How nanoplastics can influence metabolism
PET—the plastic used to make bottles, for example—is ubiquitous in our natural environment. In a joint study, scientists from Leipzig University and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) investigated the negative effects that tiny.....»»
Libraries Scold Rightsholders’ Attempt to Tweak South Africa’s Copyright Bill
Two of the largest U.S. library associations representing over 100,000 libraries are protesting efforts by large copyright holders to influence foreign copyright law. Specifically, the associations oppose ongoing critique of South Africa's proposed c.....»»
Tree mortality in the Black Forest on the rise, climate change is key driver: Study
Climate impacts such as dry, hot summers reduce the growth and increase the mortality of trees in the Black Forest because they negatively influence the climatic water balance, i.e., the difference between precipitation and potential evapotranspirati.....»»
Line-scan Raman micro-spectroscopy provides rapid method for micro and nanoplastics detection
Microplastics—plastics particles smaller than 5 mm in size—have caused an environmental pollution issue that cannot be ignored by our society. Raman spectroscopy technology, with its non-contact, non-destructive and chemical-specific characterist.....»»
Q&A: As AI changes education, important conversations for kids still happen off-screen
When ChatGPT surged into public life in late 2022, it brought new urgency to long-running debates: Does technology help or hinder kids' learning? How can we make sure tech's influence on kids is positive?.....»»
New research provides unprecedented look at what influences sea ice motion in the Arctic
A new study led by researchers at Brown University offers fresh insights into the forces above and beneath the ocean surface that influence how sea ice moves and disperses in the Arctic Ocean, which is warming at over twice the rate of the global ave.....»»
Researchers identify biomarkers that may detect risk of advance prostate cancer in Black men
Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, have identified a cell metabolism process found in men wi.....»»
Chemicals from maize roots influence wheat yield
Maize roots secrete certain chemicals that affect the quality of soil. In some fields, this effect increases yields of wheat planted subsequent to maize in the same soil by more than 4%. This was proven by researchers from the University of Bern. Whi.....»»
Study finds rain-driven microbial pollution persists at surfing beaches in colder months
Surfers at beaches where stormwater drainage pipes discharge into the ocean risk catching more than waves on a rainy day. Monmouth University researchers studying the influence of weather and ocean conditions on microbial pollution found that within.....»»
Animal study shows a father"s care could slow aging, alter brains and behavior
Fathers who pay attention and care for their sons can mold their progeny's developing nervous system and influence their offspring's future behavior, according to University of Virginia researchers who studied rodent parents and pups......»»
Researchers investigate how a CEO"s personality affects corporate culture
Before he became an expert on corporate leadership, Charles O'Reilly spent five years in the U.S. Army. There he witnessed the stark divide between good and bad leaders and realized how much influence they had on the people who worked for them......»»
Crater lake sediments in Northeast China reveal 25-thousand-year-long record of dust activity in East Asia
Dust storms occur frequently throughout Central and East Asia today. Several driving factors, particularly related to the East Asian Summer Monsoon, the East Asian Winter Monsoon and the westerlies, can influence dust production and transport in thes.....»»
Winter storms over Labrador Sea influence Gulf Stream system
The Gulf Stream, which brings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe and keeps the climate mild, is only part of a larger system of oceanic currents called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC for short. It runs through the.....»»
Does Barbie Affect Body Image? What the Science Shows
A clinical health psychologist talks about Barbie’s influence on how women and girls view their body.....»»
Your Genes May Influence What You Like to Eat
New research identifies genome areas linked to dietary patterns and our taste for things such as tea, tobacco and grapes.....»»
Seeing light elements in a grain boundary: Revealing material properties down to the atomic scale
To develop advanced materials, a deep understanding of their underlying microstructure and chemistry is necessary. Knowing how defects influence the interplay between microstructure and chemical composition is crucial, as they are the entry gate for.....»»
Human presence found to influence overall mammal abundance in northern Myanmar
Understanding the factors that influence large mammal habitat use and their spatio-temporal response to human disturbance plays a crucial role in wildlife conservation and management. However, this knowledge is still limited for most mammals......»»
Did Facebook fuel political polarization during the 2020 election? It’s complicated.
There's strong ideological segregation, but proposed interventions didn't change attitudes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Over the last several years, there have been growing concerns about the influence.....»»
Senators press Congress to "rein in" Big Tech and social media
Senators Graham and Warren have penned a New York Times article urging Congress to adopt new laws to bring "meaningful change" to curb Big Tech's influence on society.US Capitol. Credit: Alejandro BarbaSenator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has previously ann.....»»
Cross-seasonal connection found between Arctic sea ice and Eurasian summertime temperature
In recent decades, the Arctic region has been experiencing noticeable warming and substantial sea ice loss. While research has shed light on the influence of the Arctic on mid-latitude weather and climate during winter, its impact on summertime condi.....»»
Prodrugs: Pills your body converts into an illicit drug can evade detection, but we don"t know how big the problem is
Drug traffickers have found a way to trick enforcement agencies by using one of the most potent tools our bodies have: our metabolism. Welcome to the world of prodrugs......»»