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Earth Sciences Jun 13, 2024

'Hurricane hunters:' Calm science pilots in eye of the storm

When Hurricane Sally slammed coastal Florida in 2020, US pilot Dean Legidakes was aboard a scientific aircraft flying directly into the storm's core.

Space Exploration Jun 12, 2024

A mission to find 10 million near-Earth asteroids every year

So far, scientists have found around 34,000 near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) that could serve as humanity's stepping stone to the stars. These balls of rock and ice hold valuable resources as we expand throughout the solar system, ...

Optics & Photonics Jun 12, 2024

Researchers leverage inkjet printing to make a portable multispectral 3D camera

Researchers have used inkjet printing to create a compact multispectral version of a light field camera. The camera, which fits in the palm of the hand, could be useful for many applications including autonomous driving, ...

Environment Jun 12, 2024

Wealthy Kiwis are driving up transport emissions, study finds

The well off are contributing more than their fair share of greenhouse gas emissions from transport, driving more frequently and over longer distances, according to a new study. The work is published in the journal Travel ...

Economics & Business Jun 12, 2024

Complaints are different when customers think a company cares

When a consumer has a bad experience involving a company's products—be it purchasing a car with a safety defect, becoming the victim of a data breach or having baggage lost by an airline—you might think he or she wouldn't ...

Political science Jun 12, 2024

Police are frustrated with increasing numbers of mental health callouts

Jurisdictions around the world are struggling with the growing number of police callouts to respond to people in mental health distress. New Zealand is no exception.

Planetary Sciences Jun 12, 2024

Drone test of planetary landing radar

This drone took to the sky over Finland to assess the suitability of one particular terrestrial technology for space: the radar systems found in many of today's cars, responsible for automated cruise control and other safe ...

Earth Sciences Jun 12, 2024

Aerosols may affect climate more than previously thought

A key to improving climate prediction is to improve understanding of the impact of aerosol on clouds, commonly known as the aerosol-cloud-interaction, according to a new study led by Earth System Science Interdisciplinary ...

Environment Jun 11, 2024

Why tracking air pollution is as easy as riding a bike

Imagine being able to contribute to scientific research just by riding a bike: your bicycle automatically collects valuable air quality data from the different neighborhoods you pedal through, creating a mobile network of ...

Economics & Business Jun 11, 2024

American slavery wasn't just a white man's business—new research shows how white women profited, too

As the United States continues to confront the realities and legacy of slavery, Americans continue to challenge myths about the country's history. One enduring myth is that slavery was a largely male endeavor—that for the ...

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