Researchers at the University of Rhode Island who analyzed AirBnB rental data before and after construction of the Block Island Wind Farm have found that, contrary to some concerns, the turbines have increased tourism on the island.
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Sensor Can Detect Spoiled Milk Before Opening
Expiration dates on milk could eventually become a thing of the past with new sensor technology from Washington State University scientists.
Children May Be Their Parents' Best Climate-Change Teachers, Scientists Find
Teenagers in the U.S. coastal state of North Carolina who were schooled in the basics of man-made climate change saw their parents grow more concerned about the issue, scientists said on Monday in the first study of its kind.
Show Your Hands: Smartwatches Sense Hand Activity
We've become accustomed to our smartwatches and smartphones sensing what our bodies are doing, be it walking, driving or sleeping. But what about our hands?
Researchers Find Protein That Suppresses Muscle Repair in Mice
Researchers report that a protein known to be important to protein synthesis also influences muscle regeneration and regrowth in an unexpected manner.
Plastic Gets a Do-Over: Breakthrough Discovery Recycles Plastic from the Inside Out
Light yet sturdy, plastic is great – until you no longer need it.