As we embark on our summer holidays and venture onto the roads, it is highly likely that we will come across peculiar-looking white or yellow boxes stationed along the roadside. These mobile road safety cameras, adorned with road safety slogans and equipped with protruding cameras, serve as a means to catch motorists engaging in various
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Earth’s topography is continuously eroding, resulting in the transportation of sediment through rivers across various landscapes. The sediment is carried in the water column, bounces along the river bed, or rolls larger pebbles. As the topography flattens, the deceleration in water velocity leads to the deposition of this material in a fan shape at the
Single-use plastics are a pressing environmental concern, but researchers at the Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) at Hokkaido University have discovered a groundbreaking method to repurpose plastic bags from grocery stores. Instead of ending up in landfills, these used plastic bags can be utilized to initiate chemical reactions that detoxify hazardous chemicals.
Scientists and engineers at Columbia University, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nonlinear optics. Through the innovative pairing of laser light with crystal lattice vibrations, the team has found a way to enhance the nonlinear optical properties of a layered 2D material. This breakthrough has
With the ongoing impact of climate change, extreme environmental events are becoming a growing concern. These events, both on land and in the marine realm, have significant implications for ecosystems and human populations. In the summer of 2021, the East Sea (Sea of Japan) experienced an anomalous marine heat wave characterized by record-breaking changes in
The conversion of light into electricity, known as the photovoltaic effect, is a phenomenon that plays a crucial role in the functioning of solar cells. Traditionally, solar cells have consisted of two semiconductors with contrasting electron properties, resulting in high conversion efficiency. However, recent research has shed light on another photovoltaic effect – the bulk
Japan’s space exploration efforts have reached a critical milestone as the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully entered the Moon’s orbit on Monday. This achievement brings Japan one step closer to its first successful lunar landing, which is expected to take place next month. With its innovative technology and ambitious mission objectives, SLIM aims
Infertility is often wrongly perceived as a female issue, when in reality, one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility. Recent research indicates that men experiencing infertility have higher rates of depression, anxiety, and overall psychological distress. Additionally, they suffer from lower self-esteem and a worse quality of life compared to fertile men.
The recent shutdown of production lines at all four factories of Daihatsu, a unit of Toyota Motor Corp., has dealt a severe blow to the Japanese automaker. Transport ministry officials initiated an investigation into improper safety certifications, prompting Daihatsu to suspend vehicle shipments and production. This article delves into the far-reaching consequences of safety test
A recent study led by Dr. Rebecca Hamilton from the University of Sydney challenges the previous understanding of the Last Glacial Maximum’s (LGM) impact on South East Asia’s landscape. Contrary to the assumption of a dominant dry savannah, the research reveals a mosaic of diverse closed and open forest types during that period. This finding
Maintaining an active lifestyle has long been associated with improved heart health, and recent research suggests that the benefits extend well into adulthood. A study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) found that consistent physical activity during young adulthood plays a crucial role in preventing hypertension, also known as high
For over six decades, the joint US-Canadian military monitoring agency, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command), has been delighting children around the world with its Christmas tradition of tracking Santa’s whereabouts. Born out of a fortuitous mistake in 1955, the Santa tracker has evolved into a 3-D, interactive website that allows users to join Santa