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<p>Skin conditions such as psoriasis often flare up in the same spots throughout one&rsquo;s life. Now scientists think they know why</p>
<p>Sperm whales are known to socialize, but scientists were stunned when they saw a group of sperm whales gather as one of them gave birth</p>
<p>The Arctic sea ice maximum this year effectively tied for the lowest ever on record, with major implications for polar ecosystems and global warming<…
For the second consecutive year, winter sea ice in the Arctic reached a level that matches the lowest peak observed since satellite monitoring began in 1979. On…
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NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) mission has taken a new observation of a supernova, RCW 86, seen here in an image released on March 24, 2026. T…
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<p>Researchers put human sperm inside a uterus-like simulation under zero gravity conditions. It did not go well</p>
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The intersection of higher education and national security involves the consideration of how educational institutions manage foreign students and researchers in the context of national interests. This can include concerns about intellectual property, research security, and the potential for espionage.
A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has multiple interests, one of which could potentially corrupt the motivation for an act in another. In research, this can lead to biased results and undermine trust in scientific findings.
Aging research focuses on understanding the biological processes that lead to aging and developing interventions to slow down or reverse these processes. This field encompasses various disciplines, including genetics, cellular biology, and biochemistry.
Research independence is the ability of a PhD student to conduct their research autonomously, making decisions about their project direction and methodology. This skill is essential for developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a scientific context.
Cognitive Computing refers to systems that simulate human thought processes in complex situations. It combines elements of AI, machine learning, and data analytics to create systems that can learn from data, reason, and interact naturally with humans.
International student policies refer to the regulations and guidelines that govern the admission and enrollment of students from other countries in educational institutions. These policies can be influenced by political, economic, and social factors, and can vary significantly from one country to another.