Can doomscrolling trigger an existential crisis?
In a world-first study on the impact of doomscrolling from an existential perspective, Flinders University researchers warn that habitual checking of disturbing stories on social media is linked with changes to how we view humankind and the meaning o.....»»
Contaminated soil landslide threatens Danish village
A small hamlet in the west of Denmark is facing an unusual existential threat: a landslide of contaminated waste that is bearing down on the community and a nearby river......»»
Innovative urban living concept tackles housing woes, offers socially connected solutions
Co-locating homes on single suburban allotments to create smaller and more socially connected living options could help address the nation's housing crisis, according to a University of South Australia researcher......»»
Strategies for enhancing the performance of nickel single-atom catalysts for the electroreduction of CO₂ to CO
Electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) is considered as an effective strategy for mitigating the energy crisis and the greenhouse effect. Among the multiple reduction products, CO is regarded as having the highest market value as it is a.....»»
New literature review on "crisis of confidence" due to lack of reproducibility in academic research
In light of recent cases of plagiarism and academic fraud at institutions across the country, a Virginia Commonwealth University professor's new study provides a timely review of the current state of research findings in academia, especially fields r.....»»
Toyota leaps to record sales, output in 2023 as chip crisis fades
Toyota Motor Corp. stormed ahead to record sales and production in 2023 as the Japanese auto juggernaut put the microchip shortage behind it and ramped up factories......»»
EV execution, Cruise crisis among GM tests in 2024
GM has said it would earn nearly $10 billion last year and offset higher labor costs in 2024, but it has to work through troubles with EV production and its Cruise robotaxi business......»»
Technology alone won"t save us from the climate crisis, researcher says
If European countries rely solely on technological advances, they won't be able to limit global heating to 1.5°. Households will also need to change their lifestyles. This "inconvenient truth" is the result of calculations done by industrial ecologi.....»»
Climate crisis prompts Biden to halt new gas export facilities
The United States, which ships more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country, is hitting pause on new export facilities, the Biden administration announced Friday in a step hailed as vital to tackling the climate crisis......»»
How GM"s Cruise tried — and failed — to contain self-driving safety crisis
Intentional or not, delays in sharing information on robotaxi crash played outsized role in how the company's problems unfolded, report finds......»»
Opinion: The Australia-Tuvalu deal shows why we need a global framework for climate relocations
The recent climate migration deal signed by Australia and Tuvalu in November 2023 has been touted as providing a "lifeline" to the people of the South Pacific nation who face existential threats from rising sea levels and climate change......»»
EV battery startup Our Next Energy gets financing after liquidity crisis
“We were clearly strapped for cash,” said Paul Humphries, who took over the CEO role late last year from founder Mujeeb Ijaz. .....»»
7 best existential movies, ranked
The greatest existential films masterfully explore hard-hitting philosophical questions about life and living, from Everything Everywhere All at Once to Ikiru......»»
The father of Nvidia’s controversial AI gaming tech wants to set the record straight
We spoke with the architect of CES' most controversial announcement to discuss the ethical and existential concerns of generative AI in video games......»»
World"s largest database of weeds lets scientists peer into the past, and future, of global agriculture
A new database of weeds that can help scientists understand how traditional agricultural systems were managed throughout history, could provide insights into how global trends like the climate crisis could affect the resilience of our modern-day food.....»»
Marine heat waves found to trigger shift in hatch dates and early growth of Pacific cod
Marine heat waves appear to trigger earlier reproduction, high mortality in early life stages and fewer surviving juvenile Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska, a new study from Oregon State University shows......»»
Despite the climate crisis, Scotland is burning as much carbon-rich peatland as it did in the 1980s
Hillsides splashed with purple heather are a symbol of Scotland and its natural beauty. But these picturesque moorlands are actually maintained by people—a practice that is coming under intense scrutiny as the climate crisis escalates......»»
"It"s not game over—it"s game on": Why 2024 is an inflection point for the climate crisis
In 2024, global climate trends are cause for both deep alarm and cautious optimism. Last year was the hottest on record by a huge margin and this year will likely be hotter still. The annual global average temperature may, for the first time, exceed.....»»
"Doomsday Clock" remains at 90 seconds to midnight
The symbolic "Doomsday Clock" was held at 90 seconds to midnight Tuesday, reflecting existential threats to humanity posed by potential nuclear escalation from the war in Ukraine and the multiplying impacts of the climate crisis following Earth's hot.....»»
What happens when you trigger a car’s automated emergency stopping?
Experiencing the sequence of events in a car programmed for automated emergency stopping. Enlarge (credit: Mercedes-Benz) Most car accidents begin and end in a few seconds. That's plenty of time to get in a tiny micro-.....»»
How do human capital and pro-market institutions shape ambitious entrepreneurship in good and crisis times?
Scholars and policymakers have highlighted the positive impact of human capital on entrepreneurial activity. Vast attention has also been directed to the beneficial role of pro-market institutions for entrepreneurship......»»