Hydrothermal mercury: The natural story of a contaminant
An international team of researchers including scientists from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel has produced the first global estimate of mercury emissions from hydrothermal sources at mid-ocean ridges based on measurements......»»
Fixing excess carbon dioxide: Biocatalyst-driven carboxylation under mild conditions
Carbon capture and utilization technologies for the conversion of carbon dioxide into carboxylic acids have garnered attention recently, with researchers from Tokyo Tech recently demonstrating a biocatalyzed carboxylation reaction of not only natural.....»»
Assassin"s Creed Shadows gets a stylish new trailer at Xbox Games Showcase
Assassin's Creed Shadows just got an all-new trailer blending story and gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase......»»
Batman: Arkham Shadow is more faithful to the series than you think
Alongside a new story trailer, Meta outlined exactly how true Batman: Arkham Shadow's VR gameplay is to Rocksteady's Arkham series......»»
Tree hidey-holes key to helping slow declines of small mammals
A decline of natural tree hollows is forcing arboreal mammal numbers to fall, according to a new study exploring why these species are disappearing in Northern Australia......»»
3 underrated sci-fi movies on Amazon Freevee you should watch in June
The three underrated sci-fi movies on Amazon Freevee you should watch in June 2024 include one lesser-known film inspired by a Philip K. Dick story......»»
Brompton C Line Electric review: Fun and foldable, fits better than you’d think
A motor evens out its natural disadvantages, but there's still a learning curve. Enlarge / What can I say? It was tough putting the Brompton C Line Electric through its paces. Finding just the right context for it. Grueling work......»»
Editorial: National narrative on EV chargers only part of story
States are in charge, but slow progress doesn't equate to failure......»»
The Protestant Work Ethic could explain a liking for "natural" health care, research suggests
A strong belief in the Protestant Work Ethic might underpin the decision-making of many people choosing "natural" approaches to health care, new research suggests......»»
Apple promises fewer years of iPhone security updates than Samsung and Google on paper, but reality is a different story
Historically, Apple has been hesitant to commit to solid timelines of how long it will support its devices with security and software updates. Now, thanks to a particular UK legal requirement, that has changed. And what the company is promising on pa.....»»
A visualization of everything on Earth—the difference between biomass and technomass
A new interactive visual depicts everything on the planet Earth, showing, with scientific precision and breathtaking profundity, how man-made things now outweigh all forms of natural life......»»
New study confirms presence of benzene in natural gas and potential for undetectable indoor leaks
New research finds that even people with an average sense of smell could be living with a natural gas leak and not know it. The study, published in Environmental Research Letters, finds that small gas leaks can impact indoor air quality by introducin.....»»
How climate social scientists are finding their way in the era of climate crisis
In early May The Guardian reported on a survey that explored the thoughts and feelings of 380 climate scientists. It was not uplifting. The pull quotes tell a story of anguish. "Sometimes it is almost impossible not to feel hopeless and broken…Runn.....»»
Physicists decode mechanics of knitted materials for engineering applications
Knitting, the age-old craft of looping and stitching natural fibers into fabrics, has received renewed attention for its potential applications in advanced manufacturing. Far beyond their use for garments, knitted textiles are ideal for designing and.....»»
Scientists call for conservation of Amazon"s unseen water cycle
Beyond the rainforests, scientists are zeroing in on changes occurring to a natural water cycle that could forever alter the Amazon......»»
Researcher introduces strategies to sustain aesthetics and performance in anthropogenic landscapes
Entering the Anthropocene, humans are confronted with a grim yet peculiar state of increasing natural landscapes inching closer to extinction. Notably, the Aral Sea retains a mere 10% of its original volume, highlighting the urgency of the situation......»»
What looming La Nina means for global temperatures
El Niño, the natural weather phenomenon that contributed to 2023 being the hottest year on record, has recently subsided, paving the way for its opposing, cooling La Niña phase to begin......»»
10 most underrated The Walking Dead episodes ever, ranked
The most underrated episodes of The Walking Dead include some the slower-paced and even disliked ones that, in hindsight, were pivotal to the story......»»
Greener, more effective termite control: Natural compound attracts wood eaters
UC Riverside scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less expensive way to lure hungry termites to their doom......»»
The Sneaky DIY of Cy Tymony
Cy Tymony is well known as the author of “Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things” and “Sneaky Math” and he’s written for Make Magazine as well. However, I didn’t know much about him and his life story. Cy has a wonderfu.....»»
You can play this story-driven LGBTQ+ game for free during Pride Month
Xbox Game Studios has made Tell Me Why free on Xbox consoles and PC for June to celebrate Pride Month......»»