Food trade with South Asia revealed by Near East food remains
Exotic Asian spices such as turmeric and fruits like the banana had already reached the Mediterranean more than 3000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought. A team of researchers working alongside archaeologist Philipp Stockhammer at Ludwig-.....»»
Reports: Hyundai and Waymo explore collaboration involving self-driving vehicles
Self-driving tech company Waymo is holding discussions with Hyundai Motor Group about using the Ioniq 5 as a robotaxi platform, according to reports from Reuters and a South Korean newspaper......»»
The relationship between emotions and economic decision-making differs across countries, multi-national analysis finds
When making economic decisions, humans can be driven by various factors, including their goals and emotions. Past studies have hypothesized that emotions play a crucial role in economic decisions, particularly those that involve risk or trade-offs be.....»»
Picus Security raises $45 million to help organizations reduce cyber risk
Picus Security announced it has closed a $45 million growth investment round led by Riverwood Capital with the participation of existing investor Earlybird Digital East Fund, bringing Picus’ total funds raised to $80 million. Picus has over 500 ent.....»»
Endangered sea corals moved from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration......»»
How your Zoom background could influence how tired you feel after a video call
Part of many people's pandemic experience included working from home. Even after lockdowns, videoconferencing remains a big part of life as people continue to work remotely, connect with families and friends online, and attend virtual events hosted o.....»»
Study identifies possible novel species in fish genus endemic to Neotropics
With 84 species currently described, Characidium may be the most diverse fish genus known to science. This is the conclusion reached by Brazilian scientists after analyzing more than 4,400 specimens of this genus of South American darters endemic to.....»»
Volvo plans 10 new, updated models in next 2 years
Retailers at a meeting with CEO Jim Rowan in South Carolina got to drive the battery-powered Volvo EX90 crossover......»»
Overheard: What sparked a passion in Liza Borches for service and parts
Carter Myers CEO Liza Borches discussed her start in service and parts and why it remains her passion on the ‘Trailblaze Your Path' podcast......»»
Homeless people removed from South MS land as neighbors report gunshots, machete wielder
Homeless people removed from South MS land as neighbors report gunshots, machete wielder.....»»
South Africa"s Gauteng province launches water data hub, so residents can now keep track of shortages and repair issues
South Africa is a water-scarce country. In other words, it has an excess of demand over available supply. It also has low water security—the ability to ensure sustainable access to good quality water. The country's economic hub and biggest populati.....»»
Study explores metabolic disruptions in Artemisia annua mutant strain
Artemisia annua is celebrated for its production of artemisinin, a powerful antimalarial agent. Although its glandular secretory trichomes have been the focus of extensive research, a complete understanding of their metabolic processes remains elusiv.....»»
New analysis indicates UK hunting trophies law would cause more harm than good
Researchers led by the University of Oxford's Department of Biology and the Oxford Martin Program on Wildlife Trade have reported findings from a study into the UK's role in the international hunting trophy trade in the journal Conservation Science a.....»»
South Carolina is set for its first execution since 2011. Let’s revisit its worst. | Opinion
South Carolina is set for its first execution since 2011. Let’s revisit its worst. | Opinion.....»»
Will customers accept less meat in their cafeteria meals?
Meat consumption in industrial nations is much too high and this not only increases the risk of e.g. cardiovascular diseases. Increasing levels of animal husbandry also aggravate the global food problem because the cultivation of animal feed uses val.....»»
Highly-sensitive beaks could help albatrosses and penguins find their food
Researchers have discovered that seabirds, including penguins and albatrosses, have highly-sensitive regions in their beaks that could be used to help them find food. This is the first time this ability has been identified in seabirds......»»
Troubled Lotus shows off wedge-like vision for an EV sportscar
The three-seater is a four-wheeled testbed for Lotus' imagination. Enlarge / Theory 1 is Lotus' vision for the future of its cars. (credit: Lotus) Earlier today, Lotus Cars revealed its idea of an "intelligent performanc.....»»
Study discovers that fruit flies" visual navigation tactics differ by environment
The fruit flies that hover around the apples on your counter have to navigate a cluttered environment to find that food, from the built environment and vegetation around your house to the objects in your kitchen. Desert fruit flies, not so much......»»
Denver"s experiment in providing a soft landing for newly arrived migrants is expensive but necessary, says researcher
The burden of supporting asylum-seekers with food and housing often falls to cities, creating severe budget crunches. But Denver is piloting a new approach designed to integrate immigrants into the workforce faster......»»
A toxic chemical was blamed for killing thousands of Teesside crabs, but a study explains why pyridine isn"t the culprit
In October 2021, thousands of dead and dying crabs and lobsters washed up along 45 miles (70km) of coastline in north-east England. This mass-mortality event coincided with the redevelopment of one of the UK's largest ports at Teesside......»»
Over 3,600 food packaging chemicals found in human bodies
More than 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or preparation have been detected in human bodies, some of which are hazardous to health, while little is known about others, a study said Tuesday......»»