Investigating dense plasmas with positron waves
Astrophysical and lab-created plasmas under the influence of magnetic fields are the source of intense study. New research seeks to understand the dynamics of position waves traveling through these clouds of highly ionized gas......»»
How dangerous is extreme heat to humans?
The media reporting around heat waves that have hammered the northern hemisphere has been unequivocal: the simultaneous record-breaking heat has "pushed the limits of human survival.".....»»
Investigating unintended policy consequences: The competition conundrum
Competition is generally regarded as bringing benefits in terms of improving individual performance. However, it seems that cooperation may be more beneficial when individuals work together rather than against each other......»»
Study supports strong link between respiratory and digestive diseases in dogs
While the respiratory and digestive systems of canines have previously been studied independently, researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have been investigating the interplay between disorders in either of the.....»»
Researchers reveal electronic nematicity without charge density waves in titanium-based kagome metal
Electronic nematic order in kagome materials has thus far been entangled with charge density waves. Now it is finally observed as a stand-alone phase in a titanium-based Kagome metal, a team of researchers led by Boston College physicists reported re.....»»
Bushfires focus public attention on climate change for months, but it"s different for storms and floods
As the world warms and the climate changes, people are experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather events. Just this year, heat waves blasted southern Europe, the United States and China; wildfires lit up Greece, Canada and Maui in Hawaii;.....»»
Coral reefs: How climate change threatens the hidden diversity of marine ecosystems
Like the heat waves on land we have all grown familiar with, marine heat waves are being amplified by climate change. These extreme warm water events have ushered in some of the most catastrophic impacts of climate change and are now a major threat t.....»»
Marine heat wave impact on corals worse than previously thought, according to new research
The effects of marine heat waves caused by climate change on corals and biodiversity are worse than previously thought, according to new University of Victoria research. Published in Science Advances the research also provides important clues about b.....»»
More marine heat waves could spell disaster for ocean life
Marine heat waves are becoming more frequent under global warming and this is having a significant impact on species' ability to recover......»»
New modeling method could drive better understanding of extreme heat waves
To prepare for extreme heat waves around the world—particularly in places known for cool summers—climate-simulation models that include a new computing concept may save tens of thousands of lives......»»
Salmonella outbreak brings CDC warning over small turtles
Public health officials are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella, a bacterial disease that causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. According to an August 2023 investigation notice by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Co.....»»
Police are investigating an Indian actor for joking about the country’s Moon lander
There is a lot of national fervor surrounding Chandrayaan 3. Enlarge / An LVM-3 rocket carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, on Friday. (credit: R.Satish BABU.....»»
NASA maps key heat wave differences in Southern California
No stranger to hot weather, the Southern California region is facing more humid heat waves that test the adaptability of its residents. But different areas feel different effects......»»
How to prepare your home for summer heat waves
Every year, an estimated 600 people in the U.S. die in extreme heat waves. Nearly 10,000 are hospitalized and more than 67,000 visit emergency rooms. This year, record-smashing heat waves have swept across the southwestern United States, which has sw.....»»
"Coastal squeeze:" Study shows massive loss of US coastline tidal flats over 31 years
Tidal flats, also known as mud flats, make up coastal wetlands that protect against destructive powers from the ocean such as waves, tsunamis and hurricanes. These guardians of the coastlines, however, are under threat due to natural and human events.....»»
Physicists use a 350-year-old theorem to reveal new properties of light waves
Since the 17th century, when Isaac Newton and Christiaan Huygens first debated the nature of light, scientists have been puzzling over whether light is best viewed as a wave or a particle—or perhaps, at the quantum level, even both at once. Now, re.....»»
The World’s Workers Are Donning Cooling Vests to Battle Record Heat Waves
Garments that can be packed with ice or equipped with fans are becoming increasingly popular among workers exposed to high heat......»»
Scientists discover shortcut that aids the design of twisty fusion facilities
Scientists have found a mathematical shortcut that could help harness fusion energy, a potential source of clean electricity that could mitigate floods, heat waves, and other rising effects of climate change. The method allows researchers to more eas.....»»
It is not just heat waves—climate change is also a crisis of disconnection
Climate change is widely recognized by the scientific community as "the biggest global health threat of the 21st century.".....»»
New type of star gives clues to mysterious origin of magnetars
Magnetars are the strongest magnets in the universe. These super-dense dead stars with ultra-strong magnetic fields can be found all over our galaxy but astronomers don't know exactly how they form......»»
Turbulence flux observations at tower-based platform reveal modulation mechanism of wind waves on surface wind
Recently, a study by Associate Prof. Sheng Chen and Prof. Fangli Qiao from the First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources was published in Science China Earth Sciences. The observational data from a coastal tower-based platform ar.....»»