Microplastics Are Polluting the Ocean at a Shocking Rate
Some 11 billion pounds of plastic particles are blanketing the surface alone. But a new study points to hope—if countries act now......»»
Text and facial expressions drive success in charitable crowdfunding
A study conducted by researches from Ocean University of China, published in Financial Innovation, presents a novel model to investigate the role of emotions in charitable crowdfunding. Grounded in emotional contagion theory and language-mediated ass.....»»
Oh buoy! A new-generation satellite mission to study color of the ocean from space
Curtin University has joined forces with NASA, University of Miami, San José State University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on a new-generation satellite mission to study the color of the ocean from space, providing vital in.....»»
Scientists tackle farm nutrient pollution with sustainable, affordable designer biochar pellets
What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? In a first-of-its-kind field study, University of Illinois.....»»
Study reveals disparities in Brazilian schools—rate of physical, learning disabilities three times official statistics
A team led by Stanford education Assistant Professor Guilherme Lichand found the rate of physical and learning disabilities in the country's K-12 schools to be more than three times the official statistic......»»
Scientists Found a "Yellow Brick Road" at The Bottom of The Pacific Ocean
Scientists Found a "Yellow Brick Road" at The Bottom of The Pacific Ocean.....»»
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Slim could finally get ProMotion
The iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Slim are anticipated once again to get ProMotion support, as rumors about the high refresh rate feature continue to roll in.The display on an iPhone renderProMotion has been a Pro-level feature for the iPhone for quite.....»»
Antarctic krill genes could reveal how they"re responding to climate change
As Antarctic krill face unprecedented challenges in the Southern Ocean, a new project has been launched to better understand these important invertebrates......»»
International SWOT satellite spots planet-rumbling Greenland tsunami
The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission, a collaboration between NASA and France's CNES (Center National d'Études Spatiales), detected the unique contours of a tsunami that sloshed within the steep walls of a fj.....»»
California"s Salton Sea receding at greater rate according to balloon mapping study
The Salton Sea, California's largest lake by surface area, is experiencing an increasing rate of shoreline retreat following a policy change that shifted more water from the Colorado River to San Diego, according to a newly published study. The resul.....»»
Tim Cook says users are updating to iOS 18.1 at twice the rate of iOS 17.1
Tim Cook has revealed that the adoption rate of iOS 18.1 is far faster than it was for iOS 17.1 at the same time in 2023.Tim Cook and the Apple Intelligence icon — image credit: AppleJust ahead of its latest earnings call, Tim Cook has announced th.....»»
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.....»»
The mortality rate of bats at modern-day swimming pools is comparable to that at Messel 47 million years ago
More than 500 bat fossils have been discovered at the Messel Pit UNESCO World Heritage Site over 42 years. A new study, published today in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, investigates whether the high number of fossils is due t.....»»
Scientists witness stunning, unprecedented carnage in the ocean
Scientists observed the largest-ever predatory event in the ocean when a mass of Atlantic cod consumed over 10 million capelin in the Barents Sea off of Norway. On an unassuming morning off the Norwegian coast, millions of small fish called cap.....»»
Snag Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9+ at a heavily discounted rate
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ usually retails for $269.99, but as of Oct. 31, Amazon has it on sale for $219.99. SAVE $50: As of Oct. 31, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is available for $219.99 at Amazon. That's 19% down from its usual price of $269.99......»»
To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay
Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act......»»
Global fleet of undersea robots reveals the phytoplankton hidden beneath the ocean"s surface
Phytoplankton—microscopic plant-like organisms—are the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from tiny fish to multi-ton whales while also playing a critical role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere......»»
South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»
Microplastics increasing in freshwater, directly related to plastic production
Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers. The finding.....»»
"New wave" as start-up sweeps up Thai ocean plastic
As a long-tail boat arrives at a fishing village on the southern Thai island of Koh Chang, residents gather to sell their wares—not seafood, but plastic......»»
How harmful are microplastics to human health?
Microplastics have been found throughout the human body -- including inside lungs, blood and brains -- and while it is not yet clear how harmful they are to our health, some researchers are sounding the alarm......»»