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Phys.org / Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families
Rising energy costs consume a bigger and bigger chunk of family budgets in the United States. Our research has found that for many African American families, those costs take an extra big bite out of their incomes. This bite, ...
Phys.org / Certain subjects in higher education can be better taught online, study shows
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, schools around the globe had to switch from regular, in-person classes to online learning overnight. This introduced numerous operational challenges, particularly in equipping students ...
Tech Xplore / Nvidia, Microsoft invest $15 billion in AI startup Anthropic
Chip giant Nvidia and Microsoft announced Tuesday investments totaling $15 billion in AI startup Anthropic, creator of the Claude chatbot, as the AI investment frenzy continues amid emerging fears of a bubble on Wall Street.
Phys.org / Team studies beryllium-7 variations over Antarctic regions of the Southern Ocean
Beryllium-7 is a radioactive isotope of beryllium produced by cosmic rays in the atmosphere. A Japanese research team has explored, over space and time, how the beryllium-7 is transported from the atmosphere to Earth's surface. ...
Phys.org / New study shows why clothing take-back programs fail—and what truly moves consumers to act
Retailers don't need big financial incentives to get consumers to return used clothing—but they do need the right message. A new peer-reviewed study in the journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management finds that ...
Medical Xpress / New survey shows 72% of adults struggle with sleepiness each day
Tired? Well, a new national survey shows that you're not alone.
Phys.org / Seal mothers care for deceased pups, exhibiting unique mammalian behavior in Antarctic predator species
A new paper by University of Rhode Island post-doctoral researchers Emily Sperou and Renato Borras-Chavez published in the journal Polar Biology discusses a unique phenomenon observed in a reclusive Antarctic animal: postmortem ...
Medical Xpress / Micropores enhance organ-on-chip models for studying hidden infections
A new study provides a powerful way to study infections in environments that closely mimic human organs. The strategy, tested in a bone-marrow-on-chip model, was developed by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global ...
Tech Xplore / When fake data is a good thing: How synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems
You've just finished a strenuous hike to the top of a mountain. You're exhausted but elated. The view of the city below is gorgeous, and you want to capture the moment on camera. But it's already quite dark, and you're not ...
Phys.org / A 'problem' leads to potential solutions for injured reptiles
We know—and love—the Turtle Rescue Team here at The Abstract. But their work isn't just limited to our shelled friends: snakes are sometimes visitors to the TRT as well. In a recent study published in the Journal of Zoo ...
Medical Xpress / Tackling chemotherapy resistance in throat cancer—a potential new pathway
A University of Sheffield researcher has uncovered new evidence that could help improve treatment options for patients with hard-to-treat throat cancer.
Tech Xplore / Silicon, aluminum and lithium scarcity threaten green technology development
Silicon, aluminum and lithium are the most critical raw materials on Earth. Their scarcity and the complexity of extracting them could hinder the development of technologies that are key to the green transition. This is one ...
