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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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 6th, 2023

Climate concerns: Trends in Australian snow

As the 2024 snow season approaches, many people are wondering whether it will be a good year for skiing. In 2023, we had a poor snow season due to unusually warm and dry weather from June to September......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

How DEI rollbacks at colleges and universities set back learning

Just four years ago, following the murder of George Floyd, almost every college and university in the U.S. had at least one diversity, equity and inclusion—or DEI—program. Many had existed long before. These programs ranged from DEI-related degre.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Age verification for pornography access? Research shows it fails on many levels

The Australian government has announced an A $6.5 million trial of "age assurance" technology to restrict minors' access to pornography. It's part of a $1 billion package to address gendered violence. And it now comes alongside a proposal to ban peop.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Tech solutions to limit kids" access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks

A campaign to block children's access to social media to limit online harm and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is 13, but some state gove.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Researchers develop sustainable removal of heavy metal contaminants from groundwater in India

Researchers at the Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel remediation process for removing heavy metal contaminants such as arsenic from groundwater. The three-step method, which is patent.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Activists rally at Apple Park for reinstatement of child safety features

Protesters at Apple Park are demanding that the company reinstate its recently abandoned child safety measures.Image credit: Heat Initiative (via X)Nearly three dozen protesters gathered around Apple Park on Monday morning, carrying signs that read,.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Study shows the power of social connections to predict hit songs

Ever wondered how your friends shape your music taste? In a recent study, researchers at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) demonstrated that social networks are a powerful predictor of a song's future popularity. By analyzing friendships and listening.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Splitting hairs: Research team applies science of biomechanics to understand our bad hair days

Academics are often accused of "splitting hairs," but a team at Trinity College Dublin has now devised a machine to do just that. We all have a bad hair day from time to time, and split ends are a common problem. However, the science behind this kind.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

The 31 best sitcoms on Netflix right now (June 2024)

The best sitcoms on Netflix include How I Met Your Mother, Tires, Reba, Blue Mountain State, The Upshaws, The Conners, Martin, Loudermilk, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Study reveals complex dynamics of philanthropic funding for US science

Private philanthropy has long been a key source of funding for U.S. scientists, particularly as government support has failed to keep pace with the rising cost of research......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Wire-cut forensic examinations currently too unreliable for court, new study says

A research article published June 10 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences highlights the importance of careful application of high-tech forensic science to avoid wrongful convictions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Novel quantum sensor breaks limits of optical measurement using entanglement

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed a novel quantum sensor technology that allows the measurement of perturbations in the infrared region with visible light by leveraging the phenomenon of quantum entanglement......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Researchers find association between media diet and science-consistent beliefs about climate change

In a paper titled "The Politicization of Climate Science: Media Consumption, Perceptions of Science and Scientists, and Support for Policy," published May 26, 2024, in the Journal of Health Communication, researchers probed the associations between m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Webb opens new window on supernova science

Peering deeply into the cosmos, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is giving scientists their first detailed glimpse of supernovae from a time when our universe was just a small fraction of its current age. A team using Webb data has identified 10 tim.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

High-tech kangaroo collars aim to prevent road accidents

It's a peculiarly Australian problem with potentially deadly consequences—wild kangaroos jumping from bushland on to highways full of moving vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Deriving mammalian DNA methylation predictors for maximum life span, gestation time and age at sexual maturity

A research team has found that there are epigenetic predictors of species life span and other traits in mammals. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes how they analyzed data held in a database created by the Ma.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

The Science of Having a Great Conversation

Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Maps of heavy metals in Wellington, New Zealand soils show impacts of urbanization

A new study from GNS Science marks a significant step in the assessment of environmental contamination in Aotearoa New Zealand's capital......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Natalie Portman’s TV debut is an Apple TV+ murder mystery dropping next month

One of the tentpole Apple TV+ releases this summer also happens to be Natalie Portman’s first ever starring TV role. Lady in the Lake, which was first announced over three years ago, will finally hit TV+ next month on July 19. Today new details.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (June 2024)

The best movies on Netflix include Hit Man, Godzilla Minus One, Security, Butterfly in the Sky, Atlas, A Simple Favor, Mother of the Bride, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024