Society & Politics
Is Donald Trump preying on his supporters’ death fears? What terror management theory offers us
Death and destruction from climate crises—flooding, fires, hurricanes and heat.This post was originally published on this site
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Earth Sciences
New trigger proposed for record-smashing 2022 Tonga eruption—unstudied data from seismic wave points to early signals
Fifteen minutes before the massive January 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano, a seismic wave was recorded by two distant seismic stations. Now, researchers argue that similar early signals could be used to […]
Earth Sciences
Ancient climate reconstruction challenges timing of Andes mountains uplift
As the Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet’s deep past may provide vital insights into what may lie ahead. Knowledge of the natural world millions of years ago is fragmented, but […]
Nature
Deep-sea corals are home to previously unknown bacteria with extremely small genomes, scientists discover
A German-American research team has discovered two highly unusual bacterial species in the tissue of two deep-sea corals from the Gulf of Mexico. These previously unknown coral symbionts have an extremely reduced genome and lack […]
Earth Sciences
Scientist develops new equation to better predict behavior of atmospheric rivers
When torrential rains and powerful winds hit densely populated coastal regions, whole cities can be destroyed—but governments and residents can take precautions with sufficient warning.This post was originally published on this site
Education
Adolescent exam anxiety can be intensified by pressure to achieve, says academic
Former teacher Professor of Education David Putwain says “heavy-handed” messages around test results can fuel extreme worry among some 16- to 18-year-olds, even when others respond well to such messages.This post was originally published on […]
Earth Sciences
Collapse of Ming Dynasty actually began with Wanli megadrought, tree-ring research shows
Climate change has a profound impact on historical societal transformations. A recent study by Chinese researchers has found that the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, one of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, may […]
Society & Politics
Love aligns? Most couples share political beliefs, but few bridge partisan divide
The U.S. elections have polarized both political parties, causing many people to end connections with family and friends. But what about romantic relationships?This post was originally published on this site
Nature
Study suggests Jesus’s ‘miraculous catch of fish’ may have had a less-than-miraculous explanation
A multi-institutional team of environmental scientists and physical limnologists has found that there may be a scientific explanation for Jesus’ “miraculous catch of fish”—one that does not involve miracles. In their paper published in the […]
Economy
Developing a metric scale to attract marathon runners
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a metric scale to assist tourism providers in tapping the growing marathon tourism market.This post was originally published on this site