Smell of human stress can affect dogs" emotions, leading them to make more pessimistic choices
Dogs experience emotional contagion from the smell of human stress, leading them to make more 'pessimistic' choices, new research finds. The University of Bristol-led study, published in Scientific Reports on 22 July, is the first to test how human s.....»»
Possum shrimp use their cave"s special smell to trace their way home, study finds
Homing is an animal's ability to navigate towards an original location, such as a breeding spot or foraging territory. Salmon and racing pigeons are famous for homing, but similar behaviors occur in groups as diverse as bees, frogs, rats, and sea tur.....»»
Q&A: Is the "lung float test" accurate? Law professor is leading an effort to discredit "bad science"
Over the centuries, a flawed and controversial forensics tool known as the "floating lung test" or lung float test has sent innocent women accused of infanticide to the gallows......»»
Bridging large riverine ecosystems for inter-basin exchanges
Many of the world's large rivers have been modified to support food security, hydropower production, navigation and trade. While these developments are necessary to support a growing human population, they also pose substantial risks to the structure.....»»
New algorithm rights wrongs of precipitation-type classification over Tibetan Plateau
Like many natural phenomena, precipitation can be both a blessing and a scourge to human life. On the one hand, it supplies our rivers and fields with water; on the other hand, it can cause floods, landslides, and other natural disasters. Either way,.....»»
Researchers develop new method for delivering RNA and drugs into cells
Researchers at the University of Toronto and its hospital partners have developed a method for co-delivering therapeutic RNA and potent drugs directly into cells, potentially leading to a more effective treatment of diseases......»»
Scientists Crack a 50-Year Mystery to Discover a New Set of Blood Groups
We now know why some blood is missing a key antigen—leading to the creation of a new blood-grouping system. Experts believe even more discoveries are on the way......»»
Lower shipping emissions may lead to higher global temperatures
Products that we depend on and use every day arrive by way of massive container ships to ports around the world. But the maritime shipping industry is also responsible for polluting the air and oceans with sulfur dioxide, which can negatively affect.....»»
Genomics reveals sled dogs" Siberian lineage
New research co-led by Cornell University examines thousands of years of Arctic sled dog ancestry and reveals when and how Siberian and Alaskan sled dogs' DNA mixed......»»
ESR’s new Qi2 chargers with CryoBoost will recharge your new iPhone 16 quickly
ESR is a leading brand for mobile accessories, and the #1 brand for MagSafe accessories by sales on Amazon. Earlier this year, they debuted new Qi2 chargers as an affordable alternative to Apple’s MagSafe. They’re now debuting new Qi2 with their.....»»
New research finds employees feel pressure to work while sick, which has been shown to cost companies billions
Employees often feel pressure to work while sick, leading to lost productivity, deviant behaviors such as theft and mistreatment of coworkers and intent to leave the organization, according to new research led by University of South Florida Assistant.....»»
New method to break down forever chemicals uses nanoparticles and ultrasound
What do firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, water-repellent textiles and pesticides all have in common? They all contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS—human-made chemicals that don't break down naturally. It's no wonder, then, tha.....»»
Scientists develop super golden lettuce that"s richer in vitamin A
A research group has developed an innovative method for the biofortification of leaves and other green plant tissues, increasing their content of healthy substances such as beta-carotene, the main precursor of vitamin A in the human diet......»»
Global warming"s economic blow: Risks rise more rapidly for the rich, study finds
In a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), researchers analyzed how erratic weather events, increasingly intensified by global warming, affect global production and consumption across different income groups. The paper.....»»
Organizations still don’t know how to handle non-human identities
Organizations are grappling with their current NHI (non-human identities) security strategies, according to Cloud Security Alliance and Astrix Security. The high volume of NHIs significantly amplifies the security challenges organizations face. Each.....»»
Security measures fail to keep up with rising email attacks
Organizations must reassess their email security posture as incidents continue to escalate, leading to financial losses. Key findings reveal a significant increase in email attacks, with many successfully bypassing standard security protocols and tar.....»»
Future foods: How non-thermal tech could transform starch consumption
Starch is a vital component of the human diet, serving as a primary energy source. However, high-glycemic starches are linked to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Traditional starch modification methods, such as.....»»
Research reveals reality of puberty for Ice Age teens from 25,000 years ago
New research shows Ice Age teens from 25,000 years ago went through similar puberty stages as modern-day adolescents. In a study published today in the Journal of Human Evolution of the timing of puberty in Pleistocene teens, researchers are addressi.....»»
Societal factors can shape how companies best respond after customers misbehave
From rule breaking and theft to verbal abuse and foul language, one customer's behavior can negatively affect another customer's experience. How hospitality businesses can best respond to instances of customer misbehavior can depend on the strictness.....»»
How Mazda’s new marketing approach is guided by Japanese philosophies
A new campaign from Mazda puts as much emphasis on human achievement as vehicle attributes. .....»»
Hydroclimate study finds natural variations in Earth"s tilt affect precipitation and humidity
A research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) has analyzed 50,000 years of mid-latitude hydroclimate of the South-East Pacific using special moisture related indicators in marine sediment cores. They have foun.....»»