To sting or not to sting? How bees organize defense behaviors
When do bees sting and how do they organize their collective defense behavior against predators? An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Universities of Constance and Innsbruck has provided new insights into these questions. Their study, pu.....»»
Carlos Ghosn lieutenant Greg Kelly heads to make-or-break appeal verdict in Nissan criminal trial
Defense lawyer for former American Nissan Director Greg Kelly tells Tokyo court that testimony of a key government witness is uncredible and undermines his prosecution......»»
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.....»»
An unexpected protein connection in maize growth and defense could enhance crop resilience
Maize (corn) is one of the most important staple crops in the world and has been extensively studied. Yet, many aspects of the genetic mechanisms regulating its growth and development remain unexplored......»»
Possum shrimp use their cave"s special smell to trace their way home, study finds
Homing is an animal's ability to navigate towards an original location, such as a breeding spot or foraging territory. Salmon and racing pigeons are famous for homing, but similar behaviors occur in groups as diverse as bees, frogs, rats, and sea tur.....»»
Flowers use adjustable "paint by numbers" petal designs to attract pollinators, researchers discover
Flowers like hibiscus use an invisible blueprint established very early in petal formation that dictates the size of their bullseyes—a crucial pre-pattern that can significantly impact their ability to attract pollinating bees......»»
New research finds employees feel pressure to work while sick, which has been shown to cost companies billions
Employees often feel pressure to work while sick, leading to lost productivity, deviant behaviors such as theft and mistreatment of coworkers and intent to leave the organization, according to new research led by University of South Florida Assistant.....»»
US sting of online gun part sales started with a shipment marked “fidget spinner”
US seizes 350 sites that masked gun part imports from China as toys, jewelry. Enlarge (credit: Dmitri Toms | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Federal authorities have seized more than 350 websites after an undercover investig.....»»
Top priorities for federal cybersecurity: Infrastructure, zero trust, and AI-driven defense
In this Help Net Security, Erica Banks, VP and a leader in Booz Allen’s civilian services business, discusses the Federal Cybersecurity Strategy’s role in safeguarding national assets. Banks outlines key areas for improvement, including funding,.....»»
Spiny mice point the way to new path in social neuroscience
Scientists have zeroed in on brain circuitry powering the desire of spiny mice to live in large groups, opening the door to a new model for the study of complex social behaviors in mammals......»»
Corn-shaped seed pellets to boost habitat for monarchs, bees
Crop fields are low in biodiversity, but farmers may soon be part of the solution thanks to a Cornell innovation that allows growers to use corn or other crop seed planting machines to plant strips of milkweed or wildflowers next to their fields......»»
Unlocking plant defense: Bacterial hijacking exposed
Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum poses a severe threat to agriculture worldwide, affecting numerous crops. The pathogen's arsenal of type III effectors (T3Es) enables it to manipulate host defense mechanisms, aiding infection. One majo.....»»
After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship
To be fair, it's hard to live without Wi-Fi. Enlarge / The USS Manchester. Just the spot for a Starlink dish. (credit: Department of Defense) It's no secret that government IT can be a huge bummer. The records retention!.....»»
Appeals judge baffled by X’s loss over Calif. moderation law, orders injunction
Elon Musk takes grandest stands yet in defense of free speech. Enlarge (credit: Marc Piasecki / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Elon Musk's X has won its appeal on free speech grounds to block AB 587, a Califor.....»»
Probing the depths of complex electron shells: New insights into uranium"s tricky chemistry
The heavy metal uranium is, besides its radioactive reputation, known for its intricate chemistry and diverse bonding behaviors. Now, an international team of scientists have utilized synchrotron light at the Rossendorf Beamline (ROBL) to explore the.....»»
Replacement crop treatment not safe for important pollinator, experts say
A novel pesticide thought to be a potential successor to banned neonicotinoids caused 100% mortality in mason bees in a recent test. The novel pesticide, flupyradifurone, is thought to pose less risk to pollinators and, consequently, has been license.....»»
Study: Creative idea generation at work leads to indulgent behaviors afterwards
Generating creative ideas at work tasks employees with thinking expansively and being open to thoughts and concepts they haven't previously considered. Which, of course, provides significant benefits to business because it can lead to new and innovat.....»»
Providing blooms all season long may be key to attracting pollinators, no matter what landscape is near your garden
A diverse and abundant flower planting that provides flowers in bloom all season may be more important to bees and other pollinators than whatever is surrounding the flower garden, according to a study published September 4, 2024 in PLoS ONE by Devon.....»»
In defense of slugs
Slugs. They eat your lettuces, chew your cabbages, defoliate your dahlias and assassinate your asters. Even the name "slug" is unpleasant. It comes from the Middle English "slugge", from a Norwegian word for a heavy, slow-moving or sluggish person. S.....»»
Miscategorization fuels discrimination within organizations and workplaces, say researcher
How does discrimination arise? A new paper by Muhammed Alperen Yasar, Ph.D. student at Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Paris I Pantheon-Sorbonne University offers valuable insights into the development of discriminatory behaviors in organization.....»»
PC classic Bloons works surprisingly well as a strategy card game
Remember Bloons Tower Defense? It's getting a strategy deck-building makeover that works surprisingly well......»»