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Our Vocabulary Is Adapting to a Hotter Planet

Time | 2023-09-21, 11:08

There was no way of knowing on Aug. 8, 1975, just how many readers turned to the new paper in the journal Science by geochemist Wallace Broecker, of Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. It was hardly possible to track clicks or likes nearly

Ambulances to benefit from new in-cab Ordnance Survey mapping technology

The Engineer | 2023-09-21, 11:02

Accurate and updated maps are crucial for the navigation of emergency services, and the nationwide roll-out of the new mobile data system, the National Mobilisation Application (NMA), developed in collaboration with mobile data experts Terrafix, aims to

CarbonScape nets $18m for biographite commercialisation

The Engineer | 2023-09-21, 11:02

Manufactured from forestry and timber by-products such as wood chips, biographite can be used in place of regular graphite, which is usually mined or produced from petroleum. Graphite can account for up to 50 per cent of the weight of a lithium-ion battery and

UK net zero: Ford warns against UK Government U-turn on combustion engine ban

Offshore Technology | 2023-09-21, 10:50

The warning comes after BBC News revealed this week that Sunak plans to walk back on a number of key climate action policies. By Annabel Cossins-Smith Annabel Cossins-Smith Car maker Ford has warned UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that pushing back a ban on

Booster heat pumps to improve efficiency of ultra-low temperature district heating

PV Magazine | 2023-09-21, 10:48

A research group led by the Technical University of Denmark has analyzed how booster heat pumps may effectively improve the performance of ultra-low temperature district heating networks in colder climates and has found that the refrigerant change plays a

Why MySQL Table Designer is a Must-Have for Developers

Technology Org | 2023-09-21, 10:48

Are you a newbie venturing into the world of MySQL database and table design? If you’ve ever grappled with the intricacies, you’re not alone. The answer lies in a MySQL table designer. Working in a server room – illustrative photo. Image credit:

Understanding the Different Types of Procurement Software

Technology Org | 2023-09-21, 10:48

In the competitive business world of today, businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations and save costs. This is particularly crucial in the domain of procurement. Procurement, sales – illustrative artistic photo. Image credit:

Revolutionizing Education with Innovative Online Technology

Technology Org | 2023-09-21, 10:48

Have you ever thought about the changes that are taking place in educational resources due to digitization? The time-honored reliance on books as educational resources has changed dramatically. A variety of interactive and engaging tools for distance learning

Understanding Your Mortgage Expenses: How To Use a Mortgage Calculator

Technology Org | 2023-09-21, 10:48

In the US, the 30-year fixed mortgage rates soared to 7.23 percent in August 2023, the highest level since 2001. These rates have been climbing since mid-July, and as inflation continues to rise, mortgage rates may even be higher within a short period.

How to wait in Starfield

Eurogamer | 2023-09-21, 10:47

Waiting in Starfield is a small thing you can do to pass the time on a planet or on a mission. You may

NASA's Artemis II astronauts suit up and head to the launch pad for the first time

Florida Today | 2023-09-21, 10:41

NASA Artemis II Mission Overview A brief overview of NASA's Artemis II mission which will send a crew of four on a 10-day journey around the moon and back in late 2024. NASA Practice makes perfect, especially for a mission to the moon. At Kennedy Space Center

A pharmacist’s prescription for chemistry

Chemistry World | 2023-09-21, 10:41

Hands-on experience should not be dismissed lightly ...

Positive trial sets stage for therapeutic use of MDMA in US

Chemistry World | 2023-09-21, 10:41

Hallucinogen-assisted psychiatric treatment heads regulators, amid cost and other concerns ...

Cup made from ancient human skull discovered in Spanish cave

The Independent | 2023-09-21, 10:40

Scientists also find shin bone that appears to have been modified as a tool

OSIRIS-REx to return NASA's first asteroid sample via parachute touchdown in Utah desert

The Daytona Beach News Journal | 2023-09-21, 10:38

OSIRIS-REx: Mission overview from launch OSIRIS-REx is the third mission in NASA’s New Frontiers Program. Its goal is to explore near-Earth asteroid Bennu, a remnant from the dawn of the solar system, and to return a sample of Bennu to Earth. NASA Screaming

2023 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit to be held in November

People Daily | 2023-09-21, 10:35

BEIJING, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- The 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit is set to be held from Nov. 8 to 10 in Wuzhen, east

HD Hyundai orders 16 sets of methanol engines

SAFETY4SEA | 2023-09-21, 10:20

HD Hyundai Heavy IndustriesEngine & Machinery recently secured a deal with Tsuneishi shipbuilding for a total of 16 sets (4 vessels) of HiMSEN methanol dual fuel engine with SCR as package

Pistoia Alliance Launches Lab of the Future Report, Finding AI is Set to be Top Technology Investment for Life Sciences Companies Over Next Two Years

Pharmiweb | 2023-09-21, 10:17

Pistoia Alliance Launches Lab of the Future Report, Finding AI is Set to be Top Technology Investment for Life Sciences Companies Over Next Two Years Survey conducted with Lab of the Future Congress reveals need for greater collaboration and knowledge

US petroleum products exports set new record in 1H23

Hydrocarbon Engineering | 2023-09-21, 10:09

The EIA reports that US exports of petroleum products grew by 2% to nearly 6 million bpd in 1H23, compared to the same period in 2022. Exports of propane and other hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGLs) drove the increase, as exports of other major petroleum products

Uranium primed to extend rally on resurgent nuclear power, say analysts

Mining Weekly | 2023-09-21, 10:08

Uranium prices are likely to extend a blistering rally and

Noise-canceling robots to 'mute' loud conversations in cafe

Interesting Engineering | 2023-09-21, 10:06

What if we told you that we can actually silence a noisy table right next to us in a café?

M&M shares dip as Resson Aerospace winds up

Business Line | 2023-09-21, 10:06

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited’s shares were down by 3.16 per cent after the company announced the winding-up

RSS hosts delegation from American Association for the Advancement of Science

The Jordan Times | 2023-09-21, 10:01

AMMAN — HRH Prince Hassan, chairman of the Royal Scientific Society (RSS), on Wednesday met with a delegation from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), led by its CEO Sudip Parikh, over means to enhance cooperation in science to

Hydrogen stations can avoid unplanned shutdowns with predictive models

PV Magazine | 2023-09-21, 09:54

New research from the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) focuses on a specific model that uses data to reduce the frequency of unscheduled maintenance, while increasing the frequency of preventive maintenance. From pv magazine USA New research from

Chemists Solve Long-Standing Polymer Science Puzzle

Technology Org | 2023-09-21, 09:54

New research by the University of Liverpool’s represents an important breakthrough in polymer science. Artistic rendering of a polymer chain containing a molecular force probe (central structure) being distorted by the flow field around an imploding cavitation

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