Examining how bryophytes adapt without gibberellin
When life gets tough, nature usually finds a way to help the little guys......»»
Examining the role of Hadley cells in ongoing climate change
In the tropics, above the equatorial rainforests and oceans, the strong solar radiation hitting Earth propels a stream of warm, moist air far upward......»»
Examining networks in the dog brain provides further insights into mammalian evolution
A study on canine brain networks reveals that during mammalian brain evolution, the role of the cingulate cortex, a bilateral structure located deep in the cerebral cortex, was partly taken over by the lateral frontal lobes, which control problem-sol.....»»
Examining the portrayal of climate change in history textbooks
California and Texas textbooks have their differences when it comes to teaching teenagers about American history and the way that subjects like race, gender, and immigration weave through it. But a new Stanford University study has found the two stat.....»»
Establishing a wildflower meadow bolstered biodiversity and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, study finds
A new study examining the effects of planting a wildflower meadow in the historic grounds of King's College, Cambridge, has demonstrated its benefits to local biodiversity and climate change mitigation......»»
Amazon looks to adapt Alexa to the rise of ChatGPT
For years, Alexa has been synonymous with virtual assistants that can interact with users and do tasks on their behalf......»»
Microorganisms" climate adaptation can slow down global warming
A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the ability of microorganisms to adapt to climate warming will slow down global warming by storing carbon in soil......»»
Examining puppeteer fungus" targeted takeover of zombie flies
In a new study published in eLife, lead author Carolyn Elya, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard, reveals the molecular and cellular underpinnings behind the parasitic fungus, Entomophthora musc.....»»
Abuse and neglect put kids on fast track to crime
Researchers examining the effect bad childhoods have on youth criminals say some types of experience have a greater effect on criminality than others......»»
Exploring the psychopathic traits behind the rise and fall of Madoff
A new academic study examining the actions of Bernie Madoff, the New York banker behind the world's biggest Ponzi fraud, suggests companies do more to root out "corporate psychopaths" within their organizations to prevent financial ruin......»»
EU regulators still investigating Apple Pay antitrust concerns, now examining Bluetooth and QR code alternatives
Apple is facing increasing antitrust pushback in the European Union over its tap-to-pay Apple Pay platform. A new report from Bloomberg details that European Union antitrust investigators are ramping up their probe into Apple Pay after soliciting mo.....»»
Scientist uncovers roots of antibiotic resistance
Bacteria naturally adapt to various environmental stimuli and as they mutate, these changes can make them resistant to drugs that would kill or slow their growth......»»
Underwater phenomenon bringing relief to hot corals
Naturally fluctuating temperatures on coral reefs caused by tides, waves and currents can bring relief from marine heat waves and may even help corals adapt to higher temperatures, a new study by Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and the.....»»
Examining the potential of bioflavonoids as SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors
Research in the International Journal of Computational Biology and Drug Design, has looked at the potential of various bioflavonoids as inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. The compounds—narirutin, naringin, neohesperidin and.....»»
Examining how cooperation benefits from peer-punishment
A multi-lab replication of a 2006 study supports the role of peer sanction in promoting human cooperation. Cooperation is imperative for society to successfully solve complex problems, including climate change. One approach many groups have adopted i.....»»
Study identifies traits that help birds adapt to urban living, shows better planning can bolster biodiversity
As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise—and large numbers of humans......»»
"Zero plant extinction" is possible, says plant ecologist
Like animals, many plant species are struggling to adapt to a human-dominated planet. However, plants are often overlooked in conservation efforts, even though they are cheaper and easier to protect than animals and play a pivotal role in bolstering.....»»
Examining the nuances of the forest-water connection
The infrastructure that brings drinking water to homes is an investment. For millions of people, forests are part of the system behind their faucets. Over the coming decades, many forested watersheds could be lost to development, lowering water quali.....»»
Math unlocks molecular interactions that open window to how life evolved
A "window to evolution" has opened after mathematicians uncovered the universal explanatory framework for how molecules interact with one another to adapt to new and variable conditions while maintaining tight control over key survival properties......»»
The pandemic deepened gender inequality in dual-career households, finds research
The switch to remote work because of the COVID-19 pandemic required dual-career couples to adapt to a new way of life. As work and domestic responsibilities blurred, couples attempted to balance work and family life at home......»»
Mapping floods of the future reveals communities at risk due to climate change
Around the world, flood disasters are expected to become more frequent and more severe with climate change. But what will that mean for your local community? A detailed understanding of local risks is crucial to the ability to adapt to these changes.....»»