A total eclipse, with a partial failure: Scientific expeditions don"t always go as planned
For centuries, astronomers have realized that total solar eclipses offer a valuable scientific opportunity. During what's called totality, the opaque moon completely hides the bright photosphere of the sun—its thin surface layer that emits most of.....»»
NASA balloons head north of Arctic Circle for long-duration flights
NASA is set to begin launch operations mid-May for the 2024 Sweden Long-Duration Scientific Balloon Campaign. Four stadium-sized, scientific balloons carrying science missions and technology demonstrations are scheduled to lift off from Swedish Space.....»»
Religious intolerance predicts science denial, surveys suggest
Does being more religious make a person more likely to reject scientific findings? Or is it the level of intolerance of other religions that better predicts rejection of science?.....»»
The academic sleuth facing death threats and ingratitude
Lonni Besançon devotes evenings and weekends to rarely appreciated sanitation work. By examining scientific articles after they are published and exposing shortcomings, he has made himself an enemy of both researchers and publishers. It has gone so.....»»
BMW to invest another $2.76 billion in China
BMW said Friday it planned to invest an additional 20 billion yuan ($2.76 billion) in its Shenyang production base in China, in a sign of the premium carmaker's "unwavering commitment to the Chinese market"......»»
BMW to invest a further $2.76 billion in key market China
BMW said Friday it planned to invest an additional 20 billion yuan ($2.76 billion) in its Shenyang production base in China, in a sign of the premium carmaker's "unwavering commitment to the Chinese market"......»»
How to increase your approval rating in Manor Lords
Even though you're a king by right, you still need the approval of your subjects to succeed in Manor Lords. Here are the ways to increase your total rating......»»
A new way to study and help prevent landslides
Landslides are one of the most destructive natural disasters on the planet, causing billions of dollars of damage and devastating loss of life every year. By introducing a new paradigm for studying landslide shapes and failure types, a global team of.....»»
How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?
Understanding why some people trust some scientists more than others is a key factor in solving social problems with science. But little was known about the trust levels across the diverse range of scientific fields and perspectives......»»
New dataset sheds light on relationship of far-red sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence to canopy-level photosynthesis
In recent years, the scientific community has increasingly turned its attention to sustainable agriculture, aiming to maximize crop yield while minimizing environmental impact. A crucial aspect of this research involves understanding the fundamental.....»»
Economic growth tops the priority list for Canadian policymakers: Here"s why
Canada is currently experiencing anemic economic growth, meaning there is a slowdown in the total production of goods and services per capita. The real GDP growth forecast for 2024 is 0.7 percent......»»
Philippine court blocks GMO "golden rice" production over safety fears
A Philippine court has blocked the commercial propagation of genetically modified golden rice because it said conflicting scientific views gave rise to "severe" health and environmental safety concerns......»»
See the Southern Ring Nebula in 3D
Planetary nebula are some of nature's most stunning visual displays. The name is confusing since they're the remains of stars, not planets. But that doesn't detract from their status as objects of captivating beauty and intense scientific study......»»
A chemical mystery solved—the reaction that explains large carbon sinks
A mystery that has puzzled the scientific community for more than 50 years has finally been solved. A team from Linköping University, Sweden, and Helmholtz Munich have discovered that a certain type of chemical reaction can explain why organic matte.....»»
Tesla to begin production on new, more affordable models
As Tesla shared its figures for the first quarter on Tuesday, the automaker also previewed the app that it wants to use for its planned robotaxi service......»»
Tesla previews ridesharing app feature for its robotaxi
As Tesla shared its figures for the first quarter on Tuesday, the automaker also previewed the app that it wants to use for its planned robotaxi service......»»
All Baobab Tree locations in Tales of Kenzera
Each Baobab Tree that Zau visits and reflects at will give him a buff to his total HP. If you want the maximum health bar, you will need to visit them all......»»
Reintroduced wolves kill four yearling cattle in latest of string of livestock attacks in Colorado
Wolves killed several yearling cattle in north-central Colorado this week, bringing the total number of wolf kills of livestock this month to six......»»
Planned "mass execution" of geese in Conn. city paused after outpouring of passionate input on both sides
Tears, shouts and interruptions marked residents' comments Wednesday night over a proposal to exterminate geese in Bristol, Conn., parks......»»
Discovery of new ancient giant snake in India
A new ancient species of snake dubbed Vasuki Indicus, which lived around 47 million years ago in the state of Gujarat in India, may have been one of the largest snakes to have ever lived, suggests new research published in Scientific Reports. The new.....»»
Vibrations of granular materials: Theoretical physicists shed light on an everyday scientific mystery
Coffee beans in a jar and piles of rice or sand are examples of granular matter: materials composed of large numbers of macroscopic—rather than atomic scale—particles. Although granular matter is extremely familiar in everyday life, it represents.....»»