What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such as museums and public parks. Access to green space is especially valuable for residents who may not be able to travel…
A man in Austria discovered prehistoric mammoth bones while renovating his wine cellar. A man in Austria discovered prehistoric mammoth bones while renovating his wine cellar. NBC News Science
Last month, the leaders of the G7 declared their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Closer to home, the Albanese government recently introduced legislation to establish a Net Zero Economy Authority, promising it will catalyze investment in clean energy technologies in the push to reach net zero. Last month, the leaders…
Polyamory—being open to having more than one romantic partner at the same time, with everyone’s knowledge and consent—is on the rise, particularly among people below the age of 45. Polyamory—being open to having more than one romantic partner at the same time, with everyone’s knowledge and consent—is on the rise, particularly among people below the age…
Nobody really knows how much plastic is in the world’s rivers or where it accumulates. Nobody really knows how much plastic is in the world’s rivers or where it accumulates. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
If there’s one thing that Aussies just can’t resist doing at a wedding—it’s the Nutbush. If there’s one thing that Aussies just can’t resist doing at a wedding—it’s the Nutbush. Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
There could be up to seven major hurricanes of category three or higher this season, many more than usual. There could be up to seven major hurricanes of category three or higher this season, many more than usual. BBC News
Both literally and figuratively, light pervades the world. It banishes darkness, conveys telecommunications signals between continents and makes visible the invisible, from faraway galaxies to the smallest bacterium. Light can also help heat the plasma within ring-shaped devices known as tokamaks as scientists worldwide strive to harness the fusion process to generate green electricity. Both literally…
Experiencing multiple life disruptions such as unemployment, eviction or a loss of health insurance makes people less likely to vote—but may motivate them to engage politically in other ways, a Cornell political scientist and co-authors report in new research. Experiencing multiple life disruptions such as unemployment, eviction or a loss of health insurance makes people less…
School readiness at age 4–5 could help predict unemployment and education drop-out at age 16–17, according to a study led by the University of Leeds with Lancaster University. Children who were behind in their development at age 4–5 were almost three times as likely to have been out of education, employment, or training at age…