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Phys.org / Why only a few wildfires become extreme
Hot and dry conditions have become synonymous with the risk of extreme wildfires. But a new paper argues that such conditions are not, by themselves, sufficient for blazes, and most warm years do not result in the burning ...
Medical Xpress / AAP says pediatricians should support school-based high-quality nutrition
Pediatricians should participate in and advocate for efforts to support school-based high-quality nutrition education programs, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement published in Pediatrics.
Phys.org / Redefined conformity model beats averaging in five real-world tests of opinion dynamics
Imagine you poll your friends on how many minutes per pound to roast a turkey. Five respond with 15 minutes; one answers 33 minutes. The most popular model of conformity, the French-Harary-DeGroot model (or more commonly, ...
Phys.org / Venus flytrap's snap may come from rapid cell wall softening, not water flow
The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a marvel of nature, a highly effective killer that doesn't have to move an inch to capture and kill its prey. It releases a fruity nectar scent to attract flies and other insects. ...
Medical Xpress / Bilingualism may be driven by a single neurological 'grammar engine'
It's not uncommon for bilingual speakers to mistakenly apply the grammatical rules of one language while speaking the other—for example, saying "I have 20 years" instead of "I am 20" when asked about their age.
Medical Xpress / Crohn's atlas maps gene shifts across more than 50 gut cell types
A detailed cellular study of Crohn's disease has mapped how gene activity changes across more than 50 cell types in the gut. The study provides an open resource of the genes that characterize each cell type and those whose ...
Tech Xplore / AR-assisted Japanese flower arrangement helps beginners learn at home while preserving mindfulness
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, is an important form of Japan's Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) that fosters creativity, mindfulness and aesthetic sensitivity. Also known as "Kado," or way of the flower, ...
Phys.org / Some bees cannot escape rising heat, and their tiny homes make crisis even harder
Bee species that nest in plant stems appear to be at the greatest short-term risk from increasing temperatures due to climate change, while those that nest in the ground are better able to evade extreme heat, according to ...
Phys.org / PACE satellite tracks fall colors with near-daily global coverage
Researchers have developed a new approach using data from NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite to observe the timing and progression of fall colors across landscapes.
Phys.org / Eco‑literate children can be stewards of nature. Here's how to boost environmental education
Most of my ecology and evolution undergraduates have never held a pair of binoculars or looked at a bug through a magnifying glass. They don't know how to use a key to identify a plant or insect, let alone why they should ...
Phys.org / El Niño arrives and could rank among strongest events since 1950
The phenomenon El Niño has arrived, the U.S. weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern, synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures, will intensify through the end of the year, potentially ...
Medical Xpress / Retinal photographs can help predict Alzheimer's disease risk factors
Often called "the window to the soul," the eyes may also offer clues about something less poetic but just as important: the health of the brain. A new study of tens of thousands of patients has revealed that cheap, simple ...
