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TechnologyTo succeed at university, Italian students need to pass interview-style oral exams. Now scientists have found that the time of the exam could be a critical factor influencing their success… or failure. Even when other factors were excluded, the chances of passing were highest around lunchtime, and lowest at the beginning or end of the day.See the Story
Passing rates for oral exams peak at noon, dip in morning and afternoon, study finds
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Climate ChangeHeat waves aren't just getting worse on land, the majority of the world's oceans are experiencing record-breaking temperatures too. These marine heat waves are getting longer, more intense and reaching farther than ever before. In particular, 2023's marine heat waves (MHWs) exhibited the longest duration, widest extents, and highest intensities on record—and 2024 wasn't any better.See the Story
Record Marine Heat Waves in 2023 Covered 96% of Oceans, Lasted Four Times Longer than Average
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