Personalized gifts really do mean that little bit more to your loved ones, says research
Shopping for Christmas presents can be tricky. How do you find the perfect presents for all of your loved ones, with all of their different interests and ages and preferences?.....»»
Scientists propose strategy for increasing rice yield while reducing fertilizer use
Researchers from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a sustainable technology to selectively reduce nitrate to ammonium. This innovation delivers three benefits: It increases ri.....»»
Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in the grapes" skin
Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking—something like 10,000 years. As chemists specializing in winemaking, we wanted to try to figure out the source of these headaches......»»
Q&A with archaeologist: Are climate-related calamities erasing Illinois" cultural history?
In a new report, scientists with the Illinois State Archaeological Survey describe how increased flooding, erosion and other effects of human-induced climate change are degrading many of the state's cultural sites. ISAS research archaeologist Andrew.....»»
Planning a holiday? Three ways to reduce your carbon footprint
These holidays, planet Earth looks likely to be hotter than ever before. Research found that in 2024, global temperatures temporarily rose 1.5°C higher than the average from 1850 to 1900—a pre-industrial time when the first global temperatures wer.....»»
How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness
Stereotypes abound about liberal arts degrees leading to low-paying jobs, despite research showing that humanities majors earn salaries comparable to students in many other majors......»»
New research shows the term "lesbian" is declining in popularity. The reasons why are complex
Run your eyes down a list of famous women who have recently come out and you're likely to see people describe themselves as pansexual, bisexual or queer, or insist on their right not to label their sexuality at all. With one or two notable exceptions.....»»
Shrinking wings, bigger beaks: Birds are reshaping themselves in a warming world
For wildlife, climate change is a bit like the "final boss" the protagonist faces in a video game: big, hulking and inescapable......»»
New blood test evaluates nanomedicines for safer, personalized cancer treatment
Scientists from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute have developed a new blood test that could screen cancer patients to help make their treatment safer and more effective......»»
New data from "the last ice area" may help long-term conservation efforts in the Arctic
Earlier this year our international team of scientists from the Refuge Arctic consortium departed Iqaluit, Nvt. on a 56-day research expedition in the far north. We were sailing aboard the icebreaker CCGS Amundsen and our main objective was to study.....»»
Cost of retail crime up 40% over two years, Australian research shows
A new retail crime study has revealed escalating challenges for the retail sector, with shoplifting, employee theft, fraud and customer aggression rising to record levels......»»
Antimatter propulsion is still far away, but it could change everything
Getting places in space quickly has been the goal of propulsion research for a long time. Rockets, our most common means of doing so, are great for providing lots of force but are extraordinarily inefficient. Other options like electric propulsion an.....»»
New method speeds up protein study, aiding disease treatment research
Protein complexes are important for the majority of vital processes in the cell and human body, such as producing energy, copying DNA and regulating the immune system......»»
Research reveals cultural fascination with female con artists
In the last few years, television shows about con women have been popping up on streaming services. From Apple TV's "Hollywood Con Queen" to Hulu's "The Dropout," audiences clearly have a thirst for stories about female scammers......»»
I tried Apple Fitness Plus as a beginner and loved what I found
After three months using Apple Fitness Plus, I've learned a lot about the devices you need, the workouts, the trainers, and if it's worth a subscription or not......»»
Save up to 20% on the Google Nest Indoor Camera!
Boost your home security setup for less. The post Save up to 20% on the Google Nest Indoor Camera! appeared first on Phandroid. If you were looking to add a bit of muscle to your smart home security system, then you might want to check out.....»»
Creating a global map of different physics laboratory classes
Physics lab courses are vital to science education, providing hands-on experience and technical skills that lectures can't offer. Yet, it's challenging for those in Physics Education Research (PER) to compare course to course, especially since these.....»»
Tilted magnetic materials offer fresh path for thermoelectric applications
A research team from NIMS and UTokyo has proposed and demonstrated that the transverse magneto-thermoelectric conversion in magnetic materials can be utilized with much higher performance than previously by developing artificial materials comprising.....»»
How an iconic desert tree survives extreme heat—and the unique risk it"s facing now
New research has found that the punishing summer temperatures and persistent drought conditions in much of Arizona and the Southwest are dealing a double whammy to trees attempting to regulate their own temperature, putting a critical part of the des.....»»
New housing developments failing to protect wildlife, survey reveals
New housing developments are failing wildlife on a widespread scale, according to research from the University of Sheffield and published by campaign group Wild Justice......»»
Giraffes" uphill battle: Slopes more than 20° pose challenges for their conservation
New research finds that giraffes much prefer flat terrain and do not traverse slopes of more than 20°, which severely limits the areas in, and outside, protected reserves they can access. The findings, which are yet to be published, were presented a.....»»