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Sea surface temperature research provides clear evidence of human-caused climate change

New oceanic research provides clear evidence of a human “fingerprint” on climate change and shows that specific signals from human

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Low social status increases risk of health problems from alcohol problems

Men and women with lower income or education levels are more likely to develop medical conditions related to alcohol abuse

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Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength

When small hierarchical groups bond, neural activity between leaders and followers aligns, promoting quicker and more frequent communication, according to

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The heat index — how hot it really feels — is rising faster than temperature

Texans have long endured scorching summer temperatures, so a global warming increase of about 3 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 Celsius) might

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Quantum tornado provides gateway to understanding black holes

Scientists have for the first time created a giant quantum vortex to mimic a black hole in superfluid helium that

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Robotic metamaterial: An endless domino effect

If it walks like a particle, and talks like a particle… it may still not be a particle. A topological

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The first Neolithic boats in the Mediterranean

More than 7,000 years ago, people navigated the Mediterranean Sea using technologically sophisticated boats, according to a study published March

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Killer whales use specialized hunting techniques to catch marine mammals in the open ocean

Killer whales foraging in deep submarine canyons off the coast of California represent a distinct subpopulation that uses specialized hunting

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Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-VS-long-term rewards

Fear may affect women’s decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men’s decisions appear unaffected by emotion,

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Perceived gender discrimination linked to decline in wellbeing for older women

A study of more than 3,000 middle-aged and older women living in England showed that those who believed they had