A new in-depth analysis shows that users who reply to misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine on X, formerly known as Twitter, with a positive attitude, politeness, and strong evidence are more likely to encourage others to disbelieve the incorrect information. A new in-depth analysis shows that users who reply to misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine on…
They say that one can miss the forest for the trees. But it’s often worth taking a closer look at the trees to make sense of the dense, brambly whole. That’s what a Stanford University group did to tackle a thorny quantum-information problem in diamond. They say that one can miss the forest for the trees….
Estuarine cities, as a unique type of coastal city, face distinct development and conservation challenges. Issues such as global warming, sea-level rise, and human activities significantly impact their ecological environments, making them challenging for achieving sustainable development goals. Estuarine cities, as a unique type of coastal city, face distinct development and conservation challenges. Issues such as…
A rare sighting of a giant pangolin revives hopes for the species’ survival in West Africa, despite threats from poaching and deforestation A rare sighting of a giant pangolin revives hopes for the species’ survival in West Africa, despite threats from poaching and deforestation New Scientist – News
A recent study of transgender and nonbinary adults found they were dramatically happier about their job and life in general when they felt comfortable asserting their true identities in the workplace. A recent study of transgender and nonbinary adults found they were dramatically happier about their job and life in general when they felt comfortable asserting…
New Jersey is citing a rebound in bald eagle populations as it proposes removing the national symbol from its endangered species list. State environmental officials say the turnaround stems from the work of volunteers and professionals who nurtured hatchlings, guarded nests and educated the public. Monday’s proposed rule to delist the bald eagle as endangered…
A review in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution has looked at research into the impact of climate change on the coastal environments of small islands. The study covers the literature from 1985 to 2021, and offers new insights into the deleterious effects of human activities on small island coasts. A review in the International…
Plastics made of polycarbonate are sought-after materials in industrial applications thanks to their versatility and high quality. However, recycling of plastic waste is still running up against limits these days, as mechanical recycling methods do not produce adequate qualities of recycled material for all applications. Plastics made of polycarbonate are sought-after materials in industrial applications thanks…
A research team have developed a high-efficiency photocatalyst that converts carbon dioxide (CO2), a major contributor to climate change, into natural gas (methane, CH4). The team is led by Professor In Soo-il of the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at DGIST. The study is published in the journal Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy. A…
Snaring—a non-selective method of poaching using wire traps—is widespread in tropical forests in Southeast Asia. Snaring decimates wildlife populations and has pushed many larger mammals to local or even global extinction. Snaring—a non-selective method of poaching using wire traps—is widespread in tropical forests in Southeast Asia. Snaring decimates wildlife populations and has pushed many larger mammals…