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Research reveals advantages of scheduling retail employees with higher performers

One barely has to wade into a Reddit thread in which workers whine about their employer before encountering something related to shifts. This often focuses on with whom a worker is scheduled and how that makes things better or worse......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 15th, 2023

In IT? Need cash? Cybersecurity whistleblowers are earning big payouts.

The US government now relies on whistleblowers to bring many cases. Matthew Decker is the former chief information officer for Penn State University’s Applied Research Laborator.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News1 hr. 4 min. ago

Excited state dynamics unlock potential for organics LEDs and bioimaging

Excited state dynamics are essential for understanding fluorescence properties in molecules, impacting their application in technologies. Research at Shinshu University explores how molecular structure and geometry influence light emission in aggrega.....»»

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Study reveals untapped potential in Switzerland"s wood material flows

Switzerland has set itself a goal that is as ambitious as it is necessary: net zero by 2050. One of the most important raw materials on the road to a climate-neutral future is wood. This renewable natural resource binds CO2 from the atmosphere as it.....»»

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What a century-old grapevine reveals about a disease that plagues wine country

A century-old grapevine cutting is providing new clues into the history of a deadly plant pathogen that is decimating crops across the globe......»»

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Shrubs can help or hinder a forest"s recovery after wildfire

Research from the University of California, Davis, is shedding light on when and where to plant tree seedlings to help restore forests after high-severity wildfires, and it has a lot to do with shrubs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 36 min. ago

Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India

While electric vehicles have become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, new research led by Princeton University has demonstrated that refining the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries could create pollution hotspots nea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 36 min. ago

Moral judgments shape everyday consumption practices, says research

In a new study, a Florida State University marketing researcher and her colleagues have revealed a complex moral landscape underlying everyday consumption practices, particularly relating to self-care, just in time for the holiday shopping season......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 36 min. ago

Simple enrichment reduces boredom and boosts welfare in housed dairy cows

Understanding dairy cow behavior has been a hot topic of dairy science research in the last few decades. In a special issue of JDS Communications dedicated to behavior in dairy animals, a new study highlights the importance of environmental enrichmen.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 36 min. ago

Femtosecond lasers and ordered nanopillars: A new path for high-speed electron control

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, in collaboration with the Australian National University, Canberra has demonstrated a novel way of steering a beam of relativistic electron pulses produced by an ultrahigh intensity, femtosecond las.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 36 min. ago

Research explores nanobubble stability and its real-world implications

Gases are essential for many chemical reactions, and bubbles are one way for these gases to be held in solution. When compared to larger bubbles, nanobubbles have increased stability—meaning that they can remain in a solution longer without popping.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 36 min. ago

Study highlights the transformative impact of accelerator programs on startups worldwide

A study by Valentina A. Assenova and Raphael Amit of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, reveals that participation in startup accelerator programs significantly boosts post-acceleration performance for ventures......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 36 min. ago

Apple Sports app gets four new features, including Live Activity scheduling

Apple Sports was launched earlier this year as a dedicated app for iPhone users to track sports. It’s received regular updates all year, and today there’s a new version available that adds four key new features. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News8 hr. 35 min. ago

Personalized gifts really do mean that little bit more to your loved ones, says research

Shopping for Christmas presents can be tricky. How do you find the perfect presents for all of your loved ones, with all of their different interests and ages and preferences?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 4 min. ago

Scientists propose strategy for increasing rice yield while reducing fertilizer use

Researchers from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a sustainable technology to selectively reduce nitrate to ammonium. This innovation delivers three benefits: It increases ri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 4 min. ago

Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in the grapes" skin

Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking—something like 10,000 years. As chemists specializing in winemaking, we wanted to try to figure out the source of these headaches......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News9 hr. 36 min. ago

Q&A with archaeologist: Are climate-related calamities erasing Illinois" cultural history?

In a new report, scientists with the Illinois State Archaeological Survey describe how increased flooding, erosion and other effects of human-induced climate change are degrading many of the state's cultural sites. ISAS research archaeologist Andrew.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News9 hr. 36 min. ago

Planning a holiday? Three ways to reduce your carbon footprint

These holidays, planet Earth looks likely to be hotter than ever before. Research found that in 2024, global temperatures temporarily rose 1.5°C higher than the average from 1850 to 1900—a pre-industrial time when the first global temperatures wer.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News9 hr. 36 min. ago

Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors—one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages

Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures associate twins with health and vitality, while others see them as a philosophical reminder of the duality of life and death, good and evil. Some famous twins a.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News9 hr. 36 min. ago

How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness

Stereotypes abound about liberal arts degrees leading to low-paying jobs, despite research showing that humanities majors earn salaries comparable to students in many other majors......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News9 hr. 36 min. ago

New research shows the term "lesbian" is declining in popularity. The reasons why are complex

Run your eyes down a list of famous women who have recently come out and you're likely to see people describe themselves as pansexual, bisexual or queer, or insist on their right not to label their sexuality at all. With one or two notable exceptions.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News9 hr. 36 min. ago