Tackling the psychology of poaching
Researchers believe a new approach to policing marine parks, including tackling the psychology of poaching, could yield massive benefits for fish numbers......»»
Tackling loneliness requires a new approach that addresses societal inequalities
A review into loneliness inequalities conducted by some of the U.K.'s leading scholars in the field has highlighted key social and societal factors that lead to loneliness inequalities......»»
Plant poachers damage forest preserves as demand for ramps and morels makes foraging more profitable
When you think about poaching, ramps are likely not the first thing that come to mind......»»
Kordofan giraffes face local extinction if poaching continues, study suggests
Poaching of two Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffes per year could result in extinction in just 15 years within Cameroon's Bénoué National Park without intervention. These are the alarming new findings of a University of Bristol and Bristol Zoo.....»»
S.Africa links fall in Kruger"s rhino poaching to declining animal numbers
South Africa said on Tuesday its world-famous Kruger park had witnessed a steady decline in rhino killings as better patrols and the onslaught it suffered in recent years pushed poachers elsewhere......»»
Researchers find little evidence of cheating with online, unsupervised exams
When Iowa State University switched from in-person to remote learning halfway through the spring semester of 2020, psychology professor Jason Chan was worried. Would unsupervised, online exams unleash rampant cheating?.....»»
Bangladesh major hub for tiger poaching: study
Bangladesh remains a major hub for the poaching of endangered tigers despite government claims of a successful crackdown on pirate groups involved in the trade, according to research published Friday......»»
Biosurfactants can offer an environmentally friendly solution for tackling oil spills
Can biosurfactants increase microbiological oil degradation in North Sea seawater? An international research team from the universities of Stuttgart und Tübingen, together with the China West Normal University and the University of Georgia, have bee.....»»
How classic psychology warped our view of human nature as cruel and selfish—but new research is more hopeful
There are a number of classic experiments and theories that every psychology student learns about, but more recent research has questioned their findings so that psychologists today are reevaluating human nature......»»
Better synthesis of geospatial data may help combat poachers, scientists say
Poaching wild animals poses global environmental risks, from threatening the survival of keystones species to potentially spreading animal-borne diseases to humans. Technology like unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, can help combat poachers, but fi.....»»
Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns use fundamentally different moral rhetoric, study finds
New research from Professor Manos Tsakiris, from the Department of Psychology reveals how candidates in U.S. presidential primary elections use distinct moral rhetoric on social media to appeal to voters......»»
This Dyson Cordless Vacuum can be yours for $200 thanks to Walmart
The Dyson Omni-Glide cordless vacuum is a force to be reckoned with when tackling hard floors. It's on sale now at Walmart......»»
NASA locks four crew members into a one-year mission in a simulated Mars habitat
On June 25, 2023, a crew of four volunteers entered a simulated Martian habitat, from which they will not emerge for over a year. Their mission: to learn more about the logistics—and the human psychology—of living long-term on another planet, wit.....»»
YouTube tries new way of tackling ad blockers
YouTube is running a test to tackle ad blockers, asking users to adjust the blocker's settings to allow YouTube ads or face playback being suspended......»»
Strategic investments in five countries hold the key to tackling climate challenges in livestock production: Study
To address the climate crisis, a paradigm shift in the global livestock sector is not an option—it is a necessity. But how and where should this transformation occur?.....»»
When majority men respect minority women, groups communicate better
Kyle Emich, a professor of management at the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, along with Rachel Amey and Chad Forbes, then with UD's Psychology and Brain Sciences Department, were searching for clues about why women's knowledge often.....»»
Change food choices to increase chances of tackling global warming, say researchers
Action to protect the planet against the impact of climate change will fall short unless we reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global food system, which now makes up a third of man-made GHG emissions, a new study reveals......»»
White rhinos reintroduced to DR Congo national park
Sixteen southern white rhinoceroses have been released into DR Congo's Garamba national park, officials said on Saturday, reintroducing an endangered species that was decimated by poaching......»»
Does evening "recovery" affect a person"s mood at work the next day?
The quality of recovery a person experiences on a given evening after work may impact their mood when they start their job again the next day, according to new research published in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology......»»
The toilet paper roll may have just been dethroned
This company’s tackling TP inefficiency with a whole new geometry. Toilet paper, in its current form, has too much air, according to Roy Shihor.Read Full Story.....»»
One Planet, Two Crises: Tackling Climate Change and Biodiversity in the Fight for Our Future
World Biodiversity Day reminds us that the profound crises we confront are just different sides of the same coin.....»»