When plants or parts of them die, billions of small creatures help to break down the organic material. Next to microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, also some soil-living invertebrates seem to be involved in this process. When plants or parts of them die, billions of small creatures help to break down the organic material. Next…
The furious exhaust heat generated by a fusing plasma in a commercial-scale reactor may not be as damaging to the vessel’s innards as once thought, according to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the ITER Organization (ITER). The furious exhaust heat generated by a…
Ever wondered how your friends shape your music taste? In a recent study, researchers at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) demonstrated that social networks are a powerful predictor of a song’s future popularity. By analyzing friendships and listening habits, they’ve boosted machine learning prediction precision by 50%. Ever wondered how your friends shape your music taste?…
Portland, Ore., Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles have all explored charging car commuters to fund public transportation and reduce traffic Portland, Ore., Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles have all explored charging car commuters to fund public transportation and reduce traffic Scientific American Content: Global
We should—and must—take careful measure of what we name things We should—and must—take careful measure of what we name things Scientific American Content: Global
Google is bringing AI answers to a billion people this year, but generative AI requires much more energy than traditional keyword searches Google is bringing AI answers to a billion people this year, but generative AI requires much more energy than traditional keyword searches Scientific American Content: Global
People taking semaglutide, also called Ozempic and Wegovy, either for weight loss or type 2 diabetes, were less likely to become addicted to alcohol People taking semaglutide, also called Ozempic and Wegovy, either for weight loss or type 2 diabetes, were less likely to become addicted to alcohol New Scientist – News
By performing tricks for birds, monkeys and other creatures, researchers hope to learn how they perceive and think about their world By performing tricks for birds, monkeys and other creatures, researchers hope to learn how they perceive and think about their world Scientific American Content: Global
Mining firm Rare Earths Norway says it has discovered Europe’s largest proven deposit of highly prized rare earth elements, potentially reflecting a watershed moment for both the Nordic country and the broader region. Mining firm Rare Earths Norway says it has discovered Europe’s largest proven deposit of highly prized rare earth elements, potentially reflecting a watershed…
Greater awareness is needed around auto-brewery syndrome, which can cause dangerous accidents and trigger social ostracism if it is not correctly diagnosed Greater awareness is needed around auto-brewery syndrome, which can cause dangerous accidents and trigger social ostracism if it is not correctly diagnosed Scientific American Content: Global