Survey uncovers diversity of Vibrio in prawns bought in the UK
Quadram Institute researchers have carried out a survey of prawns in the UK for Vibrio bacteria, in an effort to understand the bacterium's potential contribution to human disease and its resistance to antibiotics......»»
New interactive map provides local and regional climate opinions in India
India is the most populous country in the world and is among the top 10 greenhouse gas emitters, with most emissions stemming from energy production, manufacturing, and agriculture. Yet there has been little information about the diversity of climate.....»»
British Antarctic Survey publishes carbon emissions for 2023/2024
For the first time, the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are publishing their carbon footprint data on their website to increase transparency and help other organizations reduce their carbon emissions......»»
LGBTQ people have a troubled relationship with police—survey shows harassment, abuse and distrust
The LGBTQ community's long history with law enforcement is so troubled and violent that organizers at some recent Pride parades decided to ban police from marching in the parade......»»
Apple forces Patreon to pay 30% of new memberships sold through iOS
Patreon is warning users that channel memberships bought via its iPhone app will shortly be subjected to Apple's 30% in-app payment fees.Patreon logoPatreon is a service that lets content creators have members who pay a subscription to receive exclus.....»»
Organic farms certified by peers display higher product diversity
In Brazil, a study compared two systems of organic product certification implemented in São Paulo state. One system involves conventional certification by auditors accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Institute of Metrology, Qu.....»»
Historic fires trapped in Antarctic ice yield key information for climate models
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey tracked fire activity over the past 150 years by measuring carbon monoxide trapped in Antarctic ice. This gas is released, along with smoke and particulates, by wildfires,.....»»
Genetic study uncovers onion bulb shape, size secrets
A new study by the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, University of Wisconsin details the genetic mechanisms influencing the shape and volume of onion bulbs, along with the effects of daylength on the bulbing process. This research provi.....»»
Astronomers discover two new super-Earths orbiting nearby stars
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has detected two new super-Earth exoplanets orbiting nearby M-dwarf stars. The newfound exoplanets, designated TOI-6002 b and TOI-5713 b, are two times la.....»»
Ten years of research shows chlamydia vaccine can save lives of wild koalas
The largest and longest-ever survey of wild koalas has confirmed a chlamydia vaccine, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast, can protect the animals from developing and dying from the disease......»»
Dutch survey study links air ventilation and other factors to work-from-home success
In a new survey study, Dutch employees who worked from home tended to report higher levels of productivity and less burnout if they were more satisfied with their home office setup. The study also linked more air ventilation in the home office to hig.....»»
Tackling digital sexual violence in Canada requires updated policies and procedures
Online abuse affects one in six school-aged children, according to a recent World Health Organization survey of Europe, Asia and Canada. This statistic is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to online abuse, though, as this issue affects more t.....»»
Comprehensive framework to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in global biodiversity research
The global biodiversity crisis demands comprehensive, collaborative solutions that draw upon diverse knowledge and perspectives from around the world. Yet, a critical gap exists in biodiversity research, where the expertise and insights of local scie.....»»
Plants show surprising diversity in arid landscape: How livestock grazing impacts drylands
Understanding how plants cope with climatic extremes and grazing pressure is important for reliable predictions about future biodiversity and the functioning of dryland ecosystems......»»
Bacterial gut diversity improves the athletic performance of racehorses
The composition of gut bacteria of thoroughbred racehorses at one month old can predict their future athletic performance, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In the study, foals with lower bacterial diversity at 28 days old also.....»»
Survey says AI is more buzzkill than buzzword for marketing
Washington State University survey finds people are turned off by mention of AI in products......»»
Return-to-office mandates hurt employee retention, productivity, survey says
Survey of 4,400 US employees who are at least 18 years old. Enlarge (credit: Getty) US workers who work remotely are 27 percent more likely to look forward to doing their job, according to a survey of over 4,400 employe.....»»
Competition over millions of years preserves genetic diversity of three crustaceans
Hosts and their parasites are in constant competition. Through genetic diversity, the host can change in such a way that infection is no longer possible. However, the parasite adapts quickly—and the game starts all over again. This is also referred.....»»
I found a hidden way to turn your Motorola phone into an iPhone
If you bought a Motorola phone recently, did you know there's a secret way you can make it look like an iPhone? Well, you can, and I'm going to show you how......»»
A new way of thinking about the economy could help protect the Amazon, and help its people thrive
To protect the Amazon and support the well-being of its people, its economy must shift from environmentally harmful production to a model built around the diversity of indigenous and rural communities, and standing forests......»»
Update to wireless CarPlay for under $100 [20% off]
Do wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? In 2017, I bought a Honda Civic that came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system at the time seemed like overkill. Fortunately, there.....»»