'Wall-to-wall' map of NYC trees could help cool cities worldwide
Phys.orgby Caitlin Hayes·1d ago
'Wall-to-wall' map of NYC trees could help cool cities worldwide Researchers have created an interactive map identifying 1.8 million individual trees in New York City, using a new approach that...
Who helps more—low-income earners or the wealthy? It depends on the situation
Phys.orgby Caroline Kieke·1d ago
Who helps more—low-income earners or the wealthy? It depends on the situation Are people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds more willing to help—or do the wealthy give more?
A cell-motility pathway helps set the pace of embryo development
Phys.orgby Friedrich Miescher Institute·1d ago
A cell-motility pathway helps set the pace of embryo development A molecular pathway known for controlling cell shape and movement also helps regulate the rhythm by which the vertebrate body is...
'Shaking up' biofilm research: Active topography reduces bacterial infections
Phys.orgby University·1d ago
'Shaking up' biofilm research: Active topography reduces bacterial infections The use of antibiotics has traditionally been considered the gold standard in bacterial infection control—the more...
China's solar push linked to bird diversity losses across 2,344 counties
Phys.orgby Issam AHMED·1d ago
China's solar push linked to bird diversity losses across 2,344 counties The global push for solar energy expansion could carry hidden biodiversity costs, according to a study across China...
Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one?
Phys.orgby Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo·1d ago
Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one? Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for practically every American schoolchild.
Extreme rain shifts toward larger, less frequent storms across eastern US
Phys.orgby Trinish Chatterjee·1d ago
Extreme rain shifts toward larger, less frequent storms across eastern US Extreme precipitation events are among the most damaging natural disasters and a major concern in our changing climate.
Stone tools suggest Neanderthals once inhabited Arabian deserts
Phys.orgby Krystal Kasal·1d ago
Stone tools suggest Neanderthals once inhabited Arabian deserts Krystal Kasal Author Neanderthals are largely associated with colder climates across Eurasia.
Brand messaging shapes consumer choices in vegan cosmetics
Phys.orgby Nicholas Phillips·1d ago
Brand messaging shapes consumer choices in vegan cosmetics Major cosmetics retailers such as Sephora, Ulta and Amazon now feature sections aimed at socially conscious consumers, highlighting...
A new kind of polymer with two faces and a twist control electron spin
Phys.orgby University·1d ago
A new kind of polymer with two faces and a twist control electron spin Researchers from the University of Osaka have developed a new class of chiral semiconducting polymers that can generate highly...
Blocc chemistry could automate molecular discovery and democratize access to new materials
Phys.orgby Beckman Institute; Technology·1d ago
Blocc chemistry could automate molecular discovery and democratize access to new materials A paper published in the journal Science lays out a roadmap for broadening access to the process of...
Accounting staff turnover may lead to future financial reporting problems
Phys.orgby Alexandra Richter·1d ago
Accounting staff turnover may lead to future financial reporting problems Investors looking for early signs of declining financial reporting quality may want to pay attention to employee turnover...
100-million-year-old molecular 'bypasses' may have helped grasses dominate landscapes and agriculture
Phys.orgby University·1d ago
100-million-year-old molecular 'bypasses' may have helped grasses dominate landscapes and agriculture 100 million years ago, long before human intervention, ancestors of grasses, including wheat...
Newton's momentum principles could help design safer offshore facilities in extreme waves
Phys.orgby Annelies Gartner·1d ago
Newton's momentum principles could help design safer offshore facilities in extreme waves Researchers have developed a novel model to accurately and efficiently predict the impact of "green...
Oxygen vacancies unlock fast lithium-ion transport in battery material
Phys.orgby Graz University·1d ago
Oxygen vacancies unlock fast lithium-ion transport in battery material Lithium titanate (LTO, Li4Ti5O12) is a well-established battery material that in its pristine state is a poor conductor of...
Soil methane sink may be larger than thought, three-model analysis finds
Phys.orgby Rebecca Dzombak·1d ago
Soil methane sink may be larger than thought, three-model analysis finds Methane-munching microbes in soil might be more important than previously thought, a new study finds.
Temporary liver coating may improve safety and targeting of mRNA vaccines and cancer therapies
Phys.orgby Innovation Center·1d ago
Temporary liver coating may improve safety and targeting of mRNA vaccines and cancer therapies With the commercialization of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19, research and development into the...
Farm mice study shows antibiotic resistance is an environmental problem, not just a medical one
Phys.orgby Forschungsverbund Berlin e V·1d ago
Farm mice study shows antibiotic resistance is an environmental problem, not just a medical one Scientists analyzed the genomes of gut microorganisms from an extensive population of 875 wild house...
Women compete just as hard as men for top jobs and can win them more often, auction-style study suggests
Phys.orgby Xi'an jiaotong-Liverpool University·1d ago
Women compete just as hard as men for top jobs and can win them more often, auction-style study suggests New behavioral economics research on gender and competition, using bidding experiments...
DNA's physical properties may shape which mutations evolution preserves
Phys.orgby Kaunas University·1d ago
DNA's physical properties may shape which mutations evolution preserves Nearly every cell in the human body contains essentially the same genetic information, yet different cells activate different...
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