If no further action is taken and global temperature increases by 3.5°C, climate damages in…
Month: June 2014
Mathematical models explain how a wrinkle becomes a crease
Wrinkles, creases and folds are everywhere in nature, from the surface of human skin to…
Carbon monoxide hazards on houseboats highlighted by study
Boaters and marina workers should exercise caution this summer before taking to the seas. A…
Prototype of unmanned spaceplane retrieved
On June 23, 2014, the ship and crew aiming to recover Europe’s unmanned IXV spacecraft…
Collaborative learning — for robots: New algorithm
Machine learning, in which computers learn new skills by looking for patterns in training data,…
Black hole trio holds promise for gravity wave hunt
The discovery of three closely orbiting supermassive black holes in a galaxy more than four…
A farewell to arms? Scientists developing a novel technique that could facilitate nuclear disarmament
A proven system for verifying that apparent nuclear weapons slated to be dismantled contained true…
Scientists unearth what may be secret weapon against antibiotic resistance
A fungus living in the soils of Nova Scotia could offer new hope in the…
For the next generation: Democracy ensures we don’t take it all with us
Given the chance to vote, people will leave behind a legacy of resources that ensures…
Study links Greenland ice sheet collapse, sea level rise 400,000 years ago
A new study suggests that a warming period more than 400,000 years ago pushed the…