Articles tagged with Geography
A new study in the Journal of Marketing Research reveals that love alone can inspire people to give to those with whom they have no connection. The study found that only emotional love, not closely related emotions like compassion, increased the desire to donate to distant charities. This finding has serious implications for marketers ...
A recent study found that polarization in Congress has worsened, leading to a decline in cross-party cooperation and stagnated policy innovation. The analysis of over five million pairs of members revealed that the rate of cross-party cooperation decreased steadily since 1983, while same-party cooperation increased.
Recent research highlights geography and care outside hospitals as main factors influencing hospital readmission rates. A broader focus on community health systems is needed to address these issues.
Researchers have developed a new method for studying streams in different climates and continents, introducing the Stream Biome Gradient Concept. This concept can improve how researchers understand how to regulate and conserve streams and protect water quality.
A study from Purdue University reveals that invasive species can transform landscapes in various ways, including altering sedimentation rates and changing stream channels. The review highlights the importance of identifying high-risk areas and understanding the impacts of invasive microbial organisms.
A study from Michigan State University found that concerns about wolf hunting are split more by social geography than physical geography, revealing the importance of social identity theory in understanding the divisive debate.
Queen's researchers have discovered a volcanic ash cloud that traveled from Alaska to Northern Ireland and beyond, overturning previous assumptions about ash deposits. The discovery has significant implications for the aviation industry and environmental science, highlighting Queen's impact on a global scale.
A recent study by University of Leicester researchers found a higher number of fast-food outlets within 500m of inner-city neighbourhoods with high-density non-white ethnic minority groups and socially deprived areas. The study suggests a postcode lottery that increases the risk of developing diabetes or obesity.
A Concordia University study found that seniors over 65 are more likely to move to suburbs than urban cores. This trend is driven by factors such as access to medical services and public transit infrastructure. As a result, researchers warn that this shift may have negative implications for seniors' quality of life.
A study published in the University of Leeds has shown that heather burning on moorland has negative impacts on peat hydrology, river water chemistry, and ecology. The findings indicate a deeper water table, increased carbon release, and decreased diversity and population sizes of invertebrates in rivers draining from burned areas.
A new study predicts dialect features based on demographic characteristics and location using statistical modeling techniques. The researchers examined how speakers of Italian and Tuscan dialects referred to 170 different concepts, finding that geography and social factors influence language use.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati developed a large-scale mapping technique to track demographic data, including gender, race, and economic diversity. The map reveals patterns of racial diversity across the US, with areas reflecting population density and urbanization.
Researchers used a statistical technique to downscale global climate models and found that population centers in cool, highland regions of East Africa may be more vulnerable to malaria than previously thought. The study suggests that fine-scale predictions can improve local adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Researchers found that chimpanzee crop raids are forcing African farmers to grow alternative crops and spend more time guarding their goods, increasing exposure to disease-carrying insects. The study suggests a positive shift towards community-led conservation, but warns of the negative impact on local communities.
Climate scientist Compton Tucker receives the 2014 Vega Medal for his work on remote sensing, measuring global land photosynthesis from space. His research has led to a 33-year data set invaluable for scientists studying Earth's climate.
A new study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine reveals that canned foods deliver on nutrition and cost, making them a high-quality option for Americans to meet their dietary needs. Canned fruits and vegetables provide great tasting, safe options, with no sacrifices in nutritional quality.
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals the US and China are among the 7 countries most accountable for global warming. The study assigns a temperature change value to each country reflecting its contribution to observed global warming, with the US responsible for a significant 20% of the observed warming.
Researchers found that early humans focused on sites with abundant nutritious foods, including protein, fats, carbohydrates, and essential vitamins. These nutrient-rich locations allowed hominins to colonize the Atlantic fringe of north west Europe during warm periods.
A study of 126,134 users on OkCupid.com found that racial barriers to romance are not insurmountable online. While people tend to self-segregate by race, they are more likely to reciprocate a cross-race overture and initiate interracial contact in the future.
A new €2.49m research study, led by Queen's University Belfast, aims to uncover Malta's prehistoric past and develop strategies for conserving vulnerable heritage sites. The project will analyze ancient pollens, snails, insects, and other environmental materials to reconstruct the changing ecology of Malta during prehistory.
University of Cincinnati researchers developed a new method for mapping landscape types using machine vision technology, discovering 15 distinctive landscape types in northern Georgia. The technique can be applied to socio-economic data, such as U.S. Census data, allowing for more efficient geographic research and land management.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have created a new model to allocate organs from deceased donors more equitably. The model uses mathematical formulas similar to those used in redistricting maps to analyze supply and demand factors, reducing geographic disparities by half and significantly decreasing waitlist deaths.
Researchers found a strong correlation between high altitude and spoken languages that use ejective consonants. Ejectives are absent in the English language, but were found in languages spoken on or near five out of six major high-altitude regions.
A study published in PLOS ONE found a strong correlation between high elevation and the presence of ejective consonants in languages. Languages with ejectives are predominantly spoken in regions above 1500m, with a positive correlation seen across all major land masses.
The first virtual community to launch thanks to a federal grant at Brigham and Women's Hospital enables healthcare professionals to share innovative ways to deliver evidence-based care to underserved US communities. The program aims to facilitate cross-pollination of ideas and disseminate new knowledge.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered how ancient Maya populations in remote areas built reservoirs to conserve water and used natural methods to purify their water supply. The findings, presented by doctoral student Jeffrey Brewer, show that these techniques were crucial for survival during extreme dry spells and...
A UC student researcher used satellite imagery to calculate ice flow velocity in Antarctica, predicting potential climate change impacts. The study aims to understand the process of ice motion and estimate influence on sea levels.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati developed a new method to identify 'food deserts' by analyzing commuting patterns. They found that residents in certain zones had better access to supermarkets due to their daily commutes. This study aims to provide new insights for public and transportation policy makers
A study by Michigan State University researchers found a strong correlation between hospital bed availability and use, even accounting for various factors that may lead to hospitalization. This supports the regulation of hospital beds to align with population health needs.
Six Penn State faculty members have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, including Peter Hudson, Soundar Kumara, Andrew Read, Nitin Samarth, Matthew Thomas, and Karl Zimmerer. They were recognized for their research in various fields, including wildlife disease ecology, interdisciplinary indust...
Students Sangkyun Cho, Jay Hyug Choi and Victor Hyun Oh developed a plan to convert farm waste into paper for under-equipped schools in developing nations. Their design uses no electricity and can be built by impoverished villagers, addressing the lack of basic supplies like paper.
Researchers from SDSU will examine the effect of payments for ecosystem services on the conservation of the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey in China. The project aims to understand the environmental and socio-demographic changes initiated by these payments and their sustainability.
Crowdsourcing researchers have developed novel methods to verify information collected through crowdsourcing. The methods use incentives to recruit participants to verify reports, ensuring the accuracy of gathered data. This improvement can be particularly valuable in time-critical tasks where established hierarchies are lacking.
A Yale University study found that most Northern conifer species emerged within the past 5 million years, with mountainous environments driving the formation of new species. The researchers also discovered significant differences in conifer evolutionary dynamics between the Southern and Northern Hemispheres.
Researchers at Michigan State University have created a satellite-guided plan to effectively control the tsetse fly, which spreads sleeping sickness disease in Africa. The plan uses unprecedented precision to predict where and when to direct eradication efforts, significantly reducing costs and increasing effectiveness.
A Stanford University School of Medicine study found that socioeconomic and environmental variables are more effective than race or geography in predicting premature mortality. The researchers identified 22 key factors, including education, income, and job, which account for most of the differences between racial and ethnic groups.
Canada's outdoor skating season has decreased significantly due to global warming, with the Prairies and Southwest regions experiencing the largest decreases. The research predicts a complete end to outdoor skating in British Columbia and Southern Alberta within a few decades.
Researchers developed a new method using GIS to determine optimal emergency vehicle station locations, improving ambulance response time. The study found that distributing vehicles over 82 potential locations gave 87% of the population service in less than 8 minutes.
A University of Southampton-led project, Google Ancient Places (GAP), is developing a web application that allows users to search for references to ancient places within classical texts. The project uses specialist software to identify place mentions and plots results on a map using an independent digital gazetteer.
A Kansas State University researcher is studying the aesthetic approach to celebrate prairie landscapes, challenging conventional perceptions of beauty. By taking an artistic perspective, she found new ways to appreciate the prairie's unique qualities, such as its temporal and spatial experiences.
Researchers have uncovered a network of cisterns and reservoirs that fed the community's water supply in the ancient city of Xcoch, Mexico. The findings provide insights into the city's ability to adapt to drought and its significance as a religious site.
The current lung transplant system allocates organs based on proximity rather than medical urgency, resulting in sicker patients being left waiting. This can lead to a decrease in the overall benefits of transplantation and an increase in mortality rates for those most in need.
Research from Concordia and McGill universities found that breastfeeding protected infants from contaminated food and water, while also postponing the arrival of siblings, leading to improved maternal and child health. French-Canadian children who were weaned earlier faced a disproportionate number of deaths.
The study found that Mile End's unique blend of industrial architecture, cultural diversity, and public spaces draws designers to the area. However, gentrification concerns arise as heritage preservation efforts and rising rents threaten the neighbourhood's character.
A 10-year study of people living around Kibale National Park in Uganda found that most households became better off, with improved access to clean drinking water, livestock, and shelter. However, 10% sold or lost their land, highlighting the importance of land as a productive asset for poor communities.
Patrick Hesp will conduct a detailed drilling and dating program on two coastal barriers in southern Brazil for three months. This research aims to provide a record of climate and coastal change over the past 7,000 years.
Researchers explore why large, successful Maya communities were built near wetlands, finding that ancient environments and agricultural practices contributed to their success. The project sheds light on the Maya's 'edge farming' technique, which created fertile soils along the interface between uplands and swamps.
Jason Julian, a University of Oklahoma geography professor, has been awarded a Fulbright fellowship to research the impact of land use changes on optical water quality in New Zealand rivers. His study will explore connections between landscape characteristics, land use, and water clarity over the past 20 years.
A research study by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid finds that traditionally irrigated Mediterranean landscape has suffered loss of cultural and ecological patrimony due to modernization. The study highlights the need for multifunctionality in hydraulic policy and conservation efforts to preserve these valuable landscapes.
A set of maps created by the University of Sheffield have illustrated the pattern and speed of shrinkage of the large ice sheet that covered the British Isles during the last Ice Age. The maps use new information on glacial landforms, such as moraines and drumlins, to predict future ice losses in Greenland and Antarctica.
The three-year project aims to investigate blowout dynamics and their role in climate change, providing insights into how these landforms develop on other planets. The research will also improve management of coastlines and provide public outreach through posters and booklets.
Researchers investigate a massive salt industry in Belize's Paynes Creek National Park and its submergence by sea-level rise. They aim to reconstruct the ancient landscape and explore possible inland supply routes for the Maya civilization.
Scientists at the University of Calgary found that available area is the most important factor driving flower diversity, with family traits coming in second. The study suggests that geography and morphology play a significant role in shaping biodiversity patterns.
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that most physicians and American Medical Association (AMA) members opposed the AMA's position on coverage expansions. The survey of 5,157 physicians revealed only 12.5% supported the AMA's views, with notable disparities based on specialty, income, and demographics.
A new ontology called SEMA4A allows specification of user characteristics and preferences to improve the adaptability of emergency notifications. The system aims to reduce fatalities by providing information in a comprehensible manner to various types of users.
Research from University of Sheffield geographers shows British summer onset has advanced by 11 days since the mid-1950s, with early summer flowering plants blooming three days earlier. This shift could lead to increased ecological divergences and prolonged periods of extreme weather.
Research on the Devon Island ice cap shows a steady decline in ice volume and area since 1985, primarily due to warmer summers. The ice cap's thinning also exposes dark soil, increasing melt rates and posing concerns for shipping and sea level rise.
A new database reveals that precipitation in Spain has declined in quantity in March and June, but increased in October. The study analyzed monthly precipitation series over the Iberian Peninsula between 1945 and 2005, providing a detailed image of precipitation behavior.
A new study by Indiana University researchers found that more alcohol sales sites in a neighborhood lead to increased violence, particularly among carry-out sites selling for off-premise consumption. The study analyzed crime statistics and alcohol outlet licensing data from Cincinnati, Ohio, revealing that off-premise outlets were resp...
Despite quality issues and social stigma, a majority of Pennsylvania's mobile home residents are satisfied with their homes. The primary benefit of living in a mobile home is affordability, according to Penn State researchers who found that 48% of respondents cited affordability as a major advantage.