Inequality in medieval Cambridge was "recorded on the bones" of its residents
Social inequality was "recorded on the bones" of Cambridge's medieval residents, according to a new study of hundreds of human remains excavated from three very different burial sites within the historic city centre......»»
Colorado prisons vulnerable to natural disasters but may be ill-prepared
Three-quarters of Colorado prisons are likely to experience a natural disaster in the coming years, but due to aging infrastructure and outdated policies, many are ill-equipped to keep residents safe, suggests new University of Colorado Boulder resea.....»»
Residents unprepared for wildland fires, face barriers in implementing prevention measures: Study
This year, Canada saw the worst wildfire season in its history, with fires destroying homes, displacing thousands of residents, and burning the largest area since contemporary records began in 1983. Much of this damage to communities could be reduced.....»»
EPA is funding more community air-pollution monitoring in Colorado, but nonprofits struggle to roll it out
The Black Parents United Foundation learned in late 2022 that it would receive nearly $475,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency to set up air monitors in Aurora to determine how much pollution residents in low-income neighborhoods were breath.....»»
History Says the 1918 Flu Killed the Young and Healthy. These Bones Say Otherwise
A study of bones held in a Cleveland museum reveals a new side to the pandemic’s story—and a new way to think about pandemics to come......»»
Black holes could come in "perfect pairs" in an ever expanding universe
Researchers from the University of Southampton, together with colleagues from the universities of Cambridge and Barcelona, have shown it's theoretically possible for black holes to exist in perfectly balanced pairs—held in equilibrium by a cosmolog.....»»
Mysterious rock depicted in 15th-century painting is most likely a Stone Age tool
Why medieval painter Jean Fouquet chose to depict Acheulean hand ax remains a mystery. Enlarge / Detail from left panel of the Melun Diptych (circa 1455) by medieval French painter and miniaturist Jean Fouquet. The strangely shap.....»»
Mysterious rock depicted in 15th century painting is most likely a Stone Age tool
Why medieval painter Jean Fouquet chose to depict Acheulean hand ax remains a mystery. Enlarge / Detail from left panel of the the Melun Diptych (circa 1455) by medieval French painter and miniaturist Jean Fouquet. The strangely.....»»
Study documents new extremes in stratospheric water vapor
A University of Oklahoma-led article published in Geophysical Research Letters highlights newly measured extremes recorded during the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Dynamics and Chemistry of the Summer Stratosphere field project......»»
Earthquake country residents set to "drop, cover and hold on" in annual ShakeOut quake drill
People will duck under desks and tables in California and around the world on Thursday for an annual drill practicing ways to stay safe during earthquakes......»»
The oldest pieces of Baltic amber found on the Iberian Peninsula indicates imports began over 5,000 years ago
A team of scientists from the Universities of Granada and Cambridge, as well as the Government of Catalonia, have identified the oldest pieces of Baltic amber ever found on the Iberian Peninsula, revealing that this luxury material used in jewelry an.....»»
International team reveals source of largest ever marsquake recorded
A global team of scientists have announced the results of an unprecedented collaboration to search for the source of the largest ever seismic event recorded on Mars. The study, led by the University of Oxford, rules out a meteorite impact, suggesting.....»»
Should LA care about salt in New Orleans" tap water? Yes. Here"s why
Los Angeles residents would be wise to keep an eye on New Orleans, where saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the Mississippi River and threatening the drinking water supply. Officials are tracking the daily movements of the saline wedge,.....»»
Rising seas will tighten vise on Miami, even for people who are not flooded, says study
A new study that examines both the physical and socioeconomic effects of sea-level rise on Florida's Miami-Dade County area finds that in coming decades, four out of five residents may face disruption or displacement, whether they live in flood zones.....»»
Hotter, drier summers will make European craft beers less "hoppy"—new study
September 2023 was the warmest ever recorded according to the EU Climate Service, with Earth's average surface air temperature peaking at 16.38°C. The average global temperature was also at least 1.5°C higher than pre-industrial levels on about a t.....»»
The toll of heat deaths in the Phoenix area soars after the hottest summer on record
The toll of heat-associated deaths in Arizona's most populous county—still being tallied after the area's hottest summer ever recorded—has soared over 360, alarming public health officials who say the final count will surely set a new record......»»
Scroll depicting rat wedding banquet provides important insight about cooking in medieval Japan
Rats in the kitchen. Typically that implies issues with cleanliness and safety. But in medieval Japan, having rats in the kitchen could suggest an entirely different meaning......»»
Second report on the status of global water resources published
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently presented its second report on the status of global water resources. According to this report, large parts of the world experienced drier conditions in 2022 than those recorded on average for the e.....»»
Study highlights concerns and preferences of residents regarding police involvement in mental health crisis response
Police officers often respond to incidents that do not involve crime or immediate threats to public safety but instead deal with community members facing unmet mental health needs. In response to this, many cities are experimenting with co-deploying.....»»
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless review: sub-$200 wireless cans hit the sweet spot
Sennheiser's Accentum Wireless deliver great sound and noise cancellation in a bare-bones, affordable set of headphones......»»
14,000 displaced in Myanmar after record rain sparks floods
Residents of Myanmar's flood-hit Bago city salvaged food and belongings from their waterlogged homes on Tuesday after record rainfall triggered floods that authorities said have displaced 14,000 people......»»