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Social Sciences 5 hours ago

Study exposes alarming risks to Scotland's food delivery couriers

A new study highlighting the risks encountered by food delivery couriers reveals a majority feel 'unsafe' when at work with every woman surveyed having experienced sexual harassment or abuse.

Economics & Business 8 hours ago

Why legal changes aimed at preventing frivolous litigation motivate firms to avoid recalling products

Researchers from University of Adelaide and University of Danang have published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines Universal Demand laws and the unintended consequence of firms becoming less likely to recall products.

Analytical Chemistry 8 hours ago

A photocatalyst for sustainable syngas production from greenhouse gases

Researchers have developed a novel photocatalyst, named Rh/InGaN1-xOx, which is a nanoarchitecture consisting of rhodium nanoparticles anchored on oxygen-modified indium gallium nitride nanowires grown on silicon substrates.

Polymers 10 hours ago

New patent for bio-based polymer to be used in piezoelectric devices

UD engineers are the lead inventors on a new patent for making piezoelectric devices, such as sensors and actuators, using Nodax, a biodegradable, bio-based polymer.

Space Exploration 12 hours ago

Billionaire's 2nd SpaceX trip featuring spacewalk aims for early summer launch

Billionaire Jared Issacman, who flew to space once with SpaceX, is already set for launch No. 2 in early summer.

Social Sciences 12 hours ago

Non-governmental organizations raise concerns about child abuse reporting

Community organizations making child welfare reports to Oranga Tamariki say it's not uncommon to be met with delayed decisions or silence, even on high-risk cases, a new Otago study has found.

Social Sciences 12 hours ago

'Doing your own research' can make fake news seem believable

While it's healthy to question what we see and hear in the media, those quick internet searches to fact-check news stories can unexpectedly backfire and lead people to believe false stories, according to the director of the ...

Planetary Sciences 12 hours ago

Geologists reveal mysterious and diverse volcanism in lunar Apollo Basin, Chang'e-6 landing site

The far side of the moon is a mysterious place that is never visible from the Earth. The most remarkable feature of the moon is its asymmetry between the lunar near side and far side in composition, crust thickness, and mare ...

Education 12 hours ago

Risky outdoor play can boost science education

Risky play should be incorporated into early childhood science education in nature-based settings to lay early foundations for science education, says Deakin researcher.