How liberal conspiracy theories can be just as destructive as their extremist counterparts
Liberal commentators frequently condemn conspiracy theories that threaten public safety. The US mainstream media exploded in 2016 when an armed man harassed diners in a Washington DC pizzeria, allegedly because he subscribed to the QAnon online consp.....»»
Study reveals how shipwrecks are providing a refuge for marine life
An estimated 50,000 shipwrecks can be found around the UK's coastline and have been acting as a hidden refuge for fish, corals and other marine species in areas still open to destructive bottom towed fishing, a new study has shown......»»
Analyzing policy-driven changes to US forest carbon sequestration
Climate change influences the frequency and intensity of wildfires in many areas of the United States. Trees remove carbon from the atmosphere, so tree planting can mitigate climate change. However, managing forests to prevent large destructive fires.....»»
Climate conspiracy theories flourish ahead of COP28
Climate conspiracy theories are flourishing with lifestyle influencers joining in the misinformation war and scientists hounded on social media, researchers say, as pressure rises on leaders at the COP28 summit......»»
New framework developed to monitor the impact of "destructive" fishing
The UN Sustainable Development Goals highlight the need to end destructive fishing practices to conserve marine resources and protect the ocean. However, there is no globally shared understanding of what destructive fishing is, or how to measure prog.....»»
IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts
The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory......»»
"You only assess what you care about": A new report looks at how research is assessed in Australia
Research plays a pivotal role in society. Through research, we gain new understandings, test theories and make discoveries......»»
IIHS: Tall, flat vehicle fronts boost risk to pedestrians
Vehicles with taller front ends are more likely to kill pedestrians they strike than shorter-faced counterparts, but models of medium front-end height also pose an increased threat if they feature a flatter nose, according to a new study from the Ins.....»»
M2 MacBook Pro vs M3 MacBook Pro -- specs, features compared
Apple has upgraded its premium MacBook Pro lineup with new chips. Here's how the new M3-equipped 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro compare to their M2 counterparts.M2 [left] and M3 [right] editions of the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch Mac.....»»
New survey reveals iPhone users more likely to opt for installment plans
How people buy iPhones and Android phones has significantly changed, with iPhone owners opting for installment plans more than their counterparts.iPhone and Android users pay for smartphones in different waysGone are the days when purchasing a new iP.....»»
“Catastrophic” AI harms among warnings in declaration signed by 28 nations
"Bletchley Declaration" sums up first day of UK's international AI Safety Summit. Enlarge / UK Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan (front row center) is joined by international counterparts for a group photo at the AI Safety Su.....»»
Where the heck did all those structures inside complex cells come from?
There are competing theories about the origin of the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum. Enlarge / Computer illustration of mitochondria, membrane-enclosed cellular organelles that produce energy. (credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHO.....»»
Global EV battery supply chain puzzles over China graphite curbs
Beijing's move to restrict graphite exports will have a disproportionate impact on foreign makers of electric vehicle battery components who have not yet shifted to using as much synthetic material as Chinese counterparts......»»
Mystery of volcanic tsunami solved after 373 years
The explosion of the underwater volcano Kolumbo in the Aegean Sea in 1650 triggered a destructive tsunami that was described by historical eye witnesses. A group of researchers led by Dr. Jens Karstens from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Resea.....»»
Deepfake videos during Russian invasion of Ukraine could undermine trust
A new study explores themes in Twitter discussions of deepfake videos related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the potential for real videos to be mistaken for deepfakes and for deepfakes to fuel conspiracy theories. John Twomey of Un.....»»
Exploring cell-to-cell signals in plants that trigger photosynthesis and defense mechanisms
Traffic lights signal to cars and buses when to stop, slow and go. Much like traffic lights, plant cells send signals to each other to perform photosynthesis to grow or fight off destructive viruses and pathogens......»»
This Contest Put Theories of Consciousness to the Test. Here’s What It Really Proved
A five-year “adversarial collaboration” of scientists led to a stagy showdown in front of an audience. It crowned no winners—but it’s still progress......»»
Insect researcher: Non-destructive methods are needed
New research has shed light on the importance of revolutionizing methods in entomology. A publication titled "The need for a (non-destructive) method revolution in entomology" has highlighted how to improve our understanding of insects without harmin.....»»
New technique uses near-miss particle physics to measure wobbling tau particles
One way physicists seek clues to unravel the mysteries of the universe is by smashing matter together and inspecting the debris. But these types of destructive experiments, while incredibly informative, have limits......»»
Scientists: Research on environmental attitudes might be biased
The majority of research on environmental attitudes and behavior is coming from the United States and other English-speaking countries, a recent study by scientists from Lithuania and Austria reveals. Thus, the global applicability of the theories, w.....»»
Neanderthal cuisine: Excavations reveal Neanderthals were as intelligent as Homo sapiens
The fact that Neanderthals were able to make a fire and use it, among other things, for cooking, demonstrates their intelligence. "This confirms our observations and theories from previous studies," explains Diego Angelucci, archaeologist at the Univ.....»»