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Handling the hype: Researcher seeks to improve science communication

Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, one researcher at Michigan State University and colleagues at several other universitie.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 4th, 2024

Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks, radiocarbon dating and document analysis show

Spanish explorers may have brought the first peach pits to North America, but Indigenous communities helped the ubiquitous summer fruit really take root, according to a study led by a researcher at Penn State......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 56 min. ago

Novel fluorescent materials developed for real-time visualization of multi-component solvents and temperature

Recently, a research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new donor-acceptor (D-A) type fluorescent dye called AFL. This dye changes its fluorescence col.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Engineers refine lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies

Penn Engineers have cooked up a new way to improve mRNA delivery, developing an optimal "recipe" for ionizable lipids—key ingredients in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the molecules behind the COVID-19 vaccines and other innovative therapies. The meth.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion

Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Using an unconventional approach inspired by quantum physics, Rice engineer Gururaj Naik.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Infrastructure and communication challenges can be barriers to food safety in the low-moisture food industry

Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat flour were once considered to carry minimal microbial risks. However, the increased number of outbreaks linked to bacteria-contaminated low-moisture foods has resulted in product rec.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Math-selective US universities reduce gender gap in STEM fields, analysis finds

Nationally, men in colleges and universities currently outpace women in earning physics, engineering, and computer science (PECS) degrees by an approximate ratio of 4:1. To better understand the factors driving these gaps, NYU researchers analyzed ba.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Establishing a general theory of metal-support interaction: AI-driven advances in catalysis

How can artificial intelligence (AI) help accelerate scientific discovery based on vast amounts of experimental data? A new study by Prof. Li Weixue's team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Scienc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Durable supramolecular plastic is fully ocean-degradable and doesn"t generate microplastics

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic that won't pollute our oceans. The new material is as strong as conventional plastics and biodegradable, but what makes it spec.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities—fixing this benefits everyone

An enduring challenge facing science around the world is how to best include and engage Indigenous communities......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Support for carbon pricing higher than expected, finds study

Viewed by many experts as one of the most effective tools of climate policy, carbon pricing seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Currently, however, only 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions are subject to this climate tax, as it is seen as un.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

New organic molecule design can lead to long-lasting, durable OLEDs for displays

Scientists have developed a method to improve the stability and efficiency of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a technology used in smartphones, TVs, and other electronic displays......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Quack-like underwater sounds off the coast of New Zealand in the "80s may have been a conversation, researcher says

Mysterious, repeating sounds from the depths of the ocean can be terrifying to some, but in the 1980s, they presented a unique look at an underwater soundscape......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

COP29 viewpoint: "Climate finance" for the Pacific is mostly loans, saddling small island nations with more debt

As this year's UN climate summit reaches its final stage of negotiations, Pacific scholars are calling on world leaders to improve the dispersal system of climate finance to support people living in small island nations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Actfore TRACE reduces keystrokes and expedites data extraction

Actfore unveiled TRACE (Targeted Retrieval and Automated Content Extraction), an auto-extraction feature to accelerate and improve the accuracy of data mining processes for breach notification list generation. TRACE will be integrated into all future.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

ChatGPT just improved its creative writing chops

OpenAI's latest GPT-4o model is getting a handful of upgrades, including "more natural, engaging, and tailored writing to improve relevance & readability.".....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

NASA ocean world explorers have to swim before they can fly

When NASA's Europa Clipper reaches its destination in 2030, the spacecraft will prepare to aim an array of powerful science instruments toward Jupiter's moon Europa during 49 flybys, looking for signs that the ocean beneath the moon's icy crust could.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Noninvasive plant stress phenotyping: A multi-organ approach to combat abiotic stressors

Noninvasive phenotyping has emerged as a vital tool in plant science, enabling the study of stress indicators without disrupting plant growth. While most studies have historically focused on analyzing stress responses in leaves, this novel research a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Oceanographic expedition provides evidence on the "atlantification" of the Arctic Ocean

The international BIOCAL expedition, led by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), provided new evidence on the phenomenon of "atlantification" of the Arctic Ocean, a process relate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Increasing complexity challenges strategic management, researcher finds

The changes in society and the phenomena surrounding us are becoming more unexpected and interconnected than ever before. This increasing complexity challenges strategic management, making it harder to predict trends and developments. According to a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

How to upgrade and repair weapons and gear in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

When your weapon gets too much wear in Stalker 2 it will start to fail on you. To prevent it from jamming and improve it, here's how to repair and upgrade them......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024