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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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 2nd, 2023

Harvey Schlossberg, Cop With a PhD in Defusing a Crisis, Dies at 85

Harvey Schlossberg, a former New York City traffic cop with a doctorate in psychology who choreographed what became a model law enforcement strategy for safely ending standoffs with hostage takers, died on May 21 in Brooklyn. He was 85. From a report.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 28th, 2021

OpenAI"s $100 Million Startup Fund Will Make "Big Early Bets" With Microsoft As Partner

OpenAI is launching a $100 million startup fund, which it calls the OpenAI Startup Fund, through which it and its partners will invest in early-stage AI companies tackling major problems (and productivity). Among those partners and investors in the f.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 27th, 2021

OpenAI’s $100M startup fund will make ‘big early bets’ with Microsoft as partner

OpenAI is launching a $100 million startup fund, which it calls the OpenAI Startup Fund, though which it and its partners will invest in early-stage AI companies tackling major problems (and productivity). Among those partners and investors in the fu.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsMay 26th, 2021

Female mice take longer to find a new mate after death of monogamous mate than males

A trio of researchers at Saint Joseph University's Department of Psychology has found that female California mice take longer to mate with a new partner after the loss of their monogamous mate than do males. In their paper published in the journal Be.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 25th, 2021

A new replication crisis: Research that is less likely to be true is cited more

Papers in leading psychology, economic and science journals that fail to replicate and therefore are less likely to be true are often the most cited papers in academic research, according to a new study by the University of California San Diego's Rad.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 21st, 2021

Scientists show how to attack the "fortress" surrounding pancreatic cancer tumors

Tackling the scar tissue that shields pancreatic tumors from effective drug access is a promising advance in a notoriously hard-to-treat cancer......»»

Category: biomedSource:  sciencedailyRelated NewsMay 14th, 2021

Seaspiracy: How to make fishing more sustainable by tackling bycatch

Capturing audiences worldwide with its no-holds-barred indictment of the fishing industry, Netflix's Seaspiracy is the latest documentary to draw attention to the plight of our oceans. With marine species at risk of extinction, degradation of coral r.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 12th, 2021

Targeting viral RNA: The basis for next-gen broad spectrum anti-viral drugs

A new approach to tackling viruses by targeting the 'control center' in viral RNA could lead to broad spectrum anti-viral drugs and provide a first line of defense against future pandemics, according to new research at the University of Birmingham......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 10th, 2021

How one founder realized the potential of sustainable energy stored deep below our feet

On this week’s Found podcast, we sat down with Dandelion co-founder and President Kathy Hannun. Kathy came up with the idea for Dandelion while working at Google X, tackling some of the world’s most intractable problems, and making them t.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 8th, 2021

AP Interview: NASA chief big on climate, hedges on moon date

NASA's new administrator is big on tackling climate and diversifying the agency's workforce, but hedging on whether the U.S. can put astronauts on the moon by 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2021

NASA"s new chief big on climate, hedges on 2024 moon landing

NASA's new administrator is big on tackling climate and diversifying the agency's workforce, but hedging on whether the U.S. can put astronauts on the moon by 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2021

Twitch UX teardown: The Anchor Effect and de-risking decisions

How does Twitch make money? And more importantly, what subtle psychology does it use to encourage viewers to spend more? Let's tear it down. Peter Ramsey Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsMay 7th, 2021

Marine alternatives for petrochemicals in everyday items

An international team of scientists, coordinated by Professor Stephen Euston at Heriot-Watt University, has been tackling sustainability issues in everyday items like foods, pharmaceuticals, and beauty products. They have been using natural ingredien.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2021

Sorbet raises $6M seed led by Viola Ventures to tackle the thorny financials of paid time off

A U.S./Israeli startup, Sorbet — which is tackling what companies do with the financial risks as employees accrue paid time off (PTO) — has raised $6 million in a seed funding round led by Viola Ventures, with participation by Global Founders Cap.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsApr 30th, 2021

Geoscientists call for action on tackling racial inequality in field

An article published in the journal Nature Geoscience has highlighted the shocking under-representation of students from ethnic minority backgrounds in the Geosciences......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 30th, 2021

Crusoe Energy is tackling energy use for cryptocurrencies and data centers and greenhouse gas emissions

The two founders of Crusoe Energy think they may have a solution to two of the largest problems facing the planet today — the increasing energy footprint of the tech industry and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the natural gas indu.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsApr 26th, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations declining even though all US adults are eligible

With 50% of adults vaccinated, health officials begin tackling vaccine skeptics. Enlarge / Nurses wait at empty tables for more patients to arrive to receive a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site in Gardena, Califor.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2021

US COVID vaccinations fall nearly 11% in a week as demand wanes

With 50% of adults vaccinated, health officials begin tackling vaccine skeptics. Enlarge / Nurses wait at empty tables for more patients to arrive to receive a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site in Gardena, Califor.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2021

3D-printed ivory is here, and it could be a game-changer for wildlife conservation

This new 3D-printed ivory looks, feels, and behaves almost exactly like the real thing -- and conservationists think that could help curb elephant poaching.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2021

3D printed ivory is here, and it could be a game-changer for wildlife conservation

This new 3D printed ivory looks, feels, and behaves almost exactly like the real thing -- and conservationists think that could help curb elephant poaching.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2021