Sleep restriction and sleep disturbances are increasingly common in modern industrialized societies, due to, for instance, work-related stress and atypical working hours. In addition, our…
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The Internet of Things (IoT) and the advances in sensors have drastically increased the number of devices connected to the Internet. This has led to…
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Venom is a secretion produced by specific animals, which is synthesized in the specialized cells of their body. Animal venoms constitute a plethora of bioactive…
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With the advent of machine-to-machine communication, the autonomous communication of smart devices will likely be a part of the human ecosystem/society in the coming years. Specifically, machines…
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Crystallization is a cheap and relatively straightforward way of purifying materials. It’s not surprising that it’s a technique of choice for many industries, including the…
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Ecosystems are constantly perturbed by both natural and human-induced disturbances, ranging from storms and fires to grazing and clear-cutting. If an ecosystem has alternative stable…
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The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) is one of the most an influential marine research collaboration programs that explores the Earth’s history and dynamics using…
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Ambers are fossilized plant resins that have found wide use in jewelry-making. They are also a major archive for the study of invertebrate evolution. Yet,…
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Blatant prejudice against refugees is on the rise in many Western countries1. Can we reduce prejudicial attitudes and promote empathy toward minority group members? Previous…
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Forests have a complicated relationship with carbon and climate. They sequester huge quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, estimated at 10-20 percent of U.S. emissions,…
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In scientific and political arenas, much attention is given to the issue of climate change. Yet, there is another type of climate change that has also…
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