A new theory of what drives partisan conflict and hostility
Partisan conflict can be largely explained as differing views on two crucial tasks of society, according to a new theory developed by a pair of prominent social scientists......»»
Science in times of crisis: Lessons from Fukushima and WWII
Collective memory is one way to ensure that past mistakes in the evolution of science systems are not repeated after a crisis, disaster or conflict according to a University of Tokyo historian who has contributed to the International Science Council'.....»»
Why are fish getting smaller as waters warm? It"s not their gills, finds study
A collaborative team of scientists led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently found that there is no physiological evidence supporting a leading theory—which involves the surface area of fish gills—as to why many fish species are "sh.....»»
Report finds most Americans do not support partisan violence
Despite political chatter about a new civil war, Americans' support for partisan violence remains very low, according to a new report issued by the Polarization Research Lab......»»
Unlocking the energetic secrets of collective animal movement: How group behavior reduces energy costs in fish
Many animals, including apex predators, move in groups. We know this collective behavior is fundamental to the animal's ability to move in complex environments, but less is known about what drives the behavior because many factors underlie its evolut.....»»
Even if we can"t see the first stars, we could detect their impact on the first galaxies
For a long time, our understanding of the universe's first galaxies leaned heavily on theory. The light from that age only reached us after traveling for billions of years, and on the way, it was obscured and stretched into the infrared. Clues about.....»»
A different picture of the Serengeti: Competition for food drives planet"s remaining mass migration of herbivores
Upending the prevailing theory of how and why multi-species mass-migration patterns occur in Serengeti National Park, researchers from Wake Forest University have confirmed that the millions-strong wildebeest population pushes zebra herds along in co.....»»
Conflict in Ukraine found to be causing significant greenhouse gas emissions
An international team of scientists examined the first 18 months since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, exploring its consequences beyond the loss of life, with the primary focus on military emissions. Their findings underscore limitations i.....»»
For professional women, having high-status connections can backfire, reveals study
Women working in organizations are frequently encouraged to cultivate connections to high-status individuals based on a prominent social network theory. But new research conducted in China and the United States suggests that having high-status connec.....»»
Apple TV+ dramatizes fashion with The New Look TV show, streaming now
The New Look is a new TV show premiering today on Apple TV+, starring Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior. The series follows Dior and the trailblazers that launched modern fashion, on a backdrop of global conflict. Here’s how to watch. more….....»»
Math conspiracy comes to Apple TV+ in new thriller series
Apple TV+ has announced a new thriller series, "Prime Target," centered on a mathematician whose theory could break the security on every computer in the world......»»
TikTok lesbian bar debacle raises question: Who belongs in queer spaces?
TikTokker who went to lesbian bar Cubbyhole sparked discourse about who belongs in queer spaces like it. Queer New York TikTok was in an uproar recently over an incident at Cubbyhole, a famous lesbian bar in Manhattan. The conflict — betw.....»»
Irrigation strengthens climate resilience in Mali
The installation of small-scale irrigation systems in communities in Mali led to lasting increases in agricultural productivity, decreases in local child malnutrition, and decreases in local conflict, providing resilience to climate change......»»
Donkeys are unsung heroes in Ethiopia"s humanitarian crisis—and they could do even more with better support
Conflict and drought in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia has triggered a humanitarian crisis. The Ethiopian government says 16 million people across the country are facing food shortages, with almost half of those suffering emergency or severe.....»»
Breakthrough in predicting chaotic outcomes in three-body systems
A new study has unveiled a significant advancement in chaos theory, introducing a flux-based statistical theory that predicts chaotic outcomes in non-hierarchical three-body systems. This breakthrough holds practical implications for fields such as c.....»»
Crowd torches Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco
The incident was not the first time people harassed self-driving cars, but its severity signals growing public hostility toward the vehicles......»»
Building durable basketball players from the ground up (way up)
Can new scientific insights help the newest crop of NBA stars stay healthy? Enlarge / Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs drives on Moritz Wagner of the Orlando Magic during a game on February 8 in Orlando, Florida. (credi.....»»
Q&A: Expert explains the "physics of AI"
The development of a new theory is typically associated with the greats of physics. You might think of Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein, for example. Many Nobel Prizes have already been awarded for new theories......»»
Driving the best possible bargain now isn"t the best long-term strategy, according to game theory
Conventional wisdom says that you should never leave money on the table when negotiating. But research in my field suggests this could be exactly the wrong approach......»»
Lucid turns to Saks Fifth Avenue for test drives, marketing
As some EV startups recruit U.S. dealers for retail help, Lucid is partnering with Saks for Air sedan test drives and marketing. Air sales fell 10 percent in the fourth quarter to 1,734 despite generous promotions......»»
Study finds high nitrogen fertilizer input enhances the microbial network complexity in paddy soil
In paddy field, flood-and-drain cycles produce variations in reduced and oxidized environments, which are appropriate habitats for a wide variety of microorganisms. Nitrogen (N) fertilization drives the structure and function of soil microbial commun.....»»