Study confirms A. yasumatsui as sole biotic threat to Micronesian cycad
A new study has confirmed that the invasive A. yasumatsui, known as Cycad Aulacaspis Scale (CAS), stands alone as the greatest threat to the existence of the Cycas micronesica species. The endemic cycad species to Micronesia has thrived in the region.....»»
Fine-tuning ion exchange membranes for better energy storage
Researchers at Imperial College London, supported by colleagues at a range of other institutions, have published a study in Nature that will help fine-tune a new class of ion exchange membranes. The results should make it possible to build longer las.....»»
Physicists achieve high-precision imaging of complex molecules using highly charged ions
A new study published in Physical Review Letters and led by researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has demonstrated that a Coulomb explosion induced by highly charged ions is a unique tool for.....»»
Revisiting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later
Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series. In 1971, Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a notorious.....»»
Infostealers increasingly impact global security
Check Point Software’s latest threat index reveals a significant rise in infostealers like Lumma Stealer, while mobile malware like Necro continues to pose a significant threat, highlighting the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals across the gl.....»»
Revisting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later
Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series. In 1971, Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a notorious.....»»
Aerospace employees targeted with malicious “dream job” offers
It’s not just North Korean hackers who reach out to targets via LinkedIn: since at least September 2023, Iranian threat actor TA455 has been trying to compromise workers in the aerospace industry by impersonating job recruiters on the popular e.....»»
Faster flowing glaciers could help predict nearby volcanic activity
Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which could help create early warning of future eruptions......»»
Most US book bans target children"s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
Book bans in U.S. schools and libraries during the 2021-22 school year disproportionately targeted children's books written by people of color—especially women of color—according to a peer-reviewed study we published. They also tended to feature.....»»
More evidence that Europe"s ancient landscapes were open woodlands: Study finds oak, hazel and yew were abundant
In 2023 a research group from Aarhus University in Denmark found that light woodland and open vegetation dominated Europe's temperate forests before Homo sapiens. In a new study, recently published in the Journal of Ecology, they take a closer look a.....»»
Social media can turn household chores into profit—but are gender stereotypes making a comeback?
A study reveals a surprising transformation: as social media turns everyday household chores into profitable ventures, it may also be bringing back outdated gender stereotypes. Published in the Journal of Marketing Management, the research explores h.....»»
How retailers change ordering strategy when a supplier starts its own direct channel
Researchers from Erasmus University and KU Leuven have published a new study that examines how retailers respond when suppliers establish direct channels to reach end-consumers and how suppliers can take steps to avoid a backlash......»»
Tax whistleblower laws boost state revenue: Study
The federal tax gap—money people and companies owe Uncle Sam but fail to pay on time—has climbed to historic highs: $696 billion in 2022, according to the IRS. It's money that—if recouped—could fund infrastructure or education or pay down gov.....»»
Archaeologists find ancient cheese makers used tree leaves to boost milk production
A study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution sheds light on the innovative practices of Central Europe's early cheese makers......»»
Young coral use metabolic tricks to resist bleaching, research reveals
Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching at high temperatures, according to a study published November 12 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Ariana S. Huffmyer of the University of Washington, US,.....»»
Study reveals Olympic Winter Games" climate crisis
Research led by the University of Waterloo has found new critical insights into how climate change threatens the future viability of hosting the Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games (OWG and PWG)......»»
BlackFog platform enhancements boost data loss prevention
BlackFog launched its next generation enterprise platform to deliver even more powerful ransomware and insider threat prevention. BlackFog’s pioneering platform focuses specifically on anti data exfiltration to prevent unauthorized data from leavin.....»»
Plant roots key to water movement and wetland restoration
A new study has revealed the critical role of plant roots in enhancing water movement through wetland soils, offering valuable insights for ecosystem restoration and water management in coastal and saline wetlands in Western Australia......»»
Astronomers investigate long-term variability of blazar AO 0235+164
Astronomers have performed a comprehensive multiwavelength study of an extremely variable blazar known as AO 0235+164. Results of the new study, published Nov. 3 on the preprint server arXiv, shed more light on the long-term variability and behavior.....»»
Study links abortion access to women"s economic outcomes
Access to safe, legal abortion can be a lifelong economic stratifier, according to a new analysis of a national database of adolescent health information......»»
Waymo, Nexar present AI-based study to protect ‘vulnerable’ road users
Waymo and road safety AI firm Nexar now offer the largest dataset in the U.S. to inform automated vehicles.....»»