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Researchers claim photoluminescent aerogel has a visible light reflectance of 104%

A team of chemists and materials scientists at Sichuan University, in China, has developed a photoluminescent aerogel with a visible light reflectance of 104%. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group created their aerogel from rea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 9th, 2024

Australian waterbird numbers down almost 50% after drier 2024: Aerial survey

UNSW's annual waterbird survey, conducted by researchers and government collaborators, has observed fewer waterbirds breeding and a drop of nearly 50% in overall numbers, compared to 2023......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Protective salt marshes along coasts are in danger across the globe but it"s not too late to act, researchers say

Salt marshes are among coastal habitats endangered by both rising sea levels and urban development......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

The future existence of the purple-crowned fairy-wren depends on strong climate action

A new report from Deakin University researchers in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature—Australia (WWF—Australia) outlines the concerning reality facing Australia's wildlife as global temperatures continue to rise......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Malvertising on steroids serves Lumma infostealer

A large-scale malvertising campaign distributing the Lumma infostealer malware via intrusive “ads” leading to fake CAPTCHA pages has been tied by researchers to a threat actor abusing the Monetag ad network. The campaign from the users.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Stem cell transplants could save the world"s corals, say researchers

Climate change is bleaching and killing off vast amounts of the world's coral due to rising sea temperatures. Dr. Benyamin Rosental of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and his colleagues have proposed an out of the box potential solution: transplan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Finding the "sweet spot": Marine animals save energy by swimming at optimal depths

Researchers from Swansea and Deakin Universities have found that marine animals across mammals, birds and reptiles swim at similar relative depths when traveling and not feeding to save energy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Unidentified jumping bristletail exhibits extreme specialization in male external genitalia

Researchers at Meijo University and University of Tsukuba collected and taxonomically re-examined numerous enigmatic jumping bristletails. These were first reported 75 years ago. The team observed extreme specialization in the external genitalia of t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Metal-organic framework film improves isomer separation control

Researchers have developed a method to enhance the separation of chemical isomers by controlling molecular diffusion. Utilizing a metal-organic framework thin film, they applied dynamic chemical interactions to adjust pore dynamics and reverse isomer.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

MUT-1244 targeting security researchers, red teamers, and threat actors

A threat actor tracked as MUT-1244 by DataDog researchers has been targeting academics, pentesters, red teamers, security researchers, as well as other threat actors, in order to steal AWS access keys, WordPress account credentials and other sensitiv.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Simulation sheds light on Earth"s magnetic field generation while advancing neuromorphic computing

How does the Earth generate its magnetic field? While the basic mechanisms seem to be understood, many details remain unresolved. A team of researchers from the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Sa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Wildfires in radioactive areas found to heighten river contamination risks

Wildfires in radiologically contaminated areas pose substantial risks, such as the redistribution of radionuclides and increased radiation exposure for residents. A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba investigated the effects of a larg.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

We developed a way to use light to dismantle PFAS "forever chemicals"

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have earned the nickname of forever chemicals from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they've been used......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

What type of AI system best suits your management style?

As managers face more pressure in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into the workflow, a study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools offers insights to help managers adapt......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Newly discovered degradation process for mRNA could lead to clinical treatments

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have discovered a process that breaks down mRNA molecules in the human body particularly efficiently. This could be useful, for example, in the treatment of cancer. The study is published in Molecular Cell......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Rapid evolution: African clawed frog sex determination challenges prevailing theory

Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the African clawed frog, a significant discovery in what was already one of the most widely studied amphibians in the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Scientists learn how to make nanotubes that point in one direction

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made tungsten disulfide nanotubes which point in the same direction when formed, for the first time. They used a sapphire surface under carefully controlled conditions to form arrayed tungsten disul.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024