Record low Antarctic sea ice 'extremely unlikely' without climate change, says scientists ( phys.org )
The paper is here
First discovery in decades of blue whales near Seychelles ( phys.org )
Blue whales are fascinating animals. At 24–30 meters in length (longer than a basketball court) they are the largest creatures on Earth. They are also among the rarest. Estimates suggest that there are only about 5,000 to 15,000 blue whales left in the world.
Nanobubble research to improve green hydrogen production ( phys.org )
In a novel study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the University of Twente have made significant strides in understanding the behavior of micro- and nanobubbles on electrodes during water electrolysis. This process is crucial for (green) hydrogen production. These tiny bubbles form...
NASA's Juno provides high-definition views of Europa's icy shell ( phys.org )
Ok, so it's not Europe but Europa. Close enough, I hope.
A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modeling shows ( phys.org )
Study reveals the dietary practices of the agropastoral communities of the northeast Iberian Peninsula ( phys.org )
Raquel Hernando, a Juan de la Cierva researcher associated with the European project TIED2TEETH, at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), is the lead author of a paper published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, in which the teeth of 84 adult individuals found at eight sites...
Fresh rains pound Brazil's flood-hit south as evacuations double ( phys.org )
Unusual floods in eastern Congo causing hardship to almost half a million people, WFP says ( phys.org )
'Lost' spy satellite orbited Earth undetected for 25 years—until now, scientists say ( phys.org )
How NASA's Roman mission will hunt for primordial black holes ( phys.org )
Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs ( phys.org )
"You've got a chemical cocktail in these tires that no one really understands and is kept highly confidential by the tire manufacturers," said Nick Molden, CEO of Emissions Analytics. "We struggle to think of another consumer product that is so prevalent in the world and used by virtually everyone, where there is so little known...
Barley plants fine-tune their root microbial communities through sugary secretions ( phys.org )
First-of-its-kind study shows that conservation actions are effective at halting and reversing biodiversity loss ( phys.org )
New evidence found for Planet 9 ( phys.org )
Study shows it's not too late to save the West Antarctic Ice Sheet ( phys.org )
The paper is here
Same species, different sizes: Rare evolution in action spotted in island bats ( phys.org )
Researchers find lower grades given to students with surnames that come later in alphabetical order ( phys.org )
As graders go on grading, their comments become more frustrated and their good-will becomes much sloppier. At least that's the hypothesis to explain this. Researchers found the reverse effect on graders who sorted in reverse-alphabetical order.
The Dog Ate My Homework ( phys.org )
US says two 'forever chemicals' are hazardous, tells polluters to pay ( phys.org )
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Friday classified two so-called “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances, meaning those responsible for releasing them will have to pay to clean up contamination....
Games are the secret to learning math and statistics, says new research ( phys.org )
First languages of North America traced back to two groups from Siberia ( phys.org )
New spectrometer helps identify alternative catalyst materials for affordable hydrogen fuel cells ( phys.org )
Fuel cells are quickly becoming a viable, clean energy alternative to commonly used fossil fuels, such as gasoline, coal, and oil. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Chasing the light: Study finds new clues about warming in the Arctic ( phys.org )
Scientists' urgent call: End destruction and forge a just, sustainable future ( phys.org )
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