Literature provides valuable insight into the meanings of mobility and place
Cultural products, including works of literature, are not detached from reality; instead, they construct and challenge our understanding of the world. Literary texts show the complexity of reality, reflect on the power structures of the surrounding s.....»»
Study shows how international student mobility can reduce poverty in low and middle-income countries
A new study exploring the effects of international student mobility has found that foreign-educated graduates reduce extreme poverty in low and middle-income countries. The paper, published in the International Journal of Educational Research, uses d.....»»
Meet the microbes that transform toxic carbon monoxide into valuable biofuel
Microbes are hungry, all the time. They live everywhere, in enormous numbers. We might not see them with the naked eye, but they are in soils, lakes, oceans, hydrothermal vents, our homes, and even in and on our own bodies. And they don't just hang o.....»»
Detroit lands another prominent mobility conference
MOVE America, an annual gathering of transportation innovators, automotive executives and government officials, will be held in Detroit starting next year, event organizers said......»»
Hurdle hints and answers for October 4
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place. If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, wi.....»»
Former county clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years for voting-system breach
Judge calls Tina Peters a charlatan, says "prison is the only place" for her. Tina Peters, a former election official in Colorado's Mesa County who promoted former President Donal.....»»
What"s coming up at The Battery Show next week
More than a thousand battery and technology suppliers will show their technology at sprawling Huntington Place, home of the Detroit auto show......»»
Sentinel-2 data reveal significant seasonal variations in intertidal seagrass
With data from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, researchers have revealed seasonal variations in intertidal seagrass across Western Europe and North Africa. As a key indicator of biodiversity, these new findings offer valuable insights for the cons.....»»
A new era of solar observation: International team produces global maps of coronal magnetic field
For the first time, scientists have taken near-daily measurements of the sun's global coronal magnetic field, a region of the sun that has only been observed irregularly in the past. The resulting observations are providing valuable insights into the.....»»
Lunar mission data analysis finds widespread evidence of ice deposits
Deposits of ice in lunar dust and rock (regolith) are more extensive than previously thought, according to a new analysis of data from NASA's LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) mission. Ice would be a valuable resource for future lunar expeditions. W.....»»
More consumption, more demand for resources, more waste: Why urban mining"s time has come
Pollution and waste, climate change and biodiversity loss are creating a triple planetary crisis. In response, UN Environment Program executive director Inger Andersen has called for waste to be redefined as a valuable resource instead of a problem......»»
2024 Nobels offer glimmer of hope as global crises mount
Next week's Nobel Prize announcements will crown achievements that made the world a better place, a glimmer of optimism amid a spiraling Middle East conflict, war in Ukraine, famine in Sudan and a collapsing climate......»»
What’s new on Disney+ in October 2024
The Disney+ October 2024 lineup includes Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, The Simpsons season 35, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and more......»»
Beyond "one pore at a time": New method of generating multiple, tunable nanopores
Nanoporous membranes with atomic-scale holes smaller than one-billionth of a meter have powerful potential for decontaminating polluted water, pulling valuable metal ions from the water, or for osmotic power generators......»»
The best Motorola phones in 2024: Which one should you buy?
Looking to buy a Motorola smartphone? Not sure which one to get? You've come to the right place! Here are the best Motorola phones available in 2024......»»
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in October 2024
Yellowjackets, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, A Quiet Place Part II, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, and S.W.A.T. season 7, are new on Netflix in October 2024......»»
Best refurbished iPad deals: Get an iPad with warranty for $95
One way to save big on an iPad is by scouring refurbished iPad deals, and we've rounded them all up into one place for you......»»
New insights into exotic nuclei creation using Langevin equation model
Researchers have introduced a model based on the Langevin equation that offers new insights into the formation of exotic nuclei. This development could enhance the ability to produce rare isotopes that are valuable for various applications in science.....»»
GM"s Cruise agrees to pay $1.5 million U.S. fine as part of consent order with NHTSA over crash disclosures
General Motors self-driving subsidiary Cruise and federal safety regulators have agreed to a consent order that will remain in place at least two years, federal officials said Sept. 30......»»
Two (or three?) iPhone 16 models make best smartphone battery life rankings
Two of the four iPhone 16 models have made it into the best smartphone battery life rankings compiled by Tom’s Guide. The status of a third model is unclear. Earning a place on the list requires a smartphone to last for more than 14 hours of wir.....»»
Engineers investigate another malfunction on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX probably won't be grounded for long, but this could affect the launch of Europa Clipper. Enlarge / The Merlin vacuum engine on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket fired for six minutes to place the Crew-9 mission into low-Earth orbit.....»»