What impact does ozone have on an exoplanet?
As we discover more and more exoplanets—and the current total is in excess of 5,200—we continue to try to learn more about them. Astrobiologists busy themselves analyzing their atmospheres searching for anything that provides a sign of life......»»
Study shows rising temperatures affect air quality over Los Angeles
Particulate matter and ozone are a major problem for people and the environment. Dr. Eva Pfannerstill, young investigator group leader at Jülich's Institute of Energy and Climate Research (IEK 8), is investigating where the volatile organic compound.....»»
Dealers worry about financial impact, employee commission pay on second day of CDK Global cyberattack
Dealers are using creative solutions to keep businesses going amid CDK Global cyberattack and outage though are worried about the toll a long service interruption will take on their businesses......»»
Family conditions may have more of an impact on upward social mobility than gender inequality
Family conditions—specifically, how similar one's social status and background is to one's parents' status—may play a bigger role in determining how easily an individual can shift into a wealthier socioeconomic class than gender inequality, accor.....»»
Economists reveal the costs of sanctions
What effect do economic sanctions have on the countries affected, such as Russia or Iran? What impact do they have on the sanctioning states? And is there possibly an ideal coalition of sanction partners? Economists from Würzburg, Kiel, Berlin and B.....»»
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.....»»
Defunct satellites burning up in the atmosphere could damage the ozone layer
Communications companies such as Starlink plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites into orbit around Earth over the next decade or so. The growing swarm is already causing problems for astronomers, but recent research has raised another questio.....»»
Earth"s atmosphere is our best defense against nearby supernovae, study suggests
Earth's protective atmosphere has sheltered life for billions of years, creating a haven where evolution produced complex lifeforms like us. The ozone layer plays a critical role in shielding the biosphere from deadly UV radiation. It blocks 99% of t.....»»
Ohio train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to Earth"s surface across the US and beyond, study reveals
A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters reveals that the environmental impact of the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train accident in East Palestine, Ohio covered a very large geographical area. Inorganic pollutants re.....»»
Social media apps may gain tobacco-style warning labels, as US Surgeon General sounds alarm over youth impact
Tobacco products in the US contain very blatant, obvious warning labels that outline their health risks. If the US Surgeon General has his way, this same strategy will soon be employed to combat the harm caused by social media apps. more….....»»
Tipping points: Understanding the green Sahara"s collapse
Abrupt shifts within complex systems such as the Earth's climate system are extremely hard to predict. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have now succeeded in developin.....»»
AI’s impact on data privacy remains unclear
In this Help Net Security round-up, experts discuss the importance of embracing AI while implementing protective measures against threats, global AI adoption, consumer perceptions, and behaviors regarding data privacy. Complete videos Tracy Reinhold,.....»»
These are the PC upgrades that will have the biggest impact on performance
If you want to give your PC a boost, here's how you can make the most of your budget......»»
Study shows impact of Russian social media campaigns less pronounced than often assumed
Most people do not believe the disinformation spread by Russia about the war in Ukraine, even if they regularly use social media. Instead, the decisive factor in the efficacy of this propaganda is whether a person is fundamentally receptive to conspi.....»»
WWDC, macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast
At last we know everything about Apple's AI moves — or at least at lot more than we did. Looking at how it will impact the apps we rely on, here's what Apple Intelligence is going to mean for us all.Craig Federighi buckles up, ready for Apple Intel.....»»
Quebec lake meteorite impact yields rare rocks and evidence of extreme heat
For more than a decade, Western University planetary geologist Gordon "Oz" Osinski has led expeditions to Kamestastin Lake in Labrador. The environment is a perfect training ground because the properties and rock formations—created by the violent i.....»»
Astronomers discover an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a nearby ultracool dwarf star
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new Earth-sized exoplanet that orbits an ultracool dwarf star located just 54.6 light years away. The newfound alien world, designated SPECULOOS-3 b, is slightly smaller but much hotter.....»»
New CAFE mpg standards to take a back seat to EPA rules
Relaxed CAFE standards will likely have limited direct impact on automakers as the Biden administration prioritizes compliance with stricter tailpipe emission regulations from the EPA......»»
How words matter when facing the problem of children in care
New research from the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool calls for unflinching conversations about what poverty and financial stress can do to families, and the impact on children's risk of entering care......»»
Study explores the sun"s effects on the skin microbiome—it can create a damaged skin barrier
The impact of solar radiation on skin has long been understood but what about UV's effects on our skin's hidden world—its microbiome?.....»»
Satellite "megaconstellations" may jeopardize recovery of ozone hole
When old satellites fall into Earth's atmosphere and burn up, they leave behind tiny particles of aluminum oxide, which eat away at Earth's protective ozone layer. A new study finds that these oxides have increased 8-fold between 2016 and 2022 and wi.....»»