Rediscovery of the ‘extinct’ Pinatubo volcano mouse
In 1991, a volcano in the Philippines had the second-most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century. Its effects were devastating—but a mouse feared to have gone extinct survived.
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How do U…participate in crowdsourced science?
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Join in research projects from the comfort of your own home.
Read MoreFossil species named for U professor Kathleen Ritterbush
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Name honors Ritterbush’s research in the rock formation where the fossil shell was found.
Read MoreU to train adapted physical education and speech-language pathology professionals with $1M grant
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U.S. Department of Education grant funds interdisciplinary training for professionals who support children experiencing disability.
Read MoreMentoring is key for improving equity in research grant funding
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Grant-writing mentoring can help scientists from underrepresented groups overcome research funding disparities.
Read MoreBringing astrobiology into prisons
U professor shows how astrobiology helps incarcerated people connect with science.
Read MoreTop stories of 2020: How to think positively when it feels like the world is falling apart
Pandemics, tragedies and disasters aren’t going away anytime soon. But positive thinking can help you cope.
Read MoreCorrelating air quality, land use and socioeconomic status
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High-resolution analysis reveals connections between economic and environmental disparities.
Read MoreSARS-CoV-2-like particles very sensitive to temperature
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A new study suggests that as temperatures get cooler, particles on surfaces will remain infectious longer.
Read MoreTaking greenhouse gas analysis on the road, er, rails
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One train-mounted air quality sensor can cover the same area as 30 stationary sensors.
Read MoreHow does the COVID-19 vaccine work?
The vaccines use a new approach to train our bodies in fighting SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Read MoreHow do U… start birding?
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Birds are all around, and all you need to get started is an observant eye.
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