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Gaps identified in gravity wave simulations over Antarctica
Spotting flaws is sometimes the first ripple in making waves of innovation.This post was originally published on this site
Year: 2024
Phys.org-Social Sciences
Study shows that 11- to 12-year-olds use smartphones mainly to talk to family and friends
The moment a child gets his/her first mobile phone as a gift is a source of worry for many parents. Concern about the risks associated with smartphone use has led to more and more initiatives […]
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Oil leak in Peru tourist zone triggers ‘environmental emergency’
Peru has declared an “environmental emergency” after an oil spill that triggered a clean-up operation on a stretch of northern coastline popular with tourists.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org-Environment
Australian bushfire burns area the size of Singapore
Australian firefighters said Friday they were fighting to control a bushfire racing through a national park that has consumed an area the size of Singapore.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org-Environment
‘Dangerous new era’: Climate change spurs disaster in 2024
From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia, prosperous European cities to overcrowded slums in Africa, nowhere was spared the devastating impact of supercharged climate disasters in 2024.This post was originally published on […]
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Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society
As we enter the holiday season, many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a high rate of youth unemployment in Canada and a […]
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Work or play? The rise of online ‘kidfluencers’ is raising complex legal and ethical questions
Videos of children opening boxes of toys and playing with them have become a feature of online marketing—making stars out of children as young as two.This post was originally published on this site
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Should you hire a life coach in 2025?
With the New Year fast approaching, many will be setting goals and ambitions for the next 12 months. This can be a daunting exercise, clouded by a cost-of-living crisis, economic turbulence and ever-moving societal shifts—not […]
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Walking into stress in 2025? Take steps now to prepare
Five years ago, I began a research project into emotional labor, compassion fatigue and burnout in Alberta’s educational workers.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org-Environment
Fifty years ago, Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin—and Australia’s attitude to disasters changed forever
Exactly 50 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin and left a trail of devastation. It remains one of the most destructive natural events in Australia’s history.This post was originally published on […]