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Long-term study shows water fleas adapt to sunscreen ingredients

A new study into how sunscreen affects freshwater ecosystems suggests the impact may be less alarming than first thought—and raises new questions about whether lab-based studies into environmental contaminants are accurately reflecting what happens.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 24th, 2023

Study of US law enforcement co-responder programs identifies wide variations

In response to demands for police reform, agencies have begun to pursue alternative responses to calls involving mental health crises. Across the United States, jurisdictions are adopting co-responder teams that bring qualified mental or behavioral h.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

44,000 deaths and $10 billion: Study quantifies annual cost of child marriage in Nigeria

A study authored by Xiangming Fang, a research associate professor in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, provides the first estimates of the significant economic burden that child marriage imposes on the people and economy of Niger.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

Kinetic Alfvén waves may be key to mystery of solar corona heating

Syed Ayaz, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has published a paper in Scientific Reports that builds on an earlier first-of-its-kind study that examined kinetic Alfvén waves (KAW) as a possible explanation for why the so.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

Researchers shed light on the experiences of caregivers in Nunavut"s family service system

Researchers at the Umingmak Centre, a child advocacy center in Nunavut, and the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) have released a study that identifies systemic challenges in Nunavut's child welfare system—an.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

Researcher suggests beloved Disney classics convey an idealized image of fatherhood

For decades, Disney animations have shaped perceptions of family relationships and gender roles. Although much focus has traditionally been on princesses and female characters, a new study shifts attention to fatherhood and the evolving ideals of mas.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

What determines support for EU-climate policy? Study reveals acceptance depends on inclusion of social policy measures

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and the European Union has set itself ambitious targets to become climate-neutral by 2050. A new policy paper from the Cluster of Excellence "The Politics of Inequality" at the University.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

Shakespeare or ChatGPT? Study finds people prefer AI over real classic poetry

Readers are unable to reliably differentiate AI-generated from human-written poetry and are more likely to prefer AI poems, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. This tendency to rate AI poetry positively may be due to readers mi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

Researchers use nanotechnology to boost benefits of anthocyanin

An article published in the journal Food Research International describes a study in which nanoencapsulated anthocyanins passed through the digestive system without being degraded, were absorbed efficiently, and reached more organs and tissues than u.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

Community protected by law on coast of Southeast Brazil is threatened by litter tourists leave on beach

A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) found high levels of contamination on Perequê Beach in Guarujá, a city on the coast of São Paulo state, Brazil, with plastic litter and cigarette butts predominatin.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

Menopause is having a moment. How a new generation of women is shaping cultural attitudes

From hot flashes to hysteria, film and TV have long represented menopause as scary, emotional and messy......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

3 underrated shows on Peacock you need to watch in November 2024

Get ready for thrills, comedy, and real-life drama in the three underrated shows on Peacock that you need to watch in November......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News4 hr. 30 min. ago

iPhone Users can Now Use the Gemini App

The app is mostly the same with the Android version, although there are some differences. The post iPhone Users can Now Use the Gemini App appeared first on Phandroid. While Google Gemini has long been available on Android devices for quit.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News5 hr. 28 min. ago

Could we See Exynos Chips from TSMC Soon?

Rumors point to such a possibility. The post Could we See Exynos Chips from TSMC Soon? appeared first on Phandroid. While Samsung has long stood behind its Exynos chipsets, fans and critics alike have noted that there’s somewhat of a.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News5 hr. 28 min. ago

The Myth that Musicians Die at 27 Shows How Superstitions Are Made

Famous people who die at age 27, such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse, get even more famous because of the mythology surrounding that number—an example of how modern folklore emerges.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News9 hr. 1 min. ago

Misinformation Really Does Spread like a Virus, Epidemiology Shows

“Going viral” appears to be more than just a catchphrase when it comes to the rampant spread of misinformation.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News9 hr. 1 min. ago

Rainwater Could Help Satisfy AI’s Water Demands

A few dozen ChatGPT queries cost a bottle’s worth of water. Tech firms should consider simpler solutions, such as harvesting rainwater, to meet AI’s needs.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News9 hr. 1 min. ago

Water under Threat, Wooden Satellites and a Mud Bath for Baseballs

Droughts in 48 of 50 U.S. states, evidence of microplastics mucking up wastewater recycling and the science of a baseball mud bath in this week’s news roundup......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News9 hr. 1 min. ago

How Geometry Revealed Quantum Memory

The unexpected discovery of a geometric phase shows how math and physics are tightly intertwined.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News9 hr. 1 min. ago

Turning the M4 Mac mini into a modern iMac G4 [Video]

The new M4 Mac mini features an incredibly impressive design that shows the prowess of Apple Silicon. But what if you took that Mac mini and converted it into another one of Apple’s most iconic Mac designs: the iMac G4? That’s exactly what Ac.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated News9 hr. 1 min. ago