Australian mother thanks "science" for child murder pardon
An Australian mother convicted of killing her children claimed a "victory for science" on Tuesday after an unexpected research breakthrough helped win her freedom after 20 years in prison......»»
Down to just two gyroscopes, Hubble’s science operations will continue
"We do not see Hubble as being on its last legs." Enlarge / Hubble Space Telescope above Earth, photographed during STS-125, Servicing Mission 4, May 2009. (credit: NASA) The venerable Hubble Space Telescope is running o.....»»
Penske Automotive Group completes purchase of two Australian Porsche dealerships
Porsche Centre Brighton and Porsche Centre Doncaster mark Penske Automotive's first retail automotive dealerships in Australia......»»
Why the future of democracy could depend on your group chats
I became newly worried about the state of democracy when, a few years ago, my mother was elected president of her neighborhood garden club......»»
Net zero is not just good science—it"s also a good deal for ordinary people
As the UK moves into a general election, a misinformed debate over the country's climate transition and legally binding net zero targets risks further dividing people......»»
Giant skull of Australian megafauna bird reveals a prehistoric "giga-goose"
After 128 years of exploration, fossil excavation and investigation, Flinders University researchers have finally uncovered the skull of Australia's own giant and charismatic megafauna bird—Genyornis newtoni......»»
European best-practice recommendations for investigative interviews with children
The European Association of Psychology and Law (EAPL) has launched a white paper with science-based recommendations for how to conduct investigative interviews with children in legal settings......»»
Centering relationships between people and place: A critical step towards improving science"s contributions to society
Slowing down the pace may not be common in academia, but it could lead to better science to support our planet through the current climate, biodiversity and social justice crises. This is one approach suggested by a diverse group of marine conservati.....»»
Researchers call for strengthening sustainability regulations in laws governing space exploration
In a new study, a team of researchers led by Dimitra Atri of the NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Center for Astrophysics and Space Science call for strengthening existing planetary protection policies beyond the space surrounding Earth to include requirements.....»»
Study identifies fungus that breaks down ocean plastic
A fungus living in the sea can break down the plastic polyethylene, provided it has first been exposed to UV radiation from sunlight. Researchers from, among others, NIOZ published their results in the journal Science of the Total Environment. They e.....»»
Superconducting circuit for qubit control within large-scale quantum computer systems successfully demonstrated
In support of the development of large-scale superconducting quantum computers, researchers with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, in collaboration.....»»
Understanding the atomic density fluctuations in silica glass
In materials science, particularly in the study of glasses, the intermediate range order (IRO) is one of the most intriguing research areas owing to its significant influence over the physical properties of glasses......»»
New momentum-space polarization filters enable high signal-to-noise ratio nano imaging
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Dongguo from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) developed an optical module that consists of cascaded momentum-space polarization filters based on vecto.....»»
3 rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in June 2024
Our picks for three rom-coms on Netflix to watch in June include a romance involving the songs of the Beatles and a mother-daughter wedding adventure......»»
Researchers report new solid contact, ion-selective electrodes
A research team led by Prof. Huang Xingjiu from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences constructed a highly stable solid contact calcium ion-selective electrode. They used synchrotron radiation technique to reveal.....»»
Shear genius: Researchers find way to scale up wonder material, which could do wonders for the Earth
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science have figured out how to take a miracle material, one capable of extracting value from captured carbon dioxide, and do what no one else has: make it practical to fabri.....»»
Researcher creates mathematical models to advance smart polymer materials
Guido Kusters created mathematical models to aid in the development of smart polymers, and he defended his Ph.D. thesis cum laude at the Eindhoven University of Technology Department of Applied Physics and Science Education on May 29......»»
U.S. sues Hyundai, others over child labor at Alabama parts plant
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday sued South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Co 005380.KS, an auto parts plant and a labor recruiter over illegal use of child labor in Alabama. .....»»
Rocket Report: North Korean rocket explosion; launch over Chinese skyline
The European Space Agency again turned to SpaceX to launch an important science mission. Enlarge / A sea-borne variant of the commercial Ceres 1 rocket lifts off near the coast of Rizhao, a city of 3 million in China's Shandong p.....»»
Research finds increased risk of suicide and crime after court-ordered child removal in Sweden
Children and youths in Sweden who are placed in out-of-home care via court order run an increased risk of suicide, mental illness, and crime, according to research conducted by Ronja Helénsdotter at the School of Business, Economics, and Law, at the.....»»
As bird flu spreads in cows, US close to funding Moderna’s mRNA H5 vaccine
If trials are successful, US government likely to buy doses for vaccine stockpile. Enlarge (credit: Digicom Photo/Science Photo Library via Getty) The US government is nearing an agreement to bankroll a late-stage trial.....»»