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First-of-its-kind study finds lightning impacts edge of space in ways not previously observed

Solar flares jetting out from the sun and thunderstorms generated on Earth impact the planet's ionosphere in different ways, which have implications for the ability to conduct long range communications......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 14th, 2021

Reddit, AI spam bots explore new ways to show ads in your feed

Reddit says its "communities are naturally commercial." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Reddit has made it clear that it’s an ad-first business. Today, it expanded on that practice with a new ad format that looks to sell thin.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News1 hr. 33 min. ago

See incredible time lapses of two of space’s most famous objects

Two striking timelapses from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory show how two famous objects have changed over the last two decades......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News2 hr. 33 min. ago

Pushing the limits of sub-kilowatt electric propulsion technology for space mission concepts

NASA has developed an advanced propulsion technology to facilitate future planetary exploration missions using small spacecraft. Not only will this technology enable new types of planetary science missions, one of NASA's commercial partners is alread.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News4 hr. 5 min. ago

Startup financing gender gaps greater in societies where women are more empowered: Study

Commercial bankers provide capital to fund the operations and growth of businesses. However, as these lenders evaluate entrepreneurs who apply for loans, gender bias leads to women being denied more often than their male counterparts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News4 hr. 5 min. ago

Researcher finds that wood frogs evolved rapidly in response to road salts

When we think of evolution, we think of a process that happens over hundreds or thousands of years. In research published in Ecology and Evolution a team led by Rick Relyea, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences and David M. Darrin Senior Endowed.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 5 min. ago

Study suggests that cells possess a hidden communication system

Cells constantly navigate a dynamic environment, facing ever-changing conditions and challenges. But how do cells swiftly adapt to these environmental fluctuations?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 5 min. ago

Study of economic variables, regional factors influencing Vietnam"s real estate market

A detailed analysis of Vietnam's real estate market aimed to identify the factors that contribute to the formation of real estate bubbles. The study, published in the International Journal of Economics and Business Research covered the period from 20.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 5 min. ago

Narcissistic CEOs appoint other narcissists to the management board, study finds

Birds of a feather flock together, as the popular saying goes. It seems that this also applies to narcissistic managers, as a research team led by Professor Lorenz Graf-Vlachy from TU Dortmund University has discovered. Narcissistic CEOs are inclined.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 5 min. ago

See the Southern Ring Nebula in 3D

Planetary nebula are some of nature's most stunning visual displays. The name is confusing since they're the remains of stars, not planets. But that doesn't detract from their status as objects of captivating beauty and intense scientific study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 5 min. ago

Crises like pandemics or financial crashes could stall progress on gender diversity in boardrooms

Forget shattering the glass ceiling—a new research study published in The Leadership Quarterly warns that crises like the recent COVID-19 pandemic or a global financial crash could slam the brakes on progress toward improving gender diversity in bo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 5 min. ago

Computer game helps students get better at detecting fake news

A computer game helped upper secondary school students become better at distinguishing between reliable and misleading news. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University and elsewhere......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 5 min. ago

The best web browsers for 2024

We pitted Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge against one another to pick the best browsers for 2024. Want something different? We have alternatives too......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News5 hr. 5 min. ago

How NASA Repaired Voyager 1 From 15 Billion Miles Away

The far-traveled space probe is once again transmitting usable data, after a glitch caused months of gibberish......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated News6 hr. 31 min. ago

International study produces a comprehensive "tree of life" for flowering plants

With their own botanical collection material and their research knowledge on the evolution of cruciferous plants (plants of the cabbage family), bioscientists at Heidelberg University have contributed to a large-scale international study that has pro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 31 min. ago

New method could cut waste from drug production

Scientists have developed a sustainable new way of making complex molecules, which could greatly reduce waste produced during drug manufacturing, a study suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 31 min. ago

Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? New research sheds light on impacts of temperature

Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite that spreads from bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. If left untreated in humans, malaria can cause severe symptoms, health complications and even death......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 31 min. ago

These giant, prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth

Oncorhynchus rastrosus, a giant species of salmon that lived in the North American Pacific Northwest a few million years ago, sported a pair of front teeth that projected out from the sides of its mouth like tusks, according to a study published Apri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 31 min. ago

Leave policies can disadvantage women in tough times

Female employees with access to family leave policies bear the brunt of economic downturns, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 31 min. ago

Study recommends ending use of drug dogs, reducing police presence at future Mardi Gras

A study of policing at WorldPride and Mardi Gras events in 2023 found it was heavy-handed and damaging to its relationship with the LGBTQIA+ community......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 31 min. ago

No laughing matter, unfortunately: Why aggressive humor might pay for CEOs

Humor is central to human interaction and social perception. However, hardly any research has looked at how humor works in top management communication. This is where a new conceptual study comes in. Titled "Good Fun or Laughingstock? How CEO Humor A.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 31 min. ago