Observers explore the eclipsing polar BS Tri
Russian astronomers have performed spectroscopic and photometric observations of a peculiar eclipsing polar known as BS Tri. Result of this observational campaign, presented in a paper published December 23 on arXiv.org, shed more light on the proper.....»»
Pollen diaries: Polar ice records preserve climate vs. human impact following Little Ice Age
Pollen can help scientists track changes in vegetation through time, as they respond to moderations of the climate, be that glaciation or deglaciation with transitions into and out of ice ages. Furthermore, it can help elucidate the interplay between.....»»
Glacier melting destroys important climate data archive
As part of the Ice Memory initiative, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) researchers, with colleagues from the University of Fribourg and Ca' Foscari University of Venice as well as the Institute of Polar Sciences of the Italian National Research Council.....»»
How to play Enshrouded with friends
You can explore Embervale on your own, but it'll be easier with friends. Here's how the Enshrouded servers work and how you can play multiplayer......»»
7 best existential movies, ranked
The greatest existential films masterfully explore hard-hitting philosophical questions about life and living, from Everything Everywhere All at Once to Ikiru......»»
"True Detective: Night Country": Is Travis the father of Rust Cohle?
Let's explore the "True Detective" fan theory — and what the showrunner has to say. Update: showrunner Issa López has commented on the fan theory. See below. True Detective Season 4 has returned with a chilling new mystery of missing.....»»
Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists
Leave a balloon out in the cold and it’ll shrink and look pathetic. Sorry, but that’s the law—the ideal gas law......»»
Black phosphorus propels spintronics with exceptional anisotropic spin transport
With modern electronic devices approaching the limits of Moore's law and the ongoing challenge of power dissipation in integrated circuit design, there is a need to explore alternative technologies beyond traditional electronics. Spintronics represen.....»»
New tomographic reconstruction algorithm sets world record
Advanced synchrotron tomography is a critical research tool, allowing scientists to explore the intricate structures of objects in extremely high resolution. Because this technique enables researchers to capture dynamics in real-time, it can capture.....»»
Embracing "virtual dark tourism" could help heritage sites at risk of degradation, expert explains
Do you believe in ghosts? If so, there is a whole genre of digital storytelling to explore on YouTube. My recent research (which identified more than 60 dedicated channels) has shown that there is a fast-growing audience on YouTube for paranormal inv.....»»
Is economic growth good for our health?
Is economic growth good for us? Put another way, we know that growing the economy is good for business and for creating jobs. But does it help everyone in society? One way to answer this question is to explore what it does for population health......»»
First polar bear to die of bird flu: What are the implications?
Climate change is a threat to polar bear's survival. Now they have a new deadly challenge facing them: bird flu. It was recently confirmed that a polar bear from northern Alaska has died from the disease......»»
The best monitor upgrades for your Mac from CES 2024
CES is known for its televisions, but monitors are also shown off at the trade show, too. These are some of the best launches that happened during the event.Dell's 2024 UltraSharp monitorsTech observers are familiar with the affinity CES has with scr.....»»
Gravitational waves could show us the first minute of the universe
Astronomers routinely explore the universe using different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum from the familiar visible light to radio waves and infrared to gamma rays. There is a problem with studying the universe through the electromagneti.....»»
Like The Sopranos? Then watch these 3 great Netflix shows
Anyone who ever loved The Sopranos should take the time to watch these three great Netflix shows, which also explore darker territory than typical dramas......»»
Study uncovers potential origins of life in ancient hot springs
Newcastle University research turns to ancient hot springs to explore the origins of life on Earth......»»
The first assessment of toxic heavy metal pollution in the Southern Hemisphere over the last 2,000 years
Human activity, from burning fossil fuels and fireplaces to the contaminated dust produced by mining, alters Earth's atmosphere in countless ways. Records of these impacts over time are preserved in everlasting polar ice that serves as a sort of time.....»»
Researchers explore the impact of microplastics and toxin exposure on goldfish
The presence of plastics in our oceans and waterbodies is one of the most significant threats to marine ecosystems. In 2022, plastic production exceeded 400 million tons globally, which continues to rise. The presence of microplastics, ranging in siz.....»»
Researchers find a red knot"s character is formed in first year of life
In any group of red knots, respective individuals exhibit a remarkable array of distinct character types. Birds with an exploratory character are motivated to investigate their environment and readily explore unfamiliar areas. Meanwhile, birds with i.....»»
When polar bears hunt snow geese, hunger justifies the means
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) take advantage of the winter to build up their fat reserves. Intensive hunting of seals, a resource rich in fat, allows bears to store up enough energy to get through the summer......»»
Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted tiny plastic bits, study finds
In recent years, there has been rising concern that tiny particles known as microplastics are showing up basically everywhere on Earth, from polar ice to soil, drinking water and food. Formed when plastics break down into progressively smaller bits,.....»»