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......»»
Review highlights a century of science in tackling emerging fungal diseases in response to climate change
A new CABI-led review published in the journal Microbiology Australia highlights how CABI has spent over 100 years identifying and combatting emerging fungal diseases of plants in response to the impacts of climate change......»»
Sixteen US cities in National Cardiff Violence Prevention Network
Sixteen cities across the U.S. are supporting the implementation of a UK model for tackling violence......»»
Climate change is leaving African elephants desperate for water
African elephant numbers have dropped from about 26 million in the 1800s to 415,000 today. While this is largely due to European colonisation, poaching and habitat loss, these majestic animals now face another grave challenge......»»
Apple TV+ "Truth Be Told" gets season three trailer
Season three of "Truth Be Told" premieres on January 20 on Apple TV+, and the first official trailer shows the character tackling a series of missing person cases.'Truth Be Told' season 3The anthology series has a core set of cast members, including.....»»
World economy is headed for a recession in 2023, researcher says
The world faces a recession in 2023 as higher borrowing costs aimed at tackling inflation cause a number of economies to contract, according to the Center for Economics and Business Research......»»
Adjusting the intensity of farming can help address climate change, says professor
We have little chance of tackling climate change and reducing biodiversity loss without a redesign of the world's largest industry: agriculture and food......»»
Happy people spend less on consumption, study suggests
Psychology and economics can contribute to a better understanding of consumer behavior. While purchasing power depends on real income and wealth, willingness stems from the consumers' confidence and expectations about national and personal economic c.....»»
The motivational magic of workplace pairings
Much to the chagrin of most managers, the complexity of human psychology does not cease when employees enter the office or log onto Zoom. In fact, complexity seems to be baked into our personality structure. In a widely cited paper, social psychologi.....»»
How tackling invasive species on land can spark "stunning" improvements at sea
Restoring islands devastated by invasive species and helping coastal "connectors" like seabirds boosts nature on land and at sea—and may be a new way to increase resilience to climate change, researchers said Monday......»»
Elton John quits Twitter blaming change in misinformation policy
The website recently rolled back a policy aimed at tackling the spread of Covid falsehoods......»»
White Americans who believe White people are poor may be more likely to support welfare policies
White Americans who think that White people are poor are more likely to believe that welfare recipients are hardworking, and to support welfare policies, according to new research in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin......»»
Protecting 30% of Earth"s surface for nature means thinking about connections near and far
A biodiversity crisis is reducing the variety of life on Earth. Under pressure from land and water pollution, development, overhunting, poaching, climate change and species invasions, approximately 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of ex.....»»
Tiny fish could unlock big gains in tackling global malnutrition
Tiny fish could play a big part in tackling malnutrition and the food insecurity crisis across the globe, a new study reveals......»»
One step closer to tackling drug resistant parasites in Brazil
Researchers at the University of York are a step closer to identifying ways to support clinicians in predicting drug treatment outcomes for patients with visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil......»»
Opinion: Tackling climate change will require reforming the World Bank and IMF. Here are two options
A global transition to a low-carbon economy will require investments of at least US$4 trillion a year (£3.4 trillion) according to the implementation plan agreed at COP27 UN climate change summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Delivering this funding wi.....»»
Opinion: Tackling the climate crisis beyond COP
The clock is ticking. The 27th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP27) is nearly halfway through. Beyond the nice words, some announcements designed to make headlines and more explanations abou.....»»
Made by women: Why women buy from women and men buy from women and men
Researchers from Technical University of Munich and Copenhagen Business School published a new paper in the Journal of Consumer Psychology that provides fresh insights into how individual purchase decisions are influenced by the gender of the person.....»»
Turtles in demand as pets, leading to a spike in poaching
Swimming in two plastic bins inside a brightly lit and sterile quarantine room at a Rhode Island zoo, 16 quarter-sized turtle hatchlings represent a growing worry for conservationist Lou Perrotti......»»
Report: Water is critical for success on climate action
New research shows that water is much more important in mitigating climate change than previously believed. Better management of water is critical to tackling today's food and energy crises, both of which are exacerbated by climate change......»»
Survey finds US researchers most concerned about fighting misinformation and tackling increased online abuse
Elsevier released the results of a global survey, conducted jointly with Economist Impact, showing that U.S. researchers surveyed believe the public's understanding of the scientific research process actually deteriorated during the pandemic despite.....»»