Games and the very act of playing have been around since before the cradle of human civilization. However, games have constantly evolved over time, with various rulesets and modes of play falling in … [Read More...] about The gravity of play: Quantifying what we enjoy about games
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The gravity of play: Quantifying what we enjoy about games
Declines in shellfish species on rocky seashores match climate-driven changes
The waters of the Gulf of Maine are warming faster than oceans almost anywhere on Earth. And as the level of carbon dioxide rises in the atmosphere, it's absorbed by the oceans, causing pH levels to … [Read More...] about Declines in shellfish species on rocky seashores match climate-driven changes
Is sitting always bad for your mind? A new study suggests maybe not
It's generally accepted health advice that adults of all ages should sit less, move more, and engage in regular exercise to feel better and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. However, when it … [Read More...] about Is sitting always bad for your mind? A new study suggests maybe not
Australian research shows NASA’s James Webb telescopes will reveal hidden galaxies
Two new studies from the University of Melbourne will help the largest, most powerful and complex space telescope ever built to uncover galaxies never before seen by humanity. The papers are … [Read More...] about Australian research shows NASA’s James Webb telescopes will reveal hidden galaxies
Ultrasound technique offers more precise, quantified assessments of lung health
Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina have developed a technique that uses ultrasound to provide non-invasive assessments of pulmonary fibrosis and … [Read More...] about Ultrasound technique offers more precise, quantified assessments of lung health
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Declines in shellfish species on rocky seashores match climate-driven changes
The waters of the Gulf of Maine are warming faster than oceans almost anywhere on Earth. And as the level of carbon dioxide rises in the atmosphere, it's absorbed by the oceans, causing pH levels to … [Read More...] about Declines in shellfish species on rocky seashores match climate-driven changes
NASA finds heavy rainfall ringing major Hurricane Maria’s eye
Imagine being able to look down at a storm from orbit in space, and provide data that lets scientists calculate the rate in which rain is falling throughout it. That is what a NASA satellite … [Read More...] about NASA finds heavy rainfall ringing major Hurricane Maria’s eye
NASA satellite finds Haishen now a super typhoon
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over the Philippine Sea on September 4 and provided a visible image of Haishen that had strengthened into a super typhoon. The Visible Infrared Imaging … [Read More...] about NASA satellite finds Haishen now a super typhoon
Soils mission will unite farmers and researchers to end degradation and restore fertility
Soil is an abundant yet underrated asset that is rapidly degrading. Now Europe wants to save this neglected resource, with the upcoming Horizon Europe mission aiming for a 100 per cent increase in … [Read More...] about Soils mission will unite farmers and researchers to end degradation and restore fertility
Fossil trees on Peru’s Central Andean Plateau tell a tale of dramatic environmental change
On an expedition to the Central Andean Plateau, researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and colleagues were astounded to find a huge fossil-tree buried in the cold, grassy … [Read More...] about Fossil trees on Peru’s Central Andean Plateau tell a tale of dramatic environmental change
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Fossil footprints tell story of prehistoric parent’s journey
Hungry giant predators, treacherous mud and a tired, probably cranky toddler – more than 10,000 years ago, that was the stuff of every parent's nightmare. Evidence of that type of frightening trek … [Read More...] about Fossil footprints tell story of prehistoric parent’s journey
Catholic gynecologists can face moral dilemmas in issues of family planning
A study of Catholic obstetrician-gynecologists shows that many face moral dilemmas when dealing with issues of family planning and abortion due to their religious faith, according researchers at the … [Read More...] about Catholic gynecologists can face moral dilemmas in issues of family planning
When good governments go bad
All good things must come to an end. Whether societies are ruled by ruthless dictators or more well-meaning representatives, they fall apart in time, with different degrees of severity. In a new … [Read More...] about When good governments go bad
To protect nature’s benefits, focus on people
To calculate the true value of a forest, we need to know how people benefit from it, according to new research published in Nature Sustainability. A healthy forest holds a treasure trove of … [Read More...] about To protect nature’s benefits, focus on people
Future ocean conditions could cause significant physical changes in marine mussels
The increased temperature and acidification of our oceans over the next century have been argued to cause significant physical changes in an economically important marine species. Scientists from … [Read More...] about Future ocean conditions could cause significant physical changes in marine mussels
Space
Australian research shows NASA’s James Webb telescopes will reveal hidden galaxies
Two new studies from the University of Melbourne will help the largest, most powerful and complex space telescope ever built to uncover galaxies never before seen by humanity. The papers are … [Read More...] about Australian research shows NASA’s James Webb telescopes will reveal hidden galaxies
Signals from distant stars connect optical atomic clocks across Earth for the first time
Using radio telescopes observing distant stars, scientists have connected optical atomic clocks on different continents. The results were published in the scientific journal Nature Physics by an … [Read More...] about Signals from distant stars connect optical atomic clocks across Earth for the first time
The human heart in space: What can we learn from mathematical modeling
Human spaceflight has been fascinating man for centuries, representing the intangible need to explore the unknown, challenge new frontiers, advance technology and push scientific boundaries … [Read More...] about The human heart in space: What can we learn from mathematical modeling
NASA publishes Artemis plan to land first woman, next man on moon in 2024
Following a series of critical contract awards and hardware milestones, NASA has shared an update on its Artemis program, including the latest Phase 1 plans to land the first woman and the next man on … [Read More...] about NASA publishes Artemis plan to land first woman, next man on moon in 2024
Astronomers find possible signs of life on Venus
An international team of astronomers, led by Professor Jane Greaves of Cardiff University, today announced the discovery of a rare molecule – phosphine – in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas … [Read More...] about Astronomers find possible signs of life on Venus
Engineering
Smart cruise control steers drivers toward better decisions
Vehicle manufacturers offer smart features such as lane and braking assist to aid drivers in hazardous situations when human reflexes may not be fast enough. But most options only provide immediate … [Read More...] about Smart cruise control steers drivers toward better decisions
Volkswagen Truck & Bus continues its upward trend, selling 144,000 vehicles so far this year
Volkswagen Truck & Bus sold some 144,000 vehicles of the MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus brands – From January to September 2017 inclusive. This is an increase of 9 per cent on the … [Read More...] about Volkswagen Truck & Bus continues its upward trend, selling 144,000 vehicles so far this year
Hikvision introduces smart parking management solution
Hikvision, a supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, is launching a new system for parking operators, called the Smart Parking Management Solution. The solution improves the efficient … [Read More...] about Hikvision introduces smart parking management solution
FleetUp partners with Shipwell for smart tracking and shipment management
FleetUp, a provider of ELD/HOS compliance solutions for intelligent fleet management, has agreed a partnership with Shipwell, a connected transportation management system provider for shippers, … [Read More...] about FleetUp partners with Shipwell for smart tracking and shipment management
Prime Healthcare expands partnership with Omnicell to serve ‘majority of facilities within health system’
Prime Healthcare has expanded its existing partnership with Omnicell to serve what the companies claims is “a majority of facilities within the health system” in the US. Prime Healthcare, a … [Read More...] about Prime Healthcare expands partnership with Omnicell to serve ‘majority of facilities within health system’