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Phys.org / Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday's arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.

7 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule

The U.S.'s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales, prompting criticism from environmental groups who cite the recent death of an endangered whale.

7 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly

Concrete is all around you—in the foundation of your home, the bridges you drive over, the sidewalks and buildings of cities. It is often described as the second-most used material by volume on Earth after water.

3 hours ago in Chemistry
Tech Xplore / AI threatens to eat business software—and it could change the way we work

In recent weeks, a range of large "software-as-a-service" companies, including Salesforce, ServiceNow and Oracle, have seen their share prices tumble.

5 hours ago in Software
Phys.org / Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, study finds

Children who spend time learning outside may reap benefits physically, academically, and emotionally, according to a Texas A&M University researcher. Dr. Arianna Pikus, an assistant professor in the College of Education and ...

5 hours ago in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / New world for users and brands as ads hit AI chatbots

The introduction of advertisements and sponsored content in chatbots has spawned privacy concerns for AI users as brands scramble to stay relevant in a fast-changing online environment.

7 hours ago in Machine learning & AI
Phys.org / What the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina means for businesses today

When Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later, new research from The University of Manchester has found that ...

4 hours ago in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Interpol backroom warriors fight cyber criminals 'weaponising' AI

From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol's cat-and-mouse fight against cybercrime at its high-tech war rooms in Singapore.

7 hours ago in Security
Phys.org / How Indigenous ideas about nonlinear time can help us navigate ecological crises

It is common to think of time as moving in only one direction—from point A, through point B, to point C.

23 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Will Ozempic-style patches help you lose weight? Two experts explain

Could a simple patch, inspired by the weight-loss drug Ozempic, really help you shed excess kilos without the pain and effort of an injection?

4 hours ago in Overweight & Obesity
Phys.org / What's in your wine? Using NMR to reveal its chemical profile

New work from Georgia Tech is showing how a simple glass of wine can serve as a powerful gateway for understanding advanced research and technologies. The project, inspired by an Atlanta Science Festival event hosted by School ...

23 hours ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads help make Carnival season more sustainable

It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads.

7 hours ago in Earth