For penguins, leading or following might be more about relationships
Many people know that penguins are social birds that live and raise their chicks together in big colonies......»»
Leading Lab-Grown Meat Company Upside Foods Just Paused a Major Expansion
Upside Foods is putting plans for its Illinois-based cultivated meat factory on hold and laying off staff to focus on its existing plant......»»
How great fossil sites shape our understanding of evolutionary relationships between fossil groups
A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE explores the weight great fossil sites have on our understanding of evolutionary relationships between fossil groups—the lagerstätten effect—and for the first time, has quantified the power these sit.....»»
AI "companions" promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships
The United States is in the grips of a loneliness epidemic: Since 2018, about half the population has reported that it has experienced loneliness. Loneliness can be as dangerous to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a 2023 surge.....»»
The hidden rule for flight feathers and how it could reveal which dinosaurs could fly
Birds can fly—at least, most of them can. Flightless birds like penguins and ostriches have evolved lifestyles that don't require flight. However, there's a lot that scientists don't know about how the wings and feathers of flightless birds differ.....»»
New research finds women and minorities likely to pay higher auto loan premiums
New research has found that women and minorities are more likely to pay higher premiums when they take out auto loans. A new study conducted by researchers at three leading universities found that women and minorities pay a statistically significant.....»»
Love is more complex than "5 love languages," says expert
The "5 Love Languages" popularized by Gary Chapman are often mentioned when discussing relationships, but this Valentine's Day one Virginia Tech psychologist suggests taking a different approach to fostering and nurturing high-quality, loving relatio.....»»
Researchers develop eco-friendly "magnet" to battle microplastics
Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental issue, and University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are leading the charge with an innovative solution......»»
Subaru names Nobuyuki Bando new U.S. plant CEO, Scott Brand COO
Nobuyuki Bando succeeds Ryota Fukumizu, who will return to Japan to a leading role in the parent company's manufacturing division......»»
GM hires Kurt Kelty, formerly of Tesla, to lead automaker"s EV battery strategy
Kurt Kelty will be tasked with leading GM's overall approach to EV batteries, including sourcing raw materials and investing in and commercializing battery technology......»»
Understanding jasmonic acid: A switch that activates autophagy in Arabidopsis petals
Organogenesis, an important aspect of flowering, helps reveal key processes of plant development such as the formation of floral organs, attainment of reproductive capability, and abscission leading to seed and fruit development......»»
New paper explains why females are prone to autoimmune diseases
A system that shuts down one of two X chromosomes is targeted by auto-antibodies. Enlarge (credit: Rost-9D) Eighty percent of patients with autoimmune diseases are female. These diseases are one of the top 10 leading ca.....»»
How climate change contributes to wildfires like Chile"s
At least 112 people have been killed by wildfires in central Chile, leading its president to declare two days of national mourning. The devastation comes soon after Colombia declared a disaster over wildfires. Scientists say climate change makes the.....»»
Study of Indigenous and local communities finds happiness doesn"t cost much
Many Indigenous peoples and local communities around the world are leading very satisfying lives despite having very little money. This is the conclusion of a study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma.....»»
Professor debunks sex and relationship pop psychology, offers alternatives backed with science
From the Five Love Languages to the concept of "Happy Wife, Happy Life," popular culture is riddled with ideas of how sex and relationships are supposed to work, but does the science back these ideas up? According to Faculty of Health Assistant Profe.....»»
Piper Sandler sees tough March ahead for Apple, remains neutral
Despite an earnings beat for Q1 2024, Piper Sandler believes the iPhone will see continued headwinds leading to a challenging March quarter.iPhone 15 ProApple beat Wall Street's expectations with $119.58 billion in revenue for Q1 2024. Even iPhone re.....»»
The 6 best Salesforce alternatives in 2024
Salesforce may lead the way when it comes to building customer relationships, but we've picked the best Salesforce alternatives for every business......»»
Transforming food systems could create trillions of dollars of economic benefits every year
Transforming food systems around the world would lead to socio-economic benefits summing up to US $5–10 trillion a year, shows a new global policy report produced by leading economists and scientists of the Food System Economics Commission (FSEC)......»»
Amazon’s $1.4B Roomba bid fails, leading to iRobot layoffs and CEO resignation
Concerns over stifled competition, Alexa tie-ins reportedly sink deal in Europe. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Amazon will no longer pursue a $1.4 billion acquisition of iRobot, maker of Roomba robot vacuums after the c.....»»
Researchers map genome for cats, dolphins, birds, and dozens of other animals
Researchers mapped genetic blueprints for 51 species including cats, dolphins, kangaroos, penguins, sharks, and turtles, a discovery that deepens our understanding of evolution and the links between humans and animals......»»
Science sleuths are using technology to find fakery and plagiarism in published research
Allegations of research fakery at a leading cancer center have turned a spotlight on scientific integrity and the amateur sleuths uncovering image manipulation in published research......»»