Fluctuating hydrodynamics theory could describe chaotic many-body systems, study suggests
Although systems consisting of many interacting small particles can be highly complex and chaotic, some can nonetheless be described using simple theories. Does this also pertain to the world of ...
Most detailed study yet of seismic activity links fault strength to likelihood of large earthquakes
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with thousands of small earthquakes occurring each year, and the continuous threat of a "big one.
Study sheds light on CO₂ absorption mechanism of cement-based materials
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are currently one of the leading causes of global warming. Cement-based materials have shown promising applications in capturing and solidifying CO2 as minerals through ...
Sexual violence in South Africa: Women share their stories about the dangers of commuting on minibus taxis
Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These "pillars of public transport" (which are privately owned and run rather than operated by the state) account for 66.5% ...
During the pandemic, employers who fostered 'collective engagement' had less employee turnover
A new study finds that some workplaces did a better job than others at limiting employee turnover during the COVID pandemic. Specifically, researchers found that units that had fostered a sense of ...
Global study shows that most cities receive more rainfall than surrounding rural areas
The effect of urbanization on temperature is relatively well-known: cities are often measurably warmer than their surrounding rural areas. This is called the urban heat island effect. What fewer ...
Cattle grazing by Maasai not harmful to national park, research argues
Bilal Butt knows how it sounds. The associate professor of sustainability and development at the University of Michigan understands that arguing to let cattle graze in a national park offends the ...
Psychology study offers messaging roadmap for changing attitudes on environmental issues and policies
Conservatives and liberals may be at odds in their views on environmental issues, but a new psychology study shows that framing the need to address climate change as patriotic and as necessary to ...
Evaluating own-price dynamics in taxing environmental externalities
Many parts of the world are experiencing severe drought, and with climate change, many of the planet's most productive agricultural regions will suffer from increased water scarcity. Agricultural ...
Iron was life's 'primeval' metal, say scientists
Every living organism uses tiny quantities of metals to carry out biological functions, including breathing, transcribing DNA, turning food into energy, or any number of essential life processes.
Green hydrogen: MXenes show talent as catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction
The MXene class of materials has many talents. An international team led by HZB chemist Michelle Browne has now demonstrated that MXenes, properly functionalized, are excellent catalysts for the ...