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New giant planet shows evidence of possible planetary collisions

A Neptune-sized planet denser than steel has been discovered by an international team of astronomers, who believe its composition could be the result of a giant planetary clash......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 30th, 2023

Study shows commercial ties influence ESG ratings and highlights need for regulation

An analysis published in the Journal of Accounting Research uncovers evidence that conflicts of interest arising from commercial ties lead to bias in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Mac mini shows Apple can be low cost -- it just doesn"t often want to

The new M4 Mac mini is exceptional value, but the line holding firm on pricing is an outlier for the firm that's used to charging $700 for Mac Pro wheels on top of exorbitant RAM and SSD prices.An M4 Mac mini in front of AirPods Max — image credit:.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Fawesome’s November streaming lineup includes Interstellar, Zodiac, and It Follows

Fawesome's November streaming lineup is loaded with terrific movies and TV shows, including Interstellar, Zodiac, and Gracepoint......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Sustainable hydrophobic cellulose shows potential for replacing petroleum-related products

A recent study has aimed to create hydrophobic paper by exploiting the mechanical properties and water resistance of cellulose nanofibers, and so produce a sustainable, high-performance material suitable for packaging and biomedical devices. This inv.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

How many additional exoplanets are in known systems?

One thing we've learned in recent decades is that exoplanets are surprisingly common. So far, we've confirmed nearly 6,000 planets, and we have evidence for thousands more. Most of these planets were discovered using the transit method. though there.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Earth underwent a massive, rapid melting period after the last global ice age, new study suggests

At the end of the last global ice age, the deep-frozen Earth reached a built-in limit of climate change and thawed into a slushy planet. Results from a Virginia Tech-led study provide the first direct geochemical evidence of the slushy planet—other.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

5 great Netflix TV shows to stream on Election Day

Tune out from the Presidential race and tune in to the five great Netflix TV shows to stream this election day!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Moon waves goodbye to Hera

As ESA's Hera mission for planetary defense departed its homeworld, it looked back to Earth to show the moon orbiting around it. In this sequence of images the terrestrial disk gradually shrinks as the spacecraft recedes away from it, and the moon mo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Study of Venus"s Haasttse-baad Tessera suggests formation by two large impacts

A trio of geologists and environmental scientists from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and the University of Minnesota has found evidence suggesting that the Haasttse-baad Tessera formation on Venus was likely for.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

5 best TV shows to stream this Election Day

Turn off the news and turn on one of these great shows to watch during Election Day 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Bio-based fibers could pose greater threat to environment than conventional plastics

Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet's most important species than the conventional plastics they are designed to replace, a new study has shown......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

The humble bumblebee just messed things up for Meta

The humble bumblebee has reportedly played a part in obstructing an ambitious construction project by tech giant Meta......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Research shows affiliation-based hiring can have benefits and pitfalls, depending on proximal and distal ties

Affiliation-based hiring tactics appear to help young firms access and retain higher-quality employees, leading to better performance—provided the connections are appropriate for the firm's needs. According to a study published in Strategic Managem.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Only 3% of South Africans can name all five national animals and plants. Why these symbols matter

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols. The national animal of China, for example, is the giant panda, a nation-wide source of pride and dip.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Rainwater samples reveals it"s literally raining "forever chemicals" in Miami

PFAS are in Miami's rainwater. And it is the latest evidence the synthetic "forever chemicals"—that have raised health concerns for people and wildlife—hitch a ride on the water cycle, using the complex system to circulate over greater distances......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Political bickering and policy uncertainty take a toll on business investment, research shows

Partisan squabbling isn't just annoying—it's also bad for business......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

How can Jupiter have no surface? A dive into a planet so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths

How can Jupiter have no surface? A dive into a planet so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

The Virus That Causes Mpox Keeps Getting Better at Spreading in People

Analysis of a strain of the virus circulating in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of sustained human-to-human spread.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Fossil of huge terror bird offers new information about wildlife in South America 12 million years ago

Researchers including a Johns Hopkins University evolutionary biologist report they have analyzed a fossil of an extinct giant meat-eating bird—which they say could be the largest known member of its kind—providing new information about animal li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Trump Media Stock Falls. DJT Faces Volatility as Surprise Poll Shows Harris Winning Iowa.

Trump Media Stock Falls. DJT Faces Volatility as Surprise Poll Shows Harris Winning Iowa......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024