Evidence for glaciation predating MIS-6 in southeastern Tibet
Southeastern Tibet is one of the most glaciated regions on the Tibetan Plateau both at present and during the Quaternary. Numerical dating of glacial deposits has allowed the establishment of a provisional chronology of Quaternary glacial fluctuation.....»»
Clearance of deer cull carcasses is a loss to ecosystem, finds Scotland study
The removal of deer bodies following annual culls in Scotland may be depriving the environment of essential nutrients, according to a new study published in Ecological Solutions and Evidence......»»
Scientists publish first experimental evidence for new groups of methane-producing organisms
A team of scientists from Montana State University has provided the first experimental evidence that two new groups of microbes thriving in thermal features in Yellowstone National Park produce methane—a discovery that could one day contribute to t.....»»
Get ready to see a lot of iPads on college football sidelines this season
If you’re a college football fan, you’ll see a lot of iPads on the sidelines this year. Both the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) have announced that they are teaming up with Apple to bring the iPad Pro and iPad A.....»»
Female whale shark with satellite transmitter for record-breaking four years shows consistent migrations
A team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island and Nova Southeastern University in Florida have been tracking a 26-foot endangered whale shark—named "Rio Lady"—with a satellite transmitter for more than four years—a record for whale sh.....»»
Lost lake sheds light on past and future water security
Nestled high in the Eastern Lesotho Highlands, scientists have uncovered fascinating evidence of an ancient mountain lake that flourished thousands of years ago. This discovery, made by Professor Jennifer Fitchett from the University of the Witwaters.....»»
Woodchip bioreactor helps reduce pesticide run-off from horticulture greenhouses
Pesticides seeping out of intensive horticulture into waterways have long-concerned NSW north coast communities. Now a new Southern Cross University study provides evidence that bioreactors can significantly limit this toxic run-off......»»
Hunter-gatherers kept an "orderly home" in the earliest known British dwelling, archaeological evidence shows
Archaeological evidence from the world-famous Mesolithic site of Star Carr in North Yorkshire has shown that hunter-gatherers likely kept an orderly home by creating "zones" for particular domestic activities......»»
How to stop released prisoners reoffending: What the evidence says
In the midst of a prison overcrowding crisis, the UK government has decided to release some prisoners early......»»
Adding to the story of ancient human migration: Evidence of early maritime activities in Indonesia"s Tanimbar islands
New evidence of human occupation in southeast Indonesia dating back 42,000 years offers fresh clues about the route taken by some of the first humans to arrive in our region, according to a study from The Australian National University (ANU). The res.....»»
Signatures of life could survive near surfaces of the moons Enceladus and Europa, NASA experiment suggests
Europa, a moon of Jupiter, and Enceladus, a moon of Saturn, have evidence of oceans beneath their ice crusts. A NASA experiment suggests that if these oceans support life, signatures of that life in the form of organic molecules (e.g. amino acids, nu.....»»
New Jersey salt marsh sediments offer evidence of hurricanes back to the 1500s
A Rutgers University-New Brunswick-led research team employing an emerging technique to detect signs of past hurricanes in coastal sediments has found evidence of storms dating back more than 400 years. In doing so, they have confirmed an approach th.....»»
Evidence for butchery of giant armadillo-like mammals in Argentina 21,000 years ago
Cut marks on fossils could be evidence of humans exploiting large mammals in Argentina more than 20,000 years ago, according to a study published July 17, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Mariano Del Papa of National University of La Plata.....»»
Latinx students studying abroad can face discrimination, according to study
U.S. Latinx students studying Spanish while studying abroad can encounter discrimination and condescending attitudes from their instructors, according to a growing body of evidence......»»
Apple gets ever closer to a folding iPhone
The evidence for Apple making a folding iPhone or iPad keeps mounting, and now the company has been granted a patent for a very particular issue with glass displays.Detail from the patent showing where the thinned part of the display would beApart fr.....»»
Five ways to help LGBTQ+ students feel supported at school
To help educators create an environment of inclusivity and acceptance for LGBTQ+ students, the University of Oregon's HEDCO Institute created a quick summary of five evidence-supported strategies for schools......»»
Sonos Arc 2, Aqara U200, & more Apple smart display leaks on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins from The Verge to discuss a big week of smart home news from Sonos Arc 2 leaks, the launch of the Aqara U200 smart lock, a major brand acquisition, and more evidence pointi.....»»
How astronomers are using pulsars to observe evidence of dark matter
Tantalizing evidence of potential dark matter objects has been detected with the help of the universe's "timekeepers." These pulsars—neutron stars which rotate and emit lighthouse-like beams of radio waves that rapidly sweep through space—were us.....»»
Archaeologists discover one of the earliest Christian buildings in Bahrain
Archaeologists have uncovered one of the earliest Christian buildings in the Arabian Gulf—the first physical evidence of a long-lost community......»»
Partial automated driving systems don’t make driving safer, study finds
Many driver assists do increase safety, but little evidence lane keeping is one. Enlarge / Nissan's ProPilot Assist was one of two partially automated driving systems to be studied for crash safety improvements. (credit: Nissan).....»»
Study of colorful crayfish challenges theories of bright coloration as adapted phenotype
A pair of biologists, one with West Liberty University, the other with Arizona State University, both in the U.S., has found evidence that challenges theories surrounding bright coloration always functioning as an adapted phenotype......»»