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Phys.org / Deforestation is drying out the Amazon rainforest faster than previously thought
Deforestation is having a more devastating effect on the Amazon rainforest than earlier data suggested. While cutting down large swaths of trees destroys vital habitats, it also harms the region's ability to generate its ...
Medical Xpress / Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here's how much it's OK to drink
Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago.
Phys.org / Social housing the key to protecting low-income renters, study finds
Low-income renters in Australia are far less likely to experience housing stress, rent arrears, or be forced to relocate when living in social housing compared to those receiving cash rent assistance payments or no assistance, ...
Tech Xplore / Quantum-inspired wireless technology could tackle 6G's biggest challenges
Researchers at Monash University and the University of Melbourne have developed a quantum-inspired approach to optical wireless communication that promises to make 6G networks faster, more reliable and energy-efficient. As ...
Phys.org / As AI-generated music advances, humans still lead in creativity, research finds
AI can write songs, but still has a way to go before matching the creativity of tunes made by people, according to Carnegie Mellon University research.
Phys.org / Partner's spending habits can impact relationship dynamics
There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found spouses who see their partners ...
Phys.org / Destination Earth digital twin to improve AI climate and weather predictions
An agreement on the third implementation phase of Destination Earth (DestinE), the European Commission's initiative to develop a highly accurate digital twin of Earth, has been signed between the European Commission and the ...
Phys.org / Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US
Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern U.S. states, dumping nearly a half-meter of snow in some areas and whipping up high winds that ...
Tech Xplore / Mechanical engineers' wood-based material could cut energy costs
University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their collaborators have developed and patented a wood-based material that can store and discharge heat to help make building temperatures more comfortable without using electricity. ...
Phys.org / The first direct observation of a liquid charge density wave
Charge density waves (CDWs) are ordered, crystal-like patterns in the arrangement of electrons that spontaneously form inside some solid materials. These patterns can change how electricity flows through materials, in some ...
Medical Xpress / Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago: Here's why
How much do your genes determine how long you'll live? It's a question that fascinates us, and one that's been debated for decades. For years, the answer seemed settled—genes account for about 20–25% of the variation ...
Medical Xpress / How aging changes rats' social choices and what that may mean for healthy aging
The loss of social connectedness as people age increases the odds of cognitive-related disorders and can worsen health outcomes in older populations. But is there a direct relationship between social behavior and cognition? ...
