A James Cook University report has revealed severe damage in about 80% of mangroves along the Great Barrier Reef, from Cairns to Gladstone—and pinpointed 52 potential restoration hotspots over 17,255 hectares. A James Cook University report has revealed severe damage in about 80% of mangroves along the Great Barrier Reef, from Cairns to Gladstone—and pinpointed 52…
While human activity has had a massive effect on the natural world, a new study from North Carolina State University finds that climate is still the most influential factor in determining where mammals can thrive. The work sheds light on how climate change will affect wildlife populations. While human activity has had a massive effect on…
New research from the University of Bath has identified a “new chauvinism,” fueled by a resurgence in right-wing populism, and distinguished by the use of softer, more subtle language than traditional chauvinism. New research from the University of Bath has identified a “new chauvinism,” fueled by a resurgence in right-wing populism, and distinguished by the use…
There needs to be “significant improvements” to the way data is collected across UK Government to prove if major changes to legal aid have delivered value for money to the taxpayer, a new report says. There needs to be “significant improvements” to the way data is collected across UK Government to prove if major changes to…
In a study published in Device has reported a new self-powered electrostatic tweezer that offers superior accumulation and tunability of triboelectric charges, enabling unprecedented flexibility and adaptability for manipulating objects in various working scenarios. The research team was led by Dr. Du Xuemin from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy…
Rogue social media influencers are relying on gender stereotypes, bogus claims and deceptive editing to monetize their content and increase their following, a new study has found. Rogue social media influencers are relying on gender stereotypes, bogus claims and deceptive editing to monetize their content and increase their following, a new study has found. Social Sciences Economics…
Shibazuke is a traditional Japanese eggplant pickle produced by the process of fermentation using lactic acid bacteria (LAB). LAB which are commonly present in vegetables cause the spontaneous fermentation of vegetables, resulting in the distinctive acidic flavor of pickles. Shibazuke is a traditional Japanese eggplant pickle produced by the process of fermentation using lactic acid bacteria…
Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, has been identified as a significant environmental pollutant due to its widespread industrial use and persistence in the environment. Chronic exposure to Cd poses a considerable threat to human health, as it accumulates in various tissues over time, leading to numerous diseases. Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, has been…
Researchers are using biological matter to create unique new materials that can adapt to their environment and repair themselves. Researchers are using biological matter to create unique new materials that can adapt to their environment and repair themselves. Biochemistry Materials Science Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
New research from a collaborative team featuring Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler is exploring the climate impact of the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcano eruption and challenging existing assumptions about its effects in the process. New research from a collaborative team featuring Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler is exploring the climate…