Charles Darwin and conspicuous consumption: Why bling is blingy
Luxury brands are a prominent feature of modern society. Thorstein Veblen coined the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe how the upper classes showcased expensive goods without inherent practical benefits to demonstrate their economic power......»»
Working against the mainstream in fungal systematics
Developments in the current systematics of fungi are largely directed towards the division of existing species into smaller, narrowly defined species. But as demonstrated by scientists from the Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, and the.....»»
What will remain in the wardrobes after COVID?
It is no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic instigated dramatic shifts in all of our daily lives, with consumption practices being no exception. Non-essential businesses, including retail stores, were closed for long periods of time, the new norm of.....»»
Companies brace for water shortage in southern Taiwan
Because of the water shortage in southern Taiwan, the state-owned Taiwan Water will enforce a 10% water consumption reduction in industrial zones and the science park in Tainan, southern Taiwan with companies in Southern Taiwan Science Park and Innol.....»»
Iron treatment boosts rice immune system, shows study
Rice (Oryza sativa L) is the world's most widely used cereal for human consumption and the second most produced in the world after maize. However, rice production is seriously threatened by rice blast, a fungal disease that has been reported in more.....»»
BLU maker Darwin taps into QFN leadframe sector
LED backlight unit (BLU) specialist Darwin Precisions has stepped up its deployment in the QFN leadframe sector, optimizing its photo etching and electrochemical capability, according to company chairman Michael Tsai......»»
Cu/CuNC dual-site interface promotes carbon dioxide electroreduction to ethanol
Reducing the energy consumption is one of requirements for scalable electrochemical energy conversion and electrosynthesis, including electrochemical reduction of CO2 (ECR) into chemicals......»»
iOS 16.4 to detail Always-On display battery consumption for iPhone 14 Pro users
One of the new features of the iPhone 14 Pro is the Always-On display, which reduces the refresh rate to 1Hz while the phone is not in use. That way, users can quickly check the time and widgets on the Lock Screen even when the screen is “off.”.....»»
IC design houses positive about consumption recovery in China
IC design houses have seen their China-based clients becoming enthusiastic about the resurgence of consumption brought on by China's Labor Day holiday in May and the country's 618 mid-year shopping festival. Orders from China have begun to arrive gra.....»»
Veganism may not save the planet: Study suggests limited meat consumption better for environment, animals
Vegans and vegetarians have long argued their approach to eating is the kindest—to animals and to our planet......»»
Global inequality must fall to maintain a safe climate and achieve a decent standard of living for all, say researchers
Energy consumption is essential for human well-being, but there is enormous inequality in energy use worldwide. The top 10% of global energy consumers use roughly 30 times more energy than the bottom 10%......»»
Antibiotic consumption is currently not the main driver of aminoglycoside resistance spread, study suggests
The spread of antibiotic resistance, whereby infectious bacteria are able to defeat the drugs intended to kill them, may not be primarily driven by antibiotic consumption, according to a study published today in eLife......»»
Jony Ive designed the royal emblem for King Charles" coronation
Made in both English and Welsh versions, Jony Ive says his emblem for the coronation was "inspired by King Charles' love of the planet."English version of the emblemThe UK's King Charles will officially be crowned in May 2023, and Buckingham Palace h.....»»
Listening to podcasts found to widen the knowledge gap between classes
A new study by Prof. Yair Galily and Prof. Tal Samuel-Azran of Reichman University's School of Communications found that one of the consequences of the advent of podcasts is the widening of social gaps. The study examined whether the consumption of p.....»»
"You must have a preference": How does lack of preference affect joint decision-making?
According to a new study by Dr. Yonat Zwebner of Reichman University's Arison School of Business and her colleagues, when someone says that they have "no preference," it has an effect on the consumption experience......»»
Wing prices down heading into Super Bowl
Football fans can expect lower prices on chicken wings this year as another consumption record is expected around Super Bowl LVII, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert......»»
Artificial sweetener as a wastewater tracer
Acesulfame is a sweetener in sugar-free drinks and foods. As it cannot be metabolized in the human body, the sweetener ends up in wastewater after consumption and remains largely intact even in sewage treatment plants. A new study by the University o.....»»
The social code: Deciphering the genetic basis of hymenopteran social behavior
Since Darwin, biologists have been fascinated by the evolution of sociality. In its most extreme form, eusocial species exhibit a division of labor in which certain individuals perform reproductive tasks such as egg laying, while others play non-repr.....»»
Children as young as nine exposed to pornography
The consumption of pornography is widespread among children, the children's commissioner says......»»
Young people are drinking less—here"s an alternative to try on your next night out
A new leisure trend is providing an alternative to pubs and bars for young people whose alcohol consumption has been declining for years......»»
Topological acoustic waveguide to help reduce unwanted energy consumption in electronics
A team of researchers has developed a new acoustic waveguide based on the mathematical concept of topology, which will lead to reduced energy consumption in many everyday electronic devices......»»