Investigating unintended policy consequences: The competition conundrum
Competition is generally regarded as bringing benefits in terms of improving individual performance. However, it seems that cooperation may be more beneficial when individuals work together rather than against each other......»»
Global timber supply threatened as climate change pushes cropland northwards
Climate change will move and reduce the land suitable for growing food and timber, putting the production of these two vital resources into direct competition, a new study has found......»»
The best reality shows on Netflix streaming right now (September 2024)
From a new reincarnation of The Mole to a hilarious competition for novice bakers, these are the best reality shows on Netflix streaming right now......»»
Q&A: How should the labor movement handle the challenges of AI, automation at work?
Robert Bruno is a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal, a research-based initiative tasked with investigating labor policies in today's eco.....»»
Researchers urge closing outdated water rule to aid Colorado River crisis
Researchers investigating the historic stresses of the American West's water supply have identified a simple solution that could put parts of the Colorado River Basin on a more sustainable path......»»
Environmental policy in Brazil leads to less violence, researchers find
In December 2007, the then Brazilian government passed a law to curb the illegal destruction of the rainforest. A study by researchers from the Insper Research Institute in São Paulo and the University of Bonn now shows an interesting side effect: w.....»»
The leading alternative to GDP is languishing over a technical disagreement—with potentially grave consequences
Many commentators believe that the world should move away from measuring economic success in terms of GDP growth. Yes, growth has brought prosperity and untold riches, but it has had significant negative side effects for the planet, including climate.....»»
HYCU for Microsoft Entra ID provides organizations with automated, policy-driven backups
HYCU announced significant updates to its HYCU R-Cloud data protection platform that offers customers additional protection for their Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions with support for Microsoft Entra ID. With this announcement, customer.....»»
Investigating adaptive strategies of high and low nucleic acid prokaryotes
A research team conducted a 73-day large-volume Aquatron macrocosm experiment, utilizing flow cytometry and dilution experiments to thoroughly investigate the temporal changes and influencing factors in the abundance, growth rate, and mortality of hi.....»»
Daily 5 report for Aug. 23: The conundrum of automotive safety technologies
Whenever new automotive safety devices or technology emerge, a debate quickly arises on whether they should be mandatory or optional......»»
The Galaxy S25 Ultra may get some tough competition in January
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of 2025's most anticipated smartphones. However, another phone launching in January could give it tough competition......»»
From embers to crisis: The expanding threat of wildfires under global warming
Globally, wildfires are on the rise, driven by climate change, which exacerbates droughts and high temperatures. These fires contribute significantly to carbon emissions and particulate matter (PM2.5), with severe consequences for both climate stabil.....»»
17th annual iPhone Photography Awards winners announced
The winners of the 17th annual iPhone Photography Awards have been announced, and the deadline of next year’s competition has been set. All photos were shot on iPhone or iPad, and the rules state that all editing must also be carried out on the.....»»
UK drops App Store investigation, says it has better things to do
After three years and, significantly, a change in government, the UK's competition regulator has closed its App Store investigation before reaching a conclusion.UK ParliamentThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) first announced the investi.....»»
Newly discovered, free-living eukaryote is the first known to have lost its mitochondria
An international team of geneticists and molecular biologists has discovered the first-known, free-living eukaryote to have lost its mitochondria. In their study, published in Nature Communications, the group found the eukaryote while investigating t.....»»
Backbone One 2nd gen review: sleek upgrades to a classic iPhone controller
Backbone One smartly refined its iPhone controller with better ergonomics and magnetic adapters for an improved fit, but competition is fierce, making the $100 controller a more difficult sell.Backbone One review: case friendly and ergonomicI love Ba.....»»
Humans can work with nature to solve big environmental problems—but there"s no quick fix, researchers say
"Nature-based solutions" are gaining momentum in environmental policy, including in Australia. They involve working with nature to protect, restore or manage ecosystems in a way that benefits both people and the environment......»»
How to bend the curve of biodiversity loss? New analytical framework provides answers
Biodiversity loss is considered a global crisis, as species extinction is worldwide, impairing ecosystem functions that are also essential for human survival. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, IPBES.....»»
Trees stripped by invasive caterpillars muster defenses that can harm native insects, research shows
An invasive insect with an insatiable appetite can cause serious problems for a favorite native moth that likes the same food source—even though the two are never in direct competition for a meal, according to new research, published in the journal.....»»
The Quest to Uncover the Secrets of Gold Hydrogen
Industries want to harvest naturally occurring hydrogen as soon as possible, but scientists warn of unforeseen consequences......»»
New supramolecular polymer shows spontaneous unfolding and aggregation
In polymers, the competition between the folding and aggregation of chains, both at an individual level and between chains, can determine the mechanical, thermal, and conductive properties of such materials. Understanding the interplay of folding and.....»»