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Study finds future snowmelt could have costly consequences on infrastructure

Climate change and warmer conditions have altered snow-driven extremes and previous studies predict less and slower snowmelt in the northern United States and Canada. However, mixed-phase precipitation—shifting between snow and rain—is increasing.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 8th, 2021

Local craft beer consumers lose loyalty when their favorite brands are acquired, finds study

Local craft beer consumers don't seem to like it when their favorite brands are acquired, showing displeasure through spending habits, according to a new study on brand loyalty and craft beers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 37 min. ago

X ignores revenge porn takedown requests unless DMCA is used, study says

Researchers call for a dedicated law requiring platforms to remove revenge porn. X (formerly Twitter) claims that non-consensual nudity is not tolerated on its platform. But a rec.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News10 hr. 37 min. ago

Why using a brand nickname in marketing is not a good idea

Researchers from Western University, Stockton University, and University of Massachusetts Amherst have published a new study that examines whether firms benefit from adopting popular nicknames in their branding efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 36 min. ago

Researchers link El Niño to accelerated ice loss in tropics

Natural climate patterns such as El Niño are causing tropical glaciers to lose their ice at an alarming rate, a new study has found......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 36 min. ago

Study reveals how parasites thrive by balancing specialization with exploiting diverse species communities

A single shift of a parasite from one host species to another can trigger catastrophic infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this, scientists continue to debate the role of species diversity in natural environments on the spread of these parasites......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

Study reveals relationship between nitrogen-cycling microbial communities and nitrogen removal

Excess nitrogen (N) input to the inland water bodies and marine ecosystem has contributed to a cascade of environmental issues, so N removal pathways are critical in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems for maintaining homeostasis. Associated functiona.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

Key molecule in wound healing identified through mapping of long non-coding RNA molecules

A new study from Karolinska Institutet and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has identified an RNA molecule that is important for skin wound healing. The research, published in Nature Communications, may have implications for the treatment of h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

Researchers design a drug capable of acting simultaneously against three different therapeutic targets

A study led by researchers of the Institute of Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona (IBUB) has developed a new pharmacological tool capable of simultaneously administering three oligonucleotide-based drugs, each acting against a different thera.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

Nanopore technique shows transport mechanism of chaperone proteins at the single-molecule level

Proteins control most of the body's functions, and their malfunction can have severe consequences, such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancer. Therefore, cells have mechanisms in place to control protein quality......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

New research shows legal challenges to climate action on the rise

As the global push towards low-carbon societies accelerates, a new study reveals that justice concerns are increasingly surfacing in legal disputes over climate policies and projects. This phenomenon, described as "just transition litigation," emphas.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

Study suggests elephants remember zookeepers after many years

An elephant never forgets, as the saying goes. In fact, there is evidence that proboscideans still remember the waterholes they once visited decades later. They also often recognize fellow elephants that they have not encountered for a long time. But.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

Hydro-hazard research needs more investment in low-income countries, says study

Research efforts on floods, droughts and landslides are not fairly distributed globally. Although research is increasing in areas affected by these natural hazards, the number of people affected by hydro-hazards in the least developed countries needs.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

Social media users opt for new privacy haven, study finds

Does it feel as if social media is becoming less social? The increasing number of brand ads and paid placement by influencers, as well as polarized public posts on various issues, is forcing more users to opt for private chats and groups, according t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

Comprehensive efforts needed to develop health-promoting learning environments, review finds

Mental ill-health among students in higher education is a growing problem globally. Most efforts implemented to address ill-health involve individual treatment and adjustments to pedagogy. But more can and needs to be done at a structural or environm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 37 min. ago

Future Android build could include a Gemini shortcut on the lock screen

It seems that Google is working on a new Android feature that could include a button on the lock screen that gives users access to Gemini. The post Future Android build could include a Gemini shortcut on the lock screen appeared first on Phandroid......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News14 hr. 5 min. ago

MediaTek phones will soon support Gemini Nano multimodality

It looks like future MediaTek powered phones will come with support for on-device Gemini Nano processing capabilities. The post MediaTek phones will soon support Gemini Nano multimodality appeared first on Phandroid. AI requests made on ou.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News14 hr. 5 min. ago

SimSpace’s OT content enhancements improve critical infrastructure security

SimSpace announced its enhanced OT (Operational Technology) content, now offering more realistic and high-fidelity training and emulation. As OT cybersecurity becomes increasingly critical for industries relying on operational systems, SimSpace has i.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News14 hr. 5 min. ago

Linamar finds all N.C. employees safe after Hurricane Helene; recovery efforts continue

The Canadian automotive supplier is slowly getting operations running at two plants in western North Carolina. The full extent of the damage remains unclear......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News14 hr. 37 min. ago

Study finds early STEM success doesn"t boost college enrollment for Black, Latine students

Research studies have consistently identified early academic disparities as the greatest barrier to STEM representation for non-white students. To address the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in STEM, education policies have sought to improve math.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 37 min. ago

Blizzard book Play Nice reveals dozens of canceled games

The new book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment reveals a long list of canceled games. Here's what Blizzard shelved over the years......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News19 hr. 37 min. ago