Brushtail possums can learn from their peers, researcher finds
Using a $9 dog treat toy, University of Canterbury (UC) Master's student Emma Godfrey has conducted research showing, for the first time, that common brushtail possums can learn from their peers......»»
What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe
Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form......»»
Udinese vs AC Milan Live Stream: Watch the game for free
Tonight's Udinese vs AC Milan live stream will be available to watch online, and for free, if you know where to look. Learn more here......»»
Dealer Fred Beans finds a mutually beneficial partnership with driving school
The dealership began partnering with John's Driving School in 2019. Since then, the school has administered roughly 1,000 drivers' tests and some of those new drivers have become customers......»»
The best way to learn about Venus could be with a fleet of balloons
Interest in the exploration of Venus has kicked up a notch lately, especially after a contested recent discovery of phosphine, a potential biosignature, in the planet's atmosphere. Plenty of missions to Venus have been proposed, and NASA and ESA have.....»»
East and West Germans show preference for different government systems 30 years on
Even after 27 years of reunification, East Germans are still more likely to be pro-state support than their Western counterparts, a new study published in German Economic Review finds. Of the sample studied, 48% of respondents from the East said it w.....»»
Daily Deals: $150 off 14" MacBook Pro M2 Pro, $200 off MacBook Air, $499 iPad Air 5 & more
Today's valuable finds include smartphone cases as low as $5, 35% off a Lenovo Smart Tab M8, 10% off a 9.7" iPad Pro, 26% off an LG NANO75 LED 4K Smart webOS TV, and Philips LED & Smart lights from $20.Save $100 on a MacBook Pro with M2 Pro ChipThe A.....»»
Testing the ocean"s chemistry and climate impact
A team of graduate students and researchers from the University of Miami is navigating through the northern Atlantic Ocean on an international research voyage to learn more about how the ocean is changing through time......»»
Drought over? Spring outlook finds relief—and flood risk
Record snowfall and rain have helped to loosen drought's grip on parts of the western U.S. as national forecasters and climate experts warned Thursday that some areas should expect more flooding as the snow begins to melt......»»
Cellular waste removal differs according to cell type, finds study
"Miniature shredders" are at work in each cell, disassembling and recycling cell components that are defective or no longer required. The exact structure of these shredders differs from cell type to cell type, a study by the University of Bonn now sh.....»»
Examining the state of suborbital space science
Think there's nothing to learn through suborbital flight and that space science is only done in orbit? Think again......»»
Study finds interracial connections were more than twice as likely to "defriend" after the 2016 election
Interracial relationships between friends, acquaintances and relatives were more than twice as likely to dissolve after the 2016 election than those of the same race, a study recently published by sociologists at the University of Massachusetts Amher.....»»
Deals: $250 off M2 Max MacBook Pro, 75% off iPhone Leather Case, up to $1,500 off Samsung Bespoke refrigerators & more
Today's best finds include 61% off an Apple Watch Sport Loop band, 46% off a Milanese loop Apple Watch band, $580 off LG 38-inch display, and up to 53% off kitchen appliances and air purifiers.Save $200 on a 16-inch MacBook ProThe AppleInsider staff.....»»
US public water supply is a local source of phosphorus pollution, finds study
In the United States, public water systems are sometimes dosed with phosphate to reduce copper levels and lead pipe corrosion. This practice can help avert humanitarian disasters like the Flint water crisis, but because phosphorus can contribute to e.....»»
Researcher aims to assess ripple effects of rodent disease
Mice, voles and other rodents are small, but as carriers of disease, they can pack a mighty punch......»»
Examining young Australians" experiences of identity abuse in family violence
A new Monash University report examines young Victorians' experiences of identity abuse in the context of family violence and finds it often occurs alongside other forms of abuse......»»
Study shows links between Australia"s false killer whales and endangered groups from Hawaii
False killer whales off the Northern Australia coast need their conservation status reviewed because of similarities they share with groups from Hawaii listed as Endangered in the U.S., a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says......»»
Employees tend to avoid taking breaks despite high levels of stress
Heavy workloads make employees feel a greater need for a break, but new research finds they may actually discourage employees from taking breaks at work despite causing high levels of stress, fatigue, and poor performance......»»
Do solar farms lower property values? A new study has some answers
Researchers looked at sale prices of 1.8 million homes near utility-scale solar plants. Enlarge / A field of solar panels and windmills in the desert. (credit: Getty) A new study finds that houses within a half-mile of a.....»»
Tax policy may not be enough to combat climate change
A new paper in The Review of Economic Studies indicates that carbon taxes will be less effective at reducing carbon emissions than previously thought. It also finds that tax interventions needed to achieve goals agreed upon in the Paris Climate Agree.....»»
Researcher solves nearly 60-year-old game theory dilemma
To understand how driverless vehicles can navigate the complexities of the road, researchers often use game theory—mathematical models representing the way rational agents behave strategically to meet their goals......»»