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Study reveals prevalence of child sexual abuse in religious settings

One in 250 Australians were sexually abused during childhood by a leader or other adult in a religious organization, new research led by Australian Catholic University shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 5th, 2024

Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns

Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seven western U.S. states, but a new study finds that even under modest climate projections, the basins face a potential tipping point.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 7 min. ago

Child-centered research shows how schools can provide support for domestic abuse situations

While no official source collects data on children affected by domestic abuse, research suggests as many as 1 in 5 children experience domestic abuse in their lives. This equates to around six children in an average U.K. class size of 30 pupils. Educ.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 7 min. ago

Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat

A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 7 min. ago

Ocean warming and acidification threaten key ocean plankton groups, study warns

According to a recent study published in Nature, many planktonic foraminifera species may face unprecedented environmental conditions by the end of this century, potentially surpassing their survival thresholds. Planktonic foraminifera are single-cel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 7 min. ago

Climate policy monitor reveals net zero regulations surge globally but implementation gap remains

As countries meet at COP29 in Baku, a new Oxford University study, developed through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leading law firms around the world, provides the most detailed view yet of how key economic rules are aligning—or not—to climate go.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 7 min. ago
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Agrivoltaics for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News11 hr. 43 min. ago

Fine-tuning ion exchange membranes for better energy storage

Researchers at Imperial College London, supported by colleagues at a range of other institutions, have published a study in Nature that will help fine-tune a new class of ion exchange membranes. The results should make it possible to build longer las.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News11 hr. 43 min. ago

Physicists achieve high-precision imaging of complex molecules using highly charged ions

A new study published in Physical Review Letters and led by researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has demonstrated that a Coulomb explosion induced by highly charged ions is a unique tool for.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News11 hr. 43 min. ago

Revisiting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later

Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series. In 1971, Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a notorious.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News13 hr. 11 min. ago

Infostealers increasingly impact global security

Check Point Software’s latest threat index reveals a significant rise in infostealers like Lumma Stealer, while mobile malware like Necro continues to pose a significant threat, highlighting the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals across the gl.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News14 hr. 39 min. ago

Revisting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later

Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series. In 1971, Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a notorious.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News14 hr. 43 min. ago

Faster flowing glaciers could help predict nearby volcanic activity

Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which could help create early warning of future eruptions......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News17 hr. 11 min. ago

How advanced content caching settings on the Mac works

Advanced configuration parameters control how your Mac stores cached content. Here's how to change the settings.Content cache settings in macOS Sequoia.Content caching controls what internet content gets stored locally in macOS when you visit website.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

iFixit teardown reveals new Mac mini has a ‘repairable future’ despite compact design

Apple recently announced a new generation of the Mac mini, which introduced a new and much more compact design. We’ve already seen some tidbits about what’s inside this Mac mini, but iFixit has now shared its traditional teardown showing even mor.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Most US book bans target children"s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color

Book bans in U.S. schools and libraries during the 2021-22 school year disproportionately targeted children's books written by people of color—especially women of color—according to a peer-reviewed study we published. They also tended to feature.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

More evidence that Europe"s ancient landscapes were open woodlands: Study finds oak, hazel and yew were abundant

In 2023 a research group from Aarhus University in Denmark found that light woodland and open vegetation dominated Europe's temperate forests before Homo sapiens. In a new study, recently published in the Journal of Ecology, they take a closer look a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Social media can turn household chores into profit—but are gender stereotypes making a comeback?

A study reveals a surprising transformation: as social media turns everyday household chores into profitable ventures, it may also be bringing back outdated gender stereotypes. Published in the Journal of Marketing Management, the research explores h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

How retailers change ordering strategy when a supplier starts its own direct channel

Researchers from Erasmus University and KU Leuven have published a new study that examines how retailers respond when suppliers establish direct channels to reach end-consumers and how suppliers can take steps to avoid a backlash......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Tax whistleblower laws boost state revenue: Study

The federal tax gap—money people and companies owe Uncle Sam but fail to pay on time—has climbed to historic highs: $696 billion in 2022, according to the IRS. It's money that—if recouped—could fund infrastructure or education or pay down gov.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024