Lessons in longevity from naked mole rats and bowhead whales
Researchers at Nanjing Normal University, China, have investigated the genetic underpinnings of mammalian longevity in search of new strategies to extend human lifespan......»»
Worm that jumps from rats to slugs to human brains has invaded Southeast US
Multiple rats in Atlanta test positive for calamitous, rapidly spreading parasite. Adult female worm of Angiostrongylus cantonensis recovered from rat lungs with characteristic barber-pole appearance (anterior end of worm is to t.....»»
FCC plays whack-a-mole with telcos accused of profiting from robocalls
One Owl Telecom on verge of having all of its calls blocked by US carriers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) A suspicious phone company is on the verge of having all its calls blocked by US-b.....»»
Dolphins, seals and whales managed by the US are highly vulnerable to climate change, study finds
According to a study published in PLOS ONE, 72% of cetacean and pinniped stocks managed under U.S. jurisdiction are highly or very highly vulnerable to climate change. The research was led by Matthew D. Lettrich at NOAA Fisheries, in Silver Spring, M.....»»
Slums can provide lessons for building effective circular cities
The slums in the Global South hold the key to building circular cities in other developing countries, according to Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers......»»
Amnesia: The Bunker will take away your only happy place this Halloween
Amnesia: The Bunker's new Shell Shocked mode will randomize items, lockers, and rats, and take away the safety of the Admin Office......»»
Using zooarchaeology and collagen mass-peptide fingerprinting to study whales before industrialization
A team of archaeologists, biologists and historians from institutions in Norway, the Netherlands, the U.K. and France has found via use of zooarchaeology techniques and collagen mass-peptide fingerprinting that humans contributed to reductions in som.....»»
This Is Your Kid’s Brain on Extreme Heat
It's too hot for school, as stifling classrooms cause some teachers to switch to remote learning—or cancel lessons altogether. And the heat will only get worse......»»
Marketing lessons from a hurricane: Research finds the effects of brand-switching are only temporary
Using data from pre- and post-hurricane purchasing of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), new research has found that while consumers may switch brands in the lead-up to a natural disaster, they will likely switch back to their previously purchased brands.....»»
Light pollution threatens coastal marine systems, study suggests
Artificial light at night has a profound effect land-based life—from birds to fireflies to humans. But a new study suggests we need to widen our view to include light pollution's effect on coastal marine ecosystems, impacting everything from whales.....»»
The "science of reading" swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?
For much of her teaching career, Carrie Stark relied on math games to engage her students, assuming they would pick up concepts like multiplication by seeing them in action. The kids had fun, but the lessons never stuck......»»
Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: How seismic surveys can harm marine life
Woodside Energy this week announced it would start seismic testing for its Scarborough gas project off Australia's west coast, before reversing the decision in the face of a legal challenge from Traditional Owners......»»
ACE Shuts Down Three Piracy Rings in Egyptian Whack-a-Mole
Anti-piracy coalition ACE reports that Egyptian law enforcement authorities have shut down three anti-piracy rings, which operated sports, TV, and movie piracy sites. These successes are the result of close cooperation between rightsholders and the l.....»»
21 best documentaries streaming now on Prime Video for when you need a good dose of reality
From "Jesus Camp" to true crime, concert docs and "Judy Blume Forever," here are 21 documentaries available to rent, stream, or buy via Prime Video. Most documentaries have lessons to impart and important things to say, but some of the best one.....»»
Duolingo is adding music lessons to the syllabus
Duolingo, the language learning app, has announced music lessons as part of its course offerings. Attention, students: Duolingo is adding a new subject to its course catalog: music. On Wednesday, the popular language-learning app announced the.....»»
Mutation rates in whales found to be much higher than previously reported
An international team of marine scientists, led by the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and the Center for Coastal Studies in the U.S., has studied the DNA of family groups from four different whale species to estimate their mutation rates......»»
Climate change boosts risk of extreme wildfires 25%: study
Climate change has sharply boosted the risk of fast-spreading wildfires, according to a Californian study published Wednesday that offers lessons for prevention after recent disasters in Canada, Greece and Hawaii......»»
Fairphone 5 puts Apple, Google and Samsung to shame in one major way
The Fairphone 5 doubles down on the company's environmental and longevity promises, including unprecedented long-term software support......»»
Surpassing the human eye: Machine learning image analysis rapidly determines chemical mixture composition
Have you ever accidentally ruined a recipe in the kitchen by adding salt instead of sugar? Due to their similar appearance, it's an easy mistake to make. Similarly, checking with the naked eye is also used in chemistry labs to provide quick, initial.....»»
This is one of the most important new Android phones of 2023
The Fairphone 5 is one of the most important new smartphones of the year, with a sustainability and longevity focus that beats the rest of the mobile industry......»»
Children"s early learning belongs in neighborhood schools, says researcher
The beginning of each school year brings an opportunity to reflect, for children, families and also for policymakers. Some important lessons pertain to effective ways provinces and territories can expand children's and families' access to early learn.....»»