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......»»
Prenda Law lawyer loses attempt to file more piracy lawsuits from prison
Judge rejects motion to protect Prenda lawyer Hansmeier from further prosecution. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Charles O'Rear) Paul Hansmeier, who is serving a 14-year prison sentence for filing sham copyright infring.....»»
Berlin could produce more than 80% of its fresh vegetables locally, says study
Berlin has enough space for urban gardening, and up to 82 percent of Berlin's vegetable consumption could be produced locally, a new study finds. "The amount of vegetables represents a significant share of the annual consumption," highlights Diego Ry.....»»
What makes brown rice healthy? Decoding the chemistry of its nutritional wealth
Asian diets feature rice as a staple grain, contributing towards nearly 90% of the world's rice consumption. Brown rice, in particular, is known to have several health benefits. As a regular addition to the diet, it can help reduce body weight, lower.....»»
Milk consumption increased ancient human body size, finds study
A new study led by Western biological anthropology professor Jay Stock, suggests that milk consumption in some regions between 7,000 and 2,000 years ago led to an increase in human body mass and stature. This ran counter to trends in body size experi.....»»
New tropical kelp forest discovered in the Galapagos Islands
María Altamirano, with the Department of Botany and Plant Physiology of the University of Malaga, is a member of the scientific team that collaborates for the Seamounts Project. This project led by the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) has discovered.....»»
Blood stem cells found to not be in charge in an emergency
As long as we are healthy, our body keeps the number of blood and immune cells largely constant. However, any infection or other disorder that increases cell consumption results in cell loss, which must be replaced as quickly as possible to keep the.....»»
Why food is such a powerful symbol in political protest
Food is a hot issue in today's activism. Last year, UK climate group Just Stop Oil hurled tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers at the National Gallery in London. Later they smeared cake on a Madame Tussauds waxwork of King Charles. Protesters.....»»
Declining trend in the use of antibiotics in fattening animals
Antibiotics are being used less and less in fattening animals. This is the result found by the report, "Treatment Frequency and Antibiotic Consumption Quantities 2018–2021: Trends in Cattle, Pigs, Chickens and Turkeys Kept for Meat Production," by.....»»
Most species evolve by adapting to similar, large-scale environmental pressures, study finds
Since the days of Charles Darwin, evolutionary biologists have widely believed that most new species form because they've adapted to different environments—but a new University of Toronto study suggests otherwise......»»
Apple slapped with $98 million bill for back taxes
Authorities in Tokyo are asking Apple to pay $98 million in back taxes after incorrectly exempting foreign tourists and resellers from a consumption tax. Nikkei reports that Apple stopped tax-free shopping in June after incorrectly exempting bulk or.....»»
Apple Japan slapped with $98 million bill for back taxes
Authorities in Tokyo are asking Apple to pay $98 million in back taxes after incorrectly exempting foreign tourists and resellers from a consumption tax. Nikkei reports that Apple stopped tax-free shopping in June after incorrectly exempting bulk or.....»»
Apple Japan hit with $98 million in additional taxes
Tokyo authorities are charging Apple Japan $98 million in additional taxes for incorrectly exempting tourists and resellers from a consumption tax.Apple Japan hit with additional taxesAuthorities had discovered bulk purchases of iPhone and other devi.....»»
Microplastics deposited on the seafloor have tripled in 20 years
The total amount of microplastics deposited on the bottom of oceans has tripled in the past two decades with a progression that corresponds to the type and volume of consumption of plastic products by society......»»
Researchers say that raising awareness about consumption of environmentally friendly aquaculture is crucial
Javier Atalah and Pablo Sánchez have carried out a study on eating habits in Spain in relation to fish and bivalves.....»»
Drying process could be key step in development of life
One-hundred fifty years ago, Charles Darwin speculated that life likely originated in a warm little pond. There, Darwin supposed, chemical reactions and the odd lightning strike might have led to chains of amino acids that, over time, became more and.....»»
Image: Snowy Alps from Copernicus satellite
Snow cover is a vital source of water for industry, agriculture and human consumption. Records show that last winter's snow cover in the Alps was less than it has been since 2001. This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image captured on December 18, 2022 shows t.....»»
Happy people spend less on consumption, study suggests
Psychology and economics can contribute to a better understanding of consumer behavior. While purchasing power depends on real income and wealth, willingness stems from the consumers' confidence and expectations about national and personal economic c.....»»
Development of new zeolitic catalyst shows the great importance of small dimensions
Dr. Michal Mazur and his colleagues from the Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague study catalysts that are based on metal nanoparticles stabilized at zeolites. Recently, they have prepared a new type of zeolitic catalyst. Their results ha.....»»
Pollination loss removes healthy foods from global diets, increases chronic diseases causing excess deaths
Inadequate pollination has led to a 3-5% loss of fruit, vegetable, and nut production and an estimated 427,000 excess deaths annually from lost healthy food consumption and associated diseases, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain c.....»»
AMD ramps up RX 7900 XT power requirements
AMD's upcoming RX 7900 XT is getting a change in power consumption ahead of launch, which is important to know before it hits store shelves......»»