A research team investigated the observed and climate model projected changes in extreme high temperature warning indicators across China. They found an approximately linear increase in the intensity of extreme high temperatures exceeding 35°C and 40°C with global warming, while the number of high temperature days and length of season were projected to increase non-linearly. A…
Animal behavior analysis is a fundamental tool in various studies, ranging from basic neuroscience research to understanding the causes and treatments of diseases. It is widely applied not only in biological research but also across various industrial fields, including robotics. Animal behavior analysis is a fundamental tool in various studies, ranging from basic neuroscience research to…
Mission engineers were confident NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification—Apophis Explorer) spacecraft could weather its closest ever pass of the sun on Jan. 2, 2024. Their models had predicted that despite traveling 25 million miles closer to the heat of the sun than it was originally designed to, OSIRIS-APEX and its components would remain…
Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence Collective Behavior have developed a computer vision framework for posture estimation and identity tracking that they can use in indoor environments as well as in the wild. This is an important step toward the markerless tracking of animals in the wild using computer vision and machine learning. Researchers from the…
Social inclusion and having a sense of belonging with other people are key elements of a good life. However, the fate of humanity is a challenge that extends beyond our social reality. Experiences of belonging and inclusion, understood in a broader sense than before, may be crucial for a sustainable future. Social inclusion and having a…
Nanoplastics can accumulate in developing hearts, according to a study published in Environment International by biologist Meiru Wang from Leiden University. Her research on chicken embryos sheds new light on how these tiny plastic particles pose a threat to our health. Nanoplastics can accumulate in developing hearts, according to a study published in Environment International by…
We’ve all done it. A bad night’s sleep or a tough commute made us cranky, and we lashed out at a coworker who did nothing wrong. What can we do to make up for it? We’ve all done it. A bad night’s sleep or a tough commute made us cranky, and we lashed out at a…
A planet thought to orbit the star 40 Eridani A—host to Mr. Spock’s fictional home planet, Vulcan, in the “Star Trek” universe—is really a kind of astronomical illusion caused by the pulses and jitters of the star itself, a new study shows. A planet thought to orbit the star 40 Eridani A—host to Mr. Spock’s fictional…
A study published in Contemporary Economic Policy reveals significant benefits gained from the first implementation of the state-run retirement savings program in Oregon, known as OregonSaves, in 2017. A study published in Contemporary Economic Policy reveals significant benefits gained from the first implementation of the state-run retirement savings program in Oregon, known as OregonSaves, in 2017. Economics…
In line with global efforts towards sustainability, the development of energy harvesting technologies has become a top research priority. Although renewable energy sources like wind and solar power have recently taken the spotlight, waste heat also stands as a largely untapped source of energy. Using thermoelectric materials, industrial waste heat can be harvested and converted…