"Dancing" raisins: A simple kitchen experiment reveals how objects can extract energy from their environment
Scientific discovery doesn't always require a high-tech laboratory or a hefty budget. Many people have a first-rate lab right in their own homes—their kitchen......»»
Swedish oak forests study reveals unexpected patterns in biodiversity, poses challenge for conservation
A new study from Linnaeus University reports that plant and insect diversity in Swedish oak forests increases toward the north. This finding contrasts with established global biodiversity patterns and poses a challenge for the development of climate-.....»»
Research reveals how bad bacteria trigger painful gut contractions
After a meal of questionable seafood or a few sips of contaminated water, bad bacteria can send your digestive tract into overdrive. Your intestines spasm and contract, efficiently expelling everything in the gut—poop and bacteria alike......»»
Study explores effects of particle emissions from offshore wind farms on blue mussels
After several years of service under harsh weather conditions, the rotor blades of offshore wind parks are subjected to degradation and surface erosion, releasing sizeable quantities of particle emissions into the environment......»»
Research reveals mental health"s impact on parole rearrest likelihood
Individuals who have a mental illness are more likely to be rearrested after being released from prison than those without a mental illness, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work researcher......»»
Q&A: Inside the search for dark matter
More than a decade ago, dark matter experts Daniel Akerib and Thomas Shutt joined the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, continuing their mission to uncover the elusive substance. SLAC recently caught up with them to discuss.....»»
Thin-film tech makes nuclear clocks a 1,000 times less radioactive and more affordable
In the quest for ultra-precise timekeeping, scientists have turned to nuclear clocks. Unlike optical atomic clocks—which rely on electronic transitions—nuclear clocks utilize the energy transitions in the atom's nucleus, which are less affected b.....»»
What is the zoo hypothesis for alien life?
It seems that we are completely alone in the universe. But simple reasoning suggests that there should be an abundance of alien civilizations. Maybe they're all out there, but they are keeping their distance. Welcome to the zoo (hypothesis)......»»
The social cost of carbon: Study finds current estimates omit key effects
The social cost of carbon—an important figure that global policymakers use to analyze the benefits of climate and energy policies—is too low, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis......»»
Dogs demonstrate ability to match voices to familiar humans
Researchers at ELTE Department of Ethology, Hungary designed an experiment to investigate whether dogs can recognize their owners based on pre-recorded speech. The results provided the first evidence that dogs are capable of voice-based individual-le.....»»
Mathematics reveals how the size of cellular components is regulated
Sebastian Persson uses mathematical models as a complement to experiments to study biological systems in his doctoral thesis. He has also developed software to more efficiently work with dynamic models......»»
New Apple TV+ movie will star John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, and big Indiana Jones energy
The 2025 lineup for Apple TV+ is starting to come into focus, and the latest revealed project is an Indiana Jones-inspired film starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman. Here are the details on Fountain of Youth. more….....»»
Samsung Reveals Big Plans for AI Integration
The South Korean tech giant states that it's been working on new AI-based software for improved user experiences across the board The post Samsung Reveals Big Plans for AI Integration appeared first on Phandroid. Following the launch of it.....»»
World Cup soccer getting faster for men and women alike, historical video footage reveals
If the experience of watching a FIFA World Cup soccer final is intense, spare a thought for the players, who are competing at an ever increasing intensity, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Performance Analysis in Spo.....»»
Model captures energy return on global agriculture investment
A primary output of agriculture is food, an energy source for the human body. But agriculture also requires energy inputs......»»
Prehistoric rock in Japan reveals clues to major ocean anoxic event
By studying prehistoric rocks and fossils emerging from the side of Mount Ashibetsu in Japan, researchers have precisely refined the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), an extreme environmental disruption that choked oxygen from Ea.....»»
Most coastal Arctic infrastructure faces instability by 2100, study warns
A new study has produced the first map of all coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic, showing the vulnerability of the built environment to threats from climate change......»»
Climate neutrality: OECD and EU countries best equipped to lead the way, says report
Under the Paris Climate Agreement, nations around the globe committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. But how determined are OECD and EU countries in pursuing this goal? A recent monitoring report by the Bertelsmann Stiftung reveals that Swe.....»»
The role of Rubisco in food and energy security
As global food and energy demand continues to grow, researchers are exploring multiple strategies to boost crop productivity. While engineering plant enzymes and biochemical pathways that are more efficient remains a transformative goal, this review.....»»
How to enable parental controls on macOS Sequoia
Keeping your kids safe online might seem scary, but it's simple with Mac. Learn how to set up parental controls for your child's Mac in macOS Sequoia.How to enable parental controls on macOS SequoiaRaising kids today can be tough, especially when you.....»»
OnePlus Open 2 specs leak reveals camera and charging upgrades
A leak on Weibo suggests the OnePlus Open 2 is under development and also reveals significant upgrades for the cameras, charging, performance, and more......»»