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Can the economy go up even as carbon emissions go down? As the world is evolving, so are the carbon emission levels. Can we bring down the levels of carbon emissions without slowing down the economy?Read below to find out! anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/11/can-th… PC: Anthropocene #

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Could we climb #mountains on #neutronstars? Researchers at IU explain just exactly what a mountain would look like on a neutron star, the dead remnant of a massive #star. Read all about it here in our archive #blog post! blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2023/02/2… PC: techeblog.com

Could we climb #mountains on #neutronstars?

Researchers at IU explain just exactly what a mountain would look like on a neutron star, the dead remnant of a massive #star.

Read all about it here in our archive #blog post! blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2023/02/2…

PC: techeblog.com
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Can AI simplify science articles? Trying to read a scientific article can be confusing? But what if scientists found a way to simplify it, specifically using AI? Curious on how? Read below to find out! nature.com/articles/d4158… Anthropocene PC:Piotr Kowlaczyk

Can AI simplify science articles?

Trying to read a scientific article can be confusing? But what if scientists found a way to simplify it, specifically using AI? Curious on how? Read below to find out! nature.com/articles/d4158…  Anthropocene 
PC:Piotr Kowlaczyk
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The concept of #nostalgia might evoke joy in some people, and sadness in others. In reality, it's a #complex #phenomenon that has so much value to offer! Read more below on how nostalgia can help or hinder #societal progress! neurolaunch.com/psychology-of-… PC: designificado.com

The concept of #nostalgia might evoke joy in some people, and sadness in others. In reality, it's a #complex #phenomenon that has so much value to offer!
Read more below on how nostalgia can help or hinder #societal progress!
neurolaunch.com/psychology-of-…
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The first saber-toothed cat mummy Every day archaeologists work to uncover a part of our past, their newest discovery: the world’s first saber-toothed cat mummy. Want to learn more about this discovery? Read below to find out! nationalgeographic.com/science/articl… PC: Alexey V. Lopatin

The first saber-toothed cat mummy

Every day archaeologists work to uncover a part of our past, their newest discovery: the world’s first saber-toothed cat mummy. Want to learn more about this discovery? Read below to find out! nationalgeographic.com/science/articl…

PC: Alexey V. Lopatin
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How long would it take for every #light to go out if all #humans disappeared off the face of the #earth? The answer is very informative on the inner workings of #energysources around the globe! Read and watch all about it below! sciencereader.com/video/if-all-h… PC: Webinars

How long would it take for every #light to go out if all #humans disappeared off the face of the #earth?

The answer is very informative on the inner workings of #energysources around the globe!

Read and watch all about it below!
sciencereader.com/video/if-all-h…

PC: Webinars
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Climate change and hurricane wind speeds #Climatechange has been a global issue for decades and has greatly affected the planet. Have you ever wondered how the warming of oceans has affected hurricanes? Read below to learn more! sciencenews.org/article/climat… PC: CSU/CIRA & NOAA

Climate change and  hurricane wind speeds

#Climatechange has been a global issue for decades and has greatly affected the planet. Have you ever wondered how the warming of oceans has affected hurricanes? Read below to  learn more! sciencenews.org/article/climat…

PC: CSU/CIRA & NOAA
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What exactly is a geographer? Why does "space" mean something different than "place"? If you've ever wondered anything like this, check out this throwback blog post by Dan Myers explaining geography lingo: blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2022/04/2… PC: WorldAtlas

What exactly is a geographer? Why does "space" mean something different than "place"?

If you've ever wondered anything like this, check out this throwback blog post by Dan Myers explaining geography lingo:
blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2022/04/2…

PC: WorldAtlas
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Mars’ moons, an asteroid? It was recently discovered that the creation of Mars’s potatoes like moons is due to an asteroid that had gotten too close to the planet. Want to know just how these moons came to be? Read below to find out! sciencenews.org/article/mars-m… PC: NASA, YOUTUBE

Mars’ moons, an asteroid?

It was recently discovered that the creation of Mars’s potatoes like moons is due to an asteroid that had gotten too close to the planet. Want to know just how these moons came to be? Read below to find out! sciencenews.org/article/mars-m… 

PC: NASA, YOUTUBE
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Could you image if it was #raining for millions of years? Here's all you need to know about the #CarnianPluvialEvent, a fascinating #environmental phenomenon where it rained for 2 million years! Read more about it below! iflscience.com/the-carnian-pl… PC: SciTech Daily

Could you image if it was #raining for millions of years? Here's all you need to know about the #CarnianPluvialEvent, a fascinating #environmental phenomenon where it rained for 2 million years!

Read more about it below!
iflscience.com/the-carnian-pl…

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Thanksgiving plans in space! Have you ever wanted to know how #astronauts celebrate #holidays up in space? Read the article below to learn how Suni Williams and her crew on the space station will enjoy #Thanksgiving in space this year. nbcnews.com/science/space/… PC: Chris O’Meara

Thanksgiving plans in space!

Have you ever wanted to know how #astronauts celebrate #holidays up in space? Read the article below to learn how Suni Williams and her crew on the space station will enjoy #Thanksgiving in space this year. nbcnews.com/science/space/… 

PC: Chris O’Meara
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How to give a good gift Finding the perfect gifts for your friends and family can be a challenge. But what does science have to say on this topic? Read below to learn how psychology, behavior and decision-making reveals gift-giving tips and mistakes. PC: FREESTOCKS

How to give a good gift

Finding the perfect gifts for your friends and family can be a challenge. But what does science have to say on this topic? Read below to learn how psychology, behavior and decision-making reveals gift-giving tips and mistakes. 

PC: FREESTOCKS
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Do you know how makeup and cosmetics were used in ancient times? They've been around much longer than you might think! Read all about it below to learn something new today! link.springer.com/article/10.100… PC: historyofcosmetics.net

Do you know how makeup and cosmetics were used in ancient times? They've been around much longer than you might think! 

Read all about it below to learn something new today! link.springer.com/article/10.100… 

PC: historyofcosmetics.net
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The science behind doppelgängers Lookalike contests have gained a lot of popularity. But why do some people look so similar to each other? Want to learn more about doppelgängers and the science behind this term? Read below for more! nationalgeographic.com/science/articl… PC: Jeenah Moon

The science behind doppelgängers

Lookalike contests have gained a lot of popularity. But why do some people look so similar to each other? Want to learn more about doppelgängers and the science behind this term? Read below for more! nationalgeographic.com/science/articl…

PC: Jeenah Moon
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#Music is universal across all human cultures. But what exactly happens in our brains when we listen to it? Check out the article for a #neuroscience perspective on music with this week throwback post: blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2019/04/0… PC: Violinist

#Music is universal across all human cultures. But what exactly happens in our brains when we listen to it?

Check out the article for a #neuroscience perspective on music with this week throwback post: blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2019/04/0…

PC: Violinist
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Brondizio earns Volvo Environment Prize Indiana University Professor Eduardo Brondizio was awarded the Volvo Environment prize for his research on human interaction and the Amazon. Want to learn more? Read below to find out! tinyurl.com/8ryf6zh4 PC: Volvo Environment Prize

Brondizio earns Volvo Environment Prize

Indiana University Professor Eduardo Brondizio was awarded the Volvo Environment prize for his research on human interaction and the Amazon. Want to learn more?  Read below to find out! tinyurl.com/8ryf6zh4
PC: Volvo Environment Prize
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The blueberry capital of the world Peru, the world’s blueberry capital, is trying to find ways to grow varieties of blueberries resilient to climate change. Want to know if growing these is possible? Read below to find out! nationalgeographic.com/environment/ar… Pc: National Geographic

The blueberry capital of the world

Peru, the world’s blueberry capital, is trying to find ways to grow varieties of blueberries resilient to climate change. Want to know if growing these is possible? Read below to find out!  nationalgeographic.com/environment/ar… 

Pc: National Geographic
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This newfound research is blowing minds! Studies are showing that the brain has its own microbiome, and it's formed through the mouth! This information is incredibly important, but also controversial. news-medical.net/health/Is-ther… PC: Vitalii Vodolazskyi/Shutterstock.com

This newfound research is blowing minds!

Studies are showing that the brain has its own microbiome, and it's formed through the mouth! This information is incredibly important, but also controversial.

news-medical.net/health/Is-ther…

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Earth’s inner core may be changing shape The entirety of Earth’s inner core, or at least small patches of it are swelling and contracting. Want to know how this is happening and why? Read below to find out! sciencenews.org/article/inner-… PC: Getty Images

Earth’s inner core may be changing shape

The entirety of Earth’s inner core, or at least small patches of it are swelling and contracting. Want to know how this is happening and why? Read below to find out! sciencenews.org/article/inner-… 

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AI could revolutionize mental health treatment by offering advanced tools for early diagnosis, personalized care, and increased accessibility, while also addressing the ethical challenges and privacy concerns associated with this technology. Read more: blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2024/12/1…

AI could revolutionize mental health treatment by offering advanced tools for early diagnosis, personalized care, and increased accessibility, while also addressing the ethical challenges and privacy concerns associated with this technology. Read more: blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2024/12/1…