Study reveals the existence of a hidden "pink tax" in digital advertising
Advertisers systematically pay more to show online ads to women than to men, especially in highly developed nations, according to research from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and IMDEA Networks. This gender-based price discrimination in.....»»
Ammonia production goes green: Biomethane approach offers net-zero emissions
Using biomethane to produce ammonia, a crucial chemical in agriculture, could drastically reduce the climate impact of the process. In a study published in One Earth, researcher Robert Istrate shows it's even possible to make ammonia production net-z.....»»
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.....»»
Study highlights negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on special education students in Michigan
The COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted K-12 education and its effects have been well documented. However, there has been less focus on how the pandemic affected the special education system; specifically, that system in Michigan......»»
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......»»
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth
Despite the population being almost four times larger than it was in 1982, a new study published in the journal Ecology suggests the northern muriqui monkeys remain at risk, especially in the face of ongoing habitat disturbances......»»
Mars orbiter spots retired InSight lander to study dust movement
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) caught a glimpse of the agency's retired InSight lander recently, documenting the accumulation of dust on the spacecraft's solar panels. In the new image taken Oct. 23 by MRO's High-Resolution Imaging Science.....»»
DAVINCI mission"s many "firsts" aim to unlock Venus"s hidden secrets
NASA's DAVINCI—Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging—mission embodies the spirit of innovation and exploration that its namesake, Leonardo da Vinci, was famous for......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
New study says we"re unlikely to find liquid water on Mars anytime soon
More than a hundred years ago, astronomer Percival Lowell made the case for the existence of canals on Mars designed to redistribute water from the Martian ice caps to its lower, drier latitudes. This necessarily meant the existence of Martians to bu.....»»
How the pandemic changed police response to mental health needs in one city
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic not only threatened individuals' physical health but also seriously strained mental health and access to care. A new study has analyzed police data from one U.S. city before and after the start of the pandemic to ex.....»»
Plagiarism detection software sparks widespread student concern
In a new study, around half of the high school and university students from seven European countries are concerned about the use of plagiarism detection software in education. Their concerns lead to counterproductive behavior and misdirected learning.....»»
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......»»
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This holiday season, pCloud, the trusted cloud storage provider for over 20 million users worldwide, is offering 9to5Mac readers an unprecedented chance to safeguard their family’s digital life at unbeatable prices. Don’t miss this rare opportuni.....»»
Amazon facing strike threats as Senate report details hidden widespread injuries
Amazon ignores strike threats, denies claims of “uniquely dangerous warehouses.” Just as Amazon warehouse workers are threatening to launch the "first large-scale" unfair labo.....»»
Rising drought frequency poses new threats to US wildlife, study finds
People around the world are dealing with drought, so it's not shocking that it affects wildlife, too: lack of moisture contributes to habitat loss, affects how animals compete for resources, and leads to dehydration and heat stress. The surprising pa.....»»
New data from "the last ice area" may help long-term conservation efforts in the Arctic
Earlier this year our international team of scientists from the Refuge Arctic consortium departed Iqaluit, Nvt. on a 56-day research expedition in the far north. We were sailing aboard the icebreaker CCGS Amundsen and our main objective was to study.....»»
Cost of retail crime up 40% over two years, Australian research shows
A new retail crime study has revealed escalating challenges for the retail sector, with shoplifting, employee theft, fraud and customer aggression rising to record levels......»»
Why are axolotls suddenly so popular—and going extinct at the same time?
You may have seen axolotls—an amphibian in the salamander family with a permanent smile and pink, feathery gills—in a pet store or as a plushie in a window, but the endearing animal's popularity seems to be rising just as it has become critically.....»»
New method speeds up protein study, aiding disease treatment research
Protein complexes are important for the majority of vital processes in the cell and human body, such as producing energy, copying DNA and regulating the immune system......»»