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New report reveals gaps in corporate modern slavery disclosures
As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be increasingly inundated by deadly floods
Scientists say this simple habit could strengthen your marriage
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Bacteria use collisions to navigate crowded environments, micro-maze experiments reveal
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WorldPingSome bacteria can sense when they bump into each other and use these interactions to shape how the group organizes and moves. This discovery reveals a new way microbes explore their environments using physical feedback rather than chemical signals.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
WorldPingA low-power blue light could be the key to significantly reducing food poisoning caused by raw chicken in the U.K., scientists at the University of Reading have found. Campylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning worldwide. In the U.K.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
Couples who exercise together report better communication, healthier conflict resolution, and lower marital stress than those who work out alone.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ScienceDaily
WorldPingIn the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, afternoon thunderstorms roll through almost every day. Daytime heat causes towering, fluffy cumulonimbus clouds to form and swell before unleashing torrential rain on cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
WorldPingMany of Australia's largest companies fail to show enough public evidence that workers affected by modern slavery can safely report concerns, a new Monash University–led report has found.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
Following more images of the previously leaked Google Fitbit Edge surfacing a few days ago, new details about the upcoming fitness tracker have been revealed, including potential features and pricing.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Verge
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