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Australia in a baby bust? It"s not that simple—and a panic won"t help

There is a seemingly endless stream of news headlines about plummeting birth rates. Many have alarmist narratives about the perils of "baby busts" and "population decline." This reflects a deep-seated anxiety about what declining birth rates mean for.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorg16 hr. 44 min. ago

Megapixel fluorescence microscopy through scattering layers made simple

A team from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has introduced a new method for megapixel-scale fluorescence microscopy through complex scattering media. This approach resolves high-resolution images from several tens of widefield fluorescence-microsc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

"Will you buy fewer plastic bottles?" A simple question can change our behavior

The bottled water market has seen explosive growth—up 73% over the last decade—making it one of the fastest-growing industries globally. However, this growth comes at a significant environmental cost. Plastic waste, greenhouse gas emissions from.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Australian women are still being paid almost $30,000 a year less than men and the gap widens with age

Australia's gender pay gap has been shrinking year by year, but is still over 20% among Australia's private companies, a new national report card shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Scientists discover a baby exoplanet ‘just’ 3 million years old

Scientists have discovered a nearby exoplanet that is just a baby by planetary standards, located 520 light-years away......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Study finds CEOs" decisions can be haunted by memories of past recessions

The economy, we're often reminded, is cyclical. But we all hope our careers won't be. That means those of us who make it to the very top—CEOs, for instance—may be unduly influenced by memories of prior economic go-rounds......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Philippine hatchling stirs hope for endangered eagle

A baby Philippine Eagle has hatched in the Southeast Asian country with the help of artificial insemination, sparking hope that science and conservation can save the critically endangered raptor from extinction......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

How to stop iCloud junk mail notifications from cluttering iOS 18

Getting inundated with iCloud junk mail notifications is frustrating, but iOS lets you keep them contained to the Mail app. However, you won't find the option in the notifications section.How to stop iCloud junk mail notifications from cluttering iOS.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Best early Black Friday deals under $100: Amazon Echo, TVs, headphones and more

We've rounded up our favorite Black Friday deals under $100 here, for those who want to shop without spending too much. These offers won't last forever though!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Automatic braking systems save lives. Now they’ll need to work at 62 mph.

Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy. The world is full of feel-bad news. Here’s something to feel good about.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Research reveals even single-cell organisms exhibit habituation, a simple form of learning

A dog learns to sit on command, a person hears and eventually tunes out the hum of a washing machine while reading … The capacity to learn and adapt is central to evolution and, indeed, survival......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

First ever goat-fish petroglyph reveals Egyptian understanding of zodiac symbols

A new study by Dr. Linda Evans and her colleagues from Macquarie University, Australia, published in the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, has recently identified what may be an Egyptian petroglyph depicting the zodiac sign Capricornus, a hybrid creat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Populations overheat as major cities fail canopy goals

A new study led by RMIT University in Australia measuring access to nature for eight major global cities found most still have inadequate canopy cover, despite access to an abundance of trees......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Fermenting a future for food in Australia

Forming a National Food Plan and appointing a food minister are among the key recommendations of a white paper into growing a precision fermentation industry in Australia......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

AI-generated shows could replace lost DVD revenue, Ben Affleck says

AI won't replace human artistry, says actor, but it will wildly drive down costs. Last week, actor and director Ben Affleck shared his views on AI's role in filmmaking during the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Apple confirms fix for disappearing Notes after iCloud terms issue

Earlier this month we reported on a scary bug impacting Apple Notes users and offered a simple fix. Now, Apple has officially acknowledged the issue and outlined the solution for users in its own support document. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Pilot study shows school mental health program with entertainment-style videos cuts stigma, boosts impact in Australia

A unique program designed for schools to improve mental health has achieved top marks, having improved awareness and reduced stigma among students, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Kino is the iPhone camera app I’d recommend to everyone

The iPhone's cameras can pull off a lot of tricks, but it's not easy. Kino fixes many design sins and makes it simple to get artistic videos......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Simple table salt enhances new adhesive polymer technology

Adhesives are everywhere, from the tape used in households to the bonding materials in vehicles and electronics. The search for stronger, more adaptable adhesives is ongoing and may come down to adding a dash of salt to two special polymer ingredient.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Cross-species transplantation: Generation of rat offspring from ovarian oocytes in mice

The idea of maturing oocytes in the ovary to produce offspring has been implemented in various ways. One such method, ovarian transplantation, is a relatively simple procedure for obtaining eggs, compared to in vitro culture of ovaries and follicles......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Troubled waters: How to stop Australia"s freshwater fish species from going extinct

Three-quarters of Australia's freshwater fish species are found nowhere else on the planet. This makes us the sole custodians of remarkable creatures such as the ornate rainbowfish, the ancient Australian lungfish and the magnificently named longnose.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024