Science & Technology
A greener, more effective way to kill termites
Scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less expensive way to lure hungry termites to their doom.
Martian meteorites deliver a trove of information on Red Planet’s structure
Mars has a distinct structure in its mantle and crust with discernible reservoirs, and this is known thanks to meteorites that scientists have analyzed. These results are important for understanding not only how Mars formed and evolved, but also for pr…
Antibodies may aid effort to fight influenza B
Researchers have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disproportionately affects children, the elderly and other immunocompromised individuals.
Children’s visual experience may hold key to better computer vision training
A novel, human-inspired approach to training artificial intelligence (AI) systems to identify objects and navigate their surroundings could set the stage for the development of more advanced AI systems to explore extreme environments or distant worlds,…
Overcoming barriers to heat pump adoption in cold climates and avoiding the ‘energy poverty trap’
Converting home heating systems from natural gas furnaces to electric heat pumps is seen as a way to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.