The annual Perseid meteor shower — often one of the best of the year — has begun and will peak the night of Aug. 12. The annual Perseid meteor shower — often one of the best of the year — has begun and will peak the night of Aug. 12. NBC News Science
On Prime Day, Amazon shoppers will be able to browse over 600 million products. They may not be aware that most of those listings are from non-Amazon sellers, who account for 60% of sales on the platform. Most are small- and medium-sized businesses: bookstores selling used hardbacks, toymakers selling original goods, and distributors unloading clothes. On…
A device that generates a small electrical current from falling raindrops is able to power lights and fans A device that generates a small electrical current from falling raindrops is able to power lights and fans New Scientist – News
A workshop developed by University of Oregon researchers shows promise in reducing bias against people with larger bodies in the workplace, according to a new study. A workshop developed by University of Oregon researchers shows promise in reducing bias against people with larger bodies in the workplace, according to a new study. Economics & Business Education Phys.org –…
H2O2, a green oxidant and clean fuel, is in high demand across chemical industries, environmental treatments, and even aerospace. However, traditional production methods rely on energy-intensive processes that are not environmentally friendly. Scientists have been seeking a greener alternative, and semiconductor photocatalysis using solar energy to drive chemical reactions has emerged as a promising solution. H2O2,…
A new study, published in the journal Earth-Science Reviews, helps resolve one of the longest controversies in paleoanthropology: when did early hominins arrive in Europe? The post Early Hominins First Arrived in Southern Europe around 1.3 Million Years Ago appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. A new study, published in the journal Earth-Science Reviews,…
Dr. Manuel Castellote studies the behavior and conservation of whales and dolphins. After beginning his academic career in Spain, he now works in the United States, applying acoustic techniques to learn more about cetaceans—especially beluga whales—in Alaska and other parts of the northwest of North America. Dr. Manuel Castellote studies the behavior and conservation of whales…
Seven out of ten Spanish households regularly waste food, according to a recent study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB). This study analyzes the amount of food discarded by families, especially those with children, and links this serious social issue to the socioeconomic characteristics of the…
Giving a chicken, turkey or pig a name and pointing out its individual qualities may change children’s attitudes towards animals. It makes children perceive animals as more similar to humans. They will prefer to befriend the animals rather than eat them, say researchers from SWPS University. Giving a chicken, turkey or pig a name and pointing…
Soybean, as a globally critical leguminous crop, faces continuous threats from different pathogens, which profoundly affect global production. Although the genetic interactions between soybean and pathogens have attracted extensive attention and research, the complex biochemical responses remain poorly understood. Qiu Min and colleagues decided to use targeted and untargeted liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) metabolomics to…