Mammoth Tusk Analysis Reveals Epic Lifetime Journey around Alaska
Researchers find the mammoth walked far enough to circle the globe twice -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Nature degradation could cause a 12% loss to UK GDP, new analysis suggests
The deterioration of the UK's natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP, according to new analysis. In comparison, the financial crisis of 2008 took around 5% off the value of the UK GDP, while the COVID-19 pandemic cost the UK u.....»»
Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century, analysis suggests
Global biodiversity has declined between 2% and 11% during the 20th century due to land-use change alone, according to a large multi-model study published in Science. Projections show climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity declin.....»»
Meta-analysis reveals having a dialect or accent may disadvantage applicants in recruitment processes
People who speak a regional dialect or who have an accent may be at a disadvantage in personnel selection processes. This is the result of a new meta-analysis carried out by researchers at Freie Universität Berlin, the Neu-Ulm University of Applied.....»»
Deciphered Herculaneum papyrus reveals precise burial place of Plato
Various imaging methods comprised a kind of "bionic eye" to examine charred scroll. Enlarge / Imaging setup for a charred ancient papyrus recovered from the ruins of Herculaneum; 30 percent of the text has now been deciphered. (c.....»»
Study reveals protein"s key role in helping cilium transmit signals to the rest of the cell
The essential role played by a protein in the functioning of cells is revealed in new work from the laboratory of Université de Montréal medical professor Frédéric Charron, holder of the Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neurobiology......»»
Enhancing sweet potato quality analysis with hyperspectral imaging and AI
Sweet potatoes are a popular food choice for consumers worldwide because of their delicious taste and nutritious quality. The red, tuberous root vegetable can be processed into chips and fries, and it has a range of industrial applications, including.....»»
Study of economic variables, regional factors influencing Vietnam"s real estate market
A detailed analysis of Vietnam's real estate market aimed to identify the factors that contribute to the formation of real estate bubbles. The study, published in the International Journal of Economics and Business Research covered the period from 20.....»»
Save $150 on a lifetime license for Microsoft Office for PC
A lifetime license of Microsoft Office Professional 2021 can be snapped up now for just $70. Here's why it's worth the price......»»
Laser technology offers breakthrough in detecting illegal ivory
A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade. A laser-based approach developed by scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Lancaster, cou.....»»
These giant, prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth
Oncorhynchus rastrosus, a giant species of salmon that lived in the North American Pacific Northwest a few million years ago, sported a pair of front teeth that projected out from the sides of its mouth like tusks, according to a study published Apri.....»»
New research confirms plastic production is directly linked to plastic pollution
A research paper published in Science Advances reveals a direct correlation between plastic production and plastic pollution, such that every 1% increase in plastic production is associated with a 1% increase in plastic pollution in the environment......»»
Biomolecular condensates: Study reveals poor predictive power of established liquid-liquid phase separation assays
Cells buzz with millions of different biomolecules that diffuse chaotically through their substructures, yet they manage to ensure exquisite functional and spatial specificity......»»
Learn 14 languages: Get $449 off a lifetime subscription to Babbel
Babbel is an online learning platform that will help you learn up to 14 languages. StackSocial is offering a lifetime subscription to the service at 74% off......»»
Epic vs. Apple lurches on, this time about antisteering compliance
Epic Games has convinced a US District Court to order a hearing over its assertion that Apple is failing to comply with the games company's one App Store victory.Fortnite on an iPhoneThe long-running legal case of Fortnite developer Epic Games versus.....»»
Global attacker median dwell time continues to fall
While the use of zero-day exploits is on the rise, Mandiant’s M-Trends 2024 report reveals a significant improvement in global cybersecurity posture: the global median dwell time – the time attackers remain undetected within a target environm.....»»
PoC for critical Progress Flowmon vulnerability released (CVE-2024-2389)
More details of and a proof-of-concept exploit for an unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-2389) in Flowmon, Progress Software’s network monitoring/analysis and security solution, have been published. The critical vulner.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 24, 2024
Blockchain Security Researcher StarkWare | Israel | On-site – View job details The Security Researcher will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis on the security of blockchain systems, protocols and the infrastr.....»»
You can now disable some of Fortnite’s most toxic emotes
Epic: "We want emotes to be a source of good vibes..." The "Laugh it Up" emote is one of four that can now be blocked using a setting in Fortnite. [cre.....»»
Supercomputer simulation reveals new mechanism for membrane fusion
An intricate simulation performed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers using one of the world's most powerful supercomputers sheds new light on how proteins called SNAREs cause biological membranes to fuse......»»
Fossil frogs share their skincare secrets: Analysis of 45-million-year-old soft tissues
Paleontologists at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, have solved a hundred-year-old mystery of how some fossil frogs preserve their fleshy parts—it's all down to their skin......»»