Collisions between asteroids may lead to formation of metal asteroids able to generate and record magnetism: Study
Yale researchers may have solved a longstanding puzzle as to why certain metallic meteorites show traces of a magnetic field—a finding that may shed light on the formation of magnetic dynamos at the core of planets......»»
Study of US law enforcement co-responder programs identifies wide variations
In response to demands for police reform, agencies have begun to pursue alternative responses to calls involving mental health crises. Across the United States, jurisdictions are adopting co-responder teams that bring qualified mental or behavioral h.....»»
44,000 deaths and $10 billion: Study quantifies annual cost of child marriage in Nigeria
A study authored by Xiangming Fang, a research associate professor in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, provides the first estimates of the significant economic burden that child marriage imposes on the people and economy of Niger.....»»
Kinetic Alfvén waves may be key to mystery of solar corona heating
Syed Ayaz, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has published a paper in Scientific Reports that builds on an earlier first-of-its-kind study that examined kinetic Alfvén waves (KAW) as a possible explanation for why the so.....»»
Researchers shed light on the experiences of caregivers in Nunavut"s family service system
Researchers at the Umingmak Centre, a child advocacy center in Nunavut, and the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) have released a study that identifies systemic challenges in Nunavut's child welfare system—an.....»»
Researcher suggests beloved Disney classics convey an idealized image of fatherhood
For decades, Disney animations have shaped perceptions of family relationships and gender roles. Although much focus has traditionally been on princesses and female characters, a new study shifts attention to fatherhood and the evolving ideals of mas.....»»
What determines support for EU-climate policy? Study reveals acceptance depends on inclusion of social policy measures
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and the European Union has set itself ambitious targets to become climate-neutral by 2050. A new policy paper from the Cluster of Excellence "The Politics of Inequality" at the University.....»»
Shakespeare or ChatGPT? Study finds people prefer AI over real classic poetry
Readers are unable to reliably differentiate AI-generated from human-written poetry and are more likely to prefer AI poems, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. This tendency to rate AI poetry positively may be due to readers mi.....»»
Researchers use nanotechnology to boost benefits of anthocyanin
An article published in the journal Food Research International describes a study in which nanoencapsulated anthocyanins passed through the digestive system without being degraded, were absorbed efficiently, and reached more organs and tissues than u.....»»
Community protected by law on coast of Southeast Brazil is threatened by litter tourists leave on beach
A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) found high levels of contamination on Perequê Beach in Guarujá, a city on the coast of São Paulo state, Brazil, with plastic litter and cigarette butts predominatin.....»»
2024 Will Be the First Year to Exceed the 1.5-Degree-Celsius Warming Threshold
This year won’t just be the hottest on record—it could be the first to surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius. The Paris climate accord aims to keep warming below that level when looking over multiple years.....»»
The U.S. Must Lead the Global Fight against Superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance could claim 39 million lives by 2050, yet the pipeline for new antibiotics is drying up. U.S. policy makers can help fix it.....»»
Kristi Noem, Trump’s Nominee for Leader of the Department of Homeland Security, Has Rejected Climate Science
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security and its disaster agency has said people aren’t driving temperature increases and declined to accept federal climate money for disaster preparedness as governo.....»»
Generative AI Could Generate Millions More Tons of E-Waste by 2030
Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste.....»»
PSA: Final Cut Pro’s new ‘Transcribe to Captions’ feature is only available in English
Apple on Thursday released a major update to Final Cut Pro that introduced multiple new features, including the ability to generate captions using AI. However, not everyone will benefit from this new feature at launch, as it is limited to a single la.....»»
This M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD just plunged to all-time low price of $1,299
Holiday Apple deals are ramping up on Amazon, and this loaded M3 MacBook Air makes one excellent gift at the lowest price on record.Get the lowest price ever on a loaded MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleWhether you're picking up the M3 MacBook Air 13.....»»
Trump team puts EV tax credit on the block, Tesla is on board: Report
Elon Musk is on record as saying it would hurt competitors more than Tesla. Some electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are set to get less affordable from next year, it seems. As.....»»
Unregulated experts can cause harm to children in family courts
Unregulated experts appointed by family courts in England and Wales have caused harm to children by separating them from their mothers and forcing them to live with and have contact with fathers accused of violence and abuse, according to a new study.....»»
Largest Pacific climate-adaptation study launched at COP29
UC Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva presented findings from the largest study of climate adaptation in the Pacific region at COP29 on 11 November......»»
Study finds private equity targets firms with earnings myopia
What makes private equity firms target a publicly traded company for takeover? A new study from the University of Iowa published in the journal Review of Accounting Studies finds that private equity is often likely to target firms that more aggressiv.....»»
Using genetic code expansion to study membrane proteins
Over the years, chemical biology methods have made an important contribution to the study of integral membrane proteins. A key modern approach is genetic code expansion (GCE), which makes it possible to modify proteins directly in living cells to giv.....»»