Why education systems should build environmental ethics into every subject
One of the goals most of the world has agreed on is education for sustainable development. This means development that considers present concerns without compromising the interests of future generations. Nations develop through education that takes c.....»»
Bike Bus gains supporters as a way to promote sustainable and safe mobility
The Bike Bus movement has emerged as a powerful tool to promote road safety, sustainability and community. According to a global survey carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (IC.....»»
States sue to block U.S. rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks
Republican attorneys general from 25 states on Thursday sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to block rules intended to reduce planet-warming emissions from cars and light trucks and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing, arguing the agen.....»»
Research reveals a surprising topological reversal in quantum systems
In principle, one shouldn't compare apples to oranges. However, in topology, which is a branch of mathematics, one must do just that. Apples and oranges, it turns out, are said to be topologically the same since they both lack a hole—in contrast to.....»»
Why the kookaburra"s iconic laugh is at risk of being silenced
Once, while teaching a class of environmental science students in China's Hebei University of Science and Technology, I asked who knew what a laughing kookaburra was. There were many blank faces. Then I tilted my head, much like a kookaburra does, an.....»»
Social media for sex education: South African teens explain how it would help them
Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it's considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where sexuality education is taught at schools, research has shown that effectiv.....»»
Gurucul federated search provides insights into data that is not centralized
Gurucul announced enhancements to its federated search capabilities. Gurucul federated search empowers users to run queries from a single console across any data source, including data lakes, cloud object storage, databases, identity systems, threat.....»»
Data-driven music: Converting climate measurements into music
A geo-environmental scientist from Japan has composed a string quartet using sonified climate data. The 6-minute-long composition—titled "String Quartet No. 1 "Polar Energy Budget"—is based on over 30 years of satellite-collected climate data fro.....»»
Mobile genetic elements can inadvertently suppress bacterial immune systems, research reveals
Bacterial restriction-modification systems are responsible for protecting cells from foreign genetic material, for example, bacteriophages and plasmids. Immune systems require strict regulation, as bacteria, like humans, can have autoimmune reactions.....»»
Apple"s iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partners
Apple's recycling program has come under fire, with employee theft and the destruction of working iPhones named as big problems in an examination of the environmental effort.Daisy, Apple's iPhone recycling robotApple has repeatedly promoted its green.....»»
Apple touts halving emissions and increased recycling rates in 2024 environmental progress report
Apple has an ambitious goal to create a fully carbon neutral value chain for its products by 2030, and every year it charts its progress in its annual Environmental Progress Report. The 2024 report published today highlights a milestone achievement f.....»»
Apple boasts that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions in half
As part of its annual report on its environmental efforts, Apple has announced that its overall greenhouse gas emissions are now down 55% since 2015.Apple is working to use alternative energy supplies including windAhead of Earth Day on April 22, App.....»»
Level 3 automated driving brings potential benefits, safety concerns
With Level 3 automated technology reaching public roads, auto and safety experts weighed the benefits and ‘persistent challenges' of such systems Tuesday at the SAE WCX conference in Detroit......»»
Ocean environment safety of nanocellulose investigated in study of mussels
Cellulose nanofibers represent a promising resource for multiple industrial sectors, but what is their impact on the marine environment? A study published in Environmental Science: Nano recently addressed this issue in a study on marine organisms con.....»»
How do you take a selfie?
Existential question time: how do you take a selfie with your iPhone? This subject just hit the 9to5Mac Slack. That’s because Tim Cook is currently on tour in the eastern hemisphere, and at least two tweets include someone taking what I’ll call a.....»»
These TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi systems are up to 40% off right now
You can improve your home's internet connectivity by buying one of the TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi systems that are available on Amazon, with discounts of up to 40%......»»
Light pollution affects coastal ecosystems, too—this underwater "canary" is warning of the impacts
In the early 20th century, canaries were used as early warning systems in coal mines to alert miners to rising levels of carbon monoxide......»»
NASA Goddard to build quake detector for Artemis III moon landing
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, will build a moonquake detector for astronauts to deploy on the moon in 2026 during the Artemis III mission, which will return astronauts to the lunar surface for the first time in more than.....»»
Type of plastic film on high tunnels can filter sunlight, influence plant growth
High-tunnel growing systems, sometimes called hoop houses, have gained popularity for their ability to enhance growth conditions and extend the growing season of horticultural crops. Now, a team led by Penn State researchers has demonstrated that gro.....»»
Sony’s best soundbars are reborn as the Bravia Theater Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad
Sony has reimagined and renamed its 2024 lineup of soundbars under the new Bravia Theater brand, with the Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad sound systems......»»
Fairy-wrens are more likely to help a mate in the harsh of winter, ornithologists find
Monash University ornithologists have shed light on the intricate relationship between social structure, environmental conditions, and cooperative behavior in superb fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus)......»»