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New research finds native forest logging did not worsen the Black Summer bushfires

The Black Summer bushfires shocked the world and generated enormous global media interest. Fire scientists like myself found themselves filling a role not unlike sport commentators, explaining the unfolding drama in real time......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 11th, 2021

Which animals carry mpox? Our study identified African forest dwelling rodents as one source

Mpox is a disease caused by the highly infectious monkeypox virus. It's quite easily passed on from one person to another. But it originally came from infected animals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Uniformed police reduced public sexual harassment more than undercover officers new research finds

Sexual harassment, whether it's catcalling or groping, is one of the most pervasive forms of violence against women in the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Poor teacher training partly to blame for stalled engineering diversity goals

Diversifying the science, technology, engineering and math fields has long been a top priority of many universities and tech companies. It's also a goal of the National Science Foundation, the biggest funder of university-led research and development.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Can self-employment delay retirement? Only if you are healthy and wealthy

Self-employment can provide an alternative career transition to retirement, but only for those in good health and in high-paying careers, research from Trinity Business School reveals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Study finds four global policies could eliminate >90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050

A study released in Science determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste—plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution—by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gases by one-third......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Study finds increase in media coverage of crises, but not in the number of crises

The world appears to be plagued by crises—at least according to the media......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Vocalization study finds highly individualized preferences for singing and speaking voices

The way people talk determines, among other things, whether we listen to what the other person has to say and, for example, whether we like them. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (MPIEA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Google Gemini arrives on iPhone as a native app

Google has released a new native Gemini app for iOS that includes Imagen 3 and Gemini Live......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Researchers say impact of Trump"s climate policies "recoverable"

US president-elect Donald Trump's expected climate rollbacks will likely have a "small" impact on global warming, as long as other countries resist the temptation to slacken their own carbon-cutting efforts, new research found Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Scientists Have Pushed the Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox to New Limits

A research team in China has held atoms in a state of quantum superposition for 23 minutes, suggesting tantalizing new possibilities in research and quantum computing......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Swift Observatory studies a pair of gas-churning monster black holes

Scientists using observations from NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have discovered, for the first time, the signal from a pair of monster black holes disrupting a cloud of gas in the center of a galaxy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns

Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seven western U.S. states, but a new study finds that even under modest climate projections, the basins face a potential tipping point.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Wearable tech for space station research

Many of us wear devices that count our steps, measure our heart rate, track sleep patterns, and more. This information can help us make healthy decisions—research shows the devices encourage people to move more, for example—and could flag possibl.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Climate scientist combines research and teaching into "perfect storm" of discovery

This fall, Hurricanes Helene and Milton served as painful reminders of how climate change is fueling extreme weather, supplying warmer ocean waters and warmer air temperatures that lead to wetter, stronger tropical cyclones......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Child-centered research shows how schools can provide support for domestic abuse situations

While no official source collects data on children affected by domestic abuse, research suggests as many as 1 in 5 children experience domestic abuse in their lives. This equates to around six children in an average U.K. class size of 30 pupils. Educ.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat

A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts shelf life of strawberries in real time

Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Early Black Friday Walmart Deals 2024: Official sale ends November 17

One of the best places to shop for early Black Friday tech deals is Walmart! Here’s 15 of our favorite promos we came across this week......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

I’m convinced Pins and Aces golf outfits are great for everyone, not just athletes

Grab some Pins and Aces golf outfits for super cheap right now thanks to Black Friday and holiday shopping season deals......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Early Black Friday Lenovo Laptop deals 2024: 20% off the best Lenovo Laptops

All kinds of Lenovo laptops are on sale for Cyber Monday, so whether you're a student, a work-from-home employee, or a gamer, there's an offer waiting for you......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024