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......»»
Researchers highlight nucleolar DNA damage response in fight against cancer
Cancer, which affects millions every year, requires proteins to spread through the body. In a new strategy to beat the wide-ranging disease, scientists are sabotaging its protein factories......»»
Ford recalls more than 1.3M Fusion, Lincoln MKZ cars globally for braking defect
The recall covers certain 2013-18 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. It affects nearly 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S., about 66,000 in Canada and 18,000 in Mexico, Ford said......»»
Records from Platform Holly provide a glimpse of how petroleum production affects natural gas seeps
From oil rigs to tar seeps, it's hard to miss the presence of petroleum around the Santa Barbara Channel. And the proximity of UC Santa Barbara has enabled scientists to investigate the interplay between the two processes releasing oil from undergrou.....»»
Here’s how iPhone, iPad, and Mac usage varies by age
Recent studies from CIRP have researched what iPhone colors are most popular, how wearing an Apple Watch affects iPhone buying habits, and more. Today, the firm is out with a new study showing how age impacts the likelihood of using an iPhone, iPad,.....»»
Rivian recalls nearly 13,000 electric trucks and SUVs for seatbelt fix
A missized sensor can stop the passenger airbag from working properly. Enlarge / The recall affects both the Rivian R1S (pictured) and the R1T pickup truck. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Rivian is in the process of recalling.....»»
PoC exploit for recently patched Microsoft Word RCE is public (CVE-2023-21716)
A PoC exploit for CVE-2023-21716, a critical RCE vulnerability in Microsoft Word that can be exploited when the user previews a specially crafted RTF document, is now publicly available. Patches for the flaw – which affects a wide variety of MS.....»»
Toyota recalls 144,000 Tundra pickups in North America
The recall affects certain 2022-23 Tundra pickups with optional Toyota-genuine tonneau covers......»»
Investigating factors that affect consumer attitudes about organic food
Researchers, publishing in the International Journal of Green Economics, have investigated the many factors that affect consumer attitudes and buying habits when it comes to organic food products. Mohd Farhan of the Mittal School of Business in Punja.....»»
Forest soil to be included in forest management guidelines and forestry subsidies
Forest soil is a larger carbon storage than trees, and forest management affects soil greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and carbon sinks. A publication by the international HoliSoils project emphasizes that the European forest sector needs a comprehensi.....»»
How remote work affects managers
The COVID-19 pandemic directly impacted the way we work, changing the habits to which we had become accustomed. Today, working from home at least part of the week—or from anywhere else but the office—has become the new normal. Workplaces have dis.....»»
Another coolant leak affects cargo spacecraft docked to ISS
For the second time in recent months, a Russian spacecraft docked at the International Space Station has leaked coolant. The crew are not in any danger......»»
Tesla price swings are upending auto norms
Tesla has long shifted prices as it weighs supply and demand in the emerging EV market, but shoppers may not be ready for recent price instability that affects resale vales and lease contracts......»»
What medieval attitudes tell us about our evolving views of sex
New book details how some attitudes changed less than their justifications. Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles. A kirtle (sometimes called a cotte or cotehardie) is a garment that was worn by men and.....»»
Where"s the snow? Climate change affects ski racing season
Besides some minor dustings, it hasn't snowed significantly in the French resorts hosting the skiing world championships since mid-January......»»
Restaurant chain to use AI to combat ‘sushi terrorism’
Japan's conveyor-belt sushi restaurants are scrambling to reassure diners following some shocking videos that emerged online recently. AI could be the answer......»»
Experiments to complete scientific understanding of how reduced gravity affects boiling and condensation
With temperatures on the moon ranging from minus 410 to a scorching 250 degrees Fahrenheit, it's an understatement to say that humans will need habitats with heat and air conditioning to survive there long term......»»
UK study examines coastal city attitudes about recycling
Coastal city residents would like to do more to reduce their single-use plastic waste and they are trying to recycle more, even trying to recycle items that simply can't be recycled, often called "wish-cycling.".....»»
Ukraine war: Attitudes to women in the military are changing as thousands serve on front lines
Thousands of women have voluntarily joined Ukraine's armed forces since 2014, when Russia's occupation of Crimea and territories in eastern Ukraine began. Over the past nine years, the number of women serving in the Ukrainian military has more than d.....»»
Study unveils a large tunable drag response between a normal conductor and a superconductor
The Coloumb drag is a phenomenon that affects two electronic circuits, whereby a charge current in one circuit induces a responsive current in a neighboring circuit solely through so-called Coloumb interactions. These are electrostatic interactions b.....»»
New research shows milk restriction affects calves" ability to learn
New research has shown calves' ability to focus and learn are seriously affected when their milk allowance is suddenly reduced, and they may experience negative feelings of hunger. The study is published in Biology Letters......»»