The first kiss: A new study traces the evolution of one of humanity’s most intimate behaviour

Researchers analysed 10,000 possible primate phylogenies and reached the stunning conclusion that kissing likely originated ...
IEEE

Compliant Mechanism Adaptive Suppression of the Force Fluctuation in Motor-Driven Scratch Testers

Abstract: Scratch testing is an effective technique for evaluating surface mechanical properties of materials. However, for motor-driven scratch testers, the micron-scale axial transmission clearance ...
Port City Daily

State-run v. public-private toll: Pros and cons weighed on funding CF Memorial Bridge

The North Carolina Department of Transportation returned to the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization this ...
British Educational Research Association

Bridging the digital divide in low-resource contexts: Lessons from a Pakistani school

As global researchers increasingly reflect on the role of digital innovation in reshaping learning, the question of equity has never been more urgent. Who benefits from educational technology, ...
Scientific Research Publishing

A Comparison between the Two Biggest Coffee Exporters: Are Government Policies for Coffee Production in Brazil and Vietnam Supporting Independent Coffee Farms? ()

Many households in developing economies depend on coffee as a stable source of income. Coffee is also a staple product in many households around the world. However, coffee production via smallholdings ...