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Phys.org / Fear, trust and other human factors are vital yet overlooked pieces of solar geoengineering research
Human perceptions hold the key to the future of solar geoengineering and other approaches to cool our warming planet.
Phys.org / Unique cell receptor interactions found essential for embryo body plan formation
During animal development, cells divide and arrange themselves in a coordinated way, eventually forming the embryo. The cells communicate with one another during this process through cell-surface receptors, which interact ...
Phys.org / Turning social fragmentation into action through discovering relatedness
Discovering relatedness outside of a topical issue helps diverse groups to overcome differences and develop action for social change. The Kobe University addition to educational theory offers a framework to analyze and promote ...
Phys.org / New fluorescent probe enables rapid, visible detection of harmful pesticide residues
A team of researchers led by Prof. Jiang Changlong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a fast and simple way to detect harmful pesticide residues, with results visible ...
Phys.org / Limescale deposits reveal how ancient Arles adapted its aqueducts
Researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), the University of Oxford, and the University of Innsbruck have deciphered the complex history of the ancient aqueduct system of Arles in Provence. This was made ...
Phys.org / Platform enables tunable photonic crystals with integrated spin-orbit coupling and controlled laser emission
A team of researchers has developed a novel method for using cholesteric liquid crystals in optical microcavities. The platform created by the researchers enables the formation and dynamic tuning of photonic crystals with ...
Phys.org / Magnetic resonance technique can detect fentanyl through packaging
Fentanyl has killed hundreds of thousands of people globally since 2015. Detection of the drugs during interdiction is currently done through Raman spectroscopy or chemical strips—both of which require direct access to ...
Phys.org / Mathematical modeling links sea ice loss to Antarctic ice shelf calving events
New research has, for the first time, tracked ice shelf, sea ice and ocean swell wave conditions over multiple years in the lead-up to three large-scale iceberg "calving" events in Antarctica, revealing common patterns.
Medical Xpress / Pandemic pet ownership study finds no lasting impact on human well-being
A new study challenges the belief in a universal "pet effect" on human well-being. Using data collected during COVID-19 lockdowns, researchers found no significant change in respondents' well-being when they acquired or lost ...
Phys.org / Low Antarctic sea ice can trigger ecosystem disruptions
Antarctic sea ice is more than just a platform for penguins. The sea ice's high reflectivity influences the whole Earth's climate, and the ice is a key habitat for underwater as well as above-water ecosystems. Antarctic sea ...
Medical Xpress / New insights on genetic damage of some chemotherapies could guide future treatments with less harmful side effects
For the first time, scientists have systematically studied the genetic effects of chemotherapy on healthy tissues.
Medical Xpress / Schoolchildren born late in the year may face greater risk of developing mental health problems
A recent study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has found that children born in October, November or December are statistically more often identified as having a mental health diagnosis than their ...
