Landslides Kill and Hurt Thousands, but Science Largely Ignores These Disasters
Compared with landslides, volcanoes and hurricanes get a lot more attention, as well as research funding.....»»
A 102-year-old shares her simple, science-backed skincare secrets — and they don"t include antiaging creams
A 102-year-old shares her simple, science-backed skincare secrets — and they don"t include antiaging creams.....»»
Here are 3 science-backed strategies to rein in election anxiety
A clinical psychologist offers guidance on how to deal with ramping stress. Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your emotional lands.....»»
Deep sea rocks suggest oxygen can be made without photosynthesis, deepening the mystery of life
Oxygen, the molecule that supports intelligent life as we know it, is largely made by plants. Whether underwater or on land, they do this by photosynthesizing carbon dioxide. However, a recent study demonstrates that oxygen may be produced without th.....»»
Going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Science says you"re one of these three types
If you've ever gone to look up a quick fact and just kept browsing from one article (or page, or video), to another, to another—then you know the feeling of "going down a rabbit hole." This experience of curiosity-led online wandering has become sy.....»»
Japan urges 200,000 people to evacuate due to heavy rain
Nearly 200,000 people in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday as authorities warned of landslides and floods, while the remnants of a tropical storm trickle over the country......»»
Dodgers fan seriously hurt in fall from building during victory celebration
Dodgers fan seriously hurt in fall from building during victory celebration.....»»
Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in years-long account takeover attacks
The botnet is being skillfully used to launch "highly evasive" password-spraying attacks. Hackers working on behalf of the Chinese government are using a botnet of thousands of ro.....»»
What’s new on Paramount+ in November 2024
Landman, The Agency, The Dead Don't Hurt, The Social Network, The Hurt Locker, Taxi Driver, and more are all coming to Paramount+ in November 2024......»»
Catastrophic Floods in Spain Kill at Least 95 People
Torrential rain, made worse by climate change, has lashed Spain, with Valencia bearing the brunt of the floodwaters.....»»
Shootings kill 2 and wound 6 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando
Shootings kill 2 and wound 6 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando.....»»
Amplifying the impact of marine research imagery with Marimba, an open-source Python framework
It's not always easy to see the big picture when deeply immersed in a project. Innovation often requires stepping back to assess how we can really amplify the impact of our science......»»
Citizen science platforms reveal more resources needed to protect birds in Germany
Member states of the European Union are obliged to designate Special Protection Areas (SPAs) as part of the Natura 2000 network. These areas are designed to guarantee the preservation and restoration of bird populations. However, due to the paucity o.....»»
How Researchers Are Using Geospatial Technology to Uncover Mexico"s Clandestine Graves
Thousands of hidden graves contain the bodies of the disappeared all across Mexico. Using drones, hyperspectral imaging, and other technologies, scientists and members of the public are uncovering them......»»
Better understanding of Indigenous cultural burning may lead to improved forest management in Australia
Ancient cultural burning practices carried out by Indigenous Australians limited fuel availability and prevented high intensity fires in southeastern Australia for thousands of years, according to new research from The Australian National University.....»»
Woman hurt in brutal Downtown Dallas attack left with cognitive issues, facial fractures
Woman hurt in brutal Downtown Dallas attack left with cognitive issues, facial fractures.....»»
A Howard County man spent thousands building a go-kart track for his son. Now, it’s at the center of controversy.
A Howard County man spent thousands building a go-kart track for his son. Now, it’s at the center of controversy......»»
Halloween power outage hits thousands of customers in Twin Cities metro
Halloween power outage hits thousands of customers in Twin Cities metro.....»»
Toxic X users sabotage Community Notes that could derail disinfo, report says
It’s easy for biased users to bury accurate Community Notes, report says. What's the point of recruiting hundreds of thousands of X users to fact-check misleading posts before t.....»»
Computational model calculates an organism"s ideal learning rate based on its life cycle and surroundings
Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub and Santa Fe Institute have developed a model to calculate how quickly or slowly an organism should ideally learn in its surroundings. An organism's ideal learning rate depends on the pace of environmental ch.....»»
Research confirms stereotypes about job-related traits
Stereotypes about which personality traits are associated with different jobs are largely true, an extensive study by psychologists suggests. The findings help to explain why some people thrive in creative professions, others aspire to leadership rol.....»»