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Seismic device made for extraterrestrial research can help tackle climate change on Earth

Underground carbon sequestration is a promising approach to fight climate change, yet there are major obstacles to overcome before this technology can be applied on a large scale. A new study from Japan may address one such obstacle by identifying ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 16th, 2022

Ancient climate study links past ocean acidification to current trends

A research team led by Prof. Li Mingsong at Peking University has provided new insights into the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) and its effects on ocean chemistry......»»

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Ytterbium thin-disk lasers pave the way for sensitive detection of atmospheric pollutants

Alongside carbon dioxide, methane is a key driver of global warming. To detect and monitor the climate pollutants in the atmosphere precisely, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) have developed an advanced laser tech.....»»

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Evaluation of different aerification methods for ultradwarf hybrid bermudagrass putting greens

A recent study from the University of Florida, sheds new light on optimal practices for maintaining the health and performance of ultradwarf hybrid bermudagrass, a popular turf variety for golf course putting greens. The research evaluates various ae.....»»

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Today"s buildings hold the key to housing tomorrow"s population, says professor

Curbing new-build construction, renovating existing buildings at pace and rethinking how we use them: according to Philippe Thalmann, an urban and environmental economics professor at EPFL, these are the steps we'll need to take to both meet climate.....»»

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Gen Z workers: Values matter, and so does financial security

Despite appearances and tongue-wagging from older observers, it turns out that Gen Z is much more eager to work hard for both social good and long-term financial security than some might think, according to new research from the Ateneo de Manila Univ.....»»

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Researchers note unequal conditions for young people at UN climate summits

Today, young people from all over the world can participate in major UN climate conferences. But inequality and bureaucracy make this impossible for many. This is the conclusion of a study carried out at Linköping University, Sweden. According to on.....»»

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How to reset the Linxura Smart Controller

Here's how to reset the Linxura Smart Controller if you're looking to sell the device or just need to start from scratch......»»

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Gmail may add a handy temporary email address feature

Google's Shielded Email feature was found buried within its APK code, and it could change the way you fill out email forms online......»»

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The Arecibo Message, Earth’s First Interstellar Transmission, Turns 50

In 1974 we beamed a radio transmission into space that changed the way we think about our place in the cosmos.....»»

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Basalt samples from Chang"e-6 mission offer insights on lunar farside volcanism

Basalt samples returned by the Chang'e-6 mission have revealed volcanic events on the lunar farside at 2.8 billion years ago (Ga) and 4.2 Ga, according to research conducted by Prof. Li Qiuli's lab at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Ch.....»»

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River emits five times more methane after wastewater treatment plant, research finds

A stretch of river into which treated wastewater has been discharged emits five times more methane than a stretch of river without that wastewater. This is according to research by Ida Peterse and Lisanne Hendriks of Radboud University......»»

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Research finds no negative impact of repealing law allowing companies to pay disabled workers below minimum wage

Debate continues to swirl nationally on the fate of a practice born of an 86-year-old federal statute allowing companies to pay workers with disabilities subminimum wages: anything below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, but for some roles a.....»»

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Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but most affected. Will the COP29 tackle this injustice?

Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry......»»

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Five ways that climate change threatens human health

As the U.N.'s climate summit, COP29, gets underway in Azerbaijan this week, the effect of climate change on human health is high on the agenda. And rightly so, amid some alarming emerging statistics. By the end of this century, climate change could b.....»»

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Opinon: Shell"s legal victory is disappointing—but this is not the end for corporate climate litigation

In the first ruling of its kind, the Dutch Hague District Court in 2021 ordered a fossil fuel company, Shell, to slash its emissions. This decision would have required the oil and gas giant to cut its emissions by 45% by 2030 (compared with 2019 leve.....»»

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Here"s what psychiatrists plan to tell COP29 about how climate change is harming young people"s mental health

As government representatives gather at the COP29 international climate summit in Azerbaijan, the impact of climate change on young people's mental health needs to be an urgent priority......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 2 min. ago

Age on the molecular level: Research analyzes quantitative changes in a wide range of proteins

With the worldwide population aging at an unprecedented rate, the prevention of age-related diseases has become a prominent issue. It is important to comprehensively and quantitatively evaluate the changes that aging causes at the molecular level in.....»»

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Comprehensive database released to advance data-driven research in the field of quasicrystals

Quasicrystals are materials with unique, non-periodic symmetry that distinguishes them from conventional crystals. Approximant crystals, often regarded as precursor materials closely related to quasicrystals, share similar compositional and structura.....»»

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Rainforest protection reduces the number of respiratory diseases, research suggests

Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate—it also noticeably improves the health of humans who live in the corresponding regions. This is the conclusion drawn by a current study by the University of Bonn and the Univer.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 2 min. ago

Producing high-quality seeds of an heirloom cabbage in different crop management systems

A new study, conducted by the University of Florida, on heirloom cabbage production sheds light on how different crop management systems affect seed quality. The research highlights the potential for sustainable and resilient farming practices to enh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 2 min. ago