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The FSF Clarifies Richard Stallman"s Role

Long-time Slashdot reader destinyland writes: This week the Free Software Foundation posted some new answers to frequently-asked questions "as the FSF board sets about the work of strengthening the Foundation's governance structure." The FAQ notes t.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMay 2nd, 2021

Optimism fuels national productivity and innovation

A study of 42 countries over a 20-year span found one factor had a significant impact on investment in research and development. Economic optimism plays a crucial role in boosting national productivity and research and development, according to a new.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Scientists discover an unexpected involvement of sodium transport in mitochondrial energy generation

The GENOXPHOS (Functional Genetics of the Oxidative Phosphorylation System) group at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has discovered a crucial role of sodium in the generation of cellular energy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Advances in hydrogen research: More efficient isotope separation in sight

The lightest of all elements, hydrogen, is in great demand due to its promising role as a sustainable resource in the energy transition. A team from Leipzig University and TU Dresden, as part of the Hydrogen Isotopes 1,2,3H Research Training Group, h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

The memory in seeds: How plants carry environmental clues across generations

Phenotypic plasticity enables plants to adjust their physical traits in response to environmental variations, playing a vital role in their survival and adaptability. While past research has primarily focused on how these traits manifest within a sin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

The relationship between emotions and economic decision-making differs across countries, multi-national analysis finds

When making economic decisions, humans can be driven by various factors, including their goals and emotions. Past studies have hypothesized that emotions play a crucial role in economic decisions, particularly those that involve risk or trade-offs be.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Study reveals that future climate change may reduce the Amazon rainforest"s ability to act as a carbon sink

The Amazon, often called the "lungs of the planet," is the world's largest tropical forest, playing a crucial role in the global climate system due to its vast carbon storage. While it is typically warm and humid all year round, continued climate cha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Plant pathogen battle: A tomato protein"s dual role in defense and susceptibility

Tomatoes, a staple crop worldwide, are increasingly threatened by biotic stressors such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria, with the effects worsening under climate change. These challenges lead to reduced yields and compromised nutritional quality, hig.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Arctic warming may fuel ice formation in clouds, observations suggest

The Arctic frequently experiences temperatures that support the formation of mixed-phase clouds that contain supercooled liquid droplets and ice crystals. The composition of such clouds plays a crucial role in the region's energy balance and climate.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

New analysis indicates UK hunting trophies law would cause more harm than good

Researchers led by the University of Oxford's Department of Biology and the Oxford Martin Program on Wildlife Trade have reported findings from a study into the UK's role in the international hunting trophy trade in the journal Conservation Science a.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

The harder I work, the luckier I get? What coaches, athletes and fans need to understand about luck in sport

In the world of elite sport, where everything is planned down to the last minute detail, surprisingly few are prepared to acknowledge the inherent role of luck in the outcomes of sporting contests......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

DNA origami and fluorescent probes can precisely release molecular cargo

In the world of nanotechnology, the development of dynamic systems that respond to molecular signals is becoming increasingly important. The DNA origami technique, whereby DNA is programmed so as to produce functional nanostructures, plays a key role.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Researchers discover highest second-harmonic generation response in deep-ultraviolet phosphate

In the field of nonlinear optics (NLO), deep-ultraviolet (DUV) NLO crystals have garnered attention due to their crucial role in all-solid-state lasers. With ongoing research, the demand for these DUV NLO crystals continues to grow......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Book Review: A Bold Profile of the James Webb Space Telescope

In Pillars of Creation, Richard Panek gets up close to the JWST.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Students prefer teacher feedback over AI feedback, research finds

Feedback plays a crucial role in learning, helping individuals to understand and improve their performance, yet globally large and diverse student populations often mean that providing timely and personalized observations can be a challenge......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Primates bond for their own benefit: Study underlines the decisive role that females play

Female and male primates often form close bonds, but not purely out of affection. Close relationships usually evolve when there is a clear benefit for both parties, with protection and reproductive control playing key roles......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

New study links US decline in volunteering to economic conditions

Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn't played as big a role in many Americans' lives......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

San Diego County air pollution officers to develop alert system for noxious sewage odors

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District will be expanding its role in addressing the foul odors affecting communities near where sewage spills over the U.S.-Mexico border, following conflicting reports earlier this week about whether the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Temperature fluctuations found to mar fish quality of large yellow croaker

Large yellow croaker is a highly nutritious and economically valuable mariculture species, but its perishable nature poses significant challenges in storage and transport. Cold chain logistics play a crucial role in maintaining seafood quality, but f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

The roles played by Indigenous Peoples in biodiversity conservation

Indigenous Peoples play an indisputable and critical role in the conservation of the planet's biodiversity. Their lands and livelihoods sustain life in myriad forms. However, a study by researchers at the ICTA-UAB published in Nature concludes that t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Study highlights role of computational biology in microbial community design

How can computer models help design microbial communities? A research team comprising members from Aachen, Düsseldorf and East Lansing/U.S. examined the development perspectives of so-called synthetic biology. In an article published in the journal.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024