexual images are failing to protect them and can make victims of image-based sexual abuse fee
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SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Space Station
Four astronauts rocketed into orbit Thursday on a space station mission that will stretch until spring, among them a Canadian whose wife wil
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Largest-ever jaguar analysis identifies how populations are connected across the Americas
An international team of researchers has produced the most comprehensive assessment to date of connectivity across the jaguar's range, ident
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Celebrity accounts reveal distinctive victim-blaming in deepfake sexual abuse
Celebrity victim-survivors of deepfake sexual abuse face distinctive forms of victim-blaming, harassment and barriers to justice, according
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral with two Americans, a Russian and a Canadian who will spend up to six months aboard the
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS successfully: ‘Thanks for an amazing ride’
Jessica Watkins, the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit, is making her second trip to the space stationFour astronauts rocketed into
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Urban environments may be the ultimate training grounds for invasive species
As cities grow and urban sprawl expands, could these changing landscapes be giving invasive species a competitive edge? Scientists at the Un
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Hazelwood redevelopment suggests neighborhood investment can advance without typical displacement pressures
Neighborhood investments meant to improve housing and opportunity often spark fears of gentrification and displacement. That worry is playin
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Sex-like DNA exchange in starving bacteria occurs over 100 times more often than spontaneous mutations
How do bacteria adapt when resources run low? ISTA researchers have found that, under starvation stress, E. coli can use bacteriophages and
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Does a deeper voice make men more attractive? These researchers have the answer
During puberty, as boys transition into men, the dramatic drop in their vocal pitch has sparked a long-running debate among scientists. Why
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Global health research delivers medical advances and economic benefits far beyond its target countries
Recently, a middle-aged woman came to see me in my ophthalmology clinic because her eyes felt gritty and uncomfortable. She had seen another
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What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
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Ukraine rolls out drone-stopping razor fence to thwart attacks
Most of the drones being used by Russia in the war with Ukraine are controlled by cables several tens of kilometres long. A new defensive to
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Ready at 12? Why age alone cannot tell you when children can go out unsupervised
By the time children are around 12 years old, many will begin to ask if they can go out to the local park, playground or stores to spend tim
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