How unnecessary paper packaging creates the illusion of sustainability
Many products are wrapped in multiple layers of material, generating huge amounts of packaging waste. Tilburg University researcher Tatiana Sokolova found that unnecessary paper packaging creates the illusion of sustainability, because paper is perce.....»»
Variable star V708 Car has an unusual chemical composition, study finds
An international team of astronomers has performed spectroscopic observations of a variable star known as V708 Car. Results of the observational campaign, reported in a paper published February 20 on the pre-print server arXiv, indicate that this sta.....»»
Sustainable solutions to overconsumption challenges in modern marketing
Professor of Marketing at the Anderson School of Management, Catherine Roster, provides insight into the marketing world of overconsumption and a shift in mindset to sustainability long-term......»»
Beyond economic metrics: The Gini index in the big data age
Inequality among people has become an increasingly salient issue globally, with data indicating a rise in inequality levels across many countries in recent years. This, in turn, has generated concerns both from the perspective of the sustainability o.....»»
Using CRISPR gene editing to prevent pigs from getting blue-ear pig disease
A team of bio-scientists affiliated with a host of institutions across the U.S. has developed a gene editing technique to produce newborn pigs immune to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, also known as blue-ear pig disease. The paper is p.....»»
First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth
A new paper co-written by Desmond Upton Patton, a professor at Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) and Penn's Annenberg School for Communication, explores the role of images in the online grieving practices of gang-affiliated Black youth......»»
A machine learning predictor enhances capability for solving intricate physical problems
In a recent development at Fudan University, a team of applied mathematicians and AI scientists has unveiled a cutting-edge machine learning framework designed to revolutionize the understanding and prediction of Hamiltonian systems. The paper is pub.....»»
Larger-than-expected prehistoric mammal species uncovered in Patagonia
A multi-institutional team of archaeologists and paleontologists has unearthed and identified a new species of mammal from the Maastrichtian age. In their paper published in the journal Scientific Reports, the researchers note that the mammal was muc.....»»
Google’s hidden AI diversity prompts lead to outcry over historically inaccurate images
Inserting depictions of diversity into AI images creates revisionist history, critics say. Enlarge / Generations from Gemini AI from the prompt, "Paint me a historically accurate depiction of a medieval British king." (credit: @s.....»»
Uncovering how HIV assembles its lipid coat, which allows it to enter cells
New insights into how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) curates and assembles its lipid envelope have been gleaned by RIKEN biologists. These findings into HIV biology could help to inform the search for new treatments. The paper is published in.....»»
Word inscribed on ancient bronze hand resembles modern Basque word
A team of archaeologists with the Aranzadi Science Society has found a word inscribed on an ancient Basque bronze hand that resembles a modern Basque word. Their paper is published in the journal Antiquity......»»
Mapping the future of rural revitalization: Study sheds light on China"s rural dynamics
Globally, rural areas face challenges such as population decline, job shortages, and deepening urban-rural divides, exacerbated by rapid urbanization and industrialization. In China, these issues threaten rural sustainability, making the study of rur.....»»
Astropad launches improved pen-on-paper iPad upgrade with Rock Paper Pencil v2
Last summer Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus ball point-style Apple Pencil tip for a true pen-on-paper experience. Now the company is out with Rock Paper Pe.....»»
Grab a lifetime subscription to this feature-packed study assistant for $30
Get a lifetime subscription to Study Planr Pro for only $30. TL;DR: As of February 20, get a Study Planr Pro Lifetime Subscription for only $29.99.The classic pen and paper are tried and tested champions of note-taking and task management, but.....»»
Wide variation in rates of police killings suggests unnecessary deaths
One in three police homicides could have been avoided without endangering police or the public, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. Eight percent of all homicides of adult men in the United States are committed by police......»»
Smallest star ever observed is part of an exotic binary system
A large international team of astronomers has discovered the smallest known star to date, and found that it is paired with another, somewhat larger star. Their paper is published in the journal Nature Astronomy,......»»
Championing a tech-driven path to sustainability
Championing a tech-driven path to sustainability.....»»
Google plans “Gemini Business” AI for Workspace users
Google's first swing at this idea, "Duet AI," was an extra $30 per user per month. Enlarge / The Google Gemini logo. (credit: Google) One of Google's most lucrative businesses consists of packaging its free consumer app.....»»
Developing doubly sustainable quantum computers
In the future, the use of quantum computers could make a significant contribution to promoting greater sustainability in global developments. This was shown in a white paper, which was recently presented at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai a.....»»
Anoxic marine basins are among the best candidates for deep-sea carbon sequestration, say scientists
Anoxic marine basins may be among the most viable places to conduct large-scale carbon sequestration in the deep ocean, while minimizing negative impacts on marine life. So say UC Santa Barbara researchers in a paper published in the journal AGU Adva.....»»
Lab study creates artificial magnetosphere to explore spontaneous excitation of chorus emissions
A dipole magnetic field, created by a ring current, is the most fundamental type of magnetic field that is found both in laboratories and in space. Planetary magnetospheres, such as Jupiter's, effectively confine plasma......»»