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Collar sensors poised to illuminate wildfire smoke impacts on wildlife
A new collar sensor aims to measure smoke exposure and health effects in free‑ranging animals to inform conservation and management.
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Oyster Reefs’ Hidden Worth: $12 Trillion a Year in Ecosystem Value
Study estimates oyster reefs could deliver $12 trillion annually in ecosystem goods and services; restoration and protection are essential.
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Retailers Prioritize ‘Carefree’ Shoppers When Issuing Personalized Discounts
Durham University research finds retailers more likely to send personalised discount codes to shoppers with relaxed spending habits.
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Forensic study reveals signs of human sacrifice in early Egyptian royal burials
Forensic analysis of First Dynasty burial complexes indicates simultaneous deaths of attendants around royal tombs, reshaping views of early Egyptian funerary practice.
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Why Cities Keep Funding Stadiums That Rarely Deliver Economic Returns
Municipal subsidies for sports venues persist despite modest long-term economic gains and significant fiscal risks for local governments.
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Study: One in Three Tenants Leave Municipal Flats Over Renovation Concerns
Study finds one-third of tenants in Gothenburg municipal housing moved out because of renovations; disruption and unclear information rival rent hikes.
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Underwater Umbrellas: A Practical Barrier Against Coral Heat Stress
Shading structures known as 'underwater umbrellas' are being considered to reduce heat stress on corals as restoration faces limits.
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Extended missions associated with increased hip fracture risk in astronauts
Study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings finds higher hip-fracture rates in astronauts after missions over 90 days, prompting calls for expanded bone-health follow-up.
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Light-activated crystals destroy DNA-like pollutants in water, offering a new tool against antibiotic resistance
Researchers report light-activated crystals that break down DNA-like molecules in water, a potential tool to curb the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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Building amid decline: Japan’s construction dilemma and lessons for Asia
Japan's population peaked around 2008 yet construction continues. The mismatch raises planning, fiscal and environmental questions for Japan and beyond.
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Soil Scent Decoded: Researchers Track Microbial Health with an ‘Electronic Nose’
Scientists show that soil odour reflects microbial communities and could lead to sensors to monitor soil health in the field.