Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore
A crab covered in oil creeps across the sand as Philippine fishermen wearing white protective suits, rubber gloves, and respirator masks scrape toxic sludge from the rocks along the shore......»»
Study reveals ideal first offer in negotiations
When beginning a negotiation, buyers often struggle to find a first offer that lowers the final sale price but also avoids the risk of non-agreement. Based on the analysis of 26 million real eBay negotiations, new research from ESMT Berlin shows how.....»»
Huge blue whale washes ashore in southern Chile
An enormous blue whale, considered the largest animal on Earth, has washed up onto a beach in southern Chile, probably after dying at sea, local authorities said Sunday......»»
The art of Roman water management revealed
While 21st century water companies struggle to maintain clean, fresh supplies, new research from an international team led by Oxford geoarchaeologist Dr. Güel Sürmelihindi, reveals that, some 2,000 years ago, Roman water engineers were keeping up a.....»»
Tropical trees use social distancing to maintain biodiversity
Tropical forests often harbor hundreds of species of trees in a square mile, but scientists often struggle to understand how such a diversity of species can coexist. In a study published in Science, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin ha.....»»
Psychologists Struggle to Explain the Mind of the Stalker
Attempts to understand the psychopathology of romantic infatuation and sexual predation are still in their infancy.....»»
Be a "good farmer" or follow new regulations: The struggle for Otago farmers
A new national freshwater policy is causing tension for Otago farmers, as many of the new regulations oppose their perception of a "good farmer" and good farming practices, University of Otago research shows......»»
Teens need consistent positive messaging in multicultural environments, finds study
In an increasingly diverse, multicultural world, adolescents struggle academically in multicultural environments if they don't receive consistent and positive messages at school, home and among their peers about cultures that are not their own, a Uni.....»»
Why workers in small businesses can struggle with mental health and "presenteeism"
If you are struggling with your mental health, is it better to come to work or stay off sick? You may think your employer would prefer you try to keep working, but many employers would prefer you take time off to feel better......»»
Spill of 1,200 barrels of crude blight Ecuadoran beach
A leak at an oil terminal spilled at least 1,200 barrels of crude onto a beach popular with tourists in northwest Ecuador, near the border with Colombia, officials said Thursday......»»
Study shows bats struggle during organic farming transition
Bat activity falls as farms make the transition to organic agriculture, new research shows......»»
Caught in the act: Mammal found with teeth sunk in a much larger dinosaur
New fossil from China captures the last moments of a life-or-death struggle. Enlarge / The two skeletons are completely intertwined. (credit: Gang Han) A new fossil described this week captures two intertwined animals ca.....»»
Google Bard can now speak, but can it drown out ChatGPT?
Google has granted its Bard chatbot the power of speech. Will it be enough to overcome ChatGPT, or will Bard struggle to take the artificial intelligence crown?.....»»
It’s official: Asus admits ROG Ally has a problem with thermals
Asus has just confirmed what many have already reported -- the ROG Ally handheld may struggle with thermals. Fortunately, a fix is on the way......»»
Cutting urban carbon emissions by retrofitting buildings
To support the worldwide struggle to reduce carbon emissions, many cities have made public pledges to cut their carbon emissions in half by 2030, and some have promised to be carbon neutral by 2050. Buildings can be responsible for more than half a m.....»»
How Threads’ privacy policy compares to Twitter’s (and its rivals’)
Here’s what is collected by Threads, as well as by Twitter, Bluesky, Mastodon, Spill, and Hive Social. Enlarge (credit: AHMET YARALI/Getty) Meta's long-awaited Twitter alternative is here, and it's called Threads. The.....»»
Solidarity and resistance: Key to Las Kellys making themselves seen
"We are the women who clean." With this phrase, which unites all women who work in the care and cleaning sector, Las Kellys have succeeded in consolidating a struggle that has made them seen, brought dignity to their profession, and defended their ri.....»»
HackGATE monitors activities of ethical hackers
Hackrate launched HackGATE, a monitoring platform specifically designed for ethical hacking projects. Thousands of IT security teams around the world struggle with efficiently monitoring ethical hacking projects and determining whether a test yielded.....»»
Exploring special sea-level and circulation anomalies in the Philippine Sea during El Niño events
The Philippine Sea (PS) is one of the regions with the strongest interannual variability in sea level and upper-layer circulation. During the developing stage of El Niño events, the Philippine Sea shows sea level falling and cyclonic circulation ano.....»»
How to have informed and respectful conversations about Indigenous issues like the Voice
As Australia prepares for the Voice referendum later this year, some commentators struggle to create a respectful space for all sides of politics. Especially to discuss the proposed constitutional change......»»
Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online, peers say
Some people struggle to get online, putting them at a disadvantage, a Lord's committee says......»»