New look at a Lorrainosaurus in a museum finds plesiosaurs evolved earlier than thought
A team of paleontologists from Naturkunde-Museum Bielefeld, Adenauerplatz, the Polish Academy of Sciences, Natural History Museum Luxembourg and The Museum of Evolution at Uppsala University has found through study of a Lorrainosaurus fossil residing.....»»
Partial automation technology encourages distraction, IIHS finds
Automated driving systems in a Volvo and Tesla increased complacency, even among experienced drivers......»»
These Photos Supposedly Show the Switch 2’s Design
Nintendo hasn't commented so far on this latest leak, which joins dozens of earlier rumors about the Switch successor. The post These Photos Supposedly Show the Switch 2’s Design appeared first on Phandroid. Another week, another Swi.....»»
Ocean waves grow way beyond known limits, new research finds
Scientists have discovered that ocean waves may become far more extreme and complex than previously imagined......»»
First liquid-liquid extraction trial finds porous liquids can separate harmful or unwanted alcohols from mixtures
A world-first study has successfully used porous liquids to achieve liquid-liquid separation for the first time, creating exciting potential for advancing both environmental sustainability and public health......»»
PS5 Pro appears to help a lot with performance mode, analysis finds
Digital Foundry has analyzed some PS5 Pro footage and found big improvements in performance mode in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but not so much elsewhere......»»
Archaeologists Thought They Found Wires Buried on a Farm. It Was Actually Viking Treasure.
Archaeologists Thought They Found Wires Buried on a Farm. It Was Actually Viking Treasure......»»
See the first images from Europe’s Sentinel-2C satellite looking down on Earth
Earlier this month, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched its newest Earth-observation satellite, known as Copernicus Sentinel-2C......»»
Students prefer teacher feedback over AI feedback, research finds
Feedback plays a crucial role in learning, helping individuals to understand and improve their performance, yet globally large and diverse student populations often mean that providing timely and personalized observations can be a challenge......»»
Slow-moving landslides a growing, but ignored, threat to mountain communities
As urban centers in mountainous regions grow, more people are driven to build on steeper slopes prone to slow-moving landslides, a new study finds. Slow-moving landslides are frequently excluded from estimates of landslide risk, but they could threat.....»»
Troubled Lotus shows off wedge-like vision for an EV sportscar
The three-seater is a four-wheeled testbed for Lotus' imagination. Enlarge / Theory 1 is Lotus' vision for the future of its cars. (credit: Lotus) Earlier today, Lotus Cars revealed its idea of an "intelligent performanc.....»»
Antarctic krill can lock away similar levels of carbon as seagrass and mangroves, finds study
Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to new research......»»
Urban sustainable development needs to secure basic human needs, finds study
Urban sustainable development (USD) plans and policies cover a wide range of issues, such as biodiversity protection, transportation, or poverty reduction. Yet, it is unclear what the USD policy preferences of residents are......»»
Analysis finds mobile phone distractions adversely affect learning in young adults
A new analysis by University at Albany researchers in the School of Education has found that young adults exposed to mobile technology distractions had worse learning outcomes in the classroom compared to those without distractions......»»
The power of one: Study finds solitary carnivores outkill group hunters
Earth's majestic "apex predators" are some of the most prolific hunters in the world. But which ones kill the most?.....»»
National political dialogue focuses on power and morals, finds study
A study of political speeches, social media posts from politicians, and Reddit discussions among everyday users finds a higher prevalence of abstract, moralized, and power-centric language in national versus local politics. Political dialogue and deb.....»»
Hubble finds more black holes than expected in the early universe
With the help of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, an international team of researchers led by scientists in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University has found more black holes in the early universe than has previously been reported. The new.....»»
Rare woolly rhino mummies emerge from the permafrost
The new finds confirm the existence of a feature seen in cave art. Enlarge / Portion of a reproduction of cave paintings in France, showing rhinos (among other species). (credit: JEFF PACHOUD) For most people, an extinct.....»»
Driver assists become de facto autopilots as drivers multitask, study finds
As drivers become familiar with the systems, they exploit them. Enlarge / Lane keeping systems let you take your hands off the wheel while you drive. (credit: Getty Images) The seductive lure of cars that drive themselv.....»»
Possum shrimp use their cave"s special smell to trace their way home, study finds
Homing is an animal's ability to navigate towards an original location, such as a breeding spot or foraging territory. Salmon and racing pigeons are famous for homing, but similar behaviors occur in groups as diverse as bees, frogs, rats, and sea tur.....»»
Disappearing scientists: Attrition and retention patterns of 2.1 million scientists in 38 OECD countries
Research has been showing that women scientists continue to disappear from science at a significantly higher rate and in higher percentages than men. This is what social scientists have thought for decades—but this is no longer the case today, acco.....»»