Prescribed burns encourage foul-smelling invaders
Though prescribed burns reduce wildfire threats and even improve habitat for some animals, new research shows these fires also spread stinknet, an aptly named weed currently invading superblooms across the Southwestern U.S......»»
Phones that encourage you to use a rubbish digital zoom need to carry a warning
Digital zoom photos will never match the quality of an optical zoom photo, yet some phone makers are now encouraging you to use the feature. It needs to stop......»»
Amid clamor to increase prescribed burns, obstacles await
In the 1950s, when University of California forestry professor Harold Biswell experimented with prescribed burns in the state's pine forests, many people thought he was nuts......»»
Teaching kids social responsibility—like how to ask for help—can reduce bullying
Schools that encourage their students to care for their classmates' feelings and to peacefully resolve conflicts with their peers can lower incidents of bullying, according to our peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Behavior.....»»
Leaders who embrace on-job learning and listen to employees have more resilient teams, research show
Leaders who encourage their employees to learn on the job and speak up with ideas and suggestions for change have teams that are more effective and resilient in the face of unexpected situations, according to new research from Rice University and the.....»»
The Sneaky, Lying Flower That Pretends to Be a Rotting Beetle
Aristolochia microstoma finds love by smelling like death. Coffin flies can’t resist......»»
CDC loosened mask guidance to encourage vaccination—it failed spectacularly
FDA approval and paid time off would make people more likely to get a shot, poll finds. Enlarge / A thrown-away surgical mask lays on the ground. (credit: Getty | David Gannon) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stunned health offi.....»»
Japan"s hands-off formula in disciplining schoolchildren works. Is it worth a try elsewhere?
A study examining Japanese schools' hands-off approach when children fight showed it could create opportunities for autonomy and encourage ownership of solutions, suggesting a new strategy in handling kids squabbles in other countries......»»
Sri Lanka braces for beach pollution as ship burns
Three Indian vessels on Thursday joined the battle to contain a major fire on a container ship off the Sri Lanka coast amid fears that it could break up and spew out hundreds of tonnes of oil......»»
Paired pulls in $3.6M to encourage more couples to get cosy with app-based relationship care
Can an app improve your romantic relationships? The founders behind Paired, a “relationship care” app for couples, believe it can. And since launching in October, with $1M to kick things off, they’ve convinced 5,000+ coupled-up othe.....»»
Microsoft and Qualcomm Team Up To Create a Windows on ARM Developer PC
Microsoft has teamed up with Qualcomm to create a Windows on ARM-based dev kit for developers. From a report: The miniature PC will be sold at the Microsoft Store this summer, and is designed to be more affordable to encourage developers to create AR.....»»
The White House Is Partnering With Dating Apps To Get Horny People Vaccinated
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BuzzFeed News: In a national effort to get through to horny but vaccine-hesitant Americans, the White House announced Friday that it is joining forces with dating apps to encourage people to get their COVID-19.....»»
University of Montana students lead prescribed wildfire burn on university ranch
In mid-April on the University of Montana-owned Bandy Ranch in neighboring Powell County, the snow was still visible on the surrounding Garnet Mountains, geese were honking overhead and Cottonwood Creek was beginning to ripple......»»
Hiking gear fabric has cooling effect that may make your next smartwatch more comfortable
As smartwatches become more powerful, they will generate more heat. To prevent burns or rashes, what if a material touching the skin could feel as cool as metal, but also be flexible enough to be worn on the wrist?.....»»
Soy kits provide earning power for women entrepreneurs in Malawi
Women's ability to work as entrepreneurs can help alleviate poverty and malnutrition in developing countries. As local governments and development organizations aim to encourage business opportunities, it's important to identify projects suited for w.....»»
Biden considering point-of-sale rebates for electric vehicle buyers
Critics say the current EV tax credit has chiefly benefited wealthy Americans. By contrast, a point-of-sale rebate could help encourage more low- and middle-income motorists to buy EVs......»»
Tree species diversity is no protection against bark beetle infestation
In recent years, foresters have been able to observe it up close: First, prolonged drought weakens the trees, then bark beetles and other pests attack. While healthy trees keep the invaders away with resin, stressed ones are virtually defenseless. Fr.....»»
Biden to pitch his $174 billion electric vehicle plan in Michigan
The White House wants to encourage new battery production facilities by offering cost-sharing grants for new high-capacity plants in the U.S., according to a fact sheet reviewed by Reuters......»»
Do You Believe in Science? Then Take This Pledge
To encourage confidence in the scientific process, the IEEE Photonics Society, SPIE, the Optical Society, and UNESCO have launched a movement .entry-content .tisubhead { color: #999999; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px; fon.....»»
Digital Nose Stimulation Enables Smelling in Stereo
A tiny nose-worn device turns electrical waveforms into directional smells Humans have two nostrils, which you’d think would allow us to determine the direction of smells, in the same way that two ears let us determine the direction of sounds.....»»
Residential coal use in China results in many premature deaths, models indicate
Coal combustion by power plants and industry pollutes the air, causing many governments to implement mitigation actions and encourage cleaner forms of energy. Now, a new study indicates that in China, indoor air pollution from residential coal burnin.....»»