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Poorer communities hardest hit by toxic pollution incidents Posted: 30 Apr 2021 01:59 PM PDT Research shows toxic pollution hits poorer populations hardest as firms experience more pollutant releases and spend less money on waste management in areas with lower average incomes. |
Computer scientists discover new vulnerability affecting computers globally Posted: 30 Apr 2021 01:59 PM PDT A team o computer science researchers has uncovered a line of attack that breaks all Spectre defenses, meaning that billions of computers and other devices across the globe are just as vulnerable today as they were when Spectre was first announced. |
Light as a fairy tale: What makes a feel-good film feel good? Posted: 30 Apr 2021 09:04 AM PDT 'Feel-good films' are usually dismissed by film critics as being sentimental and without intellectual merit. But their popularity with audiences, who seek them out precisely because of their 'feel-good' qualities, tells a more favorable story. Now, for the first time, this popular movie genre has been examined scientifically. |
Extent of human impact on the world's plant-life revealed Posted: 29 Apr 2021 11:26 AM PDT Research has shed new light on the impact of humans on Earth's biodiversity. The findings suggest that the rate of change in an ecosystem's plant-life increases significantly during the years following human settlement, with the most dramatic changes occurring in locations settled in the last 1500 years. |
Study of marine noise highlights need to protect pristine Australian waters Posted: 28 Apr 2021 06:44 AM PDT New research has found urgent action is needed to ensure human-made underwater noise in Australian waters does not escalate to levels which could be harmful to marine animals, such as whales, and negatively impact our pristine oceans. |
Human genome editing requires difficult conversations between science and society Posted: 26 Apr 2021 12:48 PM PDT Researchers argue that advanced tech, especially CRISPR, demands more robust and thoughtful public engagement if it is to be harnessed to benefit the public without crossing ethical lines. |
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