When a seismic network failed, citizen science stepped in
With Haiti's seismic network down, Raspberry Shakes came through in a quake. Enlarge / The Raspberry Shake, a simple seismograph based on Raspberry Pi hardware. (credit: Mike Hotchkiss, Raspberry Shake) On the afternoon of Ja.....»»
A failed experiment and chance open up new paths to an established reaction for chemists
The original plan of the research groups of Dr. habil. Christian Hering-Junghans and Prof. Torsten Beweries at the Rostock LIKAT was to develop a phosphorus-based ligand. However, the syntheses led to a different substance than expected, namely a tri.....»»
Apple teams up with airlines for new ‘Share Item Location’ AirTags feature in iOS 18.2
In the latest beta of iOS 18.2, Apple upgraded the Find My app with support for sharing a link to the location of a lost AirTag or Find My network accessory. Now, Apple has published a press release detailing the new feature – including partner.....»»
Uncovering health impacts of forever chemicals on freshwater turtles
A study in Science of the Total Environment has measured concentrations of PFAS—also known as forever chemicals—in Australian wildlife, following an analysis of freshwater turtle (Emydura macquarii macquarii) populations in Queensland......»»
Swirling polar vortices likely exist on the sun, new research finds
Like the Earth, the sun likely has swirling polar vortices, according to new research led by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR). But unlike on Earth, the formation and evolution of these vortices.....»»
People with fewer resources seen as less trustworthy across cultures, research shows
Research appearing in Social Psychological and Personality Science identifies a widespread stereotype linking wealth to perceived trustworthiness across diverse cultures. The research, led by Mélusine Boon-Falleur from the Center for Research on Soc.....»»
AI-powered model enhances rice lodging detection for improved agricultural outcomes
By leveraging advanced convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture and intelligent optimization algorithms, an AI-powered model significantly surpasses conventional techniques, offering enhanced accuracy and reduced computational costs......»»
Beach kindergarten helps kids grasp early STEM concepts
Deakin University research has for the first time observed the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning benefits of 'blue space' education settings for pre-school aged children......»»
The Dutton family civil war heats up in explosive Yellowstone season 5, part 2 trailer
After the explosive premiere, Paramount Network released a trailer for what's ahead on Yellowstone season 5, part 2......»»
Advanced terahertz neural network offers compact solution for AI challenges
An innovative planar spoof plasmonic neural network (SPNN) platform capable of directly detecting and processing terahertz (THz) electromagnetic signals has been unveiled by researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Southeast Universi.....»»
Boost Mobile’s 5G network is becoming a real threat to other carriers
Boost Mobile just announced a significant milestone for its 5G network — and plans to continue to make it even better......»»
How a stubborn computer scientist accidentally launched the deep learning boom
"You’ve taken this idea way too far," a mentor told Prof. Fei-Fei Li. During my first semester as a computer science graduate student at Princeton, I took COS 402: Artificial In.....»»
Meet Strawberry Claws—a new species of hermit crab
Say hello to Strawberry Claws, a large new-to-science species of hermit crab recently described by Queensland Museum scientists......»»
1923 season 1 set to air on Paramount Network following Yellowstone
1923, Taylor Sheridan's Western drama, will begin airing on Paramount Network following new episodes of Yellowstone......»»
Discord terrorist known as “Rabid” gets 30 years for preying on kids
FBI considers 764 terror network a top threat to kids online. A Michigan man who ran chat rooms and Discord servers targeting children playing online games and coercing them into.....»»
Planetary Boundaries framework gains traction in sustainability science
The Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework is a pivotal tool for tackling the climate crisis and safeguarding humanity's future on Earth. For the first time, the full story of the Planetary Boundaries is now being told from its beginning......»»
Two-faced membrane channel provides a simple, efficient way to separate oil and water
A team of chemists and engineers in China has developed a new, efficient way to separate oil and water mixtures. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they developed their new technique, how it works and the many po.....»»
Scientists reveal strigolactone perception mechanism and role in tillering responses to nitrogen
"How is plant growth controlled?" and "What is the basis of variation in stress tolerance in plants?" were among the 125 most challenging scientific questions, according to the journal Science in 2016......»»
New giant particle collider "right option for science": Next CERN chief
The next head of Europe's CERN physics laboratory said Thursday that he favored moving forward with plans for a giant particle collider far more powerful than the collider that discovered the famous "God particle"......»»
Matter expands energy tracking capabilities, streamlines setup
Matter 1.4 is now available bringing with it a bunch of new energy tracking features and network enhancements......»»
Gray squirrel control: Study shows promise for effective contraceptive delivery system
A study published in the journal Pest Management Science sheds light on the behavior of gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) and explores methods for the targeted delivery of oral contraceptives to control their populations......»»