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Phys.org / How orogeny and plants shaped Earth's paleoclimate via silicate weathering
Throughout most of Earth's geological history, its paleoclimate has remained hospitable to life—largely thanks to continental silicate weathering, which acts as a long-term planetary thermostat.
Phys.org / Report shows climate change is fueling extreme wildfire seasons across the Earth
Climate change is driving extreme wildfire events worldwide, finds a new global report revealing a stark picture of increased fire events across multiple continents.
Phys.org / Palm oil isn't necessarily less sustainable than other oil crops, say conservation scientists
Palm oil isn't inherently bad, and olive oil isn't inherently good, say conservation scientists in an opinion paper published in Cell Reports Sustainability.
Phys.org / Extra silver atom sparks 77-fold increase in Ag nanocluster photoluminescence quantum yield
A team of researchers from Tohoku University, Tokyo University of Science, and the Institute for Molecular Science have uncovered how the precise addition of a single silver (Ag) atom can dramatically transform the light-emitting ...
Tech Xplore / Green talk, dirty outcomes: The gap in carmakers' sustainability promises
New Macquarie University research shows how carmakers' sustainability talk can signal whether they're truly cleaning up—or just greenwashing.
Phys.org / Road noise can actually make squirrels feel safer, new study finds
Human disturbance has a significant impact on the behavior and habitat use of urban wildlife; however, in some situations, urban gray squirrels may actually feel safer from predators where our activity is high.
Phys.org / Paleomagnetic analysis could map the ancient history of Earth's surface
Earth's Ediacaran Period, roughly 630 to 540 million years ago, has always been something of a magnetic minefield for scientists.
Phys.org / School librarians' role in pupils' well-being 'is often overlooked'
School librarians play a significant role in supporting pupils' well-being—but their work in this area is often overlooked, according to new research.
Tech Xplore / Estates of Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland, Albert Einstein, to be protected against AI manipulation
The likenesses of Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland, Rosa Parks, Albert Einstein, and many other late celebrities will be shielded against artificial intelligence recreations thanks to a new deal by their estate handler.
Medical Xpress / AI nutrition study finds 'five every day' may keep the doctor away
In a new study using AI and machine learning, EPFL researchers have found that it's not only what we eat, but how consistently we eat it that plays a crucial role in gut health.
Tech Xplore / Walkthrough screening system enhances security at airports nationwide
A new security screener that people can simply walk past may soon be coming to an airport near you. In 2024, U.S. airports nationwide began adopting HEXWAVE—a commercialized walkthrough security screening system based on ...
Tech Xplore / Book reviews technologies aiming to remove carbon from the atmosphere
Two leading experts in the field of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS)—Howard J. Herzog, a senior research engineer in the MIT Energy Initiative, and Niall Mac Dowell, a professor in energy systems engineering at Imperial ...
