Long before Campbell Watson began working on climate models and environmental impact reporting for IBM Research, he was an accountant. He was good with numbers and his parents told him that accounting was a good and stable profession, so he joined an accounting firm right after college. He spent his days commuting to work on … Read more
When hairy mammals feel something on their back, they will emit “wet dog vibes.” If you’ve ever been within the splash zone of a dog that just got out of the pool, you’ve likely been at the receiving end of its effect. We’ve all seen it, but the neural mechanisms that underpin the behavior have … Read more
The mighty king cobra – the world’s longest venomous snake – is actually four different species, scientists have confirmed in a new study. For 188 years, the king cobra has been represented by a single species, Ophiophage hannah. But this widely distributed species shows large differences in body color and other physical characteristics in different … Read more
Parul Gupta stood on stage, beaming with joy as a representative of Major League Hacking placed a pin on him. Though the pin was small, it represented a big win: Gupta and her team had just won second place out of more than 80 teams at UT San Antonio’s RowdyHacks hackathon. It’s moments like these … Read more
Pquestions abound now that Donald Trump is returning to the White House. One of particular importance: What impact his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have. on vaccines in the US? We take a look at that question today, discuss another US biotech launch using Chinese science, and more. How RFK Jr.’s Views Might … Read more
Scientists have long been interested in converting hydrogen and oxygen into water using palladium as a catalyst. This reaction is essential for applications such as fuel cells that produce clean energy. By better understanding this process, researchers aim to improve the efficiency of these technologies and contribute to the energy transition. The unique properties of … Read more
Photo by Spencer Hall Students working in the Sensory Lab, led by Amanda Rees, gain a holistic approach to the food science industry. They learn about food creation and techniques to get their product to market. Every project at Sensory Lab comes with surprises. Sometimes, “the client asks us to do much more than usual; … Read more
A pair of elephants at Berlin Zoo have figured out how to use a sock as a flexible changing shower head. Not only do they use the water to clean themselves, but they have been observed turning off the water, potentially as some sort of prank. The behaviors are yet further examples of tool use … Read more
The study highlights the importance of strengthening trust in health communication from public sources such as the CDC and addressing the emotional impacts of loss. Study: Trust in the science behind COVID-19 vaccines as a driver of vaccine uptake in the United States, 2021–2023. Image credit: Shutterstock AI / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published … Read more
Past and possible future trajectories of the Earth system. Credit: Nature Reviews Earth and Environment (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43017-024-00597-z The Planetary Boundaries (GP) Framework is a key tool to address the climate crisis and protect the future of humanity on Earth. For the first time, the complete story of Planetary Frontiers is being told from its … Read more