Algorithms inspired by social networks reveal lifecycle of substorms, a key element of space weather

Space weather often manifests as substorms, where a beautiful auroral display such as the Northern Lights…

Novel thermometer can accelerate quantum computer development

Researchers have developed a novel type of thermometer that can simply and quickly measure temperatures during…

'Informal workers' around the globe face a stacked deck, but labor organizing has led to wins

A UCLA-led study of informal laborers in six countries found that despite differences in local laws…

Using econometrics to define effective COVID-19 lockdown strategies

Konstantinos Tatsiramos, Professor of Labour Economics in the Department of Economics and Management of the University…

Rodenticides in the environment pose threats to birds of prey

In recent decades, the increased use of chemicals in many industries has led to environmental pollution…

Image: Mont Mercou on Mars

Here are a few stunning views of the Curiosity Rover’s current location, Mont Mercou in Gale…

New technologies, new responsibilities: Ethical risk assessment for northern white rhino rescue program

The BioRescue consortium develops and applies new technological approaches as a last straw for saving critically…

New binocular Nova Cas 2021 flares in Cassiopeia

It began, as all modern astronomical alerts seem to, with one tweet, then two. Early on…

Climate change is feeding our plants junk food

The human-led climate crisis has begun to impact our world in profound ways. Click…

Neglected species: 'Living fossil' sturgeon on the brink of extinction

Depending on your political affiliation, the words “Sturgeon in peril” may fill you with delight, despair…