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Society

Arms Embargoes Impacts on Global Small Arms Trade

Have you ever wondered how countries try to control the flow of weapons into conflict zones? One primary method is through arms embargoes, which are essentially trade bans that prevent weapons from being sold to certain countries. But how effective are these embargoes, especially when it comes to small arms and light weapons (SALW)? Let’s […]

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Announcements

Next Week in Science, August 9th, 2024

Up here in the northeast, we’re getting rain—the remnants of Debbie. It’s going to be several inches today, along with some heavy winds, so for my neighbors, stay safe. Here’s what’s coming up next week in science. Explore and Learn with Science: Dive into groundbreaking research and inspiring stories with ‘This Week in Science’! Perfect […]

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Biology

Fighting Rabies: From Pasteur’s Breakthrough to Modern Vaccines

Rabies, a deadly viral disease transmitted through animal bites, has haunted humanity for centuries. But thanks to scientific advances, particularly in the field of vaccines, we now have powerful tools to prevent and treat this once universally fatal disease. In this blog, we’ll explore the evolution of rabies vaccines, their current applications, and the future […]

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Psychology

How Angry Customers Can Harm Businesses

Imagine you’ve had a terrible experience with a company. Perhaps your order was late, or maybe you received awful customer service. What would you do? Would you shrug it off, or would you take action? This question is at the heart of a fascinating study on “customer toxicity”—a term that describes when customers act out […]

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Biology

Cicadas!

Where I live wasn’t part of the Brood X shenanigans earlier this year. Instead, we generally get cicadas yearly toward the back end of the summer. That’s one thing I love, by the way–the way the lightning bugs signal the beginning of summer and the cicadas signal the end. Walking around with my kids last […]

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Psychology

Understanding Suicidal Ideation in South Korea’s Elderly

In South Korea, the elderly population faces particularly high rates of suicide, making it a significant public health concern. To tackle this issue, researchers are exploring innovative ways to predict and understand suicidal thoughts among older individuals. A recent study has utilized advanced machine learning techniques to identify key factors contributing to suicidal ideation, aiming […]

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Psychology

Emails or Direct Mail? Which Works Best?

Imagine you’re walking to your mailbox, and among the usual bills and flyers, you find a colorful brochure from your favorite beauty store. Later, while checking your emails, you see a message from the same store. Which one grabs your attention more? This simple scenario is at the heart of an intriguing research study that […]

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Geology

Catching Hidden Faults

Belt conveyors are a staple in industries ranging from manufacturing to mining. These machines efficiently move large quantities of materials over long distances. However, the conveyor’s numerous rollers are prone to faults, leading to costly breakdowns and even dangerous situations. Recently, researchers have explored an innovative solution to this problem using thermal infrared imaging. This […]

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Exploration

Come Up Screaming

Warning: This article has a pretty graphic image. The Mysterious Case of the Screaming Mummy When most people think of mummies, they picture serene, almost peaceful faces wrapped in linen. However, the “Screaming Mummy” of Cairo presents a different, eerie image: a face frozen in what appears to be an eternal scream. This unusual mummy, […]

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Society

The Mystery of Vanishing Surnames

Have you ever wondered if your surname could disappear? It sounds like the stuff of fiction, but it’s a real phenomenon. Since 1901, about 200,000 surnames have vanished from England and Wales. This fascinating topic was first explored in depth in the 19th century by Sir Francis Galton and Reverend Henry Watson, who developed a […]

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