How terrorism affects our attitudes
Many studies have investigated how terrorism affects people. A new, large meta-study has compiled the results of 325 previous studies to tease out some overall results across contexts. The meta-study includes responses from more than 400,000 people......»»
Research finds diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives during certain presidencies can affect bottom line
Corporate initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for vulnerable social groups can change a company in many ways. According to researchers at the University of New Hampshire, how DEI affects a business' bottom line may depend on.....»»
Researchers reveal different photocatalytic process of Cr(VI) on cellulose- and lignin-rich biochar
As much as 300 to 500 billion tons of biochar are reported to be in soil, sediment and aquatic habitats in China. The discovery of photocatalytic activity of biochar opens up a new frontier in understanding how this substance affects and regulates ge.....»»
Study shows invertebrate decline reduces natural pest control and decomposition of organic matter
The decline in invertebrates also affects the functioning of ecosystems, including two critical ecosystem services: aboveground pest control and belowground decomposition of organic material, according to a new study published in Current Biology and.....»»
Researcher uncovers how stereotypes about brilliance shape women"s decisions to study psychology or philosophy
Even though women in high school and college tend to outperform men academically, they still internalize the stereotype that brilliance is more linked to men. This belief affects their choice of major and perpetuates gender gaps in academic fields, a.....»»
High Blood Pressure Is the World’s Biggest Killer. Now There’s a Plan to Tackle It
Once considered a disease of the affluent, hypertension now affects a third of all adults. The WHO wants nations to get organized to combat it......»»
Concerns over the quality and effectiveness of counter-terrorism training for UK public places
There is little evidence that counter-terrorism training for staff in crowded places in Britain is effective with the current approach seeming to be "quantity over quality," a new study finds......»»
Good manners, obedience and unselfishness: Data reveal how UK parenting priorities compare with other nations
Changing attitudes to parenting mean the UK public now rank among the lowest internationally for the importance they place on obedience or responsibility in children, and among the highest for how much they value unselfishness, good manners and imagi.....»»
New nanotech weapon takes aim at hard-to-treat breast cancer
Breast cancer in its various forms affects more than 250,000 Americans a year. One particularly aggressive and hard-to-treat type is triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), which lacks specific receptors targeted by existing treatments. The rapid growt.....»»
With little knowledge comes great confidence: Study reveals relationship between knowledge and attitudes toward science
Overconfidence has long been recognized as a critical problem in judgment and decision making......»»
This massive exploit lets hackers breach apps like Chrome, 1Password, and Telegram
Researchers have found a critical security bug that affects a huge range of websites and apps. If left unpatched, it could give hackers free access to your PC......»»
Researchers uncover enzyme important in reproductive biological clock
How do you study reproductive aging, the biological clock that affects fertility, in the lab? Researchers at Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Research Campus use a surprising animal: the roundworm C. elegans......»»
Accelerometers that read behavior of wild boars can detect when they are infected with a fatal virus
Behavioral sensors attached to wild boars have been used to detect when animals are sick with African Swine Fever, a fatal viral disease that affects both boar and domestic pigs. Accelerometer sensors, which measure tiny changes in movement, showed t.....»»
North Korea-backed hackers target security researchers with 0-day
Google researchers say currently unfixed vulnerability affects a popular software package. Enlarge (credit: Dmitry Nogaev | Getty Images) North Korea-backed hackers are once again targeting security researchers with a ze.....»»
NHTSA says 52 million ARC Automotive airbag inflators are defective
The agency's initial decision affects about 41 million driver and passenger inflators made by ARC from 2000 through January 2018 and about 11 million driver inflators made by Autoliv-acquired Delphi under a licensing agreement with ARC......»»
Milk analysis reveals "invisible" disease in dairy cows
Researchers have developed a new method of detecting a metabolic disease that affects dairy cows after calving. The aim is to determine whether cows are at risk of contracting the disease before they actually become sick......»»
Ford to spend $270 million to fix rearview camera defect
A new recall affects another 169,000 vehicles in the U.S., including the 2020-23 Lincoln Aviator and 2021 Ford Bronco......»»
Can this forest survive? Predicting forest death or recovery after drought
Researchers from UC Davis can now predict which forests could survive despite future drought. Their new method links precipitation to tree growth, and it can help people decide where to put their resources as climate change affects patterns of snow a.....»»
Researchers demonstrate direct formation of sulfuric acid in the atmosphere without SO2
In the atmosphere, gaseous sulfuric acid can form particles that influence the physical properties of clouds. Thus, the formation of sulfuric acid in the gas phase directly affects the radiative forcing and Earth's climate......»»
How drought in Central America is pushing up the cost of living in Australia
What does a drought in Central America have to do with Australia's cost of living? Quite a lot, if the drought affects the Panama Canal......»»
Large US tech companies face new EU rules
The world's largest tech companies must comply with a sweeping new European law starting Friday that affects everything from social media moderation to targeted advertising and counterfeit goods in e-commerce......»»