New studies in indigenous languages
The Journal of Anthropological Research has just published a new article on the development of linguistic documentation among heritage language speakers: "Articulating Lingual Life Histories and Language Ideological Assemblages: Indigenous Activists.....»»
Are women CEOs more risk-averse than men? Not necessarily, study shows
According to a commonly held assumption, women CEOs are more risk-averse than their male counterparts. Some studies have even demonstrated that women in top leadership roles are less likely than men to engage in acquisitions......»»
Not just humans: Bees and chimps can also pass on their skills
Bumblebees and chimpanzees can learn skills from their peers so complicated that they could never have mastered them on their own, an ability previously thought to be unique to humans, two studies said on Wednesday......»»
Apple shares three success stories from its Entrepreneur Camp for developers
Apple’s Entrepreneur Camp was first launched back in 2018, focusing then on app-driven business owned or led by women. The latest edition is geared to developers from Indigenous backgrounds. Apple has today highlighted three of the camp’s succ.....»»
Enhancing sweet cherry breeding: Insights from genotyping-by-sequencing and genome-wide association studies
Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) is one of the most economically important perennial fruit species growing in temperate regions. However, partly due to climate change and biological pressures from pathogens, sweet cherry production in France has been d.....»»
Scientists get dung beetles to collect DNA samples for biodiversity studies
Researchers are sequencing the DNA of wildlife using dung beetle stomach contents. Enlarge / The Manu area of Peru contains a number of ecological zones. (credit: Corey Spruit / Wikimedia Commons) Peru’s Manu Biosphere.....»»
Groundbreaking survey reveals secrets of planet birth around dozens of stars
In a series of studies, a team of astronomers has shed new light on the fascinating and complex process of planet formation. The stunning images, captured using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) in Chile, represent.....»»
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Save 60% on a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone at the Mashable Shop. TL;DR: Through March 3, you can get a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone, the award-winning language-learning app, for only $159.97 with coupon code ROSETTA. That's.....»»
Targeting seed microbes to improve seed resilience
Fonio (Digitaria exilis), a type of millet, is the oldest indigenous crop in West Africa and one of the fastest-maturing cereals. Despite its low yield, the combination of quick maturation and drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils.....»»
Ultra-compact head-mounted fluorescence microscopes for neuroscience studies
Research groups led by Prof. Bi Guoqiang, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), and Prof. Zhou Pengcheng from Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of Chinese Academy of Chinese proposed a design for ultra-compact head-mounted fl.....»»
Shining a light on the effects of habituation and neural adaptation on the evolution of animal signals
A new paper published in The Quarterly Review of Biology examines the possible effects of two properties of receiver playing fields documented in studies of animal psychology—habituation and neural adaptation—on the efficacy of mate choice signal.....»»
Study finds link between marijuana use and cardiovascular disease
Researchers call for more studies to understand why they're linked. Enlarge / A cannabis flower is seen at East End Flower Farm, in Mattituck, New York, on November 16, 2023. (credit: Getty | CECILIA SANCHEZ) Survey da.....»»
Unlocking the mechanism of pineapple internal browning
Internal browning (IB) is a significant post-harvest issue in pineapples, impacting fruit quality and leading to substantial losses, yet its mechanism remains poorly understood. Studies have shown that the accumulation of phenolic compounds plays a k.....»»
Towards the selective and energy-efficient synthesis of ethylene via carbon dioxide reduction
The synthesis of carbon-based chemicals via the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) has become the key objective of numerous recent energy research efforts. While these studies have yielded promising results, enabling the production of.....»»
The White House just warned against using these popular programming languages
The White House released a new report indicating that using programming languages C and C++ presents a cybersecurity risk......»»
Medicinal plant research unveils the genetic blueprint of Chaenomeles speciosa
Chaenomeles speciosa (2n=34), a diploid species within the Rosaceae family, has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for its various health benefits. To date, the lack of genomic sequence and genetic studies has impeded efforts to improve its.....»»
Mathematicians discover how to stop sloshing using porous baffles
Studies by applied mathematicians at the University of Surrey are helping to identify ways of reducing how much liquids slosh around inside tanks......»»
Walleye struggle with changes to timing of spring thaw, researchers find
Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sportfishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of many Indigenous communities. They are also struggling to survive in the warming waters of th.....»»
Advancing climate change research and policy demands knowledge from Indigenous Peoples, study says
As you read this, many regions of the world are implementing crisis plans against drought while, simultaneously, torrential rains wreak havoc in other corners of the planet, submerging cities and crops under the forces of wild waters......»»
White House: Use memory-safe programming languages to protect the nation
The White House is asking the technical community to switch to using memory-safe programming languages – such as Rust, Python, Swift, C#, Java, and Go – to prevent memory corruption vulnerabilities from entering the digital ecosystem. Acc.....»»
Study analyzes how lies affect economic decisions
Psychology and Economics come together in a recent line of research, led by Ismael Rodríguez-Lara, Professor at the University of Malaga, who studies how lies affect economic decisions......»»