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Survey shows people want their friends to be vicious to their enemies

A small team of psychologists from Oklahoma State University, the University of Texas at Austin and Hamilton College, all in the U.S., has found through a survey that people generally want their friends to be nice to them but also want their friends.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 8th, 2023

Most Ukrainians displaced by the war plan to return home when it is safe, research shows

More than 4 million Ukrainians were forced to flee following the invasion of their homeland by Russian forces in February 2022, with the vast majority heading to neighboring countries and other European nations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Interactive map shows future climate of your city based on emissions scenarios

The impacts of climate change are being felt all over the world, but how will it impact how your hometown feels? An interactive web application from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science allows users to search 40,581 places and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

UK"s rarest rainforest beetles go on multi-day "adventures"

A new study delving into the lives of one of the UK's rarest beetles shows them to be athletes and adventurers—sometimes traveling the scaled-up equivalent of several kilometers a night in search of food and mates......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

The 37 best Netflix drama shows right now (June 2024)

The best Netflix drama shows include Your Honor, Dexter, Designated Survivor, Baby Reindeer, A Man in Full, Queen of the South, Black Sails, and many others......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Climate change accelerates emergence of insects, study shows

Researchers at La Trobe University's Center for Freshwater Ecosystems have exposed the hidden consequences of climate change on Alpine stream ecosystems, which could see an earlier emergence of insects......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

The earliest merging quasars ever seen

Studying the history of science shows how often serendipity plays a role in some of the most important discoveries. Sometimes, the stories are apocryphal, like Newton getting hit on the head with an apple. But sometimes, there's an element of truth t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Amid scorching heat, 900 people died in Saudi Arabia—climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky

Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The mass migration is unparalleled in scale, and pilgrims face numerous health hazards......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Four in five people want more climate action: UN survey

Four in every five people want their country to strengthen its commitments to addressing climate change, according to a global poll of 75,000 participants published on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Guest commentary: Charity event shows why design work isn"t meant to be fully digital

The Father's Day benefit in Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich., illustrates the power of real-life gatherings in an industry pushing to be more virtual......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

What’s your top Apple TV+ release of 2024 so far? [Poll]

The year is reaching its halfway point, and Apple TV+ has released a variety of new series, movies, and returning shows. There are plenty of summer debuts hitting soon, but before we head into the second half of 2024, let’s take stock of what the s.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Old drugs new tricks—novel approach shows "enormous potential" for rapid antibiotic discovery

An innovative project to re-purpose existing drugs for their potential as antibiotics has uncovered a highly promising candidate with a potent and unique way of killing drug resistant bacteria......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Electric fields boost graphene"s potential, study shows

Researchers at the National Graphene Institute have made a discovery that could revolutionize energy harnessing and information computing. Their study, published in Nature, reveals how electric field effects can selectively accelerate coupled electro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Digital public archaeology: Excavating data from digs done decades ago and connecting with today"s communities

The ancestors of Alaska Native people began using local copper sources to craft intricate tools roughly 1,000 years ago. Over one-third of all copper objects archaeologists have found in this region were excavated at a single spot, named the Gulkana.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

New training programs will prepare astronauts to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond the moon. At the same time, th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

How glacier algae are challenging the way we think about evolution

People often underestimate tiny beings. But microscopic algal cells not only evolved to thrive in one of the most extreme habitats on Earth—glaciers—but are also shaping them......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Southern Africa drought crisis demands fresh solutions

Innovative solutions and emergency funding are critical to help the more than 30 million people in Southern Africa affected by drought who now face severe food insecurity and humanitarian challenges, UN agencies and governments warn......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

5 best spy TV shows you should watch right now

The best spy TV series are a master class in tension and suspense, from the action-packed Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan to the character-driven Homeland......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Revamped Lucid Air shows this luxury EV’s bandwidth

The Lucid Air electric car is now available in a variety of flavors representing different levels of price, power, and range......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

How Apple"s Game Mode is expanding to iOS and iPadOS -- and how to turn it off

Apple is making a bigger drive for people to game on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, but Game Mode can be annoying. Here's what it is, and how to turn it off.The Game Mode indicator in iOS 18The WWDC 2024 keynote was surprisingly game-forward, with multiple an.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Landslides kill nine as Bangladesh lashed by rain

Torrential rains in Bangladesh have triggered landslides burying alive at least nine people and forcing thousands to flee to higher ground, police and government officials in the low-lying nation said Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024