Measuring the atmospheres of other worlds to see if there are enough nutrients for life
Life on Earth depends on six critical elements: carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, and sulfur. These elements are referred to as CHNOPS, and along with several trace micronutrients and liquid water, they're what life needs......»»
The "wood wide web": Research questions tree-to-tree nutrient sharing via fungi
The idea of trees "talking" to one another through underground fungal networks—the so-called "wood wide web"—has captured the imagination of the public. This concept, where trees supposedly share nutrients with each other via these networks, has.....»»
Biomolecules under deep Earth conditions help refine primordial soup theory for possible origins of life
A collaborative research team has made significant progress in studying the abiotic synthesis and stability of biomolecules in C-H-O-N fluids under deep Earth conditions......»»
What came first, life or evolution? Self-replicating molecules demonstrate basic principles of Darwinian evolution
We know that Darwinian evolution acts on all forms of life, but does evolution act on non-living materials as well?.....»»
Global teabag study shows warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks
A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands......»»
Observations shed more light on the properties of three-planet system TOI-396
An international team of astronomers has investigated a planetary system consisting of three alien worlds orbiting the star TOI-396. The study, published Nov. 22 on the pre-print server arXiv, provides the first mass measurements for these three plan.....»»
From HR to work/life balance—How working life has (and hasn"t) changed since ancient Rome
While powerful figures tend to take up the most space in our history books, the vast majority of people in the ancient world were regular working class folks, and most people's lives revolved around the daily grind. A new book sheds light on working.....»»
British iPhone users sent alerts of ‘severe high temperatures’ of 39F
A mistake saw British iPhone users yesterday receive a range of severe weather alerts, one of them citing “severe high temperatures” of 39F (4C). Some of the alerts warned of a “significant threat to life” … more….....»»
Best battery life smartphones of 2024
These are the best battery life smartphones you can buy in 2024. The post Best battery life smartphones of 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. Smartphones help us do a lot of things in our day-to-day lives. They are so powerful that you can.....»»
Minerals in hot springs performed a key chemical reaction for early life on Earth, new study confirms
One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started......»»
Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: almost a budget Copilot+ PC
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 is an affordable laptop with solid performance, great battery life, and a dynamic if low-resolution OLED display......»»
Researchers highlight cultural importance of plants for people in Borneo
Borneo's nature is rich in unique plant life, which is central to the culture and survival of many of its people. This is revealed in a new biocultural database developed by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), showin.....»»
A more accurate indicator for measuring the visibility of scientific journals
Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Universidad de León (ULE) and São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have developed an indicator that is more robust, clear and fair than "impact factor," which has been widely used fo.....»»
Artificial intelligence finds previously undetected historical climate extremes
There are over 30,000 weather stations in the world, measuring temperature, precipitation and other indicators often on a daily basis. That's a massive amount of data for climate researchers to compile and analyze to produce the monthly and annual gl.....»»
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for Persona 5
This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the small, unexpected ways that video games can make a big impact on someone's life......»»
Scientists reveal possible role of iron sulfides in creating life in terrestrial hot springs
An international team of scientists has published a study highlighting the potential role of iron sulfides in the formation of life in early Earth's terrestrial hot springs. According to the researchers, the sulfides may have catalyzed the reduction.....»»
Life found on Ryugu asteroid sample, but it’s not as exciting as it sounds
A recent discovery made by scientists working with a sample of rock from outer space highlights one of the huge challenges that such work involves......»»
Boox Go 10.3 review: An e-ink iPad alternative, designed for productivity
The Boox Go 10.3 is a great e-ink tablet for those who embrace digital minimalism or want to try e-ink for more than a reader.Boox Go 10.3 reviewE-ink tablets are better for your eyes, have increased battery life, and are usually much lighter than th.....»»
Harvesting water from air: Copolymer solution uses water-loving differential to induce desorption
Harvesting water from the air and decreasing humidity are crucial to realizing a more comfortable life for humanity. Water-adsorption polymers have been playing a key part in atmospheric water harvesting and desiccant air conditioning, but desorption.....»»
Babbel’s got an Early Black Friday price of just $130 through StackSocial
Study 14 languages for life with a Babbel lifetime subscription on sale for Black Friday. Don't miss out if you want to learn new languages......»»
Dropbox wishes — This 1TB cloud storage lasts for life, only $60 for Black Friday
FolderFort cloud storage is an excellent alternative to other file storage options and it's discounted heavily for Black Friday. Come see for yourself......»»