Industry expertise in audits leads to cost savings, quality boost: Study
Corporations that partner with auditors who specialize in the company's industry reap cost savings and get a better picture of their finances, which boosts investor confidence, a new study has found......»»
Environmental pollutant decreases by half after passing through digestive tract of marine worm in Japan, study finds
Dr. Atsuko Nishigaki and their research team from Toho University, discovered that the marine worm Marphysa sp. E, an annelid living in the tidal flat sediments of Tokyo Bay, rapidly decreased the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PA.....»»
Surface Pro alternative: This Asus Chromebook is another $70 off today
Browse the web, take video calls, and enjoy HD movies and shows with the cost-efficient Asus Chromebook CM3001 Laptop, now on sale at Best Buy for just $230......»»
Study: Warming has accelerated due to the Earth absorbing more sunlight
If it's a trend, then future warming will be at the high end of estimates. 2023 was always going to be a hot year, given that warmer El Niño conditions were superimposed on the l.....»»
Soon, the tech behind ChatGPT may help drone operators decide which enemies to kill
OpenAI and Palmer Luckey's weapons company sign agreement to explore lethal drone defense for military use. As the AI industry grows in size and influence, the companies involved.....»»
Historical outbreaks of coffee wilt disease linked to gene transfer from another fungus
The fungus that causes coffee wilt disease repeatedly took up segments of DNA from a related fungal pathogen, which contributed to successive outbreaks of the disease. Lily Peck of Imperial College London, U.K., reports these new findings in a study.....»»
Meta-analysis of hunter–gatherer societies shows remarkable physical abilities of both genders
A trio of archaeologists at the University of Cambridge, in the U.K. conducted a study of hundreds of papers outlining research into hunter–gatherer societies, finding that people in such groups engage in a variety of physical activities. George Br.....»»
Study explores how fear impacts financial health of airline industry
A new study reveals how news and external uncertainties, like rising investor fear and geopolitical risks, affect the financial performance of airline companies. By analyzing airline equity returns, researchers found that some shocks have long-term e.....»»
Study identifies pathways to enforce First Nation-led cultural heritage protection
A new research collaboration between the K'ómoks First Nation and Simon Fraser University highlights how Indigenous cultural heritage policies can protect archaeological sites threatened by development, given inadequate provincial heritage protectio.....»»
Plantain power: Reducing nitrate leaching in pasture systems
Nitrate leaching into water is a challenge globally and practical tools to reduce it are needed to aid in water quality improvement. Researchers from Teagasc investigated the effect of including ribwort plantain with grass-clover for reducing nitrate.....»»
This HP Envy 2-in-1 is $300 off and has a gorgeous 16-inch 2K screen
The HP Envy 2-in-1 is a great looking laptop with an excellent screen and build quality. It's currently $600 at Best Buy so today is the day to buy......»»
The iPhone 18 may big redesign you won’t be able to see
The iPhone 18 could have radically different internal components with faster memory, but at the cost of battery life......»»
The already-cheap Insignia 55-inch 4K TV has an additional $110 discount today
Feast your eyes on a budget-friendly 4K LED that doesn’t skimp on picture quality. Save $110 when you order the Insignia 55-inch F30 Series 4K TV at Best Buy......»»
ChatGPT’s new Pro subscription will cost you $200 per month
OpenAI has just released the full version of its o1 reasoning model alongside a $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscription......»»
Post Cyber Monday savings: Take $50 off the JBL Tour Pro 3 at Best Buy
Indulge in your favorite playlists and podcasts while tuning out the world around you with the JBL Tour Pro 3 noise-cancelling earbuds, now on sale for $250......»»
Deals: M4 iPad Pro $400 off, Magic Keyboard $113 off, Apple Solo Loops from $17, Find My gear, more
The post-Black Friday deals roll on today with our headliner that delivers a massive $400 price drop on Apple’s 2TB 13-inch M4 iPad Pro – this one likely won’t last long. From there, we move over to as much as $113 in savings on the latest M4 i.....»»
Study shows chimpanzees perform the same complex behaviors that have brought humans success
A new study suggests that the fundamental abilities underlying human language and technological culture may have evolved before humans and apes diverged millions of years ago. The findings were published 5 December 2024 in the journal PeerJ......»»
Neanderthals and modern humans must be classed as separate species to best track our origins, study claims
A new study published by researchers at London's Natural History Museum and Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven has reinforced the claim that Neanderthals and modern-day humans (Homo sapiens) must be classed as separate species in order to best track.....»»
Proposed wastewater release into Cape Cod Bay likely to remain for at least one month, study finds
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) investigating the pathways of the proposed wastewater discharge from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) find it has a high probability of remaining in Cape Cod Bay for at least one m.....»»
Study investigating climate change models suggests impact studies should include high-sensitivity climate models
High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests......»»
Longitudinal study reveals ethnic studies boosts critical thinking, equity awareness in high school students
High school students enrolled in ethnic studies develop the ability to think analytically about the causes of social inequalities, a University of Michigan study suggests......»»