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House lawmakers say more research needed to understand EV battery fire risks

A House subcommittee says first responders are not prepared to handle the novel difficulties and dangers of EV fires......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsFeb 29th, 2024

Boltz-1: Fully open-source model rivals AlphaFold3 for predicting biomolecular structures

MIT scientists have released a powerful, open-source AI model called Boltz-1 that could significantly accelerate biomedical research and drug development. The paper is available on the bioRxiv preprint server......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Black hole genealogy: A new way to discover "ancestors" of cosmic phenomena

A research team has proposed a new method to reconstruct the "family tree" of black holes. Published in The Astrophysical Journal, this research offers a way to infer the properties of the black hole progenitors of these mergers, one of the most brut.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

"Video game ecology" can help us understand the climate crisis in our forests

When we think of climate change we often think of extreme events like flooding rains and large bushfires. But climate change can also have slower, more subtle impacts on our landscapes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Waal river draws more water, signaling potential Rhine system shift

Historical observations and model computations point to the Rhine system having crossed a tipping point. Since extreme peak flows in the 1990s, the Waal has gradually attracted more water at the Pannerdense Kop bifurcation. This is shown in research.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

World"s oldest mammalian ancestor discovered in Mallorca

An international research team led by the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) and the Museu Balear de Ciències Naturals (MUCBO | MBCN) have described a fossil animal that lived between 270 and 280 million years ago in present-da.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

In IT? Need cash? Cybersecurity whistleblowers are earning big payouts.

The US government now relies on whistleblowers to bring many cases. Matthew Decker is the former chief information officer for Penn State University’s Applied Research Laborator.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

EVgo set to build 7,500 new public fast-charging stalls across the U.S.

The Department of Energy finalized a $1.25 billion loan to EVgo, the U.S. operator of EV charge points, for the construction of 7,500 new fast-charging stalls......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Excited state dynamics unlock potential for organics LEDs and bioimaging

Excited state dynamics are essential for understanding fluorescence properties in molecules, impacting their application in technologies. Research at Shinshu University explores how molecular structure and geometry influence light emission in aggrega.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Shrubs can help or hinder a forest"s recovery after wildfire

Research from the University of California, Davis, is shedding light on when and where to plant tree seedlings to help restore forests after high-severity wildfires, and it has a lot to do with shrubs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India

While electric vehicles have become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, new research led by Princeton University has demonstrated that refining the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries could create pollution hotspots nea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Moral judgments shape everyday consumption practices, says research

In a new study, a Florida State University marketing researcher and her colleagues have revealed a complex moral landscape underlying everyday consumption practices, particularly relating to self-care, just in time for the holiday shopping season......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Simple enrichment reduces boredom and boosts welfare in housed dairy cows

Understanding dairy cow behavior has been a hot topic of dairy science research in the last few decades. In a special issue of JDS Communications dedicated to behavior in dairy animals, a new study highlights the importance of environmental enrichmen.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Femtosecond lasers and ordered nanopillars: A new path for high-speed electron control

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, in collaboration with the Australian National University, Canberra has demonstrated a novel way of steering a beam of relativistic electron pulses produced by an ultrahigh intensity, femtosecond las.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Research explores nanobubble stability and its real-world implications

Gases are essential for many chemical reactions, and bubbles are one way for these gases to be held in solution. When compared to larger bubbles, nanobubbles have increased stability—meaning that they can remain in a solution longer without popping.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

AirPods Max, “the most fun headphones ever,” just got a major discount

Great sound quality, noise-cancelling, and battery life are just a few of the AirPods Max’s accolades. They also have a $150 discount at Best Buy today......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Risk Aperture AI360 manages AI-specific vulnerabilities and threats

Risk Aperture launched AI360, a solution designed to address the growing cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). AI360 leverages proprietary algorithms, predictive analytics, and machine learning to deliver actionable insights, he.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Personalized gifts really do mean that little bit more to your loved ones, says research

Shopping for Christmas presents can be tricky. How do you find the perfect presents for all of your loved ones, with all of their different interests and ages and preferences?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

After wildfires, ranchers face two-year delay to graze cattle on federal land—is it doing more harm than good?

Lightning struck deep in the central Idaho mountains on July 24, 2024, igniting the Wapiti Fire that burned across 129,063 acres around Stanley, Idaho—a place known for its scenic vistas and idyllic rural landscape......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Wildfires in radioactive areas found to heighten river contamination risks

Wildfires in radiologically contaminated areas pose substantial risks, such as the redistribution of radionuclides and increased radiation exposure for residents. A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba investigated the effects of a larg.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Scientists propose strategy for increasing rice yield while reducing fertilizer use

Researchers from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a sustainable technology to selectively reduce nitrate to ammonium. This innovation delivers three benefits: It increases ri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024