Gravity waves caused by complex terrain over the Tibetan Plateau can enhance the intensity of spring rainfall
The springtime persistent rainfall is the major rainy period before the onset of summer monsoon in East Asia. For example, it accounts for about 35% of the annual precipitation in South China, which brings plentiful water for agricultural and industr.....»»
A railroad of cells: Computer simulations explain cell movement
Looking under the microscope, a group of cells slowly moves forward in a line, like a train on the tracks. The cells navigate through complex environments. A new approach by researchers involving the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA).....»»
Ohio train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to Earth"s surface across the US and beyond, study reveals
A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters reveals that the environmental impact of the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train accident in East Palestine, Ohio covered a very large geographical area. Inorganic pollutants re.....»»
When will Apple release the iOS 18 public beta?
Want to install iOS 18 this summer but not ready to spring for the developer beta? Apple shared the iOS 18 public beta will arrive in July, but when exactly? Here’s when to expect the iOS 18 public beta release date. more….....»»
What"s a heat dome? Here"s why so much of the US is broiling this week
With much of the Midwest and the Northeast broiling—or about to broil—in extreme summer heat this week, meteorologists are talking about heat waves and heat domes......»»
Social media apps may gain tobacco-style warning labels, as US Surgeon General sounds alarm over youth impact
Tobacco products in the US contain very blatant, obvious warning labels that outline their health risks. If the US Surgeon General has his way, this same strategy will soon be employed to combat the harm caused by social media apps. more….....»»
Rethinking English essay scores
To get high scores on essay writing tests, learners of English as a foreign language need to focus on good arguments more than on complex grammar. The Kobe University finding challenges conventional approaches to test preparation and scoring rubrics......»»
Denmark bans noodles for being too hot—what you need to know about chili heat
Chili peppers—love them or hate them, they've got a heat that's hard to ignore. Recently, their fiery nature has even caused a bit of a stir in Denmark, where Buldak Ramen noodles have been banned for being dangerously spicy. So, what's behind the.....»»
Tipping points: Understanding the green Sahara"s collapse
Abrupt shifts within complex systems such as the Earth's climate system are extremely hard to predict. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have now succeeded in developin.....»»
Researchers identify potential caterpillar fungus for the production of bioactive compounds
Ophiocordyceps sinensis, known for its extensive use in traditional Asian medicine, grows in high-altitude regions of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This rare and expensive fungus has generated increasing global demand, leading to the need for artificial.....»»
Stellantis, once a champion of working from home, brought engineers back to office
Stellantis approved remote work in recent years, and in the process drastically reduced office space and sold real estate assets. Labor unions have criticized the intensity of the push......»»
An earthquake changed the course of the Ganges: Could it happen again?
A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the Ganges River in what is now densely populated Banglad.....»»
A new Cybertruck issue reportedly delays deliveries
Tesla’s Cybertruck is reportedly suffering an issue that’s caused the automaker to halt deliveries of the automaker’s newest vehicle until it’s resolved......»»
Improving soil health yields unexpected benefits for farmers
In the U.S., as farmers wrestle with extreme heat and drought, heavy rainfall and flooding, and erosion—all factors of climate change which can take a toll on crops—there's been a lot of buzz over regenerative agriculture over the past few years,.....»»
Study reveals how invasive submerged macrophytes affect sediment nitrogen cycle under complex environments
Removal of excess nitrogen is a critical step in the ecological restoration of eutrophic lakes. Microbially mediated dissimilatory nitrate reduction processes in lakes represent an important mechanism for nitrogen removal. However, lake ecosystems ar.....»»
Enhancement and manipulation of second- and third-harmonic generation based on all-dielectric nonlinear metasurfaces
Nonlinear optics is a branch of optics that deals with the complex nonlinear relationships between the optical response of the medium and the incident light when it interacts with the optical medium. Currently, nonlinear optics has been successfully.....»»
Antarctic cold spells shatter records amid global heat waves in late winter 2023
While 2023 is noted for breaking global temperature records (State of the Global Climate 2023), the year also brought an unexpected twist with extreme cold events in Antarctica. A new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences reveals the su.....»»
Makah Tribe will again be allowed to hunt gray whales off Washington coast
Not since the spring of 1999 have members of the Makah Tribe filed into a cedar canoe and paddled off Washington's coast to legally harpoon a gray whale, trailing its body back to shore for celebration and ceremony......»»
Survey shows decline in North Dakota breeding duck numbers
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's 77th annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of about 2.9 million birds, down from 3.4 million last year......»»
Is there anybody out there? NATO hones Arctic subs" sonar skills
In the icy waters of the Arctic, NATO scientists are dissecting sound waves to improve the West's ability to track Russian submarines, as global warming alters acoustics underwater......»»
Sea swamps Bangladesh at one of world"s fastest rates
After cyclone gales tore down his home in 2007, Bangladeshi fisherman Abdul Aziz packed up what was left of his belongings and moved about half a kilometer inland, further away from storm surge waves......»»