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Environmental pollutant decreases by half after passing through digestive tract of marine worm in Japan, study finds

Dr. Atsuko Nishigaki and their research team from Toho University, discovered that the marine worm Marphysa sp. E, an annelid living in the tidal flat sediments of Tokyo Bay, rapidly decreased the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PA.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 5th, 2024

Mosquito genetics may explain why Zika virus outbreaks are rare in Africa: Climate change could shift the balance

A study reveals that Africa's low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of local mosquito populations......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News3 hr. 48 min. ago

My favorite Mac accessory is infinitely more comfortable than other peripherals

At the start of this year, I told my doctor about experiencing constant severe wrist pain since the prior summer. A few weeks later I was connected to a machine with gentle shocks to complete a nerve conduction study. As expected, the cause was moder.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News7 hr. 15 min. ago

To tattoo or not tattoo: Testing the limits of beauty in body art

German survey respondents rated images of tattooed models as less beautiful than images of the same models with no tattoos. However, younger people, tattoo artists and those with body art tolerated more ink, according to a study published in the open.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News8 hr. 16 min. ago

Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue

Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News8 hr. 16 min. ago

Advanced atom interferometer could help with "the embarrassing problem" of dark matter

Assuming dark matter exists, its interactions with ordinary matter are so subtle that even the most sensitive instruments cannot detect them. In a new study, Northwestern University physicists now introduce a highly sensitive new tool, which amplifie.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News8 hr. 16 min. ago

Mediterranean coral gardens may inevitably be compromised

Based on vast experience at sea and in the laboratory over the last 10 years, the latest study by the Interdisciplinary Center for Marine and Environmental Research at the University of Porto (CIIMAR-UP), Portugal, in collaboration with the Institute.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News8 hr. 16 min. ago

How job ads shape gender and racial segregation in UK workforce

In the UK, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) language in job advertisements (ads) could unintentionally have the reverse effect on attempts to create a more gender-balanced workplace, says a new study led by Lancaster University......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News10 hr. 16 min. ago

Industry expertise in audits leads to cost savings, quality boost: Study

Corporations that partner with auditors who specialize in the company's industry reap cost savings and get a better picture of their finances, which boosts investor confidence, a new study has found......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News13 hr. 16 min. ago

Scientists examine how roasting affects the perfect brew

A new study in published in Scientific Reports suggests that the perfect cup of coffee is influenced by a complex blend of variables such as bean processing method, brewing time, and grind size, not just the roast level......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News13 hr. 16 min. ago

Ghost crabs devour nearly 30% of flatback turtle hatchlings on Thevenard Island

Ghost crabs were responsible for the loss of nearly 30% of flatback turtle hatchlings at Thevenard Island, near Onslow on the northwest coast of Australia, according to new research published in Marine Biology from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and th.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News13 hr. 16 min. ago

Study reveals extreme rate of Australia"s invertebrate extinction

An estimated one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates are becoming extinct in Australia every week, according to a new study revealing the immense scale of the nation's biodiversity loss......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News13 hr. 16 min. ago

Adoption of AI calls for new kind of communication competence from sales managers

Artificial intelligence, AI, is rapidly transforming work also in the financial sector. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland explored how integrating AI into the work of sales teams affects the interpersonal communication com.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News13 hr. 16 min. ago

Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds

The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation mainly driven by cattle farming has turned the surrounding rainforest from a vital carbon sink into a significant.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News16 hr. 48 min. ago

Air pollution linked to rising depression rates

A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology has revealed a strong connection between long-term air pollution exposure and an increased risk of depression. The research, led by Harbin Medical University and Cranfield University, analy.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Morphology study highlights diverse jaw evolution in lizards and snakes

A University of Bristol study has shed light on how lizards and snakes—the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species—have evolved remarkably varied jaw shapes, driving their extraordinary ecological success......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Micron’s $6B CHIPS funding should have more strings attached, critics say

Micron's NY fabs are the only CHIPS projects undergoing full environmental review. Micron Technology will receive more than $6.1 billion after the US Department of Commerce finali.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Milan under stress due to heat waves: Study reveals districts most at risk of cardiovascular emergencies

A new study has analyzed the impact of heat waves on the cardiovascular health of Milan residents. The results show that in 18 highly vulnerable districts, home to 23% of the city's population, the risk of cardiovascular emergencies increases by 22%.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Study uncovers the mafia"s role in Italy"s wildfire crisis

Over the past few years, raging wildfires in Italy have become a common and deadly occurrence. In Southern Italy, intense, record-breaking heat waves and dry scirocco winds create the perfect conditions for wildfires—both natural and coordinated......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Study challenges assertion that mealworms break down polystyrene

The capability of mealworms to digest and break down plastics has been challenged in a study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Some glaciers in Antarctica have maintained considerable stability over the last millennia

A research study led by Marc Oliva, researcher at the University of Barcelona, analyzes the evolution of glaciers on the Hurd Peninsula in Antarctica, home to the Spanish Juan Carlos I Antarctic Base. This study, published in the journal Quaternary S.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024