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Auckland wastewater pipe dig reveals "fossil treasure trove"

A new New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics paper out today describes the 266 fossil species as one of the richest and most diverse groups of three-million-year-old fauna ever found in New Zealand. At least ten previously unknown species will.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 27th, 2023

How Android Users Can Minimize Blue Light’s Effects on Eye Health

As smartphones become increasingly essential for school, work, and daily life, individuals utilize mobile operating systems like Android for more efficient research, communication, and overall connectivity.  In fact, a report reveals that Android co.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Most climate scientists foresee temperature rise exceeding Paris Agreement targets, study finds

A new survey of climate experts reveals that a majority believe the Earth to be headed for a rise in global temperatures far higher than the 2015 Paris Agreement targets of 1.5 to well-below 2°C......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Authoritarian populism has weakened democracy in Brazil, says study

The rise of authoritarian populism in Brazil has weakened structures that stabilize democracy—mirroring trends in wider global society and potentially making it harder for the country to strengthen its democracy in future, a new study reveals. The.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Seven years on, study reveals #MeToo"s unexpected impact on consumer behavior

Seven years after actor Alyssa Milano's tweet launched the #MeToo movement into the global consciousness, attitudes towards sexual harassment and assault have shifted in many countries. A new study shows that the movement's impact doesn't stop there......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

McLaren reveals 1,275-hp W1, its fastest production car

The $2 million-plus halo model bristles with new tech including a lightweight plug-in hybrid system, bespoke carbon-fiber monocoque and slippery bodywork......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Sonos completes internal review of app meltdown, details path forward

Sonos says it will be more methodical about updates, test more, and focus on customer experience as it continues to dig out from a catastrophic system update......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Solidarity drives online virality in a nation under attack, study of Ukrainian social media reveals

The first major study of social media behavior during wartime has found that posts celebrating national and cultural unity in a country under attack receive significantly more online engagement than derogatory posts about the aggressors......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Protein study reveals how the tiny shrew achieves a resting heart rate of 1,020 beats per minute

The shrew's resting heart rate can reach up to 17 beats per second, equivalent to about 1,020 beats per minute. In comparison, the average human resting heart rate is around 60 to 100 beats per minute, making the shrew's resting heart rate approximat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Retracing walrus ivory trade of Viking Age reveals early interactions between Europeans and Indigenous North Americans

By examining ancient walrus DNA, an international research team led by Lund University in Sweden have retraced the walrus ivory trade routes of the Viking Age. They found that Norse Vikings and Arctic Indigenous peoples were probably meeting and trad.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

New study reveals why the mighty Darling River is drying up—and it"s not just because we"re taking too much water

Water flows in mainland Australia's most important river system, the Murray-Darling Basin, have been declining for the past 50 years. The trend has largely been blamed on water extraction, but our new research shows another factor is also at play......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

SNL reveals Jim Gaffigan’s Tim Walz and others in season 50 premiere

The show opened its 50th season with dueling political rallies featuring a slew of new casting decisions to reflect the 2024 election......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 29th, 2024

Kate Winslet reveals that Leonardo DiCaprio wasn’t even swimming during that fateful ‘Titanic’ scene

The water was not nearly as deep as it may have looked during one of the most crucial moments in the Oscar-winning juggernaut Titanic......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 29th, 2024

Florida island starts long clean-up after Hurricane Helene

Michael Ward—who has lived on Treasure Island, off Florida's Gulf coast, for 33 years—decided to ride out Hurricane Helene despite an order to evacuate. It was a decision he quickly regretted......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 29th, 2024

Gambling marketing and the Premier League—the continued failure of industry self-regulation

New research reveals gambling messages during the opening weekend of this season's football Premier League have almost trebled since last year, putting fans including children at risk......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Addressing global water security challenges: New study reveals investment opportunities and readiness levels

Water scarcity, pollution, and the burden of waterborne diseases are urgent issues threatening global health and security. A recently published study in the journal Global Environmental Change highlights the pressing need for innovative economic stra.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Enhanced denitrification achieved with innovative biochar-based substrate under low carbon/nitrogen conditions

An study led by researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology has unveiled a substantial development in wastewater treatment technology. Published in Engineering, the research introduces an innovative approach to improving denitrification in co.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Seal species carries "genetic scars" after being hunted to the edge of extinction, new research reveals

Northern Elephant seals have staged a remarkable comeback after narrowly escaping extinction by hunting, but new research reveals lasting genetic effects in the present population......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Study reveals which men may be more likely to commit sexual assault

She swiped right and wants to meet up. Soon, you've both had a few drinks and dim the lights. Suddenly, the mood shifts: She pulls back, puts a hand up, even says no......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

New approach reveals details about aerosol properties from hard-to-sample areas in the atmosphere

The spatial distribution of ambient aerosol particles plays a huge role in aerosol–radiation–cloud interactions; however, not enough sampling has been done from the atmospheric boundary layer and lower free troposphere. This leaves large gaps in.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Extreme heat impacts daily routines and travel patterns, study finds

A new study conducted by a team of researchers from Arizona State University, University of Washington and the University of Texas at Austin reveals that extreme heat significantly alters how people go about their daily lives, influencing everything.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024