New research shows how courts often resist abuse allegations
A new four-part HBO series, "Allen v. Farrow," documents the accusations of sexual abuse against film director Woody Allen and the aftermath. The documentary calls on the expertise of Joan S. Meier, a professor of law at George Washington University.....»»
Research improves multiplex mutagenesis to increase experimental efficiency in plant genome editing
CRISPR/Cas9 remains the most powerful tool to generate mutations in plant genomes. Studying the various combinations of mutations has significantly increased the scale of experimental setups, necessitating more space to grow numerous plants......»»
Proteins modified in lungs offer clues to biological functions of bromine
Researchers at the Center for Research on Redox Processes in Biomedicine (Redoxome) in Brazil have identified extracellular matrix proteins modified by the action of hypobromous acid in normal and fibrotic lung tissues, suggesting a possible physiolo.....»»
A research team is developing a method to recycle more plastics
Despite consumer efforts to sort and separate recyclables, most plastic bottles still end up in the landfill. Standard recycling methods to sort, shred and remake plastics are limited to just type-1 and type-2 plastics—basically only soda bottles,.....»»
Research team releases new AI model for weather and climate applications
Working together, NASA and IBM Research have developed a new artificial intelligence model to support a variety of weather and climate applications. The new model—known as the Privthi-weather-climate foundational model—uses artificial intelligenc.....»»
Female judges tend to hand down harsher sentences in cases involving sex offenses, finds study
The Cannes Film Festival began a few days ago with nine women accusing the French producer Alain Sarde of raping or sexually assaulting them when they were minors or young actresses. If it reaches the courts, the sentence in this case will depend on.....»»
Study: Social networks can influence perception of climate-change risk
A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign urban and environmental economics expert shows that social networks can play a significant role in influencing the financial behaviors and perception of catastrophic risks brought ab.....»»
Youths" attitudes in post-conflict Colombia reflect both cynicism and hope for peace, research finds
Following numerous attempts at peace, in 2016, the Colombian government and the FARC, the largest left-wing guerilla group, signed a peace treaty. Although Colombians were deeply divided about the treaty's prospects when it was first signed, the agre.....»»
New research into the secrets of the forest: Finnish tree population is made up of families and neighborhoods
The trees in the forest are not just a random group. Fascinating facts reveal pine tree family relationships. The pollen that floats in the air can spread for hundreds of kilometers, but the offspring are usually found in the neighborhood......»»
West Coast seabird study shows how they might one day share the air with wind turbines
One day, wind turbines may float off the coasts of California and southern Oregon, providing clean, renewable energy to millions of homes. But before construction can start, researchers are studying how to minimize the potential wind farms' impact on.....»»
Auto industry still heavily depends on Chinese parts. This Senate report shows why
This week's Senate Finance Committee report finding BMW imported thousands of vehicles with parts from a banned Chinese supplier underscores just how dependent on China the entire supply chain remains......»»
Exploring diversity in cell division: Study investigates the process of evolution that supports diverse life cycles
New research by EMBL scientists shows how different modes of cell division used by animals and fungi might have evolved to support diverse life cycles......»»
Research team uncovers mechanism for spikelet development in barley
The inflorescence architecture of crop plants like barley is predominantly regulated by meristem activity and fate, which play a critical role in determining the number of floral structures for grain production......»»
Artificial nanomagnets inspire mechanical system with memory capability
An international research team including Los Alamos National Laboratory and Tel Aviv University has developed a unique, mechanical metamaterial that, like a computer following instructions, can remember the order of actions performed on it. Named Cha.....»»
Farm wastewater modeling shows footbaths are source of antimicrobial resistance
New research has mapped wastewater flows on farms and revealed where spikes in antibiotic resistant bacteria in slurry occur, showing that water from copper and zinc footbaths used by dairy animals can cause fluctuations......»»
Senate report shows how dependent on China auto industry remains
This week's Senate Finance Committee report finding BMW imported thousands of vehicles with parts from a banned Chinese supplier underscores just how dependent on China the entire supply chain remains......»»
Flexible, biodegradable and wireless magnetoelectric paper for simple in situ personalization of bioelectric implants
A research team, jointly led by Professors Jiyun Kim, Chaenyung Cha, and Myoung Hoon Song from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UNIST, has unveiled the world's first flexible, biodegradable bioelectronic paper with homogeneously.....»»
Wild birds possess genetic predispositions to learn population-specific songs, study finds
Genetic predispositions guide population-specific song learning in wild birds, shows new research from Stockholm University. By studying adult pied flycatchers that had been translocated as eggs from the Netherlands to Sweden, the researchers found t.....»»
3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to see in June 2024
The three Netflix shows you need to watch in May 2024 include a different kind of superhero show, an Elite-like new series, and Sweet Tooth's final season......»»
Michigan Appeals Court backs Ford dealer"s request to arbitrate lease pricing case
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision declaring a customer's allegations of lease pricing deception at a Westland car dealership needed to be resolved through arbitration......»»
Race-based police violence impacts wealth of Black families, study finds
Financial decision-making for Black individuals can be dealt a major blow by race-based police violence, new research suggests, offering insight into the far-reaching effects of police brutality......»»