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Study calls for locally inclusive public health adaptation strategies to climate change

Modern disaster risk reduction strategies must incorporate Indigenous knowledge and local cultural practices to be adoptable and sustainable, according to a descriptive phenomenological study carried out in Kenya by researchers from the University of.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagAug 21st, 2024

Massive volcanic eruptions did not cause the extinction of dinosaurs, say climate scientists

Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula have long been proposed as an alternative cause for the demise of the dinosaurs. This phase of active volcanism took place in a period just before Earth was struck by a meteorite, 66 million years ag.....»»

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Parental identity, not ethnicity, influences education spending patterns: Study

How much parents spend on their children's education has a big impact on family well-being and a country's overall development. While past studies have suggested that ethnic and racial backgrounds affect this spending, they lacked solid experimental.....»»

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Boomerang workers: helpful returnees or resented colleagues?

While movement from job to job throughout one's career is expected, little research has evaluated the effects of hiring boomerang workers—those who return to a former employer. A new study by a University of California, Davis, researcher and collea.....»»

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Study finds aquatic vegetation removal benefits health and economy

Turning aquatic vegetation near agricultural land into compost simultaneously eradicates habitat for disease-carrying snails while improving agricultural output and increasing incomes in northern Senegal, Cornell researchers have found......»»

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Researchers identify 35 new lizard species on Caribbean islands

A new scientific study from Temple University's College of Science and Technology (CST) has identified 35 new species of forest lizards, all from islands in the Caribbean. However, that same study has also found that these species of lizards won't be.....»»

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Astronaut-on-a-chip: Multi-organ tissue chips simulate space radiation"s impact on human health

As astronauts venture further into space, their exposure to harmful radiation rises. Researchers from Columbia University are simulating the effects of space radiation here on Earth to determine its impact on human physiology using multi-organ tissue.....»»

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UN experts urge three "transformations" for nature

Human societies need a radical overhaul to stop the destruction of the planet, according to the UN biodiversity expert panel's "transformative change" report released Wednesday......»»

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Play for the planet: Five climate change games for the festive season

Although most people in the UK are worried about climate change, disagreement about what to do can be polarizing, especially at Christmas when norms around travel, presents and waste are at the forefront of people's attention. People who are concerne.....»»

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The latest Amazon Echo Show 5 is half off on Amazon today!

Take video calls, stream Netflix, indulge in your favorite tunes, and get recipe help in the kitchen with the Amazon Echo Show 5, now on sale for only $45......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News11 hr. 12 min. ago

Potentially harmful bacteria can slip through antimicrobial showerheads, study finds

To guard against harmful waterborne pathogens, many consumers, including managers of health-care facilities, install antimicrobial silver-containing showerheads. But in ACS ES&T Water, researchers now report that these fixtures are no "silver bullet......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 12 min. ago

iOS 18.3 public beta now available, here’s what to expect

Apple has released iOS 18.3 public beta 1 today. The new beta offers a preview of the iPhone’s next software update to members of Apple’s beta software program. Here’s what to expect from today’s release. more….....»»

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macOS 15.3 and more public betas arrive, here’s what’s new

Apple has debuted the first public beta for a host of forthcoming software updates, including macOS Sequoia 15.3, iPadOS 18.3, tvOS 18.3, and more. Here’s what’s new. more….....»»

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Assault on DEI: Critics use simplistic terms to attack the programs, but they are key to uprooting workplace bias

Prominent politicians have recently increased their attacks on workplace programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. They claim that initiatives that seek to be inclusive are divisive and lack merit......»»

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Political branding is not connecting with young voters, study finds

A recent study examining how young people interpret political brands through the context of brand image, has found there is little differentiation, identification and connection between young voters and politicians......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 40 min. ago

Melting sea ice in Antarctica causes ocean storms, scientists say

The record-breaking retreat of Antarctic sea ice in 2023 has led to more frequent storms over newly exposed parts of the Southern Ocean, according to a study published Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 40 min. ago

How bad will it get? Political scientists have a pessimism bias, study finds

The past decade has seen historic challenges for U.S. democracy and an intense focus by scholars on events that seem to signal democratic decline. But new research released Dec. 17 finds that a bias toward pessimism among U.S. political scientists of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 40 min. ago

Study examines ex-ultra-Orthodox use of social media to cope with their new path in life

Ultra-Orthodox Jews (Haredim) who decide to leave the community and disaffiliate are at a stressful crossroads in their life. Many leave close-knit communities for an initially lonely path in a world they may not be very familiar with......»»

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Swedish oak forests study reveals unexpected patterns in biodiversity, poses challenge for conservation

A new study from Linnaeus University reports that plant and insect diversity in Swedish oak forests increases toward the north. This finding contrasts with established global biodiversity patterns and poses a challenge for the development of climate-.....»»

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Machine learning framework improves groundwater recharge estimates in Western Australia

A new study led by Griffith University has unveiled a machine learning-based framework to accurately estimate groundwater recharge in the Perth Basin, with a particular focus on the Gnangara groundwater system......»»

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Why some drug traffickers are more likely to be reconvicted than others

One in two "typical" drug traffickers convicted in NSW between 2000 and 2023 will have no further contact with the criminal justice system after release, according to an Australian-first study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy......»»

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