Words such as racist slurs can literally hurt—here"s the science
Rishi Sunak, the British prime minister, recently spoke of feeling hurt and angry at racist comments made about him during the UK election campaign. Anyone who's experienced racist or other discriminatory language is likely to know what this is like......»»
Synthesis of a new compound with excellent intrinsic magnetic properties using smaller amounts of rare earth elements
The National Institute for Materials Science has successfully synthesized a new SmFe-based magnetic compound, SmFe8.8N1.1, which possesses superior intrinsic magnetic properties when compared to those of NdFeB compound used in neodymium magnets. The.....»»
Group 1 net income falls 19% in Q2, hurt by CDK outage
All of the company's stores remained open and used alternative processes throughout the CDK outage, Group 1 said......»»
New work sheds light on nonlinear encoding in diffractive optical processors based on linear materials
UCLA researchers have conducted an in-depth analysis of nonlinear information encoding strategies for diffractive optical processors, offering new insights into their performance and utility. Their study, published in Light: Science & Applications, c.....»»
Unequal access to quantum information education may limit progress—now is the time to improve
Quantum information science uses the physics that describes the smallest particles—such as electrons or photons—to potentially revolutionize computing and related technologies. This new field can be used for a wide range of applications, from dev.....»»
Innovative method uses oxygen and light to recycle unsaturated polymers
A study published in Cell Reports Physical Science showcases a novel method for the recycling of unsaturated polymers such as rubber and plastics......»»
How NASA is using AI on the Perseverance rover to study Mars rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover is taking the first steps toward autonomous science investigation on Mars......»»
Science, social studies classes can help young English-learning students learn to read and write in English
A new study finds that science and social studies classes may also help young students learn English, even when those classes include difficult and technical vocabulary. The paper is published in the Journal of Educational Psychology......»»
On the origin of academic traditions—and some alternatives for debate
The field of science aims to be objective, repeatable and justified in its choices and methods. These principles are what distinguish accepted scientific findings from pseudo-science. Yet the experience of learning and working in the field of science.....»»
Oura Ring diary: Should there be an Apple Ring?
My diary pieces have so far been limited to Apple products, but I’m writing an Oura Ring diary because I view it as a good test of whether I think a long-rumored Apple Ring would be a good idea. In other words, to answer the question we raised w.....»»
You Asked: reference monitors, lighter OLED, and walls
This week on You Asked: Can you get great surround if your back is literally against the wall? What makes reference monitors so crazy expensive?.....»»
International study highlights large and unequal life expectancy declines in India during COVID-19
A new paper published in Science Advances today finds that life expectancy in India was 2.6 years lower in 2020 than 2019, with women and marginalized social groups suffering the greatest declines......»»
How published images of a "happy couple" can hurt victims of domestic abuse
According to the UK's Femicide Census, between 124 and 168 women have been killed by men in the country every year for the past 15 years. Most of these have been by current or former partners. These stories are, sadly, frequent and do not always make.....»»
Storm Chasers: The Maker Know-How Behind Real Twister Tech
Catching the DIY spirit of storm chasing vehicles and science gadgets during my adventures at the National Storm Chaser Summit. The post Storm Chasers: The Maker Know-How Behind Real Twister Tech appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Ma.....»»
Microfluidic sensors enable real-time detection of multiple heavy metals in water
A group of researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has designed and developed advanced microfluidic sensor arrays that use fluorescent probes to simultaneously visualize and quantitatively detect m.....»»
Giant millipede was lost to science for 126 years: It"s just been found in Madagascar
When a new species is discovered in the depths of the rainforest or on top of a mountain, it can be years before the creature is cataloged again. Separated from science by elevation, water or tangled branches, the species lives undisturbed, its popul.....»»
Tackling racism in teacher education and in the science curricula
A scoping review conducted by the Canadian Curriculum Theory Project sheds light on the pervasive presence of racism in the general curricula and a significant gap in antiracist initiatives within Canadian science education programs......»»
FruitFlow: A new citizen science initiative unlocks orchard secrets
The "FruitWatch" initiative, a groundbreaking citizen science project, has significantly enhanced the accuracy of predicting flowering times for fruit trees across Great Britain. This improvement is vital for the agricultural sector, enabling better.....»»
Research unveils new tool for analyzing organizational culture through digital data
Prof. Dr. Klaus Boehnke, Professor of Social Science Methodology at Constructor University, has published a research article in the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology......»»
EV charger cable thefts for copper hurt companies, customers
Thieves across the U.S. are snipping wires, hoping to recycle a few pounds of copper......»»
Fish barriers may aid baby corals in reef recovery
Scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and James Cook University (JCU) have designed special cradles for baby corals that help prevent fish from eating them alive......»»