Bison vs. urban growth: Rocky Mountain Arsenal seeks solutions to water runoff
A growing herd of 250 bison, re-introduced at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge to help restore toxic wasteland to the native short-grass prairie, often descends through a floodplain to reach First Creek and cross to the northern ha.....»»
Apple @ Work: SAP releases Privileges 2 to simplify admin access on macOS
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, mana.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara unveils a new valve controller to help prevent major water damage during leaks
Smart home products have come a long way, but one area often overlooked is water management. Aqara’s newly launched is changing that by turning your existing water valves into smart components of your home. Originally announced at IFA 2024, this re.....»»
Structural analysis reveals how human eyelashes promote water drainage
Throughout human evolution, body and facial hair have notably diminished, yet eyelashes have remained a distinguishing feature. The physiological or functional purpose of eyelashes—traditionally thought to be for catching dust or filtering air—ha.....»»
Systemic solutions needed to counter spread of science misinformation, says new report
Misinformation about science harms personal decisions, democracy and public policy, says Northeastern University professor David Lazer, who contributed to a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report released Thursday......»»
Report analyzes long history of NASA support for commercial space
NASA published a new report on Thursday highlighting 17 agency mechanisms that have directly and indirectly supported the development and growth of the U.S. commercial space sector for the benefit of humanity......»»
Water and gruel—not bread: Discovering the diet of early Neolithic farmers in Scandinavia
At a Neolithic settlement on the Danish island Funen dating back 5,500 years, archaeologists have discovered both grinding stones and grains from early cereals. However, new research reveals that the inhabitants did not use the stones to grind the ce.....»»
Warming exacerbates oxygen depletion in the Baltic Sea, undermining nutrient reduction efforts
Eutrophication and rising water temperatures are taking an increasing toll on the Baltic Sea, leading to dangerous oxygen depletion in deeper water layers and threatening many marine organisms. Despite successful efforts to reduce nutrient inputs, ri.....»»
Intense ribbons of rain also bring the heat, scientists say
The environmental threat posed by atmospheric rivers—long, narrow ribbons of water vapor in the sky—doesn't come only in the form of concentrated, torrential downpours and severe flooding characteristic of these natural phenomena. According to a.....»»
Eco-friendly reactor mimics lightning to produce ammonia from air and water
There's a good chance you owe your existence to the Haber-Bosch process......»»
Newly identified mysterious fossil seed reveals Ice Age climate patterns
La Brea Tar Pits scientists have identified a previously unknown juniper species as Juniperus scopulorum, commonly known as the Rocky Mountain Juniper. The successful identification, along with the first-ever radiocarbon dating of these fossil plants.....»»
Apollo lunar mission samples reveal origins of lunar water and its connection to Earth"s early history
A team of international scientists has unveiled groundbreaking research on the origins of lunar water, offering insights that could reshape our understanding of the Earth-moon system and the broader solar system. Published in the journal Proceedings.....»»
Researchers unveil chip for quick antibiotic monitoring in water
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health crisis because of microbes, such as bacteria, becoming resistant to antibiotics. A leading factor in this rise is the improper use and disposal of antibiotics in the environment......»»
Ancient Mars" thick crust could have supported hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas, new research suggests
A new study explores how variations in Mars' crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet's magmatic evolution and hydrological systems. The research, published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, suggests that the.....»»
Easy tips to save money don"t always work. Here"s why.
Amid spending season and a plethora of articles listing ways to control your budget during these holidays, a Deakin University researcher warns there are no quick and easy solutions......»»
NetSPI introduces external attack surface management solutions
NetSPI introduced three tiers of external attack surface management (EASM) solutions, delivered through the The NetSPI Platform. The new offerings address the evolving needs of NetSPI’s global customer base, to move toward a continuous threat e.....»»
Plumbing poverty: More people living without running water in US cities since global financial crisis
More American cities—even those seen as affluent—are home to people living without running water as people are being "squeezed" by unaffordable housing and the cost-of-living crisis, new research finds......»»
Advance in photochemical water oxidation enhances sustainable energy potential
With the global shift towards sustainable and renewable energy, the urgency to develop efficient methods for producing clean energy has never been greater. Imagine a future where the energy that powers our homes and cities comes from one of the plane.....»»
Unlocking puberty secrets: What frogs reveal about human growth
Tadpoles are to frogs as oranges are to apples......»»
Potentially harmful bacteria can slip through antimicrobial showerheads, study finds
To guard against harmful waterborne pathogens, many consumers, including managers of health-care facilities, install antimicrobial silver-containing showerheads. But in ACS ES&T Water, researchers now report that these fixtures are no "silver bullet......»»
Did industrial policy spark huge growth in East Asia? Economists say the numbers tell a more complex story
From 1960 to 1989, South Korea experienced a famous economic boom, with real GDP per capita growing by an annual average of 6.82%. Many observers have attributed this to industrial policy, the practice of giving government support to specific industr.....»»