A nanocapsulation strategy for facile analysis and processing of insoluble aromatic polymers in water
Polymeric materials are essential for our everyday lives. In the search for new functional materials, scientists have placed focus on polymers composed of rigid aromatic frameworks, displaying unique electronical/optical properties, heat resistance a.....»»
Atmospheric methane increase during pandemic due primarily to wetland flooding, satellite data analysis finds
A new analysis of satellite data finds that the record surge in atmospheric methane emissions from 2020 to 2022 was driven by increased inundation and water storage in wetlands, combined with a slight decrease in atmospheric hydroxide (OH). The resul.....»»
Tree frog tadpoles have a unique way of not contaminating their water supply: Not pooping
The Eiffinger's tree frog (Kurixalus eiffingeri), found on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in Japan, has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental stages. This finding by researchers at Nagoya Univers.....»»
65% of websites are unprotected against simple bot attacks
Companies across industries are seeing more bot-driven attacks, both basic and advanced, according to DataDome. An analysis of over 14,000 websites uncovered alarming gaps in protection against cyber fraud, particularly within consumer-centric indust.....»»
Navigating complex systems to preserve prairie wetlands
From grasslands to boreal forests, Saskatchewan has some of the most dynamic ecosystems in the country and is home to equally complex water systems. Researchers like Dr. Colin Whitfield (Ph.D.), associate professor in the School of Environment and Su.....»»
Sharks and rays leap out of the water for many reasons, including feeding, courtship and communication
Many sharks and rays are known to breach, leaping fully or partly out of the water. In a recent study, colleagues and I reviewed research on breaching and ranked the most commonly hypothesized functions for it......»»
Businesses trying to come clean about their impact on nature can end up concealing more than they reveal
Humans have overfished the ocean, cleared forests, polluted water and created a climate crisis by burning fossil fuels. These actions are affecting biodiversity around the world, from remote islands to our own backyards......»»
High-pressure reactions can turn nonporous rocks into sponges
In deep Earth, rocks take up and release water all the time, and the effects can be wide reaching. Dehydration can cause rocks to crack and trigger earthquakes, and over geologic timescales, this water cycling can influence plate tectonics and move c.....»»
Water-free manufacturing approach could help advance 2D electronics integration
The future of technology has an age-old problem: rust. When iron-containing metal reacts with oxygen and moisture, the resulting corrosion greatly impedes the longevity and use of parts in the automotive industry......»»
Sources of water and hydroxyl are widespread on the moon, new analysis of maps finds
A new analysis of maps of the near and far sides of the moon shows that there are multiple sources of water and hydroxyl in the sunlit rocks and soils, including water-rich rocks excavated by meteor impacts at all latitudes......»»
Family-focused interventions key to addressing child maltreatment, says study
About one-third of mothers in California were reported to the Child Protection System (CPS) at least once, but the percentage significantly increased as the number of children grew, finds a new analysis from the Brown School at Washington University.....»»
Ara: History Untold review: Civilization alternative dials up the strategy
Ara: History Untold offers a fresh spin on Civilization for those who love micromanaging every aspect of their nations......»»
Phytoplankton shield ice shelves from summer heat
In spring, stretches of Antarctic sea ice melt to form pockets of open water called polynyas, which make perfect homes for phytoplankton. These marine microbes can become so abundant that they turn the water green......»»
California cracks down on another Central Valley farm area for groundwater depletion
California water regulators are cracking down on a second farming area in the San Joaquin Valley for failing to take adequate steps to curb overpumping that is depleting groundwater, causing the land to sink and damaging a canal that transports water.....»»
Bitdefender debuts GravityZone PHASR, enhancing security through user behavior analysis
Bitdefender has unveiled Bitdefender GravityZone Proactive Hardening and Attack Surface Reduction (PHASR), a technology that transforms how defense-in-depth-security is applied and managed across businesses. GravityZone PHASR analyzes individual user.....»»
5 Oregon towns among top 25 most expensive in U.S., according to new analysis
5 Oregon towns among top 25 most expensive in U.S., according to new analysis.....»»
A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19"s origin
Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people, an effort they hope could allow them to trace the outbreak back to its source......»»
Hungary Danube waters reach decade high after Storm Boris
The Danube peaked at a 10-year high in a heavily fortified Budapest on Saturday with the water reaching the steps of parliament, after deadly Storm Boris lashed Europe......»»
US city of Flint still reeling from water crisis, 10 years on
Turning her faucet on one day in 2014, Chanel McGee watched in disgust as a brownish trickle poured out......»»
New tool to help decision makers navigate possible futures of the Colorado River
The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and irrigation for farms in seven states, but the basin is under increasing pressure from climate change and drought. A new computational t.....»»
Saturday Citations: Football metaphors in physics; vets treat adorable baby rhino"s broken leg
This week, researchers reported an effective way to protect working dogs from heat stress: training them to dunk their heads in cool water. A new computational technique provided a breakthrough in understanding the so-called "pseudogap" in quantum ph.....»»