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New study suggests we"re likely underestimating the future impact of PFAS in the environment

Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances—commonly known as PFAS—are a group of over 14,000 human-made chemicals that have been popular since the 1950s for their diverse skills in resisting heat, water, grease and stains......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagApr 8th, 2024

Contemporary wildfires not more severe than historically in western US dry forests: Study

Wildfires have increased over the last few decades in dry forests, which cover 25.5 million ha (63 million acres) of the western U.S. But are high-severity fires that kill 70% or more of trees already burning at rates that exceed historical (preindus.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News7 hr. 1 min. ago

Five-day work week builds work–life balance in construction

Construction workers typically work six days a week but research tracking a five-day work week in the industry shows flexibility is key to improving worker well-being, with minimal perceived impact on productivity......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News7 hr. 1 min. ago

Stony coral tissue loss disease is shifting the ecological balance of Caribbean reefs

The outbreak of a deadly disease called stony coral tissue loss disease is destroying susceptible species of coral in the Caribbean while helping other, "weedier" organisms thrive—at least for now—according to a new study published in Science Adv.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News7 hr. 1 min. ago

New study is first to use statistical physics to corroborate 1940s social balance theory

Most people have heard the famous phrase "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Now, Northwestern University researchers have used statistical physics to confirm the theory that underlies this famous axiom. The study, "Proper network randomization is.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News7 hr. 1 min. ago

Ice shelves fracture under weight of meltwater lakes, study shows

When air temperatures in Antarctica rise and glacier ice melts, water can pool on the surface of floating ice shelves, weighing them down and causing the ice to bend. Now, for the first time in the field, researchers have shown that ice shelves don't.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News7 hr. 1 min. ago

Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, research suggests

Anthropologists at Rice University suggest in a new study that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural disasters can mitigate the devastation wrought by climate change......»»

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Magna expects $400 million revenue loss from Fisker production halt

Magna builds the Ocean EV for Fisker. Magna said it is monitoring the situation and "will evaluate opportunities to further mitigate impact on our business.”.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News7 hr. 30 min. ago

Ariane 6 launches: Exolaunch"s EXOpod Nova

Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep space or test impor.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 1 min. ago

Astronomers inspect population of young stellar objects in open cluster NGC 346

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has explored young stellar objects (YSOs) in an open cluster known as NGC 346. The study, published April 24 on the preprint server arXiv, yields crucial information ab.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

"Degree of Kevin Bacon" gene provides possible basis for central players in group connectedness

A team of biologists and geneticists at the University of Toronto at Mississauga has found a possible genetic basis for a central player in group connectedness. In their study, published in the journal Nature Communications, the group conducted genet.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

Researchers determine large numbers of wild mountain goats are killed every year by avalanches

A multi-institutional team of animal behaviorists, snow impact specialists and biologists from Alaska, Montana, Switzerland and Canada has found that large numbers of wild mountain goats die every year in Alaska due to avalanches. For their study, th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

Novel chemical tool for understanding membrane remodeling in the cell

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Umeå researchers describe a natural product-like molecule, Tantalosin, that inhibits interaction between two proteins in complexes that reshape membranes inside the cell......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

New discovery of a mechanism that controls cell division

Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have discovered that how a special protein complex called the Mediator moves along genes in DNA may have an impact on how cells divide. The discovery may be important for future research into the treatment of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

Study finds microbiome changes dynamically and favors important host-relevant functions

All multicellular organisms—from the simplest animal and plant organisms to humans—live in close association with a multitude of microorganisms, the so-called microbiome, which colonize their tissues and live in symbiotic relationships with the h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

Novel triple drug combination effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Scientists at the Ineos Oxford Institute (IOI) have found a new potential combination therapy to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by targeting two key bacterial enzymes involved in resistance. The study, "The Triple Combination of Meropenem, Avi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

Lego-pushing bumblebees reveal insect collaboration dynamics

A new study reveals that cooperation by bumblebees isn't simply a result of accumulated individual efforts. Rather, these miniature-brained creatures are not just hard-working pollinators, but also show signs of being master collaborators......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

Power to the people: Aussies expect more from their local leaders

About two-thirds of Australians believe local governments should have more power than they currently do, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

Positive school climate boosts high school grades, study finds

A study led by a UC Riverside graduate student has found that Latino high school students achieve higher grades when they perceive a more positive school climate and when they have a stronger sense of self-esteem......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 29 min. ago

Research quantifies "gap" in carbon removal for first time—shows countries need more awareness, ambition and action

New research involving the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that countries' current plans to remove CO2 from the atmosphere will not be enough to comply with the 1.5ºC warming limit set out under the Paris Agreement......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 1 min. ago

Apple Store app now features ‘Shop with a Specialist over Video’

Apple last year updated its online store with a new feature called “Shop with a Specialist over Video.” As the name suggests, it lets customers connect with an Apple Specialist using one-way video when buying certain products, such as the iPhone......»»

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