When the New Orleans City Council debated a proposal for a $210 million gas-fired power plant in 2017, something felt off about the public meetings in City Hall. At one hearing, dozens of people wearing orange shirts clapped when a speaker said something against wind and solar power and gave speeches in support of the…
Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change their food choices towards more plant-based diets, a new study reveals. Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change their food choices…
A mountaintop burial site offers a glimpse into Inka life—but raises ethical questions about unearthing ancient human remains. A mountaintop burial site offers a glimpse into Inka life—but raises ethical questions about unearthing ancient human remains. Scientific American Content: Global
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured a striking new photo of LEDA 12535, a barred spiral galaxy situated in the famous Perseus cluster. The post Hubble Snaps Striking Barred Spiral Galaxy Image appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured a striking new photo…
Human vision can’t be fully reproduced with ones and zeros. Human vision can’t be fully reproduced with ones and zeros. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
Have you ever liked or shared a social media post about nature? It could have been a photo of a rare orchid or an unusual bird. Or you might share a stunning photo of an “undiscovered” natural place. Have you ever liked or shared a social media post about nature? It could have been a photo…
Air pollution caused by “ultrafine particles,” emitted by automobiles and industrial activity, has been linked to 1,100 deaths a year in Montreal and Toronto, according to new Canadian research. Air pollution caused by “ultrafine particles,” emitted by automobiles and industrial activity, has been linked to 1,100 deaths a year in Montreal and Toronto, according to new…
Sicilian lemon producer Rosario Cognata is furious: his fruit is withering due to the drought, while just a few kilometers away rainwater is being dumped into the sea. Sicilian lemon producer Rosario Cognata is furious: his fruit is withering due to the drought, while just a few kilometers away rainwater is being dumped into the sea. Environment Phys.org…
Amid ongoing issues with Boeing’s Starliner spaceship, a report from NASA’s Inspector General highlights other shortcomings of the company’s aerospace work. Amid ongoing issues with Boeing’s Starliner spaceship, a report from NASA’s Inspector General highlights other shortcomings of the company’s aerospace work. NBC News Science
Ancient fossil beans about the size of modern limes, and among the largest seeds in the fossil record, may provide new insight into the evolution of today’s diverse Southeast Asian and Australian rainforests, according to Penn State researchers who identified the plants. Ancient fossil beans about the size of modern limes, and among the largest seeds…