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Carbon management revives CCS in Germany as safeguards steadily weaken

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is regaining prominence in climate policy debates in Germany. A study published in Environmental Politics examines the reasons behind this comeback and shows that the strict limits originally envisaged for […]

Gaming helps moms recover from parenting stress—but guilt can still get in the way

Video gaming is a valued leisure activity in Australia. The latest data show 74% of Australian households own at least two gaming devices.This post was originally published on this site

Inequalities grow in cities as heat and daylight patterns transform urban life

Changing patterns of heat and daylight in urban environments are creating growing inequalities, with climate-related shifts reshaping daily life and disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.This post was originally published on this site

Scientists’ biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science

Currently popular biographies of famous scientists may demotivate—rather than inspire—children’s desire to study or pursue careers in science, according to researchers who studied the messages in 422 bestselling children’s books. Study leader Jessica Gladstone, a […]

How rewarding better consumer choices could advance next-gen queueing platforms

Improving how crowdsourced information is shared across mobile platforms by incorporating a user penalty-and-reward system could curb long lines caused by inefficient human queuing behavior, a new study suggests.This post was originally published on this […]

The future of the UK’s renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut

Scientists have reacted with alarm to news that the British government will cut funding to the world-famous radio telescope at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwest England that has been […]

Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning

Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow their vocabulary to managing their big feelings with fewer behavioral problems.This post was originally published on this site

Falling birth rates mean schools are closing—affecting whole communities

As another academic year ends, some schools will be closing their doors permanently because of declining numbers of children. In England, declining birth rates over the past decade have led to more than 100 schools, […]

Recycling fossil fuel infrastructure could save trillions in societal costs

Moving away from oil and gas and toward solar, wind and hydropower: that is the energy transition. To stop global warming, we must shift our energy infrastructure toward renewable sources in the coming years. The […]

Supporters of losing political parties express less trust in fellow citizens, study says

Supporters of losing parties express more distrust of their fellow citizens after elections than do supporters of winning parties, a new study has found, with voters who more strongly disliked rival parties showing even greater […]