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Suicide rates spike nationally among youth after '13 Reasons Why' release

A recent study found a significant increase in youth suicide deaths following the release of '13 Reasons Why,' highlighting the need for responsible reporting on suicide. The series' portrayal of suicidal behavior has been criticized for potentially promoting simplistic explanations and glorifying the decedent.

SourceNationwide Children's Hospital·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateApr 29, 2019
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.

Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks

A recent NIH study suggests that taking short breaks can strengthen memories of new skills by solidifying them in the brain. Researchers found that volunteers' performance improved primarily during rest periods and not during practice, with gains correlating to changes in brain wave patterns.

SourceNIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke·JournalCurrent Biology·DateApr 12, 2019

ICD placements not meeting medicare coverage decline after investigation

The study found a 16.1% decline in ICD placements not meeting Medicare coverage criteria at hospitals that settled with the DOJ, while non-Medicare patients also showed declines. Hospital-level variation remained, with top performers having less than 3.8% of ICDs not meeting criteria

SourceAmerican College of Cardiology·JournalJAMA·DateJul 3, 2018

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...

SourcePenn State·JournalPsychology and Marketing·DateJun 25, 2018
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

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.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 16, 2018

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.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalHomicide Studies·DateJan 11, 2018
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

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.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 13, 2017

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.

SourceColumbia Climate School·JournalJournal of Economic Surveys·DateApr 20, 2016
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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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.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalPsychological Science·DateMay 1, 2015

Average temperature in Finland has risen by more than two degrees

The study found that Finland's temperature rose in two phases: from the 1930s to the late 1960s, and then faster from the 1970s onwards. The annual average temperature has risen by more than 2 degrees Celsius over the past 40 years.

SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalStochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment·DateDec 22, 2014

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.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJan 15, 2013

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.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateNov 13, 2012
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

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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.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateApr 27, 2012

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.

SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology·DateJul 27, 2011

Innovative technique can spot errors in key technological systems

Researchers developed an innovative technique, Intelligent Outlier Detection Algorithm (IODA), to detect errors in sensitive technological systems. The algorithm can identify faulty readings or problems associated with failing sensors and isolate bad data.

SourceNational Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research·JournalJournal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology·DateFeb 1, 2010

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.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateDec 9, 2009
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

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.

SourceWiley·JournalEconomic Inquiry·DateOct 13, 2009

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.

SourceNational Association of Science Writers·DateSep 9, 2009

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.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·DateJul 20, 2009
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

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.

SourceThe Lancet_DELETED·JournalThe Lancet·DateOct 19, 2008

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.

SourceAmerican Society of Agronomy·JournalJournal of Environmental Quality·DateAug 5, 2008
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

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.

SourceUniversity of Alberta·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateSep 7, 2005

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.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·DateJan 26, 2005
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.