Shipwreck ecology: Sunken vessels are a scientific treasure
In a newly published article in BioScience, scientists from NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), joined by an international team of ecologists and archaeologists, describe how shipwrecks provide a unique opportunity to study com.....»»
Air purifiers aren’t enough to clean your home from wildfire smoke
There are ways to clean it up, however. Enlarge / San Francisco City view through the haze of smoke as seen from Treasure Island on September 20, 2023. (credit: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) When wildfi.....»»
Gaia discovers half a million new stars in the epic Omega Centauri cluster
This week saw the release of a treasure trove of data from ESA's Gaia mission, a space-based observatory that is mapping out the Milky Way in three dimensions......»»
Scientists Argue Conservation Is under Threat in Indonesia
Researchers have been banned from working in Indonesia’s tropical rain forests after the government disagreed with their scientific conclusions......»»
This First Peek Inside NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Capsule Is a Glimpse Back in Time
Scientists finally opened the rock sample from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx captured a treasure trove of material from the solar system’s earliest days......»»
An extensive database for advancing Mindanao Island"s biodiversity
The Philippine Archipelago, with more than 7,100 islands, has one of the highest levels of endemism globally and is a hotspot for biodiversity conservation. Mindanao, the second largest group of islands in the country, is a treasure trove of terrestr.....»»
NASA Reveals Sneak Peek of Historic Asteroid Sample
OSIRIS-REx’s treasure trove from asteroid Bennu includes material rich in water and carbon.....»»
"Paradigm shift" needed on plastics health risk: researchers
A "paradigm shift" is needed on the risks posed to human health by plastics, researchers said Wednesday, warning of huge gaps in scientific understanding of the issue......»»
Study shows wild pig populations in US can be managed
Recent conservation efforts have proven effective at controlling wild pig populations in the Southeastern United States, according to new research from the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and Warnell School of Forestry and N.....»»
Lough Neagh: UK and Northern Ireland"s largest lake is being suffocated by business and agricultural interests
Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in the UK and Ireland. It is a protected area of special scientific interest and the source of 40% of Northern Ireland's drinking water......»»
Drop test shows iPhone 15 Pro Max glass no more fragile than other premium phones
Scientific drop testing shows that iPhone 15 Pro Max glass is no more fragile — or more durable — than other premium phones.[YouTube/Allstate]Consumer drop testing for shock value or entertainent after major smartphone releases is a common sight.....»»
State of the world"s plants and fungi report: 3 in 4 undescribed plant species already threatened with extinction
RBG Kew's fifth State of the World's report, published today, lays out the current condition of the world's plants and fungi globally. Based on the work of 200 international researchers and covering the content of more than 25 cutting-edge scientific.....»»
Why do so few women take on scientific careers?
There were around 8 billion human beings in 2022, 50% of them women. Although there are as many women as men, the former continue to be underrepresented in science......»»
The Earth"s iron core isn"t just a solid mass
A new study by physicists discovers that the Earth's dense inner core is made up of constantly switching iron atoms. According to a new "holy grail" scientific discovery, the blazing-hot ball of metal at the center of the Earth's core is actual.....»»
How to watch two astronauts spacewalk to check the ISS for microbes
Two astronauts will perform a spacewalk from the International Space Station, collecting samples from the station's exterior to use in scientific research......»»
It"s time to start worrying about space junk around the moon, too
It's getting crowded up there. An increase in military, commercial and scientific launches, coupled with a lower cost for rideshare cubesat launches, means lots more space junk to deal with in coming years. And we're not just talking about low Earth.....»»
Scientific evidence supports safe discharge of Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Following the second release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant (5 October), a team of international researchers have addressed concerns and misinformation......»»
The Talos Principle 2 already has me feeling like a scientific genius
We solved a whole bunch of ingeniously designed puzzles in our five hour demo of The Talos Principle 2......»»
Digitizing UK natural history collections is vital to understand life on Earth, says report
A new report, published in Zenodo, has evaluated the use and impact of digitized natural science collections held in the UK and how they contribute to scientific, commercial and societal benefits......»»
Scientists unlock the secrets of a sixth basic flavor
Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda first proposed umami as a basic taste—in addition to sweet, sour, salty and bitter—in the early 1900s. About eight decades later, the scientific community officially agreed with him......»»
New study helps explain why people cooperate when no one is looking
That strong urge many people feel to abide by social norms even when it is individually harmful may have its roots in Darwinian fitness, according to a new study published in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology......»»