How a Massachusetts salt marsh is changing what we know about New England"s coast
New research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst into the life and times of a New England salt marsh fundamentally changes our understanding of how salt marshes acquire the sediment that keeps them viable. This research, published recently.....»»
Underwater Temple from ‘Indiana Jones Civilization’ Discovered
An ancient temple made by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture has finally been found off the Italian coast.....»»
How can you write data to DNA without changing the base sequence?
A new method lets anyone with a kit write data to DNA with just one enzyme. Zettabytes—that’s 1021 bytes—of data are currently generated every year. All of those cat videos.....»»
New image recognition technique for counting particles provides diffusion information
A team of scientists have invented a new technique to determine the dynamics of microscopic interacting particles by using image recognition to count the number of particles in an imaginary box. By changing the size of the observation box, such count.....»»
Glycans can regulate their own biosynthesis by modifying enzyme activity
Glycans are chains of sugars that attach to cells through proteins or lipids, changing their chemical characteristics. Glycans can be incredibly complex and branched in structure, contributing to the stability of the extracellular domain of cells and.....»»
Japan-style "tiny forests" are taking root in British cities
A staggering 1 in 3 people in England lack access to nature-rich spaces within a short walk from their homes. Now, a growing movement is bringing nature back to cities across the UK. The Miyawaki forest method involves planting a diverse mix of dense.....»»
Investigating lithium isotope systematics in Qinghai Lake
Recently, Prof. Xiao Yilin's team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), in collaboration with the Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, University of Pennsylvania and Nanning Normal University, revealed the lithium (Li) cycling pr.....»»
Invasive plants drive homogenization of soil microbial communities across US, new study finds
Invasive plants are doing more than just taking over landscapes—they're also changing the soil beneath them. A new study co-authored by Matthew McCary, assistant professor of biosciences at Rice University, reveals that these species are reshaping.....»»
Smoky haze grips Massachusetts as brush fires burn in dozens of communities
Smoky haze grips Massachusetts as brush fires burn in dozens of communities.....»»
Schools need a new approach in identifying special educational needs
The assessment system for children and young people with additional needs in England is failing......»»
Report summarizes findings from a decade of unprecedented gambling research in Massachusetts
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have released a comprehensive, 194-page report assessing their decade-long examination of the social and economic impacts that followed the introduction of casino gambling in Massachusetts......»»
Students with special educational needs require specialist teachers in mainstream classrooms
A new report from the National Audit Office into special educational needs provision in England has concluded that despite a significant increase in investment over the last decade, "the system is still not delivering better outcomes for children and.....»»
SpaceX liftoff matches record for Space Coast launches in a year
The Space Coast saw its 72nd launch of the year on Wednesday evening, equaling the total number of orbital missions flown in 2023 and with 10 weeks still to go......»»
iOS 18.2 lets third-party web browsers add web apps with custom engine in the EU
Apple last year introduced the ability for third-party web browsers to add web apps to the iOS Home Screen, a feature that was previously exclusive to Safari. However, these web apps still depend on Apple’s WebKit. But Apple is changing that with i.....»»
Japanese sardines astonish scientists by crossing the Pacific to the West Coast
When research scientist Gary Longo first saw the results of his genomic analysis of sardines, he thought he must have mixed up his samples......»»
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for "snowbirds" on Florida"s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for "snowbirds" on Florida"s Gulf Coast.....»»
Future atmospheric rivers could bring catastrophic ocean level rise off the West Coast, simulation study shows
A team of climate specialists from the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Climate and Global Dynamics Lab, Texas A&M University, and Pennsylvania State University has found evidence for a rise in ocean levels during future atmospheric rive.....»»
Seven dead, thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines
Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed seven people and forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels toward the east coast......»»
How pollsters have adapted to changing technology and voters who don"t answer the phone
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, news reports and social media feeds are increasingly filled with data from public opinion polls. How do pollsters know which candidate is ahead in what swing state or with which key demographic group? Or.....»»
Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current
Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current.....»»
Cook says Apple wasn"t first with AI, but will be the best
Ahead of it rolling out to users, Tim Cook says that Apple Intelligence is already changing lives — including his own.Tim Cook — image credit: AppleApple has been reported to be as much as two years behind the rest of the artificial intelligence.....»»