As the International Space Station comes to the end of its life, we should recognise its biggest achievement – showing that a better world is possible As the International Space Station comes to the end of its life, we should recognise its biggest achievement – showing that a better world is possible New Scientist – News
Round and round a 1,600-square-mile iceberg goes, stuck in a vortex over an underwater mountain. When it will stop, nobody knows. Round and round a 1,600-square-mile iceberg goes, stuck in a vortex over an underwater mountain. When it will stop, nobody knows. Glaciers, British Antarctic Survey, Antarctic Regions, South Orkney Islands, South Georgia Island NYT > Science
An archaeological strategy adapted for space used daily photos to reveal how astronauts actually use areas aboard the International Space Station—and how this differs from intended uses. Justin Walsh of Chapman University, California, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on August 7, 2024. An archaeological strategy adapted for space used daily…
Affective sensitivity to air pollution (ASAP) describes the extent to which affect, or mood, fluctuates in accordance with daily changes in air pollution, which can vary between individuals, according to a study published August 7, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Michelle Ng from Stanford University, U.S., and colleagues. Affective sensitivity to air pollution…
A study published in Science Advances reveals how early mammals grew and developed during their pivotal Jurassic radiation. Using a technique called synchrotron X-ray tomography to image growth rings in fossilized tooth roots, the researchers were able to estimate lifespans, growth rates, and even the timing of sexual maturity in these ancient creatures. A study published…
Online abuse affects one in six school-aged children, according to a recent World Health Organization survey of Europe, Asia and Canada. This statistic is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to online abuse, though, as this issue affects more than just school-aged children. Online abuse affects one in six school-aged children, according to…
New York City subway commuters who are economically disadvantaged or belong to racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particulate matter during their commutes, according to a new study published August 7, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Shams Azad of New York University, U.S.. New York City subway commuters who are…
Women who spend a lot of time on TikTok—especially those seeing a lot of pro-anorexia content—feel worse about their appearance, a new study shows. The results suggest that high TikTok exposure could harm mental health, reducing body image satisfaction and increasing the risk for disordered eating behavior. Women who spend a lot of time on TikTok—especially…
Climate science supporters rated climate-skeptical statements as “truer” after just a single repetition, according to a study published August 7, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE led by Mary Jiang from The Australian National University, Australia, and coauthored by Norbert Schwarz from the University of Southern California, U.S., and colleagues. Climate science supporters rated climate-skeptical…
Titan sub crew knew they were going to die before implosion, “experiencing terror and mental anguish,” lawsuit says. Titan sub crew knew they were going to die before implosion, “experiencing terror and mental anguish,” lawsuit says. AP Technology and Science