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.....»»
Ancient rocks improve understanding of tectonic activity between earthquakes
Rocks once buried deep in ancient subduction zones—where tectonic plates collide—could help scientists make better predictions of how these zones behave during the years between major earthquakes, according to a research team from Penn State and.....»»
Fiber Optics Bring You Internet. Now They’re Also Listening to Trains
“Distributed acoustic sensing” looks for disturbances in fiber to detect earthquakes and even insects. Can it also improve rail safety?.....»»
How simple changes can open up Britain"s green spaces so everyone can benefit from them
A typical British countryside walk may conjure up images of vast green fields, heather-topped moorlands, and of course, countless stiles providing access throughout the right-of-way network. However, while stiles connect trails and public pathways, t.....»»
Huge tsunami with 20 meter waves may have wiped out Stone Age communities in Northumberland
An enormous tsunami with gigantic waves reaching 20 meters submerged large parts of northern Europe and may have wiped out populations of people in Stone Age Britain, a new University of York study has discovered......»»
Women and people of color remain "invisible" as most people pick white men as their heroes, researchers say
Women and people of color remain invisible to many people in Britain and the U.S. as people pick white men as their heroes instead, a study shows. Their achievements are often forgotten or not recognized when people are choosing who inspires them, re.....»»
Apple’s iconic ‘1984’ Super Bowl ad aired 40 years ago this week; how it almost didn’t happen
On this day 40 years ago, Apple’s first Macintosh went on sale, just two days after being introduced to the world during a commercial break in the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII. Although “1984” became a cultural phenomenon and a watershed m.....»»
How to turn on PS5 auto updates
If you want to be sure that your system and games are staying updated automatically, we'll tell you how to make that happen. Luckily, it's an easy process!.....»»
Researchers: Britain is at bursting point and its flood barriers need to be updated
Flooding is the top environmental hazard identified in the UK's National Risk Register, after a pandemic. Around one in six homes are currently at risk of flooding—a value likely to increase......»»
Will AI Take Your Job? Maybe Not Just Yet, One Study Says
A new paper published by MIT researchers suggests automation in the workforce might happen slower than some expect. Will artificial intelligence take our jobs? If you listen to Silicon Valley executives talking about the capabilitie.....»»
"The Woman In the Wall" blends horror and crime caper to tell a shameful part of Irish history
With Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormack, "The Woman in the Wall" delves into Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and "mother and baby homes". What do you know about the Magdalene Laundries? If you grew up in Ireland, or perhaps the UK, you’ve prob.....»»
Cells" electric fields keep nanoparticles at bay, scientists confirm
The humble membranes that enclose our cells have a surprising superpower: They can push away nano-sized molecules that happen to approach them. A team including scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has figured out w.....»»
If this is what an Apple smart ring could look like, I need it right now
Here's a new concept that might convince you the time has come for an Apple smart ring to find its way on the market. Will it happen?.....»»
Building A 1:1 Scale Model Of Planet Earth In Minecraft
Building a 1:1 scale model of planet Earth in Minecraft used to be a pipe dream. But now, a YouTuber named Pippen is leading the effort to make it happen, with thousands of builders working across the globe on 80 teams. Though the project is only.....»»
Study finds bigfoot sightings correlate with black bear populations
The big conclusion: "If bigfoot is there, it could be a bear." Enlarge / Black bears will frequently stand on their hind legs, which may increase their misidentification. (credit: Wirestock) The idea that North America.....»»
How firms frame training programs for gig workers can boost promotion and uptake of the programs
General skills training programs for those hired under flexible arrangements can strengthen the relationship between firm and worker, thus benefiting both groups. But for that to happen, the programs need to have strong buy-in from both managers and.....»»
Understanding man-made earthquakes: Study highlights role of fault roughness and stress heterogeneity
Man-made earthquakes, or induced seismicity, have become an increasing concern. These events can occur during fluid injection or extraction, such as in oil or gas reservoirs, wastewater disposal, or geothermal reservoirs......»»
Chemical synthesis: New strategy for skeletal editing on pyridines
A team from the University of Münster has introduced a strategy for converting carbon–nitrogen atom pairs in a frequently used ring-shaped compound into carbon–carbon atom pairs. The method has potential in the quest for active ingredients for n.....»»
Unraveling the role of supersulfides in regulating mitochondrial function and longevity
Supersulfides are gaining prominence for their occurrence as low-molecular-weight thiols or persulfidated cysteine residues, observed more frequently in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. These compounds, which are characterized by sulfur–sulfu.....»»
Researchers discover new antibiotic-resistant species of bacteria
Researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland have discovered a new species of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics......»»
Halo’s Mysterious Battle Royale Spin-off is No More
The title was never officially confirmed by Microsoft itself, although developer Certain Affinity frequently mentioned the game in the past. The post Halo’s Mysterious Battle Royale Spin-off is No More appeared first on Phandroid. Mi.....»»