Increasing tropical cyclone frequency may have deadly consequences for seabird populations
The increase in tropical cyclone frequency and intensity due to climate change could lead to dramatic declines in seabird populations, suggests a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment. The authors' conclusion is based on the impact of.....»»
Turning infrared light visible: New device uses 2D material to up-convert infrared light
The human eye can only see light at certain frequencies (called the visible spectrum), the lowest of which constitutes red light. Infrared light, which we can't see, has an even lower frequency than red light. Researchers at the Indian Institute of S.....»»
Climate change made deadly heat 35x more likely in US, Mexico, C. America
Deadly heat that blanketed the United States, Mexico and Central America recently was made 35 times more likely due to global warming, an international network of climate scientists said on Thursday......»»
Earth"s atmosphere is our best defense against nearby supernovae, study suggests
Earth's protective atmosphere has sheltered life for billions of years, creating a haven where evolution produced complex lifeforms like us. The ozone layer plays a critical role in shielding the biosphere from deadly UV radiation. It blocks 99% of t.....»»
The fading boundary between farmers and tigers in the Himalayas
A river in the foothills of the Himalayas separates tigers and farmers and nurtures both wildlife and agriculture. But now that the river is drying up, conflicts between the two are increasing, endangering the habitat of both. River scientist Kshitiz.....»»
T-Mobile price lock guarantee isn’t true and shouldn’t be advertised, says BBB
BBB National Programs – which grew out of the Better Business Bureau – has said that the T-Mobile price lock guarantee is no such thing, and called on the company to stop advertising it. The move follows the company increasing the prices of so.....»»
Tropical solstice shadows
Solstices mark the changing of seasons, occur twice a year, and feature the year's shortest and longest daylight hours—depending on your hemisphere. These extremes in the length of day and night make solstice days more noticeable to many observers.....»»
Errors detected in several historical consumer price indices
Research from Lund University found several inaccuracies in historical CPIs in popular online databases. The findings, appearing in Cliometrica, can have major consequences for future research. Faults in the data might already have influenced decisio.....»»
Study shows fish may use punishment to promote help from their offspring
While there is an increasing consensus among humans that corporal discipline of children does more harm than good, fish may disagree......»»
Smile 2 teaser trailer: Naomi Scott cannot escape the evil grins
Naomi Scott is a pop star who confronts a deadly supernatural curse in the teaser trailer for the horror sequel Smile 2......»»
Satellites find that snow didn"t offset southwestern US groundwater loss
Record snowfall in recent years has not been enough to offset long-term drying conditions and increasing groundwater demands in the U.S. Southwest, according to a new analysis of NASA satellite data......»»
Ultraviolet-absorbing film shows promise in controlling insecticide-resistant thrips in Chinese agriculture
A research team has found that field populations of the thrips Megalurothrips usitatus and Thrips palmi in China have developed high resistance to multiple insecticides, presenting significant control challenges. By utilizing ultraviolet-absorbing fi.....»»
Researchers identify potential caterpillar fungus for the production of bioactive compounds
Ophiocordyceps sinensis, known for its extensive use in traditional Asian medicine, grows in high-altitude regions of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This rare and expensive fungus has generated increasing global demand, leading to the need for artificial.....»»
How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity
Freshwater ecosystems are the lifeblood of the natural world, yet they are facing a silent crisis. A 2022 report by the World Wildlife Fund revealed a staggering 83% decline in global freshwater vertebrate populations since 1970, a rate far exceeding.....»»
To kill the competition, bacteria throw pieces of dead viruses at them
A network of mutual murder ensures that diverse populations of bacteria survive. Enlarge / This is an intact phage. A tailocin looks like one of these with its head cut off. (credit: iLexx) Long before humans became inte.....»»
Huge telehealth fraud indictment may wreak havoc for Adderall users, CDC warns
The consequences are dangerous, possibly even deadly, for patients across the US. Enlarge / Ten milligram tablets of the hyperactivity drug, Adderall, made by Shire Plc, is shown in a Cambridge, Massachusetts pharmacy Thursday, J.....»»
Sea swamps Bangladesh at one of world"s fastest rates
After cyclone gales tore down his home in 2007, Bangladeshi fisherman Abdul Aziz packed up what was left of his belongings and moved about half a kilometer inland, further away from storm surge waves......»»
How the health of honeybee hives can inform environmental policies in Canadian cities
In recent years, there has been a notable surge in Canada and around the world in the popularity of urban beekeeping. Driven by a heightened awareness of the vital role of pollinators and the practice's increasing recognition, more Canadians than eve.....»»
Research reveals plant pathogens repurpose phage elements for bacterial warfare
Bacteriophages, viruses that attack and destroy bacteria, are everywhere in the natural world where they play a vital role in regulating microbe populations in ways that are not yet well understood......»»
Marine heat waves devastate red gorgonians in the Medes Islands: Study
The increase in the frequency and intensity of marine heat waves in recent decades is one of the effects of global climate change. A study by the University of Barcelona, published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, shows that the extreme heat wave of.....»»
Public more confident connecting increasing heat, wildfires with climate change, study finds
Oregon State University researchers found that U.S. adults are fairly confident in linking wildfires and heat to climate change, but less confident when it comes to other extreme weather events like hurricanes, flooding or tornadoes......»»