Study demonstrates self-similar fractal stress is more suitable for destructive scenario earthquake simulation
Scenario earthquakes are useful in assessing earthquake hazards along active faults. However, determining the sources of destructive scenario earthquakes, particularly when dealing with heterogeneous stresses, can be challenging......»»
EVs are giving new owners more headaches, and Tesla is a big reason why: J.D. Power study
EVs are giving new owners more headaches, and Tesla is a big reason why: J.D. Power study.....»»
The Nokia 3210 is the worst phone I’ve used in 2024
The Nokia 3210 is supposed to help you avoid the stress of modern smartphones and social media, but introduces a different type of pain when you try to use it......»»
Ariane 6 launches LIFI: Light-speed secure communications
Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep space or test impor.....»»
New study shows meaningful social interactions boost well-being, but context matters
Engaging in meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science finds. Researchers followed three cohorts of university.....»»
Updating the textbook on polarization in gallium nitride to optimize wide bandgap semiconductors
An updated model reconciles the gap between recent experiments and theory concerning polarization in wurtzite semiconductors—paving the way for the development of smaller, faster and more efficient electronic devices, according to a recent study by.....»»
How divorce is boosting gender equality in Sweden—new study
Single mothers are one of the most vulnerable groups in societies around the world. In Sweden, the number of women with these care responsibilities has nearly halved over the past two decades. What has caused this change? Are we seeing a dramatic rev.....»»
Mutations in wheat TaAPA2 gene result in pleiotropic effects on plant architecture
This study is reported by Shisheng Chen's group at the National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement, Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences. Plant architecture has significant impact on plant development and productivity, and t.....»»
The Pentagon’s Antivaccine Propaganda Endangered Public Health and Tarnished U.S. Credibility
Amid the pandemic, the Pentagon ran a conspiracy campaign to discredit vaccines–just so it could score points against China. The revelation is a worst-case scenario for global public health.....»»
Researchers craft smiling robot face from living human skin cells
Human cells isolated from juvenile foreskin are flexible enough to grin when moved. Enlarge / A movable robotic face covered with living human skin cells. (credit: Takeuchi et al.) In a new study, researchers from the Un.....»»
Toyota Motor in talks to build Lexus factory in Shanghai, report says
Toyota seeks a deal similar to what Tesla received, including tax breaks, policy support, land grants and, unusually for China, the ability to own and control the facility outright without the need for a local venture partner, Bloomberg reported......»»
Study: Scribes in ancient Egypt had really poor posture as they worked
There were degenerative joint changes in the spines, shoulders, knees, hips, and ankles. Enlarge / Statues depicting the high dignitary Nefer and his wife (Abusir, Egypt). (credit: Martin Frouz/Czech Institute of Egyptology/Char.....»»
7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Peru
A strong earthquake has shaken southern Peru, but there was no immediate word on any damage......»»
Outage from CDK cyberattacks could cost dealers $1 billion, study says
Anderson Economic Group said affected dealers could be out about $600 million after two weeks and could lose roughly $1 billion if the dealer management system shutdown lasts until the July 4 holiday weekend. Its calculations include estimated losses.....»»
We date and marry people who are attractive as we are, new analysis finds
In good news for our egos, both men and women were pretty accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, according to a new study. Couples also tended to be well-matched on their attractiveness, suggesting that we largely date and marry people.....»»
Study reveals the microbes vital to a healthy Brisbane River
A unique method of monitoring river health has uncovered an army of tiny organisms fighting to protect the Brisbane River......»»
Study: Scribes in ancient Egypt had really poor posture during work
There were degenerative joint changes in the spines, shoulders, knees, hips, and ankles. Enlarge / Statues depicting the high dignitary Nefer and his wife (Abusir, Egypt). (credit: Martin Frouz/Czech Institute of Egyptology/Char.....»»
Clean Water Act leaves about 55% of water flowing out of rivers vulnerable to pollution, study suggests
The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that rivers that only flow in response to weather events—called ephemeral streams—do not fall under the protection of the Clean Water Act. Research published in the journal Science, led by University of Massachuset.....»»
Ram tops J.D. Power quality survey; Porsche is No. 1 premium brand
Ram climbed to first place in the 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study, but fellow Stellantis brand Dodge dropped to last. Porsche was No. 1 among premium brands......»»
Three new extinct walnut species discovered in high Arctic mummified forest
In a new study, scientists describe three new, but long-extinct, walnut species on an island above the Arctic Circle. The fossils were discovered further north than any known walnut species, living or extinct, and represent some of the oldest-known r.....»»
New study investigates the reconstruction of the intertropical convergence zone
The study focuses on the so-called Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), a low-pressure trough near the equator whose position and intensity changes seasonally with the position of the sun. Trade winds from the northern and southern hemispheres meet.....»»