Methane is the most famous volatile organic compound (VOC) in our atmosphere. This week, our host George Zaidan follows up on a Reactions subscriber’s question about the 600 teragrams of a less famous VOC released every year: isoprene. Methane is the most famous volatile organic compound (VOC) in our atmosphere. This week, our host George Zaidan…
The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century, according to a new assessment by a CU Boulder biologist and collaborators. The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and…
South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance. South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Social Sciences Education Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Economics and economic policy need a rethink. This is clear from the scale of inequality, joblessness, insecurity and environmental disasters we see in the world. Economics and economic policy need a rethink. This is clear from the scale of inequality, joblessness, insecurity and environmental disasters we see in the world. Economics & Business Phys.org – latest science and…
The sound of waves gently crashing is one of the most relaxing noises. But beneath the surface, things are far less peaceful. The sound of waves gently crashing is one of the most relaxing noises. But beneath the surface, things are far less peaceful. Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Before your favorite produce arrives at the grocery store, it must be carefully harvested and maintained across long stretches of time. A recent University of Georgia review published in Scientia Horticulturae suggests new temperature measuring technologies could make that process much simpler, amid growing agricultural challenges fueled by fluctuating climates. Before your favorite produce arrives at…
I am a direct descendant of family members that were forced as children to attend either a U.S. government-operated or church-run Indian boarding school. They include my mother, all four of my grandparents and the majority of my great-grandparents. I am a direct descendant of family members that were forced as children to attend either a…
A study published in the Journal of Science Communication elucidated, based on available scientific literature, the characteristics of polarized scientific digital messages, proposing a system of codification for identifying and characterizing polarized discourses in science communication digital messages. A study published in the Journal of Science Communication elucidated, based on available scientific literature, the characteristics of…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are using a new bioderived material to 3D print custom roosting structures for endangered bats. Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are using a new bioderived material to 3D print custom roosting structures for endangered bats. Plants & Animals Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Researchers from the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló (Spain) and the Max Planck Institute (Germany) have developed new proteasome inhibitors with different pharmacological properties to those previously developed, which could be used in the pharmaceutical sector. Researchers from the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló (Spain) and the Max Planck Institute (Germany) have developed new proteasome inhibitors…