Asian elephants have a nasal pronunciation
With the help of an acoustic camera that visualizes sound pressure, researchers from the University of Vienna investigated the calls of Asian elephants. The elephants emitted their low frequency "rumbles" mainly through their trunk or through their m.....»»
Nearly one-third of adolescents do not feel safe at school
A large international study found that on average 31.4% of adolescents reported feeling unsafe at school in 13 European and Asian countries. The result revealed inequality in securing a safe educational environment for students across countries......»»
The Sani Sisters on how to use TikTok for business
Sisters Niki and Ritika Shamdasani founded Sani, because they, like many other South Asian-Americans, struggled to find formalwear in the U.S."The stat we found is 82 percent wait to go to India to shop, even if they have weddings here, because it ha.....»»
2022 ASC 100: Winning in time of uncertainty
With businesses rebounding from the first wave of COVID-19, 2021 was a fruitful year for many Asian supply chain companies. While companies on the Asia Supply Chain (ASC) top 100 list are celebrating robust growth in revenues and earnings in 2021, ma.....»»
Zimbabwe rallies allies to push for legal ivory trade
Zimbabwe will this week press a drive to legalise the ivory trade, inviting officials from 15 nations to meet in a national park that's a beacon of success in protecting elephants......»»
Asian Americans armed themselves during the pandemic in response to racial acts, study finds
Asian Americans who experienced increased acts of racism at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to acquire firearms and ammunition for self-defense, according to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michiga.....»»
Here’s how much PlayStation’s PS1 and PSP games might cost
PlayStation's upcoming retro titles landed on its Asian marketplace, along with their prices......»»
New study of racism caught on video spotlights hate faced by Asians, Asian Americans amid pandemic
A new Rice University study showcases the severity of discriminatory behavior toward Asians and Asian Americans driven by the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Wild tulips need love, too: Research highlights ignored "plight" of spring symbol
In the days of cable TV, melancholy commercials pleading for donations to help save big animals on the brink of extinction—such as elephants, polar bears, gorillas, and pandas—landed on screens across the United States......»»
Researchers study YouTube videos to learn more about how wild elephants react to death
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, has analyzed YouTube videos captured by amateur elephant enthusiasts to learn more about how the animals respond when one of their herd members dies. Their paper is published in the journal Ro.....»»
MIT, Harvard Scientists Find AI Can Recognize Race From X-rays
A doctor can't tell if somebody is Black, Asian, or white, just by looking at their X-rays. But a computer can, according to a surprising new paper by an international team of scientists, including researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Techno.....»»
Apple highlights three AAPI founders who build apps on the App Store that foster community
In celebration of May being Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month, Apple has highlighted three app founders who cultivate community within their technology. The founders of Coffee Meets Bagel, Weee!, and HmongPhrases sat down wit.....»»
Apple highlights trio of Asian-American & Pacific Islander developers
Apple has highlighted and interviewed three App Store developers from the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community about their story, their apps, and their impact.Apple AAPI developersIn a feature piece published Thursday, Apple interviewed Larr.....»»
Latest climate models tend to overestimate future Afro-Asian monsoon rainfall and runoff
Climate projections are crucial for adaptation and mitigation planning. The output of the latest round of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project, phase 6 (CMIP6) has been widely used in climate projections......»»
Asian elephant cured of tuberculosis developed from long-term latency
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). It was the leading cause of human death due to a single pathogen before the emergence of SARS-CoV-2. In elephants, infections and deaths from TB have been reported.....»»
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with these stellar games
For AAPI Heritage month, here are six excellent indies by Asian American creators, from Spelunky to Rakuen......»»
Google Wallpapers Gets 3 New Images to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, taking place for the entire month of May, Google has released three new wallpapers into its own Wallpapers app available to owners of Pixel devices. After checking my Pixel 6 Pro, I can confirm the.....»»
New Agapetes plant species reported from Medog, Tibet
Agapetes comprises approximately 100 currently recognized species, most of which are distributed in the Asian subtropical monsoon region. In China, 57 species and two varieties are currently recognized......»»
AAPI Heritage Month
Every May, the world pays tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have provided invaluable contributions to a wide variety of scientific, artistic, and cultural disciplines. Digital Trends shines a spotlight on the community’s.....»»
Try Harder! director on Asian American identity and race
Digital Trends talks with Debbie Lum, director of the documentary Try Harder!, on identity and race in the Asian American community......»»
Highly valuable Asian rosewood trees face a host of threats to survival
Safeguarding native tree diversity through improved conservation and restoration efforts is at a critical juncture in Southeast Asia, as many tree species face threats from habitat loss, fire and climate change, among other human-caused threats. A ne.....»»