A study published in People and Nature finds that both sight and sound influence perception of biodiversity, and participants were slightly more accurate when assessing forest biodiversity through sound alone than through sight alone. Summary Read More
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Melting glaciers may be silently setting the stage for more explosive and frequent volcanic eruptions in the future, according to research on six volcanoes in the Chilean Andes. Summary Studies of six Chilean Andes volcanoes Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful catalyst for transforming enterprise productivity. A new study analyzing data from more than 27,000 Chinese listed firms finds that AI significantly enhances what are termed “new quality productive Read More
Hydrogen atom transfer method selectively transforms carboxylic acids using an
Carboxylic acids are ubiquitous in bioactive organic molecules and readily available chemical building blocks. Carboxylic acids can be converted into carboxy radicals that can initiate versatile carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom bond formations, which are Read More
Cold hydrogen clouds discovered inside superheated Fermi bubbles at Milky
Researchers have found clouds of cold gas embedded deep within larger, superheated gas clouds—or Fermi bubbles—at the Milky Way’s center. The finding challenges current models of Fermi bubble formation and reveals that Read More
Lakes are essential to ecosystems, providing freshwater, supporting biodiversity and offering crucial habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Summary Lakes are vital ecosystem components, acting as freshwater reservoirs and biodiversity hotspots. They provide critical Read More
Cities at climate crossroads: Researchers investigate growth and degrowth approaches
Can cities continue to grow without destroying Earth? A new paper from ICTA-UAB, Spain, offers insight into this complex issue. Summary A recent study from ICTA-UAB in Spain explores whether urban growth can be sustainable Read More
Electrons play many roles in solid materials. When they are weakly bound and able to travel—i.e., mobile—they can enable electrical conduction. When they are bound, or “heavy,” they can act as insulators. Read More
A software package developed and validated at The University of Queensland can tailor safe, effective and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference (RNAi). The dsRNAmax software designs double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) to target pest and pathogen Read More
Archaeologists have analyzed ritual spaces and monumental structures across Polynesia, questioning the idea that Rapa Nui (Easter Island) developed in isolation following its initial settlement. Summary Recent archaeological analysis of Polynesian ritual sites and monumental Read More