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Author: Research2Reality

This Student Project Is Making a Splash (Or Is It?)

January 27, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
If you've ever used a urinal, you know that splashback can be a problem. Fortunately, these researchers see it as a problem worth solving. Get the full story This Student Project Is Making a Splash (Or Is It?)

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Why Didn’t the Grizzly Bear Cross the Road?

January 26, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
It's not because it didn't want to; it might be because the overpass wasn't wide enough. Those design flaws can be fatal for wildlife. Get the full story Why Didn’t the Grizzly Bear Cross the Road?

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Scrap the Screens Now, Reap the Rewards Later

January 25, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
While limited screen time can be OK for preschoolers, new research sheds light on the long-term detrimental effects of viewing violent content. Get the full story Scrap the Screens Now, Reap the Rewards Later

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‘We Discovered Something Completely New and Amazing’

January 20, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
These "lions of the microbial world" are adding an ancient branch to the tree of life and reminding us of the magnitude of microbial biodiversity. Get the full story ‘We Discovered Something Completely New and Amazing’

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Sorry, I Didn’t Recognize You, I’m Wearing a Mask

January 19, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
Sure, it's tougher for others to see you in a mask. But wearing one can also make it tougher for you to recognize others, even if they're unmasked. Get the full story Sorry, I Didn’t Recognize You, I’m Wearing a Mask

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For Female Patients, This Rehab Option is a Real HIIT

January 18, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to have big physical and psychological benefits for women with cardiovascular disease. Get the full story For Female Patients, This Rehab Option is a Real HIIT

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The Key to Conservation That’s Right in Your Pocket

January 12, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
Knowing how people use public parks is vital to conservation efforts, and researchers have a new wellspring of data: anonymous GPS tracking. Get the full story The Key to Conservation That’s Right in Your Pocket

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Are Smoggy Skies Leading to Smoggy Minds?

January 11, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
It's no surprise that air pollution is bad for our lungs. But a new meta-analysis suggests it could also be heightening our risk of dementia. Get the full story Are Smoggy Skies Leading to Smoggy Minds?

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A Ray of Light Amid a Dark Winter for Sick Kids

January 6, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
Respiratory illnesses are everywhere these days, but why bother getting your kid their flu shot so late in the season? It could pay off years from now. Get the full story A Ray of Light Amid a Dark Winter for Sick Kids

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Bothering Canada Geese is a Big, Honking Waste of Time

January 5, 2023 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
Cities will use harassment techniques to get Canada geese to leave an area. But, ironically, that actually just makes them come back quicker. Get the full story Bothering Canada Geese is a Big, Honking Waste of Time

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