Science & Technology
What a Martian meteorite can teach us about Earth’s origins
What do Mars and Iceland have in common? These days, not so much. But more than 4.5 billion years ago, it’s possible the Red Planet had a crust comparable to Iceland today. This discovery, hidden in the oldest martian fragments found on Earth, could pr…
Gender bias in search algorithms has effect on users, new study finds
Gender-neutral internet searches yield results that nonetheless produce male-dominated output, finds a new study by psychologists. Moreover, these search results have an effect on users by promoting gender bias and potentially influencing hiring decisi…
Cancer cells can migrate toward certain ‘sweet spot’ environments
Engineers have discovered that cancer cells invade the body based on their environment. The discovery provides new understanding of how cancer spreads and can improve future treatments.
Efficient, stable, and eco-friendly thermoelectric material discovered
A thermoelectric metal oxide film with a thermoelectric figure of merit of ~0.55 at 600°C has been discovered, opening new avenues towards the widespread use of thermoelectric converters.
Nutrient imbalance in flathead lake
New research has found a sustained imbalance between nitrogen and phosphorus that likely has significant ecological consequences for lakes worldwide.