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Extreme weather to strengthen rapidly over next two decades, research suggests

Nearly three quarters of the global population can expect strong and rapid changes in extreme temperatures and rainfall in the next 20 years unless greenhouse gas emissions are cut dramatically, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 9th, 2024

Inequality weakens local governance and public satisfaction, study finds

Local governments in developing countries are crucial for providing public services that promote human development and address challenges like extreme weather, unemployment and crumbling infrastructure. Yet, they often face difficulties in implementi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 13 min. ago

Neutrality has played a pivotal, but under-examined, role in international relations, new research shows

Researchers have developed a new way of understanding international relations by analyzing almost 200 years of alliances, hostilities and neutrality between countries......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 13 min. ago

Cyanobacteria research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide

Scientists at The University of Manchester have achieved a significant breakthrough in using cyanobacteria—commonly known as "blue-green algae"—to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable bio-based materials......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 46 min. ago

Heterogeneous host populations drive evolution of more virulent pathogens, modeling study shows

The evolution of pathogens has received attention in a wide range of scientific fields, such as epidemiology, demography, and evolutionary ecology. Understanding pathogen evolution is particularly urgent for rapidly evolving pathogens, such as SARS-C.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 46 min. ago

Water and gruel—not bread: Discovering the diet of early Neolithic farmers in Scandinavia

At a Neolithic settlement on the Danish island Funen dating back 5,500 years, archaeologists have discovered both grinding stones and grains from early cereals. However, new research reveals that the inhabitants did not use the stones to grind the ce.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 46 min. ago

Shedding light on snow"s crucial role in Earth"s climate system

EU researchers are braving extreme Arctic conditions to shed light on snow's crucial role in Earth's climate system......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 14 min. ago

Neural networks unlock potential of high-entropy carbonitrides in extreme environments

The melting point is one of the most important measurements of material properties, which informs potential applications of materials in various fields. Experimental measurement of the melting point is complex and expensive, but computational methods.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 14 min. ago

Global study reveals phenological divergence between plants and animals under climate change

A collaborative study reveals the distinct mechanisms by which plants and animals respond to climate change in their life-cycle phenology. This research, led by Piao Shilong's team and Zhang Yao's team from the Institute of Carbon Neutrality at Pekin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 14 min. ago

First results from 2021 rocket launch shed light on aurora"s birth

Results from a 2021 experiment led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist have begun to reveal the particle-level processes that create the type of auroras that dance rapidly across the sky......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 14 min. ago

Dripstones from Romanian cave offer insights into climate dynamics in Europe

Investigations into precipitation patterns in eastern Central Europe since the end of the last ice age, conducted by an international research team led by Dr. Sophie Warken of Heidelberg University, have shown that dynamic processes in atmospheric ci.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 14 min. ago

Growing safer spuds: Removing toxins from potatoes

Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in space and other extreme environments......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 46 min. ago

ESA and NASA satellites deliver first joint picture of Greenland Ice Sheet melting

Academics from Northumbria University are part of an international research team which has used data from satellites to track changes in the thickness of the Greenland Ice Sheet......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 9 min. ago

46% of financial institutions had a data breach in the past 24 months

As the financial industry is the most targeted sector for data breaches in 2024, it’s now more important than ever to strengthen the industry moving into 2025, according to SailPoint. Financial institutions face growing cyber threats In 2024, rough.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

New research finds that your smartwatch band is laced with toxic forever chemicals

A study has revealed the presence of dangerous forever chemicals in bands sold by top brands. Interestingly, the more expensive they are, the higher the risk......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Research reveals an inexpensive fix for California"s struggling wildflowers

California's native wildflowers are being smothered by layers of dead, invasive grasses. A new UC Riverside study shows that simply raking these layers can boost biodiversity and reduce fire danger......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

New synthesis technique cuts drug development time and cost

A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice University has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals. The study, published in Science, combines biocatalytic carbon-hydro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Denali Fault found to have torn apart ancient joining of two landmasses

New research shows that three sites spread along an approximately 620-mile portion of today's Denali Fault were once a smaller united geologic feature indicative of the final joining of two land masses. That feature was then torn apart by millions of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Study reveals flies more vulnerable than bees to climate change

Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth's most prolific pollinators—and new research led by Penn State scientists suggests they are increasingly at risk due to rising global temperatures......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Stalker 2 has been enjoyable jank, but it’s also getting rapidly fixed

"A-Life" fixes will ensure even more randomness in an already odd fallout zone. When the impossibly punctuated S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl released on November 20, after.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

New physics sim trains robots 430,000 times faster than reality

"Genesis" can compress training times from decades into hours using 3D worlds conjured from text. On Thursday, a large group of university and private industry researchers unveile.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024