Articles by Christopher Packham
Phys.org / Multiplex gene editing rapidly customizes tomato cultivars with different fruit colors
A research group led by Prof. Li Chuanyou from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a rapid breeding strategy to generate tomato lines with different ...
Phys.org / Synchronous atmospheric correction method proposed for multi-spectral satellite images
Atmospheric conditions vary significantly at both temporal and spatial scales. The purpose of atmospheric correction based on radiative transfer model is to eliminate the atmospheric radiative effect on remote sensing images, ...
Phys.org / Can twin boundaries resist fatigue cracking?
Grain boundaries are widely distributed in metallic crystals and have important impacts on their mechanical properties. Among them, high-angle grain boundaries (HAGBs) can strengthen metallic materials, but the stress concentration ...
Phys.org / Smart technology aids research into a nationally important seabird colony
U.K. scientists are rolling out an array of technology to understand if a charismatic seabird species will thrive or suffer under future climate change and extreme weather events.
Phys.org / New research needed on environmental impact of turbulence from deep-water wind farms
Oceanographers from Bangor University are calling for new research to be done into the environmental impact of turbulence caused by tidal flow past floating deep-water wind farms.
Phys.org / First confirmed sighting of pine marten on Anglesey in more than 30 years
A rare pine marten has been photographed on Anglesey. This is the first confirmed sighting on the island in over thirty years of intensive wildlife monitoring. A team of Bangor University researchers made the exciting discovery ...
Phys.org / Listen, respond, say sorry: Food delivery customers reveal how to make it right after failures in service
Food delivery services should give customers a voice, respond quickly to complaints and proactively apologize when things go wrong, according to a new study which explores what companies can do to rebuild trust after failures.
Phys.org / Small group reading shown to boost student progress
A trial scheme which sees primary school children reading in small groups has shown that the program can help pupils to make an additional two months' progress during the course of an academic year.
Phys.org / Early detection system for nuisance alga infesting Papahānaumokuākea reefs
A new species of nuisance algae, which was formally described in 2020 by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa experts, continues to smother more reefs and coral at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. However, an early detection ...
Phys.org / Astronomers map distances to 56,000 galaxies, largest-ever catalog
How old is our universe, and what is its size? A team of researchers led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa astronomers Brent Tully and Ehsan Kourkchi from the Institute for Astronomy have assembled the largest-ever compilation ...
Phys.org / Majority of Gen Z unaware of how meat consumption impacts climate
A survey of young Australians by a University of Sydney researcher found that while the majority believe climate change is anthropogenic—caused by humans—fewer than half understand the impact of livestock and meat consumption.
Medical Xpress / People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care
A new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.
Phys.org / Do you work from home? Set a time, not a room
Those who work remotely try to limit the stress caused by interference between the professional and private/family spheres by using two types of strategies. Physical tactics consist of the use of spaces expressly dedicated ...
Tech Xplore / Study finds tactile impressions add product value
To win over consumers, manufacturers should build in tactile experience in product designs. A recent study found that the value of a product could be increased by differentiating its tactile impression.
Medical Xpress / Flow velocity in the gut regulates nutrient absorption and bacterial growth
The flow velocity in our digestive system directly determines how well nutrients are absorbed by the intestine and how many bacteria live inside it. This is the result of a new study by researchers from the Technical University ...
