Harvey Schlossberg, Cop With a PhD in Defusing a Crisis, Dies at 85
Harvey Schlossberg, a former New York City traffic cop with a doctorate in psychology who choreographed what became a model law enforcement strategy for safely ending standoffs with hostage takers, died on May 21 in Brooklyn. He was 85. From a report.....»»
Research progress of layered double hydroxide-based electrocatalyst for water splitting
In the context of the gradual depletion of fossil fuels and the energy crisis, hydrogen energy has attracted widespread attention due to its ultra-high energy density and eco-friendly properties. However, most of the hydrogen production still relies.....»»
Texas springs in crisis: New study highlights overwhelming increase in dry springs
New research from The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University uncovers a concerning decline in the state's groundwater resources, finding that the number of dry springs has nearly tripled since the early 1980s......»»
Advancing climate change research and policy demands knowledge from Indigenous Peoples, study says
As you read this, many regions of the world are implementing crisis plans against drought while, simultaneously, torrential rains wreak havoc in other corners of the planet, submerging cities and crops under the forces of wild waters......»»
Phil Long Dealerships Chairman Jay Cimino dies
Cimino became CEO of Phil Long Dealerships in 2001 and is known for his contributions to the company's growth......»»
Cybersecurity crisis in schools
Primary school systems handle sensitive data concerning minors, while higher education institutions must safeguard intellectual property data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks, according to Trustwave. These attacks not only threaten the saf.....»»
Nearly 10 million UK households in crisis due to health inequity from cold homes
The lack of meaningful action to tackle Britain's cold homes over the last decade has intensified existing inequalities—with many millions of households now at the point of crisis, finds a new report from the UCL Institute of Health Equity (UCL IHE.....»»
California faces an uphill battle against plastic
Given its green bona fides, it's no surprise that California was the first state in the nation to ban single-use plastic bags 10 years ago. Many were hopeful that would make a dent in the plastic pollution crisis, one canvas tote bag at a time. But i.....»»
Agricultural economists offer food for thought to improve baby formula supply
The 2022 baby formula crisis highlighted the precarious balance between regulation, competition and safety, according to a recent study published last month......»»
Using citizen scientists to mitigate the environmental crisis in the marine ecosystem
Citizen science can help to improve conservation and management strategies for Mediterranean marine ecosystems, and to mitigate the impact of the environmental crisis. This is the conclusion of a study by the University of Barcelona and the Institute.....»»
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty, researchers say
Australia is a high-income country with universal health, education and social services. But, like many countries around the world, Australia is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis......»»
A plan to protect the biodiversity of US waters
Marine biodiversity is in crisis around the globe. Climate change, overfishing, habitat destruction and other extractive industries are causing species losses at an alarming rate. Scientists, managers, and governments are taking steps to protect mari.....»»
Science in times of crisis: Lessons from Fukushima and WWII
Collective memory is one way to ensure that past mistakes in the evolution of science systems are not repeated after a crisis, disaster or conflict according to a University of Tokyo historian who has contributed to the International Science Council'.....»»
Veterinary epidemiologist works to combat rabies in Uganda
Around the world, someone dies from rabies every nine minutes of every day. Uganda records more than 130 rabies deaths annually, but the number of unreported rabies fatalities there is presumably much higher. Dog bites are the cause of more than 95%.....»»
College students appear resistant to using 988 crisis phone line
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched across the U.S. nearly 2 years ago. But college students—who are particularly vulnerable to substance use problems and related mental health crises—appear disinclined to use it, according to new resear.....»»
How bananas can be used to fight the plastic waste crisis
Bananas are one of the most popular and widely consumed fruits in the world. They are also the fourth most grown crop in the world, trailing only rice, wheat and corn. What could this tropical fruit have to do with fighting the ongoing plastic waste.....»»
Entrepreneurship on the periphery: Between precarious work and the search for a meaningful life
Understanding how the poor deal with the effects of the economic crisis into which Brazil plunged in 2014 was the aim of the research project "The crisis seen from the periphery: struggle for social mobility in the frontiers of (i)legality" conducted.....»»
Group of united academics publish "scientists" warning" on climate and technology
Throughout human history, technologies have been used to make people's lives richer and more comfortable, but they have also contributed to a global crisis threatening Earth's climate, ecosystems, and even our own survival......»»
Twitter front-end Nitter dies as Musk wins war against third-party services
Musk's changes kill service that let you view tweets without going to Twitter. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) An open source project that let people view tweets without going to Twitter.com has shut down,.....»»
"Barbie" cast helps Jimmy Kimmel get to the Oscars in silly skit
"Barbie" stars Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, and Ryan Gosling helped Jimmy Kimmel get to the Oscars in a late night sketch. Jimmy Kimmel, aka "Mid-Life Crisis Ken", gets a helping hand to the Oscars from Barbie cast Kate McKinnon, America Fer.....»»
How Toby Keith helped Ford stay afloat during 2008 financial crisis
The late country music singer agreed to continue his long-running partnership with Ford for a fraction of the pay when it needed to cut costs......»»