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......»»
Researchers tune thermal conductivity of materials "on the fly" for more energy-efficient devices
A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities scientists and engineers discovered a new method for tuning the thermal conductivity of materials to control heat flow "on the fly." Their tuning range is the highest ever recorded among one-step proc.....»»
Why earthquakes happen more frequently in Britain than Ireland
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies have discovered that variations in the thickness of tectonic plates relate directly to the distribution of earthquakes in Britain, Ireland and around the world.....»»
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash
Philippine scientists said that a "hazardous eruption" of a volcano in the archipelago could be days or weeks away, and urged the evacuation of nearby residents from their homes......»»
Study: Low-traffic neighborhoods in London borough cut daily driving among residents by 1.3 km
Residents in the London Borough of Lambeth started driving less once their area became a low traffic neighborhood (LTN) relative to those living in surrounding areas, according to a new study......»»
Where to farm Crushed Beast Bones in Diablo 4
Crushed Beast Bones are extremely useful in Diablo 4, and in this guide, we'll show you where to find and farm them......»»
Study explains the evolutionary origins and advantages of masturbation
Masturbation is common across the animal kingdom but is especially prevalent among primates, including humans. Historically, this behavior was considered to be either pathological or a by-product of sexual arousal, and recorded observations were too.....»»
How India"s "slum-free" redevelopment fails residents by ignoring their design insights and needs
I'm in Ahmedabad, India, standing where families once built their homes under the shade of large trees. Today, those houses are a flattened dust bowl at the edge of a construction site. Apartment buildings are replacing the low-rise, high-density set.....»»
Sweltering heat in Vietnam"s north sparks power cuts
Hanoi residents flocked to the Vietnamese capital's air-conditioned shopping malls on Saturday to escape power cuts at home, as the grid struggled to cope with the high demand caused by soaring heat......»»
Cycling could be a boon for Lagos—but people fear for their safety on bikes
With an estimated 16 million residents, Lagos is the most densely populated state in Nigeria. It's under immense pressure to transport its huge population. According to a global ranking of mobility in cities, Lagos was ranked worst out of 60 cities a.....»»
Close relative of aperiodic tile "the hat" found to be a true chiral aperiodic monotile
Mathematicians from Yorkshire University, the University of Cambridge, the University of Waterloo and the University of Arkansas have one-upped themselves by finding a close relative of "the hat," a unique geometric shape that does not repeat itself.....»»
Heavy rain triggers evacuation warnings in Japan
Hundreds of thousands of residents in Japan were urged to evacuate on Friday as tropical storm Mawar brought heavy rain and caused several rivers to overflow......»»
Symbiotic and pathogenic fungi may use similar molecular tools to manipulate plants
Symbiotic and pathogenic fungi that interact with plants are distantly related and don't share many genetic similarities. Comparing plant pathogenic fungi and plant symbiotic fungi, scientists at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU) h.....»»
Poor UK households more vulnerable to climate shocks, says new research
Poorer households in the UK are more vulnerable to climate change because temperature shocks are associated with deepening wealth inequality, according to new research published today in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research......»»
Municipal administrators in Brazil know about NbS but rarely use them to reduce environmental inequality, study finds
Initiatives involving nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly frequent in Europe and the United States, but still scarce in Brazil and rarely part of local public policy even when mayors are aware of the concept......»»
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is now underway. Here"s what to know.
It's time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday......»»
It"s time to prepare for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
It's time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday......»»
Phishing campaigns thrive as evasive tactics outsmart conventional detection
A 25% increase in the use of phishing kits has been recorded in 2022, according to Group-IB. The key phishing trends observed are the increasing use of access control and advanced detection evasion techniques. The rise in evasive tactics, such as ant.....»»
Fighting ransomware: Perspectives from cybersecurity professionals
Ransomware has become an ever-present threat to individuals, businesses, and even entire nations. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded videos from experts in the field that shed light on the pressing ransomware.....»»
Level of support for gender-neutral option on state IDs found to be affected by political orientation, social context
As of June, 22 states and the District of Columbia will allow residents to select a gender-neutral "X" marker, rather than "male" or "female," on their driver's licenses, birth certificates, and other government-issued identification documents......»»
Unique "bawdy bard" act discovered, revealing 15th-century roots of British comedy
An unprecedented record of medieval live comedy performance has been identified in a 15th-century manuscript. Raucous texts—mocking kings, priests and peasants; encouraging audiences to get drunk; and shocking them with slapstick—shed new light o.....»»