Research reveals the science behind this plant"s blue berries
On a beautiful fall day in 2019, Miranda Sinnott-Armstrong was walking down Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado when something caught her eye: a small, particularly shiny blue fruit, on a shrub known as Lantana strigocamara. While its tiny clusters of.....»»
NASA finalizes strategy for sustaining human presence in low Earth orbit
As part of the agency's efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit, defining the long-term approach toward advancing microgravity science, technology, and exploration for the benefit o.....»»
Waal river draws more water, signaling potential Rhine system shift
Historical observations and model computations point to the Rhine system having crossed a tipping point. Since extreme peak flows in the 1990s, the Waal has gradually attracted more water at the Pannerdense Kop bifurcation. This is shown in research.....»»
World"s oldest mammalian ancestor discovered in Mallorca
An international research team led by the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) and the Museu Balear de Ciències Naturals (MUCBO | MBCN) have described a fossil animal that lived between 270 and 280 million years ago in present-da.....»»
Blue Origin edges closer to New Glenn rocket’s maiden flight
Blue Origin is set to conduct a wet dress rehearsal ahead of the inaugural flight of the New Glenn rocket, which it wants to perform before the end of the year......»»
OnePlus Open 2 specs leak reveals camera and charging upgrades
A leak on Weibo suggests the OnePlus Open 2 is under development and also reveals significant upgrades for the cameras, charging, performance, and more......»»
In IT? Need cash? Cybersecurity whistleblowers are earning big payouts.
The US government now relies on whistleblowers to bring many cases. Matthew Decker is the former chief information officer for Penn State University’s Applied Research Laborator.....»»
Physics and emote design: Quantifying clarity in digital images
When analyzing artworks, understanding the visual clarity of compositions is crucial. Inspired by digital artists, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) researchers from the Mechanics and Materials Unit have created a metric to quantify.....»»
Excited state dynamics unlock potential for organics LEDs and bioimaging
Excited state dynamics are essential for understanding fluorescence properties in molecules, impacting their application in technologies. Research at Shinshu University explores how molecular structure and geometry influence light emission in aggrega.....»»
Study reveals untapped potential in Switzerland"s wood material flows
Switzerland has set itself a goal that is as ambitious as it is necessary: net zero by 2050. One of the most important raw materials on the road to a climate-neutral future is wood. This renewable natural resource binds CO2 from the atmosphere as it.....»»
What a century-old grapevine reveals about a disease that plagues wine country
A century-old grapevine cutting is providing new clues into the history of a deadly plant pathogen that is decimating crops across the globe......»»
Shrubs can help or hinder a forest"s recovery after wildfire
Research from the University of California, Davis, is shedding light on when and where to plant tree seedlings to help restore forests after high-severity wildfires, and it has a lot to do with shrubs......»»
Mars orbiter spots retired InSight lander to study dust movement
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) caught a glimpse of the agency's retired InSight lander recently, documenting the accumulation of dust on the spacecraft's solar panels. In the new image taken Oct. 23 by MRO's High-Resolution Imaging Science.....»»
Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India
While electric vehicles have become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, new research led by Princeton University has demonstrated that refining the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries could create pollution hotspots nea.....»»
Moral judgments shape everyday consumption practices, says research
In a new study, a Florida State University marketing researcher and her colleagues have revealed a complex moral landscape underlying everyday consumption practices, particularly relating to self-care, just in time for the holiday shopping season......»»
Simple enrichment reduces boredom and boosts welfare in housed dairy cows
Understanding dairy cow behavior has been a hot topic of dairy science research in the last few decades. In a special issue of JDS Communications dedicated to behavior in dairy animals, a new study highlights the importance of environmental enrichmen.....»»
Femtosecond lasers and ordered nanopillars: A new path for high-speed electron control
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, in collaboration with the Australian National University, Canberra has demonstrated a novel way of steering a beam of relativistic electron pulses produced by an ultrahigh intensity, femtosecond las.....»»
Research explores nanobubble stability and its real-world implications
Gases are essential for many chemical reactions, and bubbles are one way for these gases to be held in solution. When compared to larger bubbles, nanobubbles have increased stability—meaning that they can remain in a solution longer without popping.....»»
Study highlights the transformative impact of accelerator programs on startups worldwide
A study by Valentina A. Assenova and Raphael Amit of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, reveals that participation in startup accelerator programs significantly boosts post-acceleration performance for ventures......»»
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 can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles
On February 2, 1887, residents of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, consulted a large rodent regarding the arrival of spring, marking the first official celebration of Groundhog Day. According to Rob Guralnick, curator of biodiversity informatics at the Fl.....»»