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The driving mechanism of influencing factors of the coupling coordinated development of rural population-land-industry. Note: The area of the circle represents the magnitude of the determining force. Credit: Journal of Geographical Sciences (2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11442-023-2175-x Globally, rural areas face challenges such as population decline, job shortages, and deepening urban-rural divides, exacerbated by rapid urbanization…

Apple's recent release of the Vision Pro has sparked a range of opinions among users, with some praising it as the tech of the future while others criticize it as an "isolated experience." Bloomberg…

Archaeologists have identified what may be Europe's oldest human-made megastructure, submerged 21 meters below the Baltic Sea in the Bay of Mecklenburg, Germany. This structure—which has been named the Blinkerwall—is a continuous low wall made from over 1,500 granite stones that runs for almost a kilometer. The evidence suggests it was constructed by Paleolithic people between 11,700 and 9,900 years ago, probably as an aid for hunting reindeer. …

New research reveals that the vertebrate head mesoderm evolved from a distinct ancient mesoderm, challenging traditional views on the evolution of the vertebrate skull. Advanced microscopy techniques showed that the head mesoderm in lamprey embryos is fundamentally different from somites, indicating an early divergence in vertebrate evolution.Scientists are examining the development of lamprey embryos to shed light on the origin of the vertebrate head, which could enhance our understanding of ancestral vertebrates.The…

Artistic reconstruction of the Cabrières Biota. Credit: Christian McCallNearly 400 exceptionally well-preserved fossils dating back 470 million years have been discovered in the south of France by two amateur paleontologists. This new fossil site of worldwide importance has been analyzed by scientists from the University of Lausanne, in collaboration with the CNRS and international teams. This discovery provides unprecedented information on the polar ecosystems of the Ordovician period.Paleontology enthusiasts have…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Forests, which cover a third of Earth's land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and the water cycle, though the full scope of their impact remains to be fully understood. In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Stockholm University and international colleagues provide new insights into the complex role forests play in the climate system and water cycle.…

Last updated: January 30th, 2024 at 12:55 UTC+01:00 A footnote in the official Galaxy S24 announcement raised questions about Samsung's plans for distributing AI features in 2025. Said note suggests that AI features similar to those introduced with the Galaxy S24 will not be free indefinitely and that the company may charge a fee for its AI tools from 2025 onward. But, according to a new report, there is no black-or-white answer, and Samsung's plans might be a bit more elaborate. Samsung may continue to embed some AI…

A new paper highlights the significance of Occam’s Razor, arguing that its principle of simplicity is what sets science apart from pseudoscience and superstition. The study argues that a better understanding and emphasis on Occam’s Razor could improve public perception and education in science.Occam’s Razor, a principle suggesting that the simplest explanation that aligns with the facts should be chosen when confronted with multiple hypotheses, is more than just a scientific tool. According to a distinguished molecular…

Quirks and Quarks19:09The aftermath of a record-smashing volcano: Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai two years laterIt was a record-breaking blast that swept the world — several times over, as it turns out. A little over two years ago, the most powerful underwater volcano ever recorded erupted off the coast of the tiny island nation of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean, about 2,000 kilometres from New Zealand.Kevin Mackay, a marine geologist with New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, spoke with Quirks &…

Ruhr University Bochum researchers conducted the first systematic review of ASMR, finding that it induces short-term mental well-being and physiological changes in some individuals. Long-term effects on mental health, however, are yet to be studied.Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum have conducted the first systematic review of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR).Millions of individuals tune into YouTube and various social media platforms like TikTok, where content creators engage audiences by whispering…