Evidence mounts that ecofriendly wine tastes better
Consumers have shown that they are willing to pay extra for organic produce grown without pesticides, even if it doesn't taste better......»»
Experimental evidence links plant diversity to ecosystem multifunctionality through multitrophic diversity
A study led by Prof. Liu Xiaojuan from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS) has demonstrated that the association between multitrophic diversity and ecosystem multifunctionality is stronger than the relationship between.....»»
New fossil fish species scales up evidence of Earth"s evolutionary march
Climate change and asteroids are linked with animal origin and extinction—and plate tectonics also seems to play a key evolutionary role, "groundbreaking" new fossil research reveals......»»
Study proves transfer of feline coronavirus between domestic and wild cats
A new study from College of Veterinary Medicine researchers finds the first genetic evidence of feline coronavirus (FCoV) transmission between a captive wild and a domestic cat......»»
Scientists demonstrate first experimental evidence of non-Hermitian edge burst in photonic quantum walks
In a new Physical Review Letters study, scientists have demonstrated the first experimental observation of non-Hermitian edge burst in quantum dynamics using a carefully designed photonic quantum walk setup......»»
Formation of super-Earths proven limited near metal-poor stars
In a new study, astronomers report novel evidence regarding the limits of planet formation, finding that after a certain point, planets larger than Earth have difficulty forming near low-metallicity stars......»»
Australian research examines money laundering and harm from organized crime
Research by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) provides clear evidence of the close connection between organized crime and money laundering, and the significant harm this.....»»
Video evidence: Japanese eels escape from their predator"s stomach
Many prey species have defensive tactics to escape being eaten by their would-be predators. But a study published in Current Biology on September 9, 2024 has taken it to another level by offering the first video evidence of juvenile Japanese eels esc.....»»
The moon had surprisingly recent volcanic activity, samples from Chinese space mission confirm
Volcanoes were erupting on the moon as recently as 120 million years ago, evidence collected by a Chinese spacecraft suggests. Until the last few years, scientists had thought volcanic activity ended on the moon around 2 billion years ago......»»
Making sense of crime scene DNA patterns
Piecing together the evidence to accurately replicate the movements of a culprit at a crime scene is becoming a more exact science, with new investigations by Flinders University and other experts on various DNA transfer scenarios......»»
Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy"s center
The origins of aptly named supermassive black holes—which can weigh in at more than a million times the mass of the sun and reside in the center of most galaxies—remain one of the great mysteries of the cosmos......»»
Researchers prove 120-million-year-old volcanism on moon
Extensive geologic evidence of ancient volcanic activity can be found on the moon, but how long this volcanism persisted has been unclear. However, Prof. Li Qiuli's Lab at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IG.....»»
DOJ subpoenas Nvidia in deepening AI antitrust probe, report says
DOJ reportedly seeks evidence of alleged unfair supply and pricing of AI chips. Enlarge (credit: BING-JHEN HONG | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) The Department of Justice is reportedly deepening its probe into Nvi.....»»
Study finds program boosts cognitive engagement of students with language and attention difficulties
A new study has found high school students with disabilities impacting language and information processing were able to better comprehend content when teachers adopted evidence-based strategies to increase the accessibility of classroom teaching......»»
DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence, says researcher
As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion—also known as DEI—efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditional.....»»
Students Find New Evidence of the Impossibility of Complete Disorder
A new mathematic proof marks the first progress in decades on a problem about how order emerges......»»
City of Columbus sues man after he discloses severity of ransomware attack
Mayor said data was unusable to criminals; researcher proved otherwise. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A judge in Ohio has issued a temporary restraining order against a security researcher who presented evidence that a.....»»
Observatory reveals key evidence of cosmic ray acceleration limit in W51 for first time
The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) officially released the precise measurements of high-energy gamma radiation from the W51 complex, confirming it as a cosmic-ray accelerator boosting particles up to so-called ultra-high energies.....»»
Molecularly imprinted polymers help get the stink out of smoke-tainted wine
Wildfires can damage crops, even if flames come nowhere near the plants. One outcome can be an unpleasant flavor and smell of wine that is made from grapes exposed to smoke. But researchers report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry tha.....»»
A long, weird FOSS circle ends as Microsoft donates Mono to Wine project
Mono had many homes over 23 years, but Wine's repos might be its final stop. Enlarge / Does Mono fit between the Chilean cab sav and Argentinian malbec, or is it more of an orange, maybe? (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft.....»»
Study identifies keys to success of evidence-based decision making
Evidence-based decision making (EBDM)—using the best available evidence from multiple sources to make informed decisions—is critical to the success of any organization. In a new study, researchers have explored what makes EBDM work. They found th.....»»