Examining how bryophytes adapt without gibberellin
When life gets tough, nature usually finds a way to help the little guys......»»
Examining mortality and leadership succession in family business
By 2030, more than 30% of family businesses in the U.S. will lose their aging leaders to retirement, or death. Many of those leaders don't have a strategy for letting go of their business, turning it over to a successor, or selling it. While it is ra.....»»
Elephants must adapt to a rapidly changing world in Secrets of the Elephants
Ars chats with wildlife conservationist Paula Kahumbu about her experience making the series. Enlarge / An African Savannah elephant roams through Kimana Sanctuary in Kenya in the new documentary series Secrets of the Elephants......»»
Examining the flow of thermal energy in purified ribbons of graphite
Scientists from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo studied the flow of thermal energy in purified ribbons of graphite and showed that heat can move more like a liquid, rather than diffusing randomly, under certain conditio.....»»
Apple’s Macs have long escaped ransomware, but that may be changing
Malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Security researchers are examining newly discovered Mac ransomware samples from the notorious gang LockBit,.....»»
Examining early grain development in bread wheat
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a pivotal staple food crop, providing about 20% of calories consumed by humans. Grain weight is one of the three factors of wheat yield, and also the key index of wheat breeding for high yield. During grain devel.....»»
Examining how shape and chirality affects luminous molecules
They flash as a warning, glow red on standby mode, and light up your dinner table; light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have become indispensable in our daily lives. Somewhat less well-known, but just as ubiquitous, are organic light-emitting diodes, or OLED.....»»
Research uncovers how plants pass "memory" of high carbon dioxide to their offspring
New research lead by Keith Slotkin, Ph.D., a member of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, opens the door for scientists to equip plants with the tools they need to adapt to rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), high heat, and other stressors.....»»
Examining the risk of fatal collisions between vehicles and spotted hyenas in the Serengeti
The Serengeti in Tanzania is home to large populations of wildlife species, including spotted hyenas (Crocuta ocaliz). While many human activities are prohibited in the national park, driving is allowed in and through the protected area. Using a 34-y.....»»
Online harassment in majority contexts: Examining harms and remedies across countries
Online insults and disrespect are perceived as more harmful by individuals outside the United States, especially when the content damages family reputation, according to a University of Michigan study......»»
How distrust harms society: Examining the common core of populist and conspiracy mentalities
Populists and adherents of conspiracy theories have something in common: According to a new publication by Isabel Thielmann and Benjamin Hilbig, both have a high tendency for distrust. To arrive at this finding, Isabel Thielmann (a researcher at the.....»»
Emissions cuts can slash heat deaths in Mideast, N. Africa: study
Meeting world targets to limit climate change would avert hundreds of thousands of heat-related deaths in the Middle East and North Africa, scientists said on Tuesday, urging the region to adapt better......»»
Sugar traps force cockroaches to adapt new sex "gifts"
Humans using sugar in cockroach traps has inadvertently led to female roaches being turned off by the sugary "gifts" males use to entice them into mating......»»
Long-term study shows water fleas adapt to sunscreen ingredients
A new study into how sunscreen affects freshwater ecosystems suggests the impact may be less alarming than first thought—and raises new questions about whether lab-based studies into environmental contaminants are accurately reflecting what happens.....»»
Examining emotional intelligence in the context of virtual teams
Research from a team in India published in the International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management looks at the notion of "emotional intelligence" in the context of virtual teams. While it demonstrates an obvious relationship, the literatur.....»»
An experimental method for examining ultra-light dark matter using millimeter-wave sensing
There may have been more than one way to bring the biblical Goliath down, but David chose to attack using a small stone with a slingshot......»»
Enlarged fins enable Tibetan catfish to adapt to high plateau
With the uplift of the Tibetan Plateau, large mountains and rivers were created in Eurasia that significantly altered its geomorphology and climate. Since they are largely restricted to river systems, fishes are more likely to be affected than other.....»»
Examining the state of suborbital space science
Think there's nothing to learn through suborbital flight and that space science is only done in orbit? Think again......»»
Self-poisoning for self-preservation—examining the function of Streptomyces nano-syringes
A novel role for molecular nano-syringes found in the antibiotic-producing bacteria Streptomyces has been revealed......»»
Examining young Australians" experiences of identity abuse in family violence
A new Monash University report examines young Victorians' experiences of identity abuse in the context of family violence and finds it often occurs alongside other forms of abuse......»»
Bigger flowers, greater rewards: Plants adapt to climate disruptions to lure pollinators
There's been a well-documented shift toward earlier springtime flowering in many plants as the world warms. The trend alarms biologists because it has the potential to disrupt carefully choreographed interactions between plants and the creatures—bu.....»»