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Environment Mar 20, 2024

A perfect storm: Assessing the deadly impact of climate-driven flooding and cyber attacks

Society is now in an era in which climate change and cyber insecurity are regular threats to life and property. In tandem, the two have the potential to be especially deadly.

Biotechnology Feb 29, 2024

Cyber-physical heating system may protect apple blossoms in orchards

Spring frosts can have devastating effects on apple production, and a warming climate may be causing trees to blossom early, making them more susceptible to the damaging effects of extreme cold events. Growers' attempts to ...

Economics & Business Dec 27, 2023

How the retailing contest between CBDs, shopping centers and online will reshape our cities

Retail activity has been a defining facet of cities since antiquity. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum may be viewed as the original CBDs—central business districts, or what urban planners call activity centers.

Environment Nov 29, 2023

Extreme weather leaves energy networks vulnerable to 'hostile actors,' Climate Statement warns

Extreme weather seasons are putting Australia's energy systems more at risk of sabotage, the government's annual Climate Change Statement warns.

Earth Sciences Oct 25, 2023

How cleanups along Miami's waterways have led to a team effort, environmental changes

A decade ago, Dave Doebler and Dara Schoenwald began bringing people together to remove trash along Miami's waterways.

Social Sciences Oct 12, 2023

Social media regularly used by 48% of primary age children in Wales, report shows

Nearly half (48%) of Welsh children aged 7 to 11 are regularly using social media, according to a survey led by academics at Cardiff University.

Economics & Business Jul 21, 2023

Researchers illuminate resilience of U.S. food supply chains

Researchers have identified a number of chokepoints in U.S. agricultural and food supply chains through a study that improves our understanding of agri-food supply chain security and may aid policies aimed at enhancing its ...

Quantum Physics May 26, 2023

Researchers built an analogue computer that uses water waves to forecast the chaotic future

Can a computer learn from the past and anticipate what will happen next, like a human? You might not be surprised to hear that some cutting-edge AI models could achieve this feat, but what about a computer that looks a little ...

Social Sciences Mar 14, 2023

Study analyzes Twitter conspiracy theories during the pandemic involving Bill Gates

The COVID-19 pandemic was fertile ground for conspiracy theories and misinformation on Twitter, and Bill Gates was a frequent target. A new study, which analyzes well-known conspiracy theories about the role of Bill Gates ...

Social Sciences Feb 13, 2023

Digital gift cards are easy to use and hard to lose, but givers still avoid them

Most gift givers likely won't choose a digital gift card over a physical gift card, even though many recipients would prefer the digital version.

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