Pang Pha, the Asian elephant, taught herself how to peel a banana
The elephant only peels yellow-brown bananas when alone, and can do so faster than humans. An elephant named Pang Pha learned how to peel a banana with her trunk—but only yellow-brown bananas. Credit: Kaufmann et al., 2023/Current.....»»
Scientists train goldfish to drive a fish-operated vehicle on land
The fish learned to operate a fish tank on wheels. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) My favorite story I wrote in 2019 was about a research study that taught rats to drive, an activity that the rats appeared to en.....»»
Protected areas not enough to save South-East Asia"s forests
Forest cover is being lost in South-East Asian protected forest areas at almost the same rate as non-protected areas in many countries amid ballooning populations, says a new eight-country study......»»
14 things technology taught me in 2021
From Apple and supply chains to the limits of social media and the cloud, the tech lessons of 2021 were innumerable......»»
New grafting technique could combat the disease threatening Cavendish bananas
Scientists have found a novel way to combine two species of grass-like plant including banana, rice and wheat, using embryonic tissue from their seeds. The technique allows beneficial characteristics, such as disease resistance or stress tolerance, t.....»»
Understanding human-elephant conflict and vulnerability in the face of climate change
Human-wildlife conflict is a central issue in the conservation sciences. Whether it is reintroducing wolves into key ecosystems of the southwestern U.S.—which is having an impact on livestock and cattle ranchers—or the ongoing challenge of elepha.....»»
Arriving in mainland Malaysia, banana Blood disease now poised to spread throughout Southeast Asia
The world's most consumed fruit and an important staple for many developing companies, bananas are increasingly threated by Blood disease, so named because cut banana stems look like they are bleeding. Blood disease causes fruit rot, leaf wilt, and p.....»»
Study finds that classrooms with more Black and Latinx students receive lower quality of teaching
In a new study, researchers find that classes taught by the same teacher receive a lower quality of teaching when they comprise higher percentages of Black and Latinx students......»»
Intel To Spend $7 Billion on Big Malaysia Chipmaking Expansion
Intel is spending $7 billion to build a new chip packaging facility in Malaysia, a major Asian investment intended to address endemic global semiconductor shortages at a time Washington is advocating domestic production. From a report: The U.S. chipm.....»»
13 White elephant gift ideas that are guaranteed to spice up your holiday party
To help you make a splash at your holiday party this year, we've compiled a list of the best White Elephant gift ideas known to man......»»
Food waste becomes California"s newest climate change target
Banana peels, chicken bones and leftover veggies won't have a place in California trashcans under the nation's largest mandatory residential food waste recycling program that's set to take effect in January......»»
Cloud service providers CloudMile, eCloudvalley expand Southeast Asian operations
Datacenters are opening at a rapid pace in ASEAN countries. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building new data centers in Jakarta, Indonesia; Microsoft has plans to set up Azure datacenters in Indonesia and Malaysia; Facebook is currently building a data.....»»
"Paradox brands" hold strong appeal for bicultural consumers
Bicultural consumers such as Asian Americans or Hispanic Americans are the fastest growing demographic in the U.S., and one of the challenges marketers face is how to build brands that resonate with consumers who have assimilated norms from different.....»»
Responding to anti-Asian racism requires better info about the AAPI community and its needs
The recent rise of anti-Asian attacks across the U.S. has galvanized the community to build newfound alliances and resilience, with advocates working to increase reporting of hate incidents and developing strategies to fight anti-Asian racism, accord.....»»
Climate variability and dynamics across early-to-middle pliocene warm period provide clues for future climate change
A recent study by an international research group led by Prof. Ao Hong from the Institute of Earth Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed Asian climate variability and dynamics across the early-to-middle Pliocene Warm Period, thu.....»»
Satellites reveal Ethiopian elephants under threat, study shows
Tens of thousands of illegal human settlements pose a real threat to the continued existence of an endangered elephant population, according to satellite analysis of the Babile Elephant Sanctuary in eastern Ethiopia by University of Oxford researcher.....»»
Researchers identify behavioral adaptations that may help Antarctic fishes adapt to warming Southern Ocean
At first glance, Antarctica seems inhospitable. Known for howling gales and extremely cold temperatures, the continent is blanketed with a mile-thick ice shelf. Occasional elephant seals and seabirds fleck the glacial shorelines......»»
"Super jelly" can survive being run over by a car
Researchers have developed a jelly-like material that can withstand the equivalent of an elephant standing on it, and completely recover to its original shape, even though it's 80% water......»»
British Columbia floods reveal fragile food supply chains: Four ways to manage the crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught the world that our supply chains are fragile and vulnerable to disruptions. Panic-buying and product hoarding, like the irrational run on toilet paper in the early stages of pandemic, cause shortages, a lesson Canadia.....»»
The best White Elephant gifts you can shop at Walmart for under $50
Here are the best White Elephant gifts under $50 for a great game this holiday season!.....»»
This beginner-friendly SQL course bundle is on sale for under £15
TL;DR: The Complete 2021 SQL Master Class Bundle is on sale for £14.89 as of Nov. 18, saving you 98% on list price.With seven beginner-level courses taught by the team at Skill Success, this Complete 2021 SQL Master Class Bundle .....»»