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Canada"s nitrogen footprint shows great regional variation

Reactive nitrogen emissions contribute to greenhouse gases, as well as air and water pollution. For the first time, researchers from McGill University have calculated Canada's nitrogen footprint (akin to a carbon footprint) at both national and provi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 21st, 2021

American slavery wasn"t just a white man"s business—new research shows how white women profited, too

As the United States continues to confront the realities and legacy of slavery, Americans continue to challenge myths about the country's history. One enduring myth is that slavery was a largely male endeavor—that for the most part, the buying, sel.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

What’s going on with The Penguin, Euphoria, and The White Lotus?

HBO's Casey Bloys revealed promising updates for several of the network's premier shows, including The Penguin, Euphoria, and The White Lotus......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Public notifications make it challenging for prisoners to reintegrate after release

In Canada, when someone is about to complete serving their prison sentence, they are typically assessed for risk of violence by the prison. If they are deemed to pose a significant threat to the community, a package is prepared and shared with the po.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated 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

Boot camps for young offenders are back, but psychological evidence shows they don"t work

"Boot camps" for young people who commit serious offending are coming back. The coalition government in New Zealand has promised to pilot "military-style academies" by the middle of the year—despite a wealth of international and New Zealand evidenc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Tibetan Plateau shows unique stable carbon isotope characteristics of carbonaceous aerosol endmembers

Carbonaceous aerosols not only alter the atmospheric radiation budget, but also accelerate glacier melt by reducing the albedo of ice and snow surfaces. However, due to the heterogeneity of carbonaceous aerosols, the identification of their sources a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated 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

Textured tiles help endangered eels overcome human-made river obstacles, study shows

A new way of helping a critically endangered species of eel swim upstream during their migration has been tested by Cardiff University researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Pesticides impair mobility and immune system of Brazilian native stingless bees, study shows

A study conducted by Brazilian researchers affiliated with São Paulo State University (UNESP), the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) has shown how three pesticides widely used by farmers in Brazil.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Income inequality and carbon dioxide emissions have a complex relationship

Income inequality and carbon dioxide emissions for high-income nations such as the United States, Denmark and Canada are intrinsically linked—but a new study from Drexel University has taken a deeper look at the connection and found this relationsh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Are AirTags waterproof? Here’s what to do if they get wet

AirTags are great at keeping track of items like keys, bags, and wallets. However, are they waterproof? Let's find out......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Apple TV+ previews new seasons of Severance, Silo in teaser trailer

In a teaser trailer, Apple TV+ previewed its upcoming slate of movies and shows, which included first looks at Severance season 2 and Silo season 2......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Elephants have names for each other like people do, new study shows

Colorado State University scientists have called elephants by their names, and the elephants called back. Wild African elephants address each other with name-like calls, a rare ability among nonhuman animals, according to a new study published in Nat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a ‘Soulslite,’ but I don’t feel a difference yet

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn touts itself as a Soulslite, but its familiar gameplay shows that the Dark Souls formula is in need of a bigger shake-up......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

The 2025 Polestar 3 is a torque-vectoring SUV that’s fun to drive

The EV startup goes to the head of the pack with its new luxury SUV. Enlarge / Polestar's first electric SUV is the new Polestar 3, and it's rather great to drive. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Polestar provided flights from.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Like Netflix’s popular Hit Man? Then watch these 5 great Glen Powell movies

From Top Gun: Maverick to Anyone but You and more, these are five movies all Glen Powell fans should watch if they enjoyed the Netflix movie Hit Man......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s release date remains a mystery

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle got a holiday release date of tktk during the Xbox Game Showcase......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Fable finally shows off some gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase

We finally got a new trailer for Fable at Summer Game Fest showing off its gameplay......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Like Bad Boys: Ride or Die? Then watch these three action movies now

If you liked Bad Boys: Ride or Die, watch these three movies next, including one of the first great buddy cop movies and a giant blockbuster from Will Smith......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

I love the MacBook Pro, but this Windows laptop came surprisingly close

The MacBook Pro 16 sits atop the 16-inch laptop world thanks to great performance and superior battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs less. Which wins?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024