Seaweed proteins could be the next sustainable food source
The protein in sea lettuce, a type of seaweed, is a promising complement to both meat and other current alternative protein sources. Seaweed also contains many other important nutrients, and is grown ...
13 Nov 21:47 · phys.org
Researchers use high-resolution images to create model that predicts landslide risk in coastal areas
São Sebastião, a municipality on the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil that was partially cut off from the rest of the country in February 2023 after a period of torrential rain, had more than 1,000 ...
13 Nov 22:05 · phys.org
Astronomers defy the zone of avoidance to find hundreds of new galaxies
There is a region of the sky where astronomers fear to look. Filled with dark clouds of dust, it hides an unseen mass. A mass so large it is pulling the Milky Way and other galaxies toward it.
13 Nov 22:06 · phys.org
The solar spread - hundreds of acres south of Bristol to convert to solar farming
The second large-scale solar farm this year has been approved, but there are even bigger ones proposed
14 Nov 05:00 · BristolLive
The health topics at the heart of the General Election
The health service is always a key topic in any general election, but not usually top of the list of concerns for people.
14 Nov 06:00 · RTE.ie
40 years in Civil Defence: Dealing with people in crisis 'the hardest part'
A Civil Defence controller who has led emergency responses for numerous floods and fires says its the people that have kept him involved for the last four decades.
14 Nov 06:44 · RNZ
Valencia floods: Spain clings to fragments of hope in time of disaster
Floods and torrential rain have not gone away and residents hail stories of heroism as the clean-up continues.
14 Nov 07:51 · BBC News
Exmoor asks for public opinion on reintroducing white-tailed eagles
Exmoor National Park Authority seeks public input on a plan to reintroduce white-tailed eagles in partnership with the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation
14 Nov 08:30 · DevonLive
Plymouth woman's death at Derriford Hospital could spark major change
A prevention of future deaths report is set to be made following the death of Plymouth grandmother Jean Langan
14 Nov 08:40 · PlymouthLive
Researchers say impact of Trump's climate policies 'recoverable'
US president-elect Donald Trump's expected climate rollbacks will likely have a "small" impact on global warming, as long as other countries resist the temptation to slacken their own carbon-cutting efforts, ...
14 Nov 09:00 · phys.org
Scientists compile library for evaluating exoplanet water
By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, Cornell scientists have started developing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures that not only will help reveal the composition ...
14 Nov 10:00 · phys.org
Mega farms polluting more than all world's cars and planes 'must be phased out'
Mega farms, of which there are 1,176 in the UK, account for one-third of direct greenhouse gas emissions - more than all the world’s planes, trains and cars put together
14 Nov 11:10 · The Mirror
Physicists identify key mechanism behind chiral charge density wave in TiSe₂
Chirality is a property of some molecules, subatomic particles, living organisms and other physical or biological systems. This property entails a lack of mirror symmetry in these systems' underlying ...
14 Nov 11:50 · phys.org
Astronomers inspect the nature of an X-ray binary with a red supergiant
An international team of astronomers has conducted a multiwavelength study of an X-ray binary designated 1eRASS J085039.9-421151. Results of the study, published Nov. 4 on the preprint server arXiv, yield ...
14 Nov 13:40 · phys.org
Scientists discover laser light can cast a shadow
Can light itself cast a shadow? It may sound like a philosophical riddle, but researchers have found that under certain conditions, a laser beam can act like an opaque object and cast a shadow. The discovery ...
14 Nov 13:48 · phys.org
British Museum Receives Its Most Expensive Gift, Michelangelo May Have Painted a Woman with Breast Cancer, Two Ben Enwonwu Works Discovered, and More: Morning Links for November 14, 2024
British Museum Receives Its Most Expensive Gift
14 Nov 13:50 · ARTnews
Research examines effects of wasting employees' time at work
Many employees know all too well the feeling of frustration that comes with a chatty customer or coworker who just won't leave you alone at work. But new research from Temple University takes a closer ...
14 Nov 13:56 · phys.org
Research into UK's use of plastic packaging finds households 'wishcycle' rather than recycle
Lancaster University researchers investigating consumer attitudes and behaviors around plastic food packaging have found UK households are 'wishcycling' rather than recycling—and say it's a problem ...
14 Nov 13:58 · phys.org
Long-sought measurement of exotic beta decay in thallium helps extract the timescale of the sun's birth
Have you ever wondered how long it took our sun to form in its stellar nursery? An international collaboration of scientists is now closer to an answer. They succeeded in the measurement of the bound-state ...
14 Nov 14:23 · phys.org
Fishermen set out to catch halibut... and net a US nuclear submarine!
The Øygutt, or 'Island Boy', a humble 10-metre-long fishing vessel, left port on the stunning village of Sommarøy high above the Arctic Circle on Monday and snagged its greatest catch
14 Nov 14:31 · Mail Online
Study reveals Maryland reduced emissions more than any other state in recent years
Between 2005 and 2022, Maryland reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by a greater percentage than any other state, according to a national study.
14 Nov 14:32 · phys.org
When is a hole not a hole? Researchers investigate the mystery of 'latent pores'
Researchers have explored how a particular chemical can selectively trap certain molecules in the cavities of its structure—even though in normal conditions it has no such cavities. This innovative ...
14 Nov 14:37 · phys.org
Study finds job stress affects 70% of workers in the construction industry
At least 70% of construction workers report feeling stressed at work, a new study by the University of Cambridge has revealed.
14 Nov 14:41 · phys.org
AI in climate research: Detecting climate extremes
Climate extremes such as heat waves, heavy rainfall or droughts have far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, water resources and human health. In order to understand recent extremes and to be ...
14 Nov 14:44 · phys.org
Researchers discover key gene affecting rice leaf growth and methane emissions
Rice leaf veins are essential for plants' growth and development. They help support the leaves and transport important substances like water, gases, and nutrients throughout the plant. A research team ...
14 Nov 14:44 · phys.org
AI-assisted method can reduce number of mice needed for experiments while promoting animal welfare
There is one specific task that stress researchers who conduct animal experiments need to be particularly skilled at. This also applies to researchers who want to improve the conditions in which laboratory ...
14 Nov 14:44 · phys.org
Student-led study reveals extraterrestrial explosions may blow hot and cold
Mount Vesuvius, Krakatoa, Mount St. Helens: Since the formation of Earth approximately 4.5 billion years ago, the convection and release of hot magma in its mantle layer has famously led to some of the ...
14 Nov 14:56 · phys.org
Study reveals half a century of change on Britain's iconic limestone pavements
Fifty years of change on iconic limestone pavements has revealed mixed fortunes for one of the most distinctive landscapes in the UK. The landscapes—which will be familiar to visitors to the Yorkshire ...
14 Nov 15:00 · phys.org
EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules
The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's sweeping anti-deforestation rules but also voted to loosen some requirements—raising fresh uncertainty over the ...
14 Nov 15:10 · phys.org
Reintroduction of fungus-resistant frogs helps facilitate recovery of disease-impacted species
A remote lakeshore deep inside Yosemite National Park teems with life: coyotes, snakes, birds, tadpoles, frogs. The frogs are at the heart of this scene, which a decade ago was much different. It was ...
14 Nov 15:16 · phys.org
New method for pinpointing hydrogen isotopes in titanium hydride nanofilms could advance hydrogen storage
Although it is the smallest and lightest atom, hydrogen can have a big impact by infiltrating other materials and affecting their properties, such as superconductivity and metal-insulator-transitions. ...
14 Nov 15:24 · phys.org
Political abuse on X is a global, widespread and cross-partisan phenomenon, says study
A study suggests that political abuse is a key feature of political communication on the social media platform, "X," and whether on the political left or right, it is just as common to see politically ...
14 Nov 15:25 · phys.org
Plugged wells and reduced injection lower induced earthquake rates in Oklahoma, study finds
Wastewater injection resulting from oil and gas production in Oklahoma caused a dramatic rise in seismic activity in the state between 2009 and 2015. But regulatory efforts to backfill some injection ...
14 Nov 15:30 · phys.org
Altering two genes to produce sweeter tomatoes without sacrificing size, weight or yield
A team of horticulturists, bio-breeders and agriculture specialists affiliated with a host of institutions across China has produced sweeter tomatoes without sacrificing size, weight or yield by altering ...
14 Nov 15:50 · phys.org
Mapping changes in the ionosphere with smartphones
Aggregated measurements from millions of smartphones could be used to create a comprehensive map of the Earth's ionosphere, leading to better global positioning systems, according to a new paper published ...
14 Nov 15:50 · phys.org
The critical need to align climate and nutrition global agendas at COP29
In the face of the climate crisis, we often overlook one of its critical consequences: malnutrition. The connection between climate change and nutrition extends beyond health and food concerns; it is ...
14 Nov 15:55 · phys.org
Scientists find a new way of entangling light and sound
For a wide variety of emerging quantum technologies, such as secure quantum communications and quantum computing, quantum entanglement is a prerequisite. Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institute for the ...
14 Nov 15:56 · phys.org
How conflicting memories of sex and starvation compete to drive behavior
Two conflicting memories can both be activated in a worm's brain, even if only one memory actively drives the animal's behavior, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
14 Nov 16:00 · phys.org
Ligand engineering method streamlines design for chemical reactions in catalysis and drug delivery
Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have developed a technique called Virtual Ligand-Assisted Optimization, or VLAO, to enhance the design and effectiveness of ligands, which are important molecules ...
14 Nov 16:04 · phys.org
Chlorine mixed with cocoa butter could protect corals from disease and reduce antibiotic pollution
In the tropical Atlantic, stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) is particularly severe because the disease is transmitted quickly, spreads to many hosts, and results in high mortality rates. Treatment ...
14 Nov 16:05 · phys.org
For the first time, scientists film 'giant' Mimivirus in action
The COVID-19 pandemic led to heightened public interest in learning about viruses and how they can cause diseases. There has been a lot of focus on communicating virology concepts to the general public ...
14 Nov 16:05 · phys.org
Researchers focus on tipping points in river deltas to better manage flood risks
Climate change not only leads to rising sea levels, but also puts our rivers to the test. Researchers of Wageningen University & Research warn that rivers are becoming more vulnerable to sudden, permanent ...
14 Nov 16:16 · phys.org
Latest findings from the South Pole Telescope bolster standard cosmological model
Roughly 400,000 years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled just enough to allow photons to escape from the primordial cosmological soup. Over the next 14 billion years, these ancient photons—the ...
14 Nov 16:31 · phys.org
Living microbes discovered in Earth's driest desert with new separation technique
The Atacama Desert, which runs along the Pacific Coast in Chile, is the driest place on the planet and, largely because of that aridity, hostile to most living things. Not everything, though—studies ...
14 Nov 16:35 · phys.org
Quantum computing researchers develop an 8-photon qubit chip
A group of South Korean researchers has successfully developed an integrated quantum circuit chip using photons (light particles). It is a system capable of controlling eight photons using a photonic ...
14 Nov 16:55 · phys.org
Researchers from Northumbria University find evidence mangrove forests in Maldives are 'drowning'
The research team, led by Northumbria University, warn that the findings have implications not only for the Maldives, but also for other island nations and coastal ecosystems around the world
14 Nov 17:00 · ChronicleLive
Climate impact of carbon crediting projects is substantially overestimated, analysis shows
Carbon markets play a critical role in firms' and governments' climate strategies by enabling the purchase and sale of carbon credits. These credits represent a specific amount of carbon emissions (CO2) ...
14 Nov 17:05 · phys.org
White smokers on the lake floor: Spectacular chimneys discovered in the Dead Sea
In an interdisciplinary research project coordinated by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), researchers have discovered meter-high chimneys on the floor of the Dead Sea. These are formed ...
14 Nov 17:09 · phys.org
'Cool' white car headlights more likely to dazzle and endanger moths
"Cool" white lights—such as those in modern car headlights—endanger moths by causing them to fly erratically, new research shows. The findings are published in the journal Biology Letters.
14 Nov 17:14 · phys.org
Designing a spiral ladder-inspired tool that allows precision control of light direction and polarization
Photonics is the study of the generation, detection, and manipulation of light waves in the form of photons. One interesting property of light is polarization, defined by its electric and magnetic fields ...
14 Nov 17:22 · phys.org
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