Fighting coastal erosion with electricity
New research from Northwestern University has systematically proven that a mild zap of electricity can strengthen a marine coastline for generations—greatly reducing the threat of erosion in the face of climate change and rising sea levels......»»
Defibrillation devices can still save lives using 1,000 times less electricity, optimized model finds
In a paper published in Chaos, researchers from Sergio Arboleda University in Bogotá, Colombia, and the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta used an electrophysiological computer model of the heart's electrical circuits to examine the effect o.....»»
US Space Force warns of “mind-boggling” build-up of Chinese capabilities
Russia and China "have developed and demonstrated the ability to conduct war fighting in space." The chief of the US Space Force has warned that China is putting military capabili.....»»
Human histones show promise in fighting bacterial infections
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives from infectious diseases and are considered one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century. However, as the use (and abuse) of antibiotics has increased over the years, many bacteria have developed.....»»
Satellite imagery may help protect coastal forests from climate change
Sea-level rise caused by climate change poses a serious and often unpredictable threat to coastal forests, and new tools are needed to help mitigate damage and allocate conservation resources......»»
Ukrainian troops fighting on Russian soil have an advantage they"ve never had in this war
Ukrainian troops fighting on Russian soil have an advantage they"ve never had in this war.....»»
North Korean troops sent to Russia may be pleased to be there, even as they face ferocious fighting
North Korean troops sent to Russia may be pleased to be there, even as they face ferocious fighting.....»»
A new app for tracking coastal flooding during hurricanes
A web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in coastal communities provided University of South Florida scientists with essential data from hurricanes Helene and Milton......»»
The Secret Electrostatic World of Insects
Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen, and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this phenomenon......»»
UK climate strategy ruled lawful in landmark court case
A man whose home had to be demolished because of coastal erosion lost a landmark legal claim on Friday against the UK government that accused it of failing to meet obligations to protect citizens from the effects of climate change......»»
A natural climate change laboratory in Japan reveals the adaptation dynamics of fishers
A new study published in the journal People and Nature reveals the complex relationship between the impacts of climate change and the adaptive responses of coastal fishers in one of the areas most affected by these environmental changes: the southern.....»»
Misinformation and disinformation: Both prebunking and debunking work for fighting them, finds study
Misinformation, incorrect or false information shared unintentionally, can be extremely damaging. Its climate change-denying sort can make taking much-needed action against global warming more difficult. It can be even deadly, for example, if it enco.....»»
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine will be "fair game," U.S. warns Putin
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine will be "fair game," U.S. warns Putin.....»»
Broadcasting sounds of healthy coral reefs encourages coral larvae growth, study shows
Coral reefs worldwide are in trouble. These ecosystems support a billion people and more than a quarter of marine species. Still, many have been damaged by unsustainable fishing and tourism, coastal construction, nutrient runoff, and climate change......»»
Modeling study shows that marshes provide cost-effective coastal protection
Images of coastal houses being carried off into the sea due to eroding coastlines and powerful storm surges are becoming more commonplace as climate change brings a rising sea level coupled with more powerful storms. In the U.S. alone, coastal storms.....»»
Steven Spielberg’s son made a robot-fighting game, and you can play it now
Lynked: Banner of the Spark is an enjoyable new early access action game from Max Spielberg, and you can try it today......»»
Newsom sides with Musk in dispute over SpaceX rocket launches
In a legal dispute between Elon Musk and the California Coastal Commission over the number of rockets the billionaire's company can launch from the coast, Gov. Gavin Newsom has sided with Musk, saying over the weekend, "I'm with Elon.".....»»
Discovery of new bacterial toxins could be key to fighting infections
Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over 100,000 microbial genomes, can destroy the cells of bacteri.....»»
Pitch-black shooter Blindfire is a bright idea that’s still finding its way
Blindfire is a new multiplayer shooter with a twist — players are fighting in complete darkness. We jumped into early access to put it to the test......»»
Down in the slumps: Tracing erosion cycles in arctic permafrost
In the Arctic, landslide-like features known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps are threatening infrastructure, altering regional biogeochemistry, and emitting carbon......»»
Coastal cities have a hidden vulnerability to storm-surge and tidal flooding that"s entirely caused by humans
Centuries ago, estuaries around the world were teeming with birds and turbulent with schools of fish, their marshlands and endless tracts of channels melting into the gray-blue horizon......»»