Millions of people across the US use well water, but very few test it often enough to make sure it"s safe
About 23 million U.S. households depend on private wells as their primary drinking water source. These homeowners are entirely responsible for ensuring that the water from their wells is safe for human consumption......»»
Lots to learn from at Maker Faire Bay Area
This article first appeared in the MakerEd.org newsletter. Describing what Maker Faire is to people who have never experienced it is difficult. I find pictures do a better job of explaining what it is than I can do with words. The core of Maker Fair.....»»
Is COVID-19 infecting wild animals? Researcher test species from bats to seals to find out
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have found coronavirus infections in pet cats and dogs and in multiple zoo animals, including big cats and gorillas. These infections have even happened when staff were using personal protective e.....»»
Apple’s new Submerged movie for Vision Pro is not for bathtime viewing
Apple's new Submerged movie for the Vision Pro features a lot of panic and a lot of water, so don't even think about watching it in the bath. .....»»
Apple is donating to help people affected by Hurricane Milton
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced on Thursday that Apple will donate to help people affected by the disasters caused by Hurricane Milton, which has become a dangerous threat to the state of Florida. more….....»»
Using AI to predict climate-driven migration
Despite climate-driven migration becoming more common, socioeconomic factors still play a crucial role in people's decisions to flee, according to a recent study. Research conducted at the University of Skövde, in collaboration with several internat.....»»
Extreme floods, like those caused by Hurricane Helene, are becoming more frequent
Late last month, Hurricane Helene drenched the Southwest United States. Devastating floods hit communities on the Gulf Coast and southern Appalachia. The storm killed more than 200 people and destroyed billions of dollars of property......»»
Deleting your Facebook may increase your well-being but reduce your political knowledge
Amid widely shared concerns that social media makes people unhappy, spreads misinformation, and polarizes societies, researchers paid randomly selected participants to deactivate their Facebook accounts during an election, then compared them to a ran.....»»
New nanotherapy targets artery inflammation in cardiovascular disease
Inflammation of the arteries is a primary precursor and driver of cardiovascular disease—the No. 1 killer of people in the United States. This inflammation is associated with the buildup of dangerous plaque inside the arteries. Advanced treatments.....»»
Acer took another shot at a gaming Chromebook — does it hold up?
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE leverages a surprisingly good display and good enough performance to make a budget gaming laptop that can work for some people......»»
Apple wants to know why and how often people use their Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro has been available for just over seven months, and Apple is starting to ramp up its market research among customers. The company is sending surveys to early Vision Pro adopters inviting them to share their experiences with things lik.....»»
These five "post-truth" claims are fueling the water wars in Australia
The contest between truth and post-truth matters when trying to solve big public policy questions. One of these questions is how to sustainably manage water in Australia for the benefit of all......»»
Measures to restore biodiversity in peatlands fall short, study finds
Research by ecologist Tom Heuts of Radboud University shows that several experimental measures taken at Frisian farms to restore biodiversity in former peatlands were unsuccessful. Three methods in which the water levels were raised did not have the.....»»
From chaos to structure: How a bunch of seemingly disorganized cells go on to form a robust embryo
Pipetting liquids into tiny test tubes, analyzing huge datasets, poring over research publications—all these tasks are part of being a scientist. But breaking this routine is essential. Time away from the usual work environment can spark creative i.....»»
Hurricane Milton tornadoes kill four in Florida amid rescue efforts
Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead and millions without power Thursday......»»
Rage clicks: Study shows how political outrage fuels social media engagement
A Tulane University study explains why politically-charged content gets more engagement from those who disagree. Researchers found a "confrontation effect," where people are more likely to interact with content that challenges their views than those.....»»
Rental crisis in regional cities prompts rethinking of moves
James Cook University researchers say Cairns is a prime example of a regional city where the rental housing crisis is making people who have moved to the city rethink their choice—and they say city planners must act if regional areas want such peop.....»»
"Overwhelmed, hopeless, crushed": Australian report reveals how housing crisis is reshaping young people"s lives
Australia's housing crisis is severely impacting young people's safety, relationships, health and well-being, education, employment, and ability to plan for the future, according to new report launched in Canberra as part of World Homeless Day......»»
Is China pulling ahead in AI video synthesis? We put Minimax to the test.
With China's AI video generators pushing memes into weird territory, it was time to test one out. If 2022 was the year AI image generators went mainstream, 2024 has arguably been.....»»
Cosmic-ray neutron rover assists in estimating mesoscale soil moisture on eastern Qinghai-Tibetan plateau
Soil water resources are crucial for hydrological processes and ecosystem functions on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. However, accurately measuring soil moisture distribution in this region is challenging due to diverse ecosystems, complex terrain, and.....»»
Is China pulling ahead in AI video synthesis? We put Minimax to the test
With China's AI video generators pushing memes into weird territory, it was time to test one out. If 2022 was the year AI image generators went mainstream, 2024 has arguably been.....»»