A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it’s only a matter of time before it arrives. A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except…
Researchers at the University of Liverpool and the University of Southampton have used computational design methods to develop non-metal organic porous framework materials, with potential applications in areas such as catalysis, water capture or hydrogen storage. Researchers at the University of Liverpool and the University of Southampton have used computational design methods to develop non-metal organic…
New research has mapped wastewater flows on farms and revealed where spikes in antibiotic resistant bacteria in slurry occur, showing that water from copper and zinc footbaths used by dairy animals can cause fluctuations. New research has mapped wastewater flows on farms and revealed where spikes in antibiotic resistant bacteria in slurry occur, showing that water…
TikTok, the short-video company with Chinese roots, did the most American thing possible on May 7, 2024: It sued the U.S. government, in the person of Attorney General Merrick Garland, in federal court. The suit claims the federal law that took effect on April 24, 2024, banning TikTok unless it sells itself violates the U.S….
A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travelers. Severe incidents are rare—but when they occur they can be deadly. A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travelers. Severe incidents are rare—but when they occur they can be deadly. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Urbanization in China tends to be depicted in terms of towering skyscrapers and multilane highways—the city reaching upwards and outwards. Not much thought is given to the vast, but less eye-catching, urban infrastructure that shapes and is shaped by the everyday lives of its citizens—such as toilets and sewers. Urbanization in China tends to be depicted…
Fast-fashion brand Shein expressed interest last year in listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). But, having met some opposition from US politicians, including Republican Florida senator Marco Rubio, it has now reportedly turned its attention to London. Fast-fashion brand Shein expressed interest last year in listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). But,…
Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines top the global per capita list of dietary uptakes of microplastics, while China, Mongolia and the United Kingdom top the list of countries that breathe the most microplastics, according to a new study by Cornell researchers mapping microplastic uptake across 109 countries. Southeast Asian countries such…
Without immediate action to help the world’s most vulnerable people adapt to climate change, millions face the prospect of their homes becoming unlivable, with no option but to leave. Without immediate action to help the world’s most vulnerable people adapt to climate change, millions face the prospect of their homes becoming unlivable, with no option but…
In the occupied far east of Ukraine, Russian forces are aiming waves of missiles against Ukrainian civilian targets. Each of Russia’s state-of-the-art missile launch systems costs more than US$100 million (A$150 million). They allow Russia to launch attacks from safe positions many kilometers behind the front lines. In the occupied far east of Ukraine, Russian forces…