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Phys.org / Whales take different routes but still reach dinner on time
Some travelers take the scenic route. Others step on the gas and head straight for the destination. New research suggests southern right whales do much the same when crossing the Southern Ocean.
Phys.org / Fully automated testing of bulk metals paves the way for AI-driven materials development
Developing stronger and tougher structural metals such as steel requires exploring an enormous range of processing conditions. Even for the same alloy composition, heat treatment can dramatically change the material's microstructure ...
Phys.org / Warmer climate could reshape hurricane risk and its relationship with El Niño around Hawai'i
A new study examining how tropical cyclone activity near Hawai'i could change in a warmer future finds a shift toward stronger storms, even though substantial uncertainty remains about whether the total number of storms near ...
Phys.org / Performance under pressure: A new perspective on why we fail—or rise to the occasion
The decisive penalty kick in a final, match point in tennis or the last attempt in a competition: When a lot is at stake, even a well-practiced performance can suddenly break down. Yet pressure does not necessarily impair ...
Phys.org / Urbanization takes a bigger toll on bird diversity in the tropics than it does at other latitudes, study finds
Researchers at McGill University have found that urbanization is weakening one of Earth's most enduring ecological patterns: the tendency for biodiversity to increase toward the tropics, a pattern known as the latitudinal ...
Medical Xpress / Patients participating in stroke research value forming relationships and visualizing real-world impact
New University of Cincinnati research found participants in stroke rehabilitation research prefer an approach that prioritizes shared decision-making, peer relationships and a focus on what they can accomplish over one that ...
Phys.org / Most marine protected areas fail to curb fishing: Study
Fishing is increasing in most marine reserves worldwide in spite of conservation pledges, a study published Wednesday found.
Phys.org / Could your plastic film packaging serve a purpose? We won't know until recycling laws change
From the clear covering on your microwave meal to the flimsy bread bag lying on the kitchen counter, plastic film is notoriously tricky to recycle. But what if those annoying bits of plastic waste could be put to better use?
Phys.org / Changing how you think about time could help you accomplish year-end goals: Q&A
The way time is described can shape everything from our motivation to our decision-making, according to new research from behavioral scientist Dr. Deepak Sirwani, an assistant professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business. ...
Phys.org / Bacteria turn 3D-printed sand into solid building elements
Cement manufacturing is one of the largest sources of CO₂ emissions in the construction industry. At the Department of Architecture, Karen Antorveza Paez, who has just completed her doctorate at ETH Zurich, is researching ...
Phys.org / Matching wastewater treatment to local demand could help China tackle water scarcity
Wastewater reclamation is increasingly regarded as an alternative water source to mitigate water scarcity in China. However, expanding wastewater treatment capacity alone may not be enough to ease this scarcity, since wastewater ...
Phys.org / New framework links magnetic phase boundaries to string-like defects in spin ice
A research team led by Haruki Watanabe, a professor in the Department of Physics and the Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with ...
