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First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space
Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.Science - The New York Times - November 6 -
California scientists unlock new key to mosquito-borne disease spread
Male mosquitoes that fail to hear potential females do not end up mating — a phenomenon that could have major implications for insect-borne disease spread, a new study has determined. The mating ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Elephants can wash with a hose – and sabotage shower time, scientists say
An elephant at Berlin zoo used its trunk to interrupt flow of water from hose used by another elephant. If you get frustrated by the shower hog in your house you’re not alone: research suggests ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Exhaustion at work can lead to difficulty controlling emotions, scientists say
Working long hours can lead to people having issues moderating behaviour due to ‘ego depletion’, research shows. If a hard day in the office leaves you crabby and uncooperative, you may have an ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Scientists Have Just Declared the Mid-Life Crisis Dead
New research shows that mid-life doesn’t have a monopoly on crises. Maybe it’s time to rethink our expectations about aging.Business - Inc. - November 12 -
The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank
During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
‘Devious’ New Deep Sea Slug Hid Its Identity From Scientists
It took nearly 25 years for biologists to discover that a swimming and glowing organism in the ocean’s midnight zone was actually a sea slug.Science - The New York Times - November 12 -
Runaway 'spy whale' fled Russian military training says marine scientist
Marine scientist uncovers the story behind Andruha's escape from Russian military training programme.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
‘He has different personas’: inside Benjamin Franklin’s life as a scientist
A fascinating and revealing new book looks back on the inventor, writer, publisher and founding father’s scientific work. Asked how he came to write Ingenious , his new biography of Benjamin ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Scientists Have Pushed the Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox to New Limits
A research team in China has held atoms in a state of quantum superposition for 23 minutes, suggesting tantalizing new possibilities in research and quantum computing.Tech - Wired - November 13 -
Americans Have Regained Modest Trust in Scientists, Survey Finds
A sharp partisan divide remains over how involved researchers should be in policy decisions.Health - The New York Times - November 14 -
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Get away, grizzly: why scientists are chasing bears with drones
Wildlife experts in US west have found small aircraft are ideal for protecting humans and livestock from predators. The first time that Terry Vandenbos watched a bear run from a drone, on a spring ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Countries could use nature to ‘cheat’ on net zero targets, scientists warn
By relying on natural carbon sinks such as forests and peatlands to offset emissions, governments can appear closer to goals than they actually are . Relying on natural carbon sinks such as forests ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time
Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body’s estimated 37.2 trillion cellsTech - ABC News - 3 days ago -
‘An AI Fukushima is inevitable’: scientists discuss technology’s immense potential and dangers
Experts are optimistic about energy and drug production breakthroughs but also fear its potential misuse. When better to hold a conference on artificial intelligence and the countless ways it is ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
The Climate Election: The economy, explained
The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Climate COP Out?
And, Adam speaks to Climate Change Committee Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Climate COPs and the art of the deal
The Olympics of negotiations offer lessons for corporate lifeWorld - Financial Times - 1 hour ago -
The Meeting That Changed the Direction of the Patriots
Drake Maye called out his teammates after a lousy practice. The response shows they’re becoming his team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 11 -
Changes in New York City
How city and state officials are trying to make the city more livable.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Globalisation is not dead — it’s just changed
What happens next does not depend on the US alone, we are seeing a shift to a multipolar worldBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Climate groups working to mobilize early voters and track new climate voters
Some groups are hoping they can persuade enough of climate-focused voters to go the polls to make a difference around the margins in battleground states in the 2024 election.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more
The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Where Trump and Harris stand on climate
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Where Trump and Harris stand on climate Americans are streaming to the polls this week to ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing
Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.Science - The New York Times - November 13 -
Trump’s climate fix: colonise Mars
America believes it has made more than enough sacrifice on fossil fuelsWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Sliver of cool surface water 2mm deep helps oceans absorb CO2, say scientists
Subtle temperature difference between ‘ocean skin’ and water beneath found to drive more CO 2 absorption. A sliver of cool surface water less than 2mm deep helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, a ...World - The Guardian - October 25