Ten deadliest quakes of the 21st century
The massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 is the fifth-deadliest this century......»»
Generating cold with solids
After more than a century, physicists aim to dethrone the tried-and-tested technology of the refrigerator, as cooling can be made more energy-efficient......»»
“I cannot wait to possess you”: Reading 18th-century letters for the first time
Some things are universal: One sailor's mother chided him for not writing more often. Enlarge / The letters before they were opened and read by Renaud Morieux at The National Archives, Kew, London. (credit: The National Archives.....»»
"Biodiversity time machine" provides insights into a century of loss
Scientists have run the first proof of concept of their DNA 'time machine' to shed light on a century of environmental change in a freshwater lake—including warming temperatures and pollution, leading to the potentially irreversible loss of biodive.....»»
“I cannot wait to possess you”: Reading 18th century letters for the first time
Some things are universal: One sailor's mother chided him for not writing more often. Enlarge / The letters before they were opened and read by Renaud Morieux at The National Archives, Kew. (credit: The National Archives / Renaud.....»»
Study examines the relationship between mice and a plant that flowers once a century
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have revealed new insights into the interaction between mast seeding plants and the animals that eat their seeds. Hanami Suzuki and Professor Hisashi Kajimura examined the behavior of field mice using seeds f.....»»
3 TV comedies on Prime Video you need to watch in November
The 3 TV comedies on Prime Video you need to watch in November include two foreign language series and a cult classic from the most recent turn of the century......»»
Q&A: Other countries put lives before guns. Why can"t we?
As police fanned out Thursday in pursuit of the gunman who killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine—the deadliest U.S. mass shooting of the year—the nation once again confronted its epidemic of firearms violence. Every year in the U.S., tens of thousa.....»»
How bacteria support wound healing
Although they were not recognized as agents of disease until the late 19th century, the detrimental effects of bacterial infections have been known to humans for thousands of years. Some have even become mythical—for example, during the American Ci.....»»
Collectively, we spend only 45 minutes daily on the activities that produce the most pollution, researchers say
Why do we feel stuck in our efforts to solve the great sustainability crises of the 21st century? Between the dire need to successfully mitigate climate change while making progress on human-focused Sustainable Development Goals, the challenges of th.....»»
Mysterious rock depicted in 15th-century painting is most likely a Stone Age tool
Why medieval painter Jean Fouquet chose to depict Acheulean hand ax remains a mystery. Enlarge / Detail from left panel of the Melun Diptych (circa 1455) by medieval French painter and miniaturist Jean Fouquet. The strangely shap.....»»
Mysterious rock depicted in 15th century painting is most likely a Stone Age tool
Why medieval painter Jean Fouquet chose to depict Acheulean hand ax remains a mystery. Enlarge / Detail from left panel of the the Melun Diptych (circa 1455) by medieval French painter and miniaturist Jean Fouquet. The strangely.....»»
California supervolcano is cooling off but may still cause quakes
Since the 1980s, researchers have observed significant periods of unrest in a region of California's Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains characterized by swarms of earthquakes as well as the ground inflating and rising by almost half an inch per year dur.....»»
Researchers: Slow solutions to fast-moving ecological crises won"t work—changing basic human behaviors must come first
As the world grapples with multiple ecological crises, it's clear the various responses over the past half century have largely failed. Our new research argues the priority now should be addressing the real driver of these crises—our own maladaptiv.....»»
Superlensing without a super lens: Physicists boost microscopes beyond limits
Ever since Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovered the world of bacteria through a microscope in the late seventeenth century, humans have tried to look deeper into the world of the infinitesimally small......»»
Opinion: The World Bank and the IMF need to keep reforming to become fit for purpose
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are being challenged to make substantial reforms so that they become fit for purpose in the 21st century......»»
Gladiator is on Netflix in October. Does it still hold up?
Gladiator is on Netflix, making this the perfect time to revisit this Oscar-winning picture that remains among Ridley Scott's best films from the 21st century......»»
Deeno X1500 Portable Power Station review: Good balance of cost and flexibility
The Deeno X1500 Portable Power Station is designed to keep your devices powered in an emergency or while camping on vacation in a rugged and easily transportable power bank design.Deeno X1500 Portable Power StationIn the 21st century, backup power is.....»»
A comprehensive blueprint for the settlement of Mars
Throughout the 20th century, multiple proposals have been made for the crewed exploration of Mars. These include the famed "Mars Project" by Werner von Braun, the "Mars Direct" mission architecture by Robert Zubrin and David Baker, NASA's Mars Design.....»»
Exploring the genetic potential of eggplant"s wild relatives for sustainable agriculture
In the pursuit of sustainable agriculture, enhancing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in crops stands as a primary objective. With the prolific use of nitrogen (N) fertilizers since the 20th century, agricultural productivity has seen remarkable growth......»»
NZ police are using AI to catch criminals—but the law urgently needs to catch up too, researcher says
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) by New Zealand police is putting the spotlight on policing tactics in the 21st century......»»