Invasive species, pathogens, and parasites can have serious ecological consequences for aquatic ecosystems and also put human health and economies at risk. Early detection of these biological threats ...

Systematic sampling is straightforward and low risk, offering better control. However, it may introduce sampling errors and ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Via NBER, here’s a working paper from researchers Ming Gu, Siew Hong Teoh, David Hirshleifer and Shijia Wu: ...

Blood tests are useful tools for doctors and scientific researchers: they can reveal a lot about a body's health. Usually, a blood sample is taken to get a picture of the large molecules that are ...

When Logan Strohmeyer shared the discovery to Reddit, he got a string of responses from users referencing one particular TV show.

Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since grown into a comprehensive approach to journalism as she's been able to tap into that experience along with her time spent in academia ...

Polymers are either natural or synthetic macromolecules composed of many repeating units (monomers) usually arranged in the form of a chain. Examples of polymers are silk, rubber, silicone, DNA and ...

UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion conducts public-opinion polling at the state and national levels. The nationally recognized center uses the latest technology and highest standards in its ...

Metabolism refers to the chemical reactions that occur within an organism to sustain life. The reactions are divided into two categories: catabolism (the breakdown of organic matter to produce energy) ...

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