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Study: Replacing plastics with biodegradable alternatives would lead to significant carbon emissions reduction

Plastic pollution and its impact on the environment have become critical global issues in recent years. In response, the research teams have conducted a study to evaluate the carbon emissions associated with both traditional plastic products and biod.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 21st, 2024

More wet, less dry: How climate change will affect the avalanche situation in Switzerland by the end of the century

Less snow does not mean fewer avalanches. This is the result of a study published in Snow/Seasonal Snow by SLF researcher Stephanie Mayer......»»

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Calcite: The versatile mineral shaping the future of carbon removal

Found all over the world, calcite is the most stable form of calcium carbonate and is the main mineral found in limestone......»»

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Australians who think inequality is high have less faith in democratic institutions, according to study

Central to Australia's cultural and political identity is the notion of a "fair go." But recent elections, including in the United States, have highlighted the challenge of maintaining shared norms and support for institutions when many voters don't.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 6 min. ago

Researchers discover genetic reason for the red, yellow and orange bills of Australian finches

What gives an Australian finch its brilliantly colored red, yellow or orange bill? A major new study has uncovered the genetic switches controlling these distinctive colors, revealing a key piece in the puzzle of how animals develop their coloration......»»

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Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease

Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 38 min. ago

Australian dragon study reveals surprising link between motor systems control and sleep rhythms

Sleep is one of the most mysterious, yet ubiquitous components of our biology. It has been described in all major groups of animals, including worms, jellyfish, insects or cephalopods, and in all vertebrates, from fish to humans. Common characteristi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 38 min. ago

Gray squirrel control: Study shows promise for effective contraceptive delivery system

A study published in the journal Pest Management Science sheds light on the behavior of gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) and explores methods for the targeted delivery of oral contraceptives to control their populations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 38 min. ago

Mysterious Sydney beach blobs: Scientists uncover their complex composition

A multi-disciplinary team of scientists have made significant progress in understanding the origins of the mysterious black balls washing ashore on Sydney beaches......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 38 min. ago

Locally optimized urban form can reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Research suggests that urban areas could reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by optimizing their urban form. However, the relationship between urban form and emissions is highly context-dependent and generalizations cannot be made......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 38 min. ago

Coyotes are thriving despite human and predator pressures, large-scale study finds

Research led by the University of New Hampshire sheds light on how coyotes, North America's most successful predators, are responding to various environmental pressures, including human development, hunting and competition with larger carnivores. Sur.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 38 min. ago

Climate change is contributing to drought in the American West even without rainfall deficits, scientists find

Higher temperatures caused by anthropogenic climate change made an ordinary drought into an exceptional drought that parched the American West from 2020–2022. A study by UCLA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate scientists ha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 38 min. ago

Pathogens that cling to microplastics may survive wastewater treatment

Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when they hide out on microplastics in the water, reports a study led by Ingun Lund Witsø of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, published November 6, 2024 in the open-access journal.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Grocery stores are more reliable than sushi restaurants in labeling salmon properly, Seattle study finds

In a study of salmon samples from Seattle, Washington, grocery stores and sushi restaurants, DNA analysis revealed that 18% were mislabeled. Tracie Delgado and colleagues at Seattle Pacific University, WA, U.S., present these findings in the open-acc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Soundtracks in toy ads shape gender stereotypes, study suggests

A study from Queen Mary University of London reveals that the music and soundscapes used in toy commercials are reinforcing rigid gender norms, shaping the way children perceive masculinity and femininity. The research uncovers how gender stereotypes.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Probability training: Preventing errors of reasoning in medicine and law

How trustworthy is a positive HIV test result? How probable is an actual infection when the test is positive? Even professionals often get such questions wrong, which can lead to misdiagnoses and unnecessary surgeries......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

The high cost of complexity: New study explores energy needs of multicellular life

Between 1.8 billion and 800 million years ago, earthly life was in the doldrums. During this period, called the "boring billion," the complexity of life remained minimal, dominated by single-celled organisms with only sporadic ventures into multicell.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

More families purchased school meals after federal nutrition policies enacted, research suggests

Families purchased more school lunches and breakfasts the year after the federal government toughened nutritional standards for school meals. A new University of California, Davis, study suggests that families turned to school lunches after the Obama.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Public pressure found to influence whether companies reduce their environmental impact

The effectiveness of national voluntary programs asking companies to pledge to lower their pollution and greenhouse gas emissions depends on pressure from the public, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Microbial slime: The ultimate system to understand our planet

Billions of years ago, Earth was home to extreme environments, including intense UV radiation, frequent volcanic eruptions, and very high concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Yet, under these conditions, biofilms formed and within thes.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Vampire bats" metabolism mirrors that of blood-sucking insects, biologists find

A pair of biologists at the University of Toronto has found that vampire bats are able to burn amino acids as a fuel source similarly to blood-sucking insects. In their study published in the journal Biology Letters, Giulia Rossi and Kenneth Welch co.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024