Dinosaurs survived when CO2 was extremely high. Why can"t humans?
How did plants and animals survive around 200 million years ago when the carbon dioxide concentration went up to 6,000 parts per million? Paul Olsen, a geologist and paleontologist at Columbia Climate School's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, walke.....»»
The Legion Pro 7i, an 8 out of 10 laptop, has a $758 price cut at Lenovo
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a fantastic laptop packed with high performance components. It's on sale now at Lenovo making it an unmissable deal......»»
CERN cuts ties with Russia, will expel hundreds of scientists by December
But Geneva-based organization will retain ties with Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. Enlarge / The Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN (credit: Adam Nieman/CC BY-SA 2.0) Since its founding in 1954, high-energy p.....»»
Forever chemicals persist through waste incineration, researcher finds
PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," present in municipal solid waste can survive the high temperatures of waste incineration and continue to spread into the environment via residues from waste-to-energy plants......»»
Schottky junction catalysts boost hydrogen production with non-precious metals in water electrolysis
Electricity-driven water electrolysis has garnered notable attention as an environmentally friendly method for hydrogen production, with high-purity hydrogen being crucial for addressing the energy crisis. Nonetheless, water electrolysis hydrogen evo.....»»
Location, location, location: Snowpack storage and runoff timing in burn scars depend on site and terrain
Increasingly severe wildfires at high elevations are impacting snowpack—an important reservoir for the U.S. West. The altered landscape makes it more challenging to predict when snow will melt and how much water will be available for use......»»
What is Apple TV Plus? Price, devices, features, how to get it, and more
Apple TV+ isn't a household name like Netflix or Hulu, but high-quality, star-studded content make it worth knowing about. Here's everything you need to know......»»
Help, I Can"t Stop Laughing At These 22 Extremely Dumb Things People Actually Posted On The Internet Last Week
Help, I Can"t Stop Laughing At These 22 Extremely Dumb Things People Actually Posted On The Internet Last Week.....»»
This Elegant Math Problem Could Help You Make the Best Choice in House-Hunting and Even Love
Math’s “best-choice problem” could help humans become better decision-makers, at everything from choosing the best job candidate to finding a romantic partner.....»»
We Finally Know Where Humans and Neanderthals Interbred
We Finally Know Where Humans and Neanderthals Interbred.....»»
The redesigned Dell XPS 14 laptop has a $450 price cut today
The Dell XPS 14 is a stylish and powerful laptop. Consistently popular, it's on sale right now so you can save $450 off a high-end spec at Dell right now......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: A Monster opportunity for students at a Texas high school
Northern Tool + Equipment and Monster Jam are partnering to provide Bryan High School with an engine, tools and mentors to build its own monster truck......»»
Nanoparticle-based remediation of chromium-contaminated water shows high efficiency
Groundwater is an essential source of drinking water across the country. However, heavy metal contamination in groundwater presents a significant health hazard. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a nanomaterial-based.....»»
Assessing the environmental impacts of Brazil"s biofuel sector
Mathematical analysis reveals that within Brazil's agriculture and livestock industry, the biofuels sector is most heavily reliant on other sectors with high greenhouse gas emissions......»»
How humans are affecting the Northern Hemisphere"s wind patterns
The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record and, unfortunately, this came as no surprise. Summers have been getting hotter and drier around the world, including in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to intense droughts and heat waves in North America.....»»
Photoacoustic sensor achieves high-sensitivity detection of multiple greenhouse gases
Recently, Prof. Gao Xiaoming's team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a novel photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS)-based sensor that enabled simultaneous, high-sensitive detection of CO2, CH4, and.....»»
The relationship between emotions and economic decision-making differs across countries, multi-national analysis finds
When making economic decisions, humans can be driven by various factors, including their goals and emotions. Past studies have hypothesized that emotions play a crucial role in economic decisions, particularly those that involve risk or trade-offs be.....»»
Norway reports first cases of bluetongue disease in livestock since 2009
Norway reported Thursday dozens of confirmed and suspected cases of bluetongue, an insect-borne virus that is harmless to humans but can be fatal to sheep and other livestock, for the first time in the country since 2009......»»
High temps, strong storms, hail and heavy winds expected in KC. What the forecast says
High temps, strong storms, hail and heavy winds expected in KC. What the forecast says.....»»
The best Apple iPhone 16 Plus screen protectors for 2024
To get extra protection for your new Apple iPhone 16 Plus, purchase a high-quality screen protector. Not all screen protectors are the same, however......»»
Enhanced ion diffusion kinetics achieved through interpenetrated structures in electrochemical energy storage devices
As global demand for electrochemical electrodes continues to rise, a new trend has emerged, emphasizing the need to maintain ion diffusion efficiency while accommodating ultra-high loadings of active materials to enhance capacity and energy density......»»