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Phys.org / What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster
The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming.
Phys.org / The online tool keeping corporations honest on climate action
Earlier this year, European oil company TotalEnergies found itself in court over allegations it had made false climate claims.
Phys.org / Building the data infrastructure for next-generation materials science
Materials research generates vast amounts of data, but the information often exists in manufacturer-specific formats and the terminology is inconsistent, making it difficult to aggregate, compare, and reuse. Traditionally, ...
Phys.org / Citizen scientists are spotting more and more rare frogs on private land
Almost two-thirds of Australia is privately owned. But most of our scientific understanding of how threatened species are faring comes from research done on public lands. Traditional biodiversity surveys by professional scientists ...
Phys.org / Study advances the global understanding of human attachment and emotional development
Dr. Kazuko Behrens, Professor and Coordinator of Psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, has published two major peer-reviewed studies that advance the global understanding of human attachment and emotional development. ...
Phys.org / Cigarette filters: An underestimated source of microplastic pollution
It is well known that discarded cigarette butts release nicotine, heavy metals and other toxins into the environment, including natural water systems. Less understood, however, is what happens to the plastic-based filters ...
Medical Xpress / New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary
Protein just got a big boost from U.S. health officials.
Phys.org / Geoscientists use satellite data to determine how water shapes the land
What's the shape of water? In 2022, NASA launched the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite to answer this question by precisely measuring the height and extent of bodies of water. Virginia Tech geoscientists ...
Phys.org / When science discourages correction: How publishers profit from mistakes
Flawed scientific articles don't just clutter journals—they misguide policies, waste taxpayer funds, and endanger lives. Errors in top-tier research persist due to a broken correction system. Consider our own recent experiences.
Tech Xplore / Bottleneck in hydrogen distribution jeopardizes billions in clean energy
A study from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University found that while hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell technologies are advancing rapidly, the hydrogen distribution infrastructure is developing at half ...
Tech Xplore / Researchers publish first ever structural engineering manual for bamboo
Comprehensive guidance about the design of permanent bamboo structures has been published by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
Phys.org / Gender quotas for public company boards spur rise in women CEOs, study finds
Statutory gender quotas on the boards of public companies increase the number of women CEOs in private firms, research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) suggests.
