Earth, the sun and a bike wheel: Why your high-school textbook was wrong about the shape of Earth"s orbit
If you've ever been taught about how Earth orbits around the sun, you might well think our planet travels along an oval-shaped path that brings it much closer to the sun at some times of the year than at others. You'd have a good reason to think that.....»»
South African communities vs Shell: High court victories show cultural beliefs and practices count in climate cases
When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately fought back through the country's courts......»»
Unlocking the secrets of plant-electromagnetic field interactions: A comprehensive review
A research team has meticulously analyzed the biological impacts of ornamental plants' exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), especially those at high frequencies. They proposed a comprehensive strategy to predict and mitigate these effects by co.....»»
Self-determination and social identity: Modeling team motivation
What are the underlying dynamics of group motivation in a team or organization? How does it take shape? And how does it influence a team's functioning and effectiveness?.....»»
NA64 uses the high-energy SPS muon beam to search for dark matter
The NA64 experiment started operations at CERN's SPS North Area in 2016. Its aim is to search for unknown particles from a hypothetical "dark sector." For these searches, NA64 directs an electron beam onto a fixed target. Researchers then look for un.....»»
Chinese researchers issue critical warning on groundwater flooding risks
Karst regions, which cover about 15% of the Earth's land surface, provide freshwater for about a quarter of the world's population. Despite their importance, these areas are prone to frequent and often unnoticed groundwater flooding......»»
Best Samsung tablet deals: Discounted tablets as low as $190
We've picked out all the best Samsung tablet deals currently available, and they range from budget friendly to high-end options......»»
Astronomers determine Mars may face more potentially hazardous asteroids than Earth
A team of astronomers at Nanjing University has found evidence that Mars likely has more potentially hazardous asteroids in its path than Earth. In their study, posted on the arXiv preprint server, the group investigated the number of potentially haz.....»»
Study finds evidence that subduction zone splay faults compound hazards of great earthquakes
Research has provided new insight into the tectonic plate shifts that create some of the Earth's largest earthquakes and tsunamis......»»
REBELS-25 is a dynamically cold disk galaxy, observations find
An international team of astronomers has observed a high-redshift massive star-forming galaxy known as REBELS-25. They found that REBELS-25 is a dynamically cold disk galaxy. This finding was presented in a research paper published May 9 on the pre-p.....»»
Seeking stronger steel, systematic look at 120 combinations of alloy elements provides clues
Decarbonization of automobiles not only requires a shift from gasoline engines to electric motors, but also quality steel parts that help the motors run while lessening the weight of vehicles. High-performance steel materials can offer quieter rides.....»»
Black farmers in Brazil changing views on coffee production
Raphael Brandao beams with pride as he describes the high-end Brazilian coffee he produces with beans sourced exclusively from Black farmers in a country where many still associate the product with slavery......»»
Samsung Drops $870 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra Again With Free Double Storage
We’ve reached that point in the US smartphone cycle where nothing at the high-end feels that new, yet we know that there could be new stuff here shortly to tease us. So what do we do today if we want a phone and don’t feel like waiting fo.....»»
Why Earthlings are safe when huge solar storms strike our planet
When solar storms and coronal mass ejections hit Earth and create the Northern Lights, people are physically protected from radiation by Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere. From time to time, the sun discharges billions of tons of solar matt.....»»
"The future is going to be harder than the past": OpenAI"s Altman and Brock address high-profile resignation
OpenAI's co-head of its superalignment team resigned this week. Its CEO and president responded. This week, OpenAI's co-head of the "superalignment" team (which overlooks the company's safety issues), Jan Leike, resigned. In a thread on X (form.....»»
7 best high school movies, ranked
The best high school movies capture the essence of an especially tumultuous period in any teenager's life, from The Breakfast Club to Mean Girls......»»
Game of Thrones’ disappointing finale lost sight of what made the series so great
Five years ago, Game of Thrones went out not with a bang, but a profoundly disappointing whimper. What exactly went wrong?.....»»
The 10 best movies on Tubi right now (May 2024)
High-flying action from John Wick and hearty laughs in Big Daddy are among the 10 best movies on Tubi right now, spanning various genres to entertain everyone......»»
Tenway CGO600 Pro Electric Bike review: an great, albeit expensive, bike for a commute to the office
If you're looking for an easy-to-ride electric bike for commuting to work or running errands, the Tenway CGO600 is hard to beat — provided you're willing to drop the cash on it.CGO600 Pro Electric Bike review — A stylish bike for city ridingThere.....»»
When the first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth
Scientists once thought of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures. Then research suggested that some could control their body temperature, but when and how that shift came about remained a mystery......»»
4 high-end features Windows laptops still have over MacBooks
Apple's MacBook lineup offers excellent performance, even better battery life, and great displays. But that doesn't mean Windows laptops can't compete......»»