His prodigious paintings of whales and his books about sharks, giant squid and tuna were acclaimed for melding science with art. His prodigious paintings of whales and his books about sharks, giant squid and tuna were acclaimed for melding science with art. Ellis, Richard (1938-2024), Deaths (Obituaries), Oceans and Seas, Whales and Whaling, American Museum of Natural…
When Tasmanian astronomer Louis Bernacchi set foot on Antarctica in 1898, he declared, “Antarctic exploration is of capital importance to science.” While his statement remains as true as ever, scientific exploration has faced unique geostrategic and environmental threats in the intervening years. When Tasmanian astronomer Louis Bernacchi set foot on Antarctica in 1898, he declared, “Antarctic…
A study carried out by the University of Helsinki’s DogRisk research group, the University of Eastern Finland and Wise Nose–Scent Discrimination Association in Finland investigated the threshold for scent detection in dogs. A study carried out by the University of Helsinki’s DogRisk research group, the University of Eastern Finland and Wise Nose–Scent Discrimination Association in Finland…
During early summer, a unique and far-reaching meteorological phenomenon occurs in China’s Yangtze River Basin and the main islands of Japan, known as Meiyu in China and Baiu in Japan. Traditional Meiyu-Baiu with significantly misty features has a long course in Asian history and has shaped civilization over thousands of years. During early summer, a unique…
When desert winds stir up dust from the Salton Sea’s exposed lakebed, nearby communities suffer from increased air pollution. The deterioration coincides with reduced flows into California’s largest lake, finds a new research paper in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. When desert winds stir up dust from the Salton Sea’s exposed lakebed, nearby communities suffer…
The air coming out of office buildings in urban areas may be more polluted than once believed, Purdue University researchers say. The air coming out of office buildings in urban areas may be more polluted than once believed, Purdue University researchers say. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
The election has commenced and the race is on—to amass as many likes, shares and comments as possible. Digital campaigning, particularly through social media, is now a key part of political candidates’ communication toolkit. The election has commenced and the race is on—to amass as many likes, shares and comments as possible. Digital campaigning, particularly through…
New research published in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from University of Alabama at Birmingham Collat School of Business faculty is examining how organizations can improve their training programs by customizing frame-of-reference training to emphasize identifying negative behaviors critical to their goals. New research published in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from University of Alabama at Birmingham Collat…
The Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor, the second stage of the Vega-C rocket, was tested today by Vega-C prime contractor Avio at its Salto di Quirra test facility in Sardinia, Italy. The motor features an improved engine nozzle design, required to prepare for a Vega-C return-to-flight by the end of 2024. The Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor, the…
Although zebrafish are much smaller and less famous than their terrestrial namesakes, the tiny fish possess a unique ability: They can rapidly change the color of their characteristic stripes from blue to yellow when they’re distressed. Although zebrafish are much smaller and less famous than their terrestrial namesakes, the tiny fish possess a unique ability: They…