Study finds simulation game helps students grasp complex health economics concepts
Phys.orgby Katie Pearce·4d ago
Study finds simulation game helps students grasp complex health economics concepts In Phillip Zane's classroom, students weigh an invitation to jump out of an airplane.
Healthy reef sounds can boost coral and fish recovery efforts
Phys.orgby University·4d ago
Healthy reef sounds can boost coral and fish recovery efforts Coral reefs are renowned for their visual beauty, but for the marine life they support, their sounds may be just as enticing.
Solar Orbiter tracks origin of mysterious magnetic switchbacks
Phys.orgby European Space Agency·4d ago
Solar Orbiter tracks origin of mysterious magnetic switchbacks The European Space Agency–led Solar Orbiter spacecraft has flown through an S-shaped kink known as a "switchback" in the solar wind's...
As species decline, green turtles offer a glimmer of hope
Phys.orgby Sara HUSSEIN·4d ago
As species decline, green turtles offer a glimmer of hope The palm-sized green turtle hatchling flailing through the sand on a Malaysian island may seem vulnerable, but its species has emerged as a...
Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on NASA's Apollo program, dead at 90
Phys.orgby Andrew Zinin·4d ago
Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on NASA's Apollo program, dead at 90 American scientist Margaret Hamilton, who led development of the computer system used by NASA's Apollo lunar program...
New collar sensor could reveal how wildfire smoke affects animal health
Phys.orgby Colorado State University·4d ago
New collar sensor could reveal how wildfire smoke affects animal health When wildfire smoke fills the air, most people can go inside to avoid it.
Working around men may make women feel worse about mistakes, study finds
Phys.orgby Frontiers·4d ago
Working around men may make women feel worse about mistakes, study finds We all make them, and we all make them at work: Mistakes on the job happen regardless of line of work, experience or gender.
Listening to hidden insects could give farmers an early warning of crop pests
Phys.orgby Crystal Ly·4d ago
Listening to hidden insects could give farmers an early warning of crop pests Crawling through muddy soybean fields to inspect several plant-mounted microphones was not on Emily Sur's graduate...
AI chatbots endorse existing climate-related policies twice as often as new proposals
Phys.orgby University·4d ago
AI chatbots endorse existing climate-related policies twice as often as new proposals A new study of multiple large language models (LLMs) found that when users asked chatbots for advice, the...
Cross-border shopping dilutes public revenue less than previously thought
Phys.orgby University·4d ago
Cross-border shopping dilutes public revenue less than previously thought Will higher sin taxes, and therefore higher prices, on candy, soft drinks and beer lead to more cross-border shopping?
Emotional ties to cultural heritage show strongest link to digital museum engagement
Phys.orgby Institute·4d ago
Emotional ties to cultural heritage show strongest link to digital museum engagement Museums are increasingly using digital technologies to create more interactive and accessible experiences for...
Five ways to enjoy fashion as a hobby without indulging in overconsumption
Phys.orgby Cathrine Jansson-Boyd·4d ago
Five ways to enjoy fashion as a hobby without indulging in overconsumption Fashion lovers are generally associated with bursting wardrobes and chasing the latest trends.
How Spain's torrential rainstorms put sewage into its rivers and seas
Phys.orgby Elisenda Ballesté·4d ago
How Spain's torrential rainstorms put sewage into its rivers and seas After heavy rain, Spanish cities often awaken to refreshed air and clean streets, while the rainwater itself vanishes into...
Snowball Earth's iron deposits may have formed through microbes living without sunlight
Phys.orgby Jaekyung Yoon; Jihyun F Kim·4d ago
Snowball Earth's iron deposits may have formed through microbes living without sunlight Iron is one of the most abundant metals on Earth's surface, yet how such massive iron ore deposits formed...
Cost of Canadian wildfires could top $2 trillion over the 21st century, study shows
Phys.orgby Robyn Stubbs·4d ago
Cost of Canadian wildfires could top $2 trillion over the 21st century, study shows Failure to curb global warming now could cost future generations of Canadians trillions of dollars in wildfire...
Tiny photosynthetic organisms help transport carbon to the depths of the Baltic Sea
Phys.orgby Stockholm University·4d ago
Tiny photosynthetic organisms help transport carbon to the depths of the Baltic Sea Tiny photosynthetic organisms in the Baltic Sea can contribute substantially to the transport of carbon from...
How a harmful bacterium senses iron—and why it matters for fighting infections
Phys.orgby Sarah Hansen·4d ago
How a harmful bacterium senses iron—and why it matters for fighting infections Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common culprit in hospital-acquired bacterial infections and is growing more resistant to...
International experience gives business leaders an edge, study finds
Phys.orgby University·4d ago
International experience gives business leaders an edge, study finds Business leaders with international experience play a significant role in shaping the success of their organizations and are...
Superbug P. aeruginosa uses two protein plugs to seal channels against antibiotics
Phys.orgby Sungkyunkwan University·4d ago
Superbug P. aeruginosa uses two protein plugs to seal channels against antibiotics A joint research team has identified a new mechanism underlying antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a...
Chain reaction that begins when tumor suppression gene is switched off offers clues to how cancer develops
Phys.orgby UT Southwestern Medical Center·4d ago
Chain reaction that begins when tumor suppression gene is switched off offers clues to how cancer develops A tumor suppressor gene known as p53 is mutated in more than half of all cancers, but how...
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