Study shows sensory feedback gives monkeys better control of computer cursors. … learn more→

Despite increased racial and ethnic diversity, American neighborhoods continue to be segregated, and some of the progress made toward integration since 1980 has come to a halt this decade, according to a new report by Brown University sociologist John Logan. The report, co-authored by Florida State University sociologist Brian Stults, marks the launch of the […] … learn more→

New Zealand scientists are playing a key role in developing a new system to give early warning of aviation-endangering volcanic eruptions by detecting the lightning their ash clouds trigger. The system, publicly unveiled by US researchers today, uses data from the World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) to create automated email alerts within minutes of […] … learn more→

Researchers from around the world compile more reliable data that will help science and industry. … learn more→

Berkeley Lab researchers have been able to fabricate nanochannels that are only two nanometers in size, using standard semiconductor manufacturing processes. … learn more→

A novel project using cameras mounted on unmanned aircraft flying over the Arctic is serving double duty by assessing the characteristics of declining sea ice and using the same aerial photos to pinpoint seals that have hauled up on ice floes. The project is the first to use aircraft to monitor ice and seals in […] … learn more→

The University of Otago has appointed leading rural sociologist Associate Professor Hugh Campbell to its new Chair in Sociology. Associate Professor Campbell, who takes up the professorship in February, will also become the Head of the University’s newly established Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work. He is currently the Director of the University’s Centre […] … learn more→

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A unique online catalogue, which will for the first time make it possible to look at when, where and how miracles have occurred through the ages, has been launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield. The aim of the project, which was led by MA students Simon Lax and Hannah Probert from the Department […] … learn more→

\’Clouds, Climate and Air Quality\’-groep van prof. Harm Jonker heeft vorige week de 1e Wim Nieuwpoort Award gekregen tijdens de 26e SARA Superdag. Jonker kreeg met zijn groep de prijs vanwege de atmosfeersimulaties die zij dit najaar hebben gedaan (\’High Resolution Simulation of Turbulent Atmospheric Boundary Layers\’) op de Huygens supercomputer van de Stichting Academisch […] … learn more→