An idea once dismissed as science fiction — cooling Earth by scattering sunlight-reflecting particles into the upper atmosphere — is now being taken seriously by researchers. This proposed technique, called stratospheric aerosol injection…
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Generational mentorship, diverse boards drive financial success for next-gen family CEOs
When a departing family CEO actively mentors a younger family leader, that leader is more likely to keep the business financially successful, especially if non-family advisors also weigh in.
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Nutrition of honey bees: How they navigate late summer food scarcity
Late summer in Lower Franconia: There are hardly any flowering plants left, and food for honey bees is becoming scarce. Researchers at the Biocenter have investigated how bees cope with this situation.
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People with dark personality traits use touch to manipulate their partners
A hug can soothe your mind, reduce your stress and actually activate oxytocin, the “love hormone,” in your body. But new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that not all hugs are harmlessâsome partners use…
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Shifting waters: Climate change in Italy's mountains
About 15% of Italy’s energy is produced by its nearly 5,000 hydroelectric power plants. In the Valle dei Laghi region, water flowing from the surrounding mountains supports local agriculture and the Santa Massenza hydroelectric plant, which…
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Traffic vibrations help scientists dig deep into Lake George's seismic past
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have analyzed signals generated by the vibrations of traffic along the Federal Highway to learn more about the seismic nature of Lake George, situated north-east of Canberra.
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Polio vaccination remains vital as global eradication faces new challenges, study says
October 24 marks World Polio Day. The vaccination against poliomyelitis is considered one of the greatest achievements in preventive medicine. It has prevented millions of cases of paralysis and saved hundreds of thousands of lives. It has pushed…
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Is fear contagious? | Popular Science
Weâve all felt it: heart racing, palms sweating, stomach clenchingâthe iron…
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What A New Report Reveals
Artificial intelligence is being rapidly adopted in healthcare.
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For years, healthcare was written off as a digital laggardâa sector mired in regulation, resistant to change, and a full generation behind every major technology wave. Now,…
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COVID-related smell loss may last years
Using a scratch-and-sniff test, researchers discovered that smell loss after COVID-19 may linger for more than two years.
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