Bias in the NFT market: Study reveals female and black avatars sell for less, and offers solutions to promote equality
The United States has a long history of gender and racial disparities in wealth, education, employment, and consumption. Research on modern marketplaces, including online rental and labor markets, has identified ways to reduce gender and racial inequ.....»»
Apple"s new M4 MacBook Pro drops to record low $1,399 at Amazon
An early Black Friday price war offers shoppers the lowest price on record for the Late 2024 M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch at Amazon and B&H.Grab the lowest price on record for the 2024 M4 MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThe $1,399 price at Amazon and B&H.....»»
Study confirms Egyptians likely used hallucinogens in rituals
Special concoction also contained honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice, and grapes to make it look like blood. Last year we reported on preliminary research suggesting that an.....»»
Fish on film: Uncovering the environmental drivers of black spot syndrome
For many researchers in biology and other natural sciences, dissecting specimens may not be desirable, though it is often necessary. This is because dissection means killing the animal a researcher is trying to study—a big issue, especially if the.....»»
Redefining net zero will not stop global warming, scientists say
In a study, led by the University of Oxford's Department of Physics and published 18 November in Nature, an international group of authors who developed the science behind net zero demonstrate that relying on 'natural carbon sinks' like forests and o.....»»
New fossil reveals the evolution of flying reptiles
The pterosaurs are extinct flying reptiles that lived alongside their close relatives, the dinosaurs. The largest of these reached 10 m in wingspan, but early forms were generally limited to around 2 m. In a paper, a team led by paleontologist Dr. Da.....»»
Human brain organelles study shows dopamine neurons must work a lot harder than those in primate relatives
A team of neurologists, bioengineers and radiologists has found that two neurons in the human brain that code for dopamine production have to work harder than similar cells in primate relatives. The group has posted a paper describing their work on t.....»»
Bee alert: Pesticides pose a real threat to more than 70% of wild bees
A new study reveals alarming risks that pesticides pose to ground-nesting bees, which are crucial for pollination and food production. As agriculture increasingly relies on pesticides to protect crops, the unintended consequences for these essential.....»»
Chicago-area water pollution may be stalling the spread of invasive carp
In a name-your-poison twist, a new study from the University of Illinois adds to the evidence that Chicago-area waterway pollution is slowing the relentless advance of the invasive silver carp......»»
Democrats and Republicans vastly underestimate the diversity of each other"s views
According to a new study by researchers at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, both Democrats and Republicans significantly underestimate the diversity of policy attitudes within their own party and among the opp.....»»
Simulations reveal black holes inherit magnetic fields from parent stars
Black holes are one of the most enigmatic stellar objects. While best known for swallowing up their surroundings into a gravity pit from which nothing can escape, they can also shoot off powerful jets of charged particles, leading to explosive bursts.....»»
Viscosity of materials key to cell differentiation: New insights could improve design of biomaterials
An IBEC-led study has revealed how mesenchymal stem cells respond to the viscosity of their environment, a key aspect in their differentiation process......»»
Facebook ads targeting people at risk of harm under scrutiny
A new study has revealed how alcohol and gambling companies target people with Facebook advertising for addictive products, with the research set to expand in coming years......»»
Electron imaging reveals the vibrant colors of the outermost electron layer
Surfaces play a key role in numerous chemical reactions, including catalysis and corrosion. Understanding the atomic structure of the surface of a functional material is essential for both engineers and chemists. Researchers at Nagoya University in J.....»»
Volcanic caves research advances the search for life on Mars
Through the intricate study of lava tubes—caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down—an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient environments that could be significant in the search for life.....»»
Pilot study shows school mental health program with entertainment-style videos cuts stigma, boosts impact in Australia
A unique program designed for schools to improve mental health has achieved top marks, having improved awareness and reduced stigma among students, according to a new study......»»
SUPCASE Black Friday: Get 15% off sitewide and 50% off clearance items
This SUPCASE Black Friday sale is the best time to save on tough, mil-grade cases for your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and more. Even Steam Deck cases......»»
When marine algae get sick: How viruses shape microbe interactions
By looking at the tiniest virus-infected microbes in the ocean, researchers are gaining new insights about the marine food web that may help improve future climate change predictions. The new study, co-authored by Wake Forest Assistant Professor of B.....»»
Ancient Aztec "skull whistles" found to instill fear in modern people
A team of cognitive neuroscientists at the University of Zurich, has found that ancient Aztec "skull whistles" found in gravesites are able to instill fear in modern people. In their study, published in the journal Communications Psychology, the grou.....»»
Ensuring water for energy and food production in the Andes-Amazon headwaters
A new study, focused on a remote region of the Peruvian Andes where the waters of the Amazon originate, carries lessons for hydropower operators and farming communities worldwide: collaborating on sustainable land management is the best decision they.....»»
Saber-toothed kitten preserved in ice for 35,000 years
Found encased in ice in 2020 along the Badyarikha River in the Republic of Sakha, a northeastern region of Russia that borders the East Siberian Sea of the Arctic Ocean, a well-preserved specimen offers a rare opportunity to examine an extinct predat.....»»