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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

Giving up on your goal? Read this first

A series of setbacks can lead to an 'action crisis,' causing individuals to question the importance of their goal. New research reveals that repeated struggles and setbacks can cause people to devalue their goal, making it harder to stick to it. However, knowing ahead of time when an action crisis may occur allows individuals to prepar...

Climate and synchrony of species interactions

Researchers found that species' phenology shifted four days earlier per decade after 1981, with increased synchrony between species pairs from 0.97 to 6.1 days per decade. However, the magnitude of shifts and correlations with temperature changes remain uncertain due to short time series and variations among species.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

UT Dallas study: Recent spikes in homicide rates don't tell whole story

A recent spike in homicide rates across the nation doesn't tell the whole story. According to a new UT Dallas study, long-term factors like segregation and poverty play a more significant role in increases than short-term fluctuations. The study found that most cities' homicide rates have remained relatively stable over time.

Psychological targeting and mass persuasion

Researchers used Facebook ads targeted at users' personality traits, showing up to 1.4 times more clicks and 1.5 times more product purchases than non-targeted ads. The study suggests that psychological targeting is an effective approach to digital mass persuasion.

Accounting for volcanoes using tools of economics

A new technique combines economics and volcano science to identify past eruptions from tree-ring temperature reconstructions, potentially pinpointing previously unknown eruptions. The method may help separate volcanic impacts on climate from random variability, informing policy and scientific applications.

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

The future is now: Reining in procrastination

Researchers found that thinking of the future as now can motivate individuals to accomplish their goals. By considering deadlines in days instead of months or years, people are more likely to start working on their objectives. This shift in time metrics reduces procrastination and increases willingness to save for long-term goals.

NASA satellites see Cyclone Narelle torn apart

Cyclone Narelle's intensity has steadily weakened as it moved southward towards Western Australia. TRMM satellite data showed falling cloud heights and weaker rainfall, indicating a significant decrease in the storm's power.

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Product choice: When are consumers most satisfied?

A new study reveals that consumers presented with options one at a time tend to be less satisfied and committed to their choices. The authors found that this is due to the uncertainty of future alternatives, leading to a feeling of hope that undermines satisfaction levels.

NASA's Landsat satellites see Texas crop circles

Center-pivot irrigation, invented in 1949, improves water distribution and reduces evaporation, resulting in more efficient farming. The technique is used worldwide, covering 20% of cultivated fields, which produce 40% of global food supply.

Social acumen equals spatial skill, psychologist finds

A new study led by Johns Hopkins University psychologist Amy Shelton found that people with better social skills are more proficient in taking another person's perspective, including spatial ones. This ability is crucial for those on the autism spectrum and may be related to empathy and tolerance.

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Fermi sees brightest-ever blazar flare

Astronomers have identified the brightest source in the gamma-ray sky, with galaxy 3C 454.3 emitting flares 10 times brighter than its summer levels. The blazar's exceptional brightness is due to its orientation, with a jet aimed straight at Earth.

How to win by concession and avoid unproductive conflict

A new study published in Economic Inquiry explores how potential losers can use small concessions to successfully appease expected winners, but only under specific conditions. The researchers found that appeasement can be a good plan when choice is possible, and trade should be chosen over conflict.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Science in Society Journalism Award winners announced

The winners of the 2009 Science in Society Journalism Awards are Alison Bass, Jason Felch and Maura Dolan, Michael J. Berens and Ken Armstrong, and Pamela Ronald, who received $2,500 cash prizes for their investigative reporting on topics such as pharmaceutical industry manipulation, DNA-based forensic evidence, and genetic engineering.

Statistician emerges from numerical vortex with econometrics prize

Wei Biao Wu and Xiaofeng Shao's article, 'A limit theorem for quadratic forms and its applications,' presents a new statistical method for analyzing time series data. The researchers used a physical dependence measure to characterize time-series dependence, deviating from traditional approaches.

The Lancet series on health system reform in China

The Lancet Series on Health System Reform in China brings together scientific evidence on China's major health challenges and its health strategies. The series aims to foster collaboration between China, the World Health Organization, and international partners to strengthen the Chinese people's healthcare.

Bacterial persistence in streams

A study by the University of Tennessee investigates the temporal patterns and statistical persistence of total coliform bacteria in a stream. The research found that short-term persistence is dominated by runoff events, while longer-term persistence is likely related to baseflow, or groundwater supply.

Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

The shadow over consumers

Researchers found that consumers tend to spend more money on brand-name items when someone they don't know is nearby. In contrast, consumers are more likely to buy cheaper items when no one is around. The study suggests that store owners can increase profits by optimizing product placement to minimize feelings of isolation or anxiety.

Harvard scientists discover how the venus flytrap snaps

Researchers studied the plant's leaves, discovering an 'active snap-buckling instability' that controls rapid closure. The study reveals key mechanisms for the plant's trap-like movement, with implications for biomimetic systems and tiny artificial devices.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.