Historical seismograms capture 1973 Chilean coup"s seismic impact
Military vehicles rumbling toward the presidential palace, bombs dropped by the Chilean Air Force, and an eerie quiet descending over Santiago after a curfew imposed by a military junta—a lone seismometer captured all these features of the 1973 Chi.....»»
Historical outbreaks of coffee wilt disease linked to gene transfer from another fungus
The fungus that causes coffee wilt disease repeatedly took up segments of DNA from a related fungal pathogen, which contributed to successive outbreaks of the disease. Lily Peck of Imperial College London, U.K., reports these new findings in a study.....»»
Study investigating climate change models suggests impact studies should include high-sensitivity climate models
High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests......»»
Gene editing and plant domestication essential to protect food supplies in a worsening climate, scientists say
We all need to eat, but the impact of the climate crisis on our crops is throwing the world's food supply into question. Modern crops, domesticated for high food yields and ease of harvesting, lack the genetic resources to respond to the climate cris.....»»
Social science research on trans and gender diverse youth highlights importance of inclusive policies
Trans and gender-diverse youth (TGDY) face unique challenges that impact their mental health, well-being, and access to essential resources. Research underscores the critical role of gender affirmation in improving outcomes for TGDY, showing that sup.....»»
Seagrass is fantastic at carbon capture—and it’s at risk of extinction
An underwater gardening experiment along the East Coast aims at restoration. In late September, seagrass ecologist Alyssa Novak pulled on her neoprene wetsuit, pressed her snorkel.....»»
Warming oceans are changing marine habitats. A new study explores the impact on thousands of species
Every year, human activities release billions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the Sun, making the Earth warmer than it would be without them. Over 90% of the extra heat from greenhouse gases gets absorbed b.....»»
Ocean density identified as a key driver of carbon capture by marine plankton
New findings, published in Royal Society Open Science, have revealed that changes in ocean density have a significant impact on the rate at which marine plankton incorporate carbon into their shells. This has profound implications for carbon cycling.....»»
Chemical structure"s carbon capture ability doubled by new research
Oregon State University scientists have found a way to more than double the uptake ability of a chemical structure that can be used for scrubbing carbon dioxide from factory flues......»»
A peek inside the restoration of the iconic Notre Dame cathedral
Tomas van Houtyryve's striking photographs for National Geographic capture the restoration process. On April 15, 2019, the world watched in transfixed horror as a fire ravaged the.....»»
Nationwide assessment finds urban areas face higher cancer risk from air pollution
New research builds on scientific understanding of how air pollution and cancer risk are distributed throughout the U.S. Air pollution, often resulting from industrial or vehicle emissions, can travel for hundreds of miles and impact the health of co.....»»
Swelling streams—climate change can cause more sediment in high-mountain rivers
Many high-mountain rivers in Asia transport more sediment downstream compared to a few years ago. Changes in sediment levels have a particularly strong impact on agriculture, water quality, flood management, and hydropower generation......»»
Analysis of ground motions reveals the seismic signature of Hamas forces en route to their attack
A study in the field of forensic seismology, conducted by Tel Aviv University researchers, has identified the seismic signature of Hamas forces' movement before the October 7 attack. Researchers from the Department of Geophysics at Tel Aviv Universit.....»»
Exploring the ecological role of deep-sea viruses
The significance of deep-sea virology and its impact on global climate and biogeochemical structures is not unknown, though its importance might be understated......»»
Infinity Nikki review: stylish open-world adventure is a dream come true
Infinity Nikki combines Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Genshin Impact into one incredibly delightful open-world adventure that's destined for success......»»
Using LIDAR technology researchers study the impact of contrails on climate
In the skies over Virginia it is common to see contrails, cloud-like strips of condensed water left behind by aircraft at high altitude......»»
Landmark climate case to open at top UN court
The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should protect the planet against climate change and help vulnerable nations combat its devastating impact......»»
Australia banning social media use by kids; 9to5Mac readers want the same in the US [U]
Update: Australia has now voted to ban social media use by children under the age of 16. In a 9to5Mac reader poll on the issue, the vast majority of you thought the US should do the same – see the end of the piece. The impact of social media use.....»»
Inside the 2024 CWE Top 25: Trends, surprises, and persistent challenges
In this Help Net Security interview, Alec Summers, Project Leader for the CVE Program at MITRE, shares his insights on the 2024 CWE top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses. He discusses the impact of the new methodology that involves the CNA commun.....»»
You Asked: The Editor’s Cut — The most impactful tech gifts we’ve ever received
Our roundtable of editors, led by Caleb Denison, discuss the tech-related holiday gifts that had a profound impact on them......»»
Gators may be a key gauge of how climate change may impact Florida"s Everglades
A bright searchlight pierces the darkness as the 18-foot airboat glides across the Everglades, the beam igniting small sparkling shimmers in the ink-black water dotted with lily pads......»»