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Earth Sciences Jul 15, 2024

Earth system scientists discover missing piece in climate models

As the planet continues to warm due to human-driven climate change, accurate computer climate models will be key in helping illuminate exactly how the climate will continue to be altered in the years ahead.

Economics & Business Jul 15, 2024

Study shows how narcissistic CEOs influence boards of directors to take more risk

Narcissistic CEOs who also serve as chairs of the board are adept at controlling how their boards of directors focus their attention, giving the CEO the ability to get their way. A new study published in the Strategic Management ...

Space Exploration Jul 15, 2024

The CubeCat-4, a new nanosatellite, is already orbiting the Earth

The CubeCat-4 nanosatellite, developed by the UPC's NanoSat Lab, is one of seven payloads that have traveled on the Ariane 6 maiden flight, which took off on the night of 9 to 10 July from French Guiana.

Social Sciences Jul 15, 2024

Study finds language affects how quickly we perceive shades of color

Bees have a phenomenal ability to perceive different shades of color, and their eyes are able to see ultraviolet light. This helps them find flowers that produce nectar.

Economics & Business Jul 15, 2024

Study: Consumption-tracking technology mixed bag for consumers

Penalty fees for consumers are prevalent in many service industries such as banking and cellular phone service, accounting for billions of dollars in "junk fees" that annually eat away at consumers' wallets like termites.

Space Exploration Jul 15, 2024

A hopping robot could explore Europa using locally harvested water

Various forms of hopping robots have crept into development for use in different space exploration missions. We've reported on their use on asteroids and even our own moon. But a study funded by NASA's Institute for Advanced ...

General Physics Jul 15, 2024

Researchers directly simulate the fusion of oxygen and carbon nuclei

The fusion of two nuclei is a complex process influenced by many factors. These factors include not only the relative energy and angular momentum of the two nuclei, but also how their structures evolve as they collide. The ...

Planetary Sciences Jul 15, 2024

A walking balloon could one day explore Titan—or Earth's sea floor

Novel ways to move on other celestial bodies always draw the attention of the space exploration community. Here at UT, we've reported on everything from robots that suspend themselves from the walls of Martian caves to robots ...

Analytical Chemistry Jul 15, 2024

New tool can predict bitterness in foods without prior knowledge of their chemical structures

BitterMasS, a novel tool utilizing mass spectrometry, promises advancements in predicting bitterness in compounds. Developed through interdisciplinary collaboration, it offers enhanced precision and efficiency compared to ...

Analytical Chemistry Jul 15, 2024

Nano-confinement may be key to improving hydrogen production

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have discovered a new mechanism that can boost the efficiency of hydrogen production through water splitting.

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