127 articles from MONDAY 15.5.2023
Astronomers observe the first radiation belt seen outside of our solar system
- ScienceDaily
- 23/5/15 19:19
Astronomers have described the first radiation belt observed outside our solar system, using a coordinated array of 39 radio dishes from Hawaii to Germany to obtain high-resolution images. The images of persistent, intense radio emissions from an ultracool dwarf reveal the presence of a cloud of high-energy electrons trapped in the object's powerful magnetic field, forming a double-lobed structure...
Tetris reveals how people respond to unfair AI
- ScienceDaily
- 23/5/15 19:19
An experiment in which two people play a modified version of Tetris revealed that players who get fewer turns perceived the other player as less likable, regardless of whether a person or an algorithm allocated the turns.
New study illustrates unique genetic landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador with links to Ireland and England
- ScienceDaily
- 23/5/15 19:16
A new study has produced the most detailed genetic analysis of people living in the Canadian province of Newfoundland to date, demonstrating a unique founder population structure that could be used for the identification and study of health-related genetic variants.
A new way to estimate the age of microplastics in the upper ocean
Researchers from Kyushu University and Asahi Kasei Corporation have developed a new way to estimate the age of microplastics found in the upper oceans. The method involves a combination of analyzing plastic oxidation levels with environmental factors such as UV exposure and ambient temperature.
Study finds that giving young people 'soft' skills like networking helps their employment prospects
The fact that more than half of the South African population is under 30 years could be beneficial for the country's economic growth and development. But South Africa has not been able to reap this demographic dividend. This is largely due to a skills mismatch.
The future of autonomous retail stores
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Technological advancement has made it possible for retailers to gather accurate insights into customer behavior, allowing them to shift from product-centricity to customer-centricity. Infosys and AWS believe this new shift along with technology-led innovations will lead to the rise of autonomous...
From Annapolis to the Arctic: Research schooner begins journey to examine the effects of climate change
In the sunlight of a May afternoon on the Chesapeake Bay, a 72-foot schooner called the Marie Tharp floated above a shipwreck from long ago.
Widely used chemical strongly linked to Parkinson’s disease
A groundbreaking epidemiological study has produced the most compelling evidence yet that exposure to the chemical solvent trichloroethylene (TCE)—common in soil and groundwater—increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The movement disorder afflicts about 1 million Americans, and is likely the fastest growing neurodegenerative disease in the world; its global prevalence...
Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 29 in Myanmar
The death toll from Cyclone Mocha which barrelled through the Bay of Bengal rose on Monday as contact was slowly restored to western Myanmar, with 29 people reported dead.
Astronomers observe the first radiation belt seen outside of our solar system
Astronomers have described the first radiation belt observed outside our solar system, using a coordinated array of 39 radio dishes from Hawaii to Germany to obtain high-resolution images. The images of persistent, intense radio emissions from an ultracool dwarf reveal the presence of a cloud of high-energy electrons trapped in the object's powerful magnetic field, forming a double-lobed structure...
Researchers find compound that combats multidrug-resistant bacteria in less than one hour
Resistance to antibiotics is a problem that alarms the medical and scientific community. Bacteria resistant to three different classes of antibiotics, known as multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria, are far from rare. Some are even resistant to all currently available treatments and are known as pan-drug resistant (PDR). They are associated with dangerous infections and listed by the World Health...
Current efforts are not enough in Chesapeake Bay cleanup, report says. New thinking is required
When it comes to reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, throwing more money at the problem may not be enough.
Climate change will cut land for coffee by more than 50%, report says
Climate change will reduce the land available for coffee by 54% by 2100 even if global temperatures are contained to internationally agreed targets, according to a new report.
New computational tool finds 'hot spots' where compounding environmental and economic risks converge
A computational tool developed by researchers at the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change pinpoints specific counties within the United States that are particularly vulnerable to economic distress resulting from a transition from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy sources.
More research needed to spread the benefits of electric vehicles equitably, says study
Electric vehicles, or EVs, promise to reduce carbon emissions and serve as a tool to help mitigate climate change, but a team of Penn State researchers report there has been little research to determine how equitable the benefits of EVs are and, in fact, whether the technology may unfairly harm some areas and populations.
James Webb Space Telescope detects outgassing water from main-belt comet
After 15 years of attempts, researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have for the first time successfully detected water outgassing from a main-belt comet.
Evidence found of electromagnetic fields from electrical towers disrupting pollinating honeybees
A multi-institutional team of biologists and ecologists from Chile and Argentina has found evidence suggesting that electromagnetic fields emanating from electrical towers disrupt pollinating honeybees. The research is published in the journal Science Advances.
International sea level satellite spots early signs of El Niño
Kelvin waves, a potential precursor of El Niño conditions in the ocean, are rolling across the equatorial Pacific toward the coast of South America.
NASA calls end to Lunar Flashlight mission after some tech successes
While the CubeSat couldn't reach the lunar South Pole to help seek ice, it fulfilled several technology goals that will empower future missions for the benefit of humanity.
We have all heard social media can impact women's body image—but it isn't all bad, say researchers
The "Cost of Beauty," a short video recently released by global beauty brand Dove, highlights the damaging effects of social media on young women's body image and self esteem. It forms part of a wider campaign that raises awareness about the devastating effects of social media on young women's mental and physical health.
Opinion: Australian government must use trauma-informed approach to end uncertainty on refugee visa applications
In February this year, the Albanese government announced that thousands of refugees living in Australia who were on Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV) would now be moved onto a permanent visa known as a Resolution of Status Visa (ROS).
Ableism and disablism—how to spot them and how we can all do better
When the 2022 Australian of the Year was announced, Dylan Alcott wheeled onto the stage. Australian audiences are tuning in to watch TV shows featuring people with disability: You Can't Ask That, Love on the Spectrum and Employable Me.
Phage structure, captured for the first time, could benefit biotech applications
New insights into the structure of phages will enable researchers to develop new uses for the viruses in biotechnology.
Relationships and sex education review: UK government must remember history of LGBTQ+ discrimination in English schools
Sex education in English schools is under scrutiny. A review of relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) brought forward by prime minister Rishi Sunak, will lead to new statutory guidance by the end of 2023. Sunak has also stated that schools will receive guidance on transgender issues for the 2023 summer term.
Climate change first 'went viral' exactly 70 years ago
We have grown so used to many things. To the pictures of wildfires and cremated animals, to the ice sheets calving into the ocean, to the promises of world leaders that they will heed the "last chance" warning of the scientists.