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Astronomy Jul 15, 2024

Observatory gears up to detect thousands of elusive brown dwarfs, unlocking Milky Way mysteries

One could argue that brown dwarfs don't get the love they deserve. Sometimes referred to as "failed stars," they don't have enough mass to sustain nuclear fusion, which powers all stars, including our sun. But they are also ...

Economics & Business Jul 15, 2024

With the rise of global mobility, researchers say the topic of international employees' adjustment needs attention

International employees constitute almost 5% of the global workforce. A recent study by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) revealed the under-researched areas in international employees' adjustment and proposed a future ...

Plants & Animals Jul 15, 2024

Metabolomic insights into soybean defense strategies against diverse pathogens

Soybean, as a globally critical leguminous crop, faces continuous threats from different pathogens, which profoundly affect global production. Although the genetic interactions between soybean and pathogens have attracted ...

Plants & Animals Jul 15, 2024

Q&A: 'We lost instruments chewed or crunched by bears and sea otters'—how a researcher listens for elusive belugas

Dr. Manuel Castellote studies the behavior and conservation of whales and dolphins. After beginning his academic career in Spain, he now works in the United States, applying acoustic techniques to learn more about cetaceans—especially ...

Social Sciences Jul 15, 2024

70% of households with children regularly waste food, finds Spanish study

Seven out of ten Spanish households regularly waste food, according to a recent study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB). This study analyzes the ...

Economics & Business Jul 15, 2024

Examining the benefits of worksite weight-based discrimination training

A workshop developed by University of Oregon researchers shows promise in reducing bias against people with larger bodies in the workplace, according to a new study.

Analytical Chemistry Jul 15, 2024

Solar energy-driven H₂O₂ photosynthesis from water and oxygen using Ba-implanted ordered carbon nitride

H2O2, a green oxidant and clean fuel, is in high demand across chemical industries, environmental treatments, and even aerospace. However, traditional production methods rely on energy-intensive processes that are not environmentally ...

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.

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.

Environment Jul 15, 2024

Rethinking the Blue Economy: Network assesses impact on coastal communities

Oceans cover 70% of the Earth's surface, and the Earth has about 620,000 kilometers of coastline. This is where the land meets the sea, a significant place in the world's geography. Coastlines are home to diverse ecosystems ...

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