A trio of researchers at the University of Michigan has found that paper wasps are able…
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Ultrasonic detectors reveal the detrimental effect of wind turbines on bats
As more and more wind turbines (WTs) are installed in the course of the energy transition…
How not to solve the climate change problem
When politicians talk about reaching “net zero” emissions, they’re often counting on trees or technology that…
Inexpensive synthesis of high-melting-point carbide materials
Researchers from Skoltech and Tomsk Polytechnic University have used an unusual technique from the aerospace industry…
Leaf litter of lianas decomposes faster than trees in tropical forest
Lianas account for a small fraction of forest biomass, but contribute significantly to the dynamics of…
Formation mechanism of solar double-decker filament
Researchers led by Zhang Yan and Yan Xiaoli from the Yunnan Observatories (YNAO) of the Chinese…
How climate storytelling helps people navigate complexity and find solutions
Despite learning that climate change is hitting the planet faster than scientists predicted, society has been…
The UK just hit 40℃ for the first time. It's a stark reminder of the deadly heat awaiting Australia
A severe heatwave in Western Europe is shattering temperature records—including in the United Kingdom, where temperatures…
Playing on good feelings: When 'eudaimonic' social media goes bad
Twenty-something Melburnian Harrison Pawluck could be doing worse things than building a TikTok audience through “random…
Why it's more important than ever for workplaces to have staff well-being plans
A recent survey of New Zealand workplaces revealed more than a third have no workplace well-being…