Techno Man
Four ways to curb light pollution, save bugs
Artificial light at night negatively impacts thousands of species: beetles, moths, wasps and other insects that have evolved to use light levels as cues...
What will make grandma use her Fitbit longer?
For older adults, Fitbits and other activity trackers may be popular gifts, but they may not be used for very long. While counterintuitive, engaging...
Mechanism connects early binge drinking to adult behaviors
Intermittent exposure to high levels of alcohol in adolescent animals leads to increased levels of microRNA-137 in the brains of adults. Blocking microRNA-137 helps...
A century later, plant biodiversity struggles in wake of agricultural abandonment
Decades after farmland was abandoned, plant biodiversity and productivity struggle to recover, according to new research.
Quantum light improves sensitivity of biological measurements
In a new study, researchers showed that quantum light can be used to track enzyme reactions in real time. The work brings together quantum...
Blowing bubbles: Scientist confirms way to launch current in fusion plasmas
Physicists have used high-resolution computer simulations to investigate the practicality of the CHI start-up technique. The simulations show that CHI could produce the current...
Learning from traditional Indian building techniques
Dense, humid broadleaf forests, monsoon-swollen rivers and deep ravines -- in the Indian state of Meghalaya wooden bridges easily decay or are washed away...
Helicopter parents and ‘hothouse children’ — exploring the high stakes of family dynamics
The phenomenon of helicopter parenting most often occurs in middle- to upper-class families where stakes are high for parents to be able to show...
Quantum computers learn to mark their own work
A new test to check if a quantum computer is giving correct answers to questions beyond the scope of traditional computing could help the...
Money spent on beer ads linked to underage drinking
Advertising budgets and strategies used by beer companies appear to influence underage drinking, according to new research. The findings show that the amount of...
