WorldPingNew techniques have enabled researchers in Sweden to begin decoding how one of Northern Europe's most important coniferous tree species switches from growing branches to producing cones—their seed-bearing reproductive organs.
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WorldPingA University of Newcastle-led global study has produced the most complete genetic picture yet of a salt-loving plant with the potential to help grow food in some of the world's harshest environments.
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WorldPingAustralians are becoming increasingly lonely and socially isolated, according to new University of Sydney research that found rates of social isolation nearly doubled over the past 23 years.
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WorldPingArtificial intelligence systems, particularly those powered by large language models and designed to communicate with users on a one-to-one basis, are increasingly used worldwide.
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WorldPingWomen make up about half the U.S. population, yet remain a minority in many professions, such as politics, technology, science and academia.
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WorldPingEvery second, particles zip through your body at nearly the speed of light. They rain down from a storm high in the sky, where cosmic rays, a powerful type of interstellar matter, constantly strike atoms in Earth's atmosphere.
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WorldPingWorking out whether to invest in headphones with a 3.5mm jack or USB-C connector can be tricky. Turns out, there's a lot more to it than how you plug them in.
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