Why earthquakes happen more frequently in Britain than Ireland
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies have discovered that variations in the thickness of tectonic plates relate directly to the distribution of earthquakes in Britain, Ireland and around the world.....»»
Ongoing Apple Pay outage impacting Chase customers
If you’ve been having problems with Apple Pay today, you’re not alone – especially if you also happen to be Chase customer. A number of users on Threads and other social networks say that their Chase cards have been “Declined” when buying.....»»
UK report: Innovative approaches by financial institutions can make a crucial difference in gambling-related harm
With a record number of people seeking help for problem gambling through the National Gambling Helpline last year, and the Gambling Commission's new figures suggesting that as many as 1.3 million adults in Great Britain might experience gambling-rela.....»»
Scientists develop color-changing dyes that light up cellular activity
Scientists from Trinity, in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), have developed special fluorescent, color-changing dyes that, for the first time, can be used to simultaneously visualize multiple distinct biological env.....»»
For professional women, having high-status connections can backfire, reveals study
Women working in organizations are frequently encouraged to cultivate connections to high-status individuals based on a prominent social network theory. But new research conducted in China and the United States suggests that having high-status connec.....»»
Tesla Model Y refresh might not be happening this year, but there"s a catch
The rumored refresh of Tesla's Model Y isn't happening this year, a new report claims. The long-rumored refresh of Tesla's Model Y might not happen in 2024 after all. This is according to the folks behind Tesla app Teslascope, who claim they've.....»»
Using isotopic measurements on stalagmites to investigate "climate hiccups"
Climate changes usually happen over long periods of time, but during the last glacial period, extreme fluctuations in temperature occurred within just a few years. Researchers at the University of Basel have now been able to prove the phenomenon also.....»»
Study reveals winners and losers from climate and land-use change
New research from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Northumbria University has determined that as warm-loving species expand their ranges under climate change, Britain's landscapes are losing their biological uniqueness......»»
Pioneering technique reveals new layer of human gene regulation
A technique can determine for the first time how frequently, and exactly where, a molecular event called "backtracking" occurs throughout the genetic material (genome) of any species, a new study shows......»»
More grizzlies in Idaho? Federal proposal could make it happen as Republicans push delisting
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have moved forward with plans to consider restoring grizzly bear populations to a part of Idaho where they haven't been seen regularly in decades, all while Idaho's governor and congressional delegation contin.....»»
New research highlights implications of antibiotic use in human and veterinary medicine
A series of five research publications on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by APC Microbiome Ireland yields new data regarding the implications of antibiotic use in early life and the effects of antibiotics in standard dry cow therapy......»»
General deep learning framework for emissivity engineering
Wavelength-selective thermal emitters (WS-TEs) have been frequently designed to achieve desired target emissivity spectra, as in typical emissivity engineering, for broad applications such as thermal camouflage, radiative cooling, and gas sensing, et.....»»
White actors featured more than non-white actors on American film posters, finds study
White actors are featured more frequently and more prominently on posters for American-produced films than non-white actors, despite recent increases in the representation of actors from other ethnic groups, according to a study published in Humaniti.....»»
Navigating the playground of odds
In today’s digitalized betting world, those who frequently indulge in the exhilaration of predicting outcomes understand that it’s not just about luck; it’s a craft, an art that’s as psychological as it is tactical. As we delv.....»»
CyberShake study uses Summit supercomputer to investigate earthquake hazards
Researchers at the Statewide California Earthquake Center, or SCEC, are unraveling the mysteries of earthquakes by using physics-based computational models running on high-performance computing systems at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National.....»»
How political issues hindered Turkey"s 2023 earthquake response
Two major earthquakes shook southern Turkey on February 6, 2023. Over 50,000 people lost their lives and nearly 2 million people—many of whom were Syrian refugees—were evacuated from the country's affected provinces......»»
How an Oklahoma earthquake showed danger remains after years of quakes becoming less frequent
After a dramatic spike in earthquakes in the early 2010s, state regulators in Oklahoma began taking steps to limit the injection of wastewater from oil and gas extraction deep into the ground. As a result, the number of earthquakes, particularly larg.....»»
A new origin story for deadly Seattle fault
The Seattle fault zone is a network of shallow faults slicing through the lowlands of Puget Sound, threatening to create damaging earthquakes for the more than four million people who live there......»»
Beam me up: Using lasers to detect moth migrations
The year is 1941. The British military is installing new-age radar systems to detect German aircraft bound for Great Britain, intent on destruction. Fast forward to 2024. Researchers at North Carolina State University are installing advanced laser-ba.....»»
Samsung’s new fitness tracker could be released any day now
It seems that Samsung is nearing the launch of its anticipated Galaxy Fit 3 wearable device. Per a new leak, the launch could happen any day now......»»
Did your AirPods Pro noise cancellation just get worse?
All of this has happened before, and it will happen again. A firmware update has made your AirPods better. Or worse......»»