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Study shows plant-derived secondary organic aerosols can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions

A study published in Science reveals that plant-derived secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions. This research was conducted through the cooperation of chemical ecologists, plant ecophysiologists and atmosph.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 13th, 2024

Layer by layer: How simulations help manufacturing of modern displays

Modern materials must be recyclable and sustainable. Consumer electronics is no exception, with organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) taking over modern televisions and portable device displays. However, the development of suitable materials—from t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 11 min. ago

Mobile payments used to be less "painful" than using cash. That might be changing

The act of handing over hard-earned cash has long been associated with pain. And historically, research has also found that consumers tended to spend less using cash rather than a payment card......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 39 min. ago

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 News22 hr. 39 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 News22 hr. 39 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 News22 hr. 39 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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 39 min. ago

3 underrated shows on Hulu you need to watch in December 2024

An Australian crime drama, a historical series, and an iconic detective program are among the three underrated shows on Hulu that you need to watch in December......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News22 hr. 39 min. ago

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-.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Spiderweb protocluster captured by Webb shows supermassive black holes can halt star formation

An international research team has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe massive galaxies discovered by the Subaru Telescope in a corner of the early universe known as the Spiderweb protocluster. The JWST results confirm what had been.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Survey of 26,000 dead stars confirms key details of extreme stellar behavior

A study of more than 26,000 white dwarf stars has confirmed a long-predicted but elusive effect in these ultra-dense, dying stars: Hotter white dwarfs are slightly puffier than cooler ones, even when they have the same mass......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Study explores effects of particle emissions from offshore wind farms on blue mussels

After several years of service under harsh weather conditions, the rotor blades of offshore wind parks are subjected to degradation and surface erosion, releasing sizeable quantities of particle emissions into the environment......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Research reveals mental health"s impact on parole rearrest likelihood

Individuals who have a mental illness are more likely to be rearrested after being released from prison than those without a mental illness, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work researcher......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Climate change made Cyclone Chido stronger: Scientists

Climate change intensified Cyclone Chido as it barreled toward the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, said a preliminary study by scientists studying the link between global warming and tropical storms......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Syphilis had its roots in the Americas, archaeological bone study suggests

In spring 1495, the Italian campaign of Charles VIII of France was interrupted by an intense outbreak of an apparently unknown illness—a disease of high mortality that quickly engulfed the whole of Europe and left its survivors with life-changing i.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Topographic complexity: A blueprint for biodiversity conservation

In the intricate landscapes of karst regions, the subtle interplay of slopes, soils, and microclimates is shaping the survival of plant species. A new study published in Forest Ecosystems has revealed how the unique structure of dolines—topographic.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

A push to cool Australian cities may inadvertently increase our skin cancer risk, unless we act

Picture this: you're working from home and it's sweltering outside. You venture out for a coffee and move between patches of shade as you go. Good thing you wore your sunglasses, because the glare of the new footpath almost blinds you. You order your.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Carnivorous squirrels documented in California

A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that California ground squirrels also hunt, kill and eat voles. The study, led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire a.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

The social cost of carbon: Study finds current estimates omit key effects

The social cost of carbon—an important figure that global policymakers use to analyze the benefits of climate and energy policies—is too low, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024