A small fishing vessel navigates turbulent waves in Sri Lanka. Ocean warming intensifies weather patterns. Credit: Jiang Zhu A multi-national team of scientists (China, U.S., New Zealand, Italy, and France) analyzes the temperature of the Earth annually. These scientists have found a fever that increases every year: For the past decade, each year has been … Read more
Composite image illustrating 51 Pegasi system and its measured magnetic field. The detected “Weak Magnetic Braking” of 51 Peg represents a relatively sudden change that makes the magnetic environment more stable. Credit: AIP/J. Fohlmeister Once upon a cosmic time, scientists assumed that stars apply an eternal magnetic brake, causing an endless slowdown of their rotation. … Read more
DVR involvement at enrollment and during the 24 months after enrollment. This figure shows the proportion of treatment (N = 413) and control (N = 390) youth according to their DVR service involvement at enrollment and 24 months after enrollment. Credit: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation (2023). DOI: 10.3233/JVR-230055 A new study published in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation evaluates … Read more
Peat being tested at Radboud University. Credit: Bjorn Robroek, Radboud University Peatlands are affected more by drought than expected. This is concerning, as these ecosystems are an important ally in the fight against climate change. Following long periods of drought, peat is able to absorb little to no extra carbon (CO2). Increasing biodiversity also does … Read more
Mean (±95 % CIs) of preference for cartoon ‘A’ over cartoon ‘B’ within decadal age classes as a function of the difference in mentalizing level between the two cartoons (‘A’ minus ‘B’). Dashed line indicates random choice. Sample sizes at each level are, L to R: 73, 71, 71, 12. Number of participants is the same … Read more
The orchid Aeranthes bigibbum was found on Madagascar as part of a years-long exploration of the island and its incredible flora. There are an estimated 45 species in the genus of which, 40 are found on Madagascar. Credit: Johan Hermans/RBG Kew Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew together with international partners present their annual … Read more
Single protein infrared vibrational spectroscopy(Left) Scheme of near-field infrared spectroscopy measuring a single protein. (Right) The structure of the protein complex F1-ATPase and the subunit measured in this study. Credit: Jun Nishida An interdisciplinary research team, led by Assistant Prof. Jun Nishida and Associate Prof. Takashi Kumagai at the Institute for Molecular Science, has successfully … Read more
SpaceX founder Elon Musk and T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert on stage during a T-Mobile and SpaceX joint event on August 25, 2022 in Boca Chica Beach, Texas. Michael Gonzalez | Getty Images SpaceX successfully sent text messages via Starlink satellites using T-Mobile’s network, it announced Wednesday, as Elon Musk’s company aims bring its direct-to-device cell … Read more
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted jobs across the workforce, including the editorial sector. But a new study from the University of Kansas found it did not significantly affect how copy editors, proofreaders, and fact-checkers felt about their work and that those working in the professions still have high job satisfaction and a … Read more
(A) Schematic representation of eco-friendly synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Morinda citrifolia leaf extract; (B) Schematic diagram of CuO NPs from leaf extract of Morinda citrifolia. Credit: Scientific Reports (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46002-5 Researchers have described a green method for obtaining copper oxide nanoparticles from the noni plant (Morinda citrifolia), common in Asia. These copper … Read more
