Understanding who commits which crimes
Why do some young men turn to crime, while others don't? An international study shows that preferences such as risk tolerance, impatience and altruism as well as self-control can predict who will commit crime. Risk-tolerant, impatient young men are m.....»»
A new approach to understanding Aboriginal foodways
A University of Queensland-led research team says the key to a more sustainable food future may be a better understanding of ancient Indigenous food production systems......»»
Researchers develop light-activated protein superglue for fast and precise control of cells and tissues
Researchers at Tampere University have been involved in an international study to develop new tools for the light-activated control of cells. These tools are especially welcome for understanding processes where a fast initial signal leads to long-ter.....»»
Mac sales are resuming normal growth, after pandemic and Apple Silicon bumps
Understanding what’s happening to Mac sales over the past few years is a tricky business, due to the convergence of three different factors: pandemic-induced demand, COVID-related supply disruptions, and early upgrades driven by the switch to Apple.....»»
Health professionals played "central role" in Nazi crimes: study
Medical professionals played a "central role" in the crimes committed by the Nazis, according to a new study published Thursday, which aims to debunk "long-held misconceptions" about the scale of their involvement......»»
The 3 key stages of ransomware attacks and useful indicators of compromise
For SOC teams to be able to defend their organization against ransomware attacks, they need to have the right security toolset, but also an understanding of the three primary ransomware attack stages. In this article, we will dive into those key stag.....»»
Volcanic eruption: Scientists perform volcanic scenarios to develop response plan
What would happen if a volcano were to erupt tomorrow in New Mexico? How prepared as we as a society for an event like this to occur? When volcanic unrest occurs, both academic and government agencies need to have advanced fundamental understanding o.....»»
How to use the new ProRAW options in iOS 17
Apple's iOS 17 brings a game-changing feature for iPhone photographers — the ability to change the ProRAW format settings. Here's where to change the format and what each one can offer.iOS 17 offers various formats for image captureBy understanding.....»»
New algae species rewrites understanding of reef systems
A discovery has been made in the heart of the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef and unique reefs systems of the Coral Sea and Lord Howe Island, leading to a greater understanding of how the world heritage-listed landmark is protected......»»
Houston dealership, police take on fraud
Helfman CDJR-Fiat lost about six vehicles, representing about $300,000, each year to customer I.D. fraud before General Manager Steven Wolf and his staff started working with the Houston Police Department to fight these crimes......»»
Understanding all kinds of English accents can improve empathy and learning—and even be a matter of life and death
In a 2019 sketch from the US late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL), the actor James McAvoy plays a Scottish air traffic controller attempting to help a US brand integration manager (Mikey Day) land a plane in distress, because the pilot ha.....»»
Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements
For centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines. Understanding an atom's structure and the development of nuclear science allowed scientists to accomplish the old goal of alchemists—turning one element i.....»»
Okinawa"s ants show reduced seasonal behavior in areas with more human development
Insects have an important role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, but our understanding of how human activities affect their populations is limited. This gap in knowledge is worrying because of the decline of insect populations and the severe c.....»»
Understanding a river"s history is key to predicting its response
A new Griffith study has developed a metric to describe the relationship between flow and water quality, which can help understand the response of waterways to flood events......»»
SentinelOne introduces Singularity Threat Intelligence for enhanced threat landscape understanding
SentinelOne has launched Singularity Threat Intelligence, a solution that offers security teams an end-to-end view of the threat landscape, along with deep, actionable insights to combat adversaries and minimize risk within the SentinelOne Singularit.....»»
New York can resume family DNA searches for crime suspects, court rules
New York's highest court on Tuesday ruled police can resume a DNA searching method that can identify relatives of potential suspects, a technique that has helped solve crimes but caused privacy concerns......»»
The quest to understand tornadoes
Scientists hope technology furthers their understanding of how and why tornadoes form. Enlarge / This stovepipe tornado formed under an intense rotating wall cloud near Keota, Iowa, on March 31, 2023. (credit: Jonah Lange/Getty ).....»»
5 movies that deserve more hate
There are some movies that deserve to be buried under a mountain of hate for various crimes against cinema. And we've chosen to focus on five of those films......»»
Why you should count your chickens (and kookaburras, lorikeets or other backyard birds)
This year is the tenth annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count, which Professor Simon Griffith says highlights the important role citizen science projects play in our understanding of changes taking place in our world......»»
Soil carried on sea freight loaded with dangerous pests and diseases: Study
Often introduced unintentionally by human activities, invasive alien species can outcompete and overwhelm native flora and fauna, driving species to the brink of extinction and disrupting the balance of ecosystems. Understanding why exactly they esta.....»»
Understanding mutualism can help control the spread of invasive species
Cooperation between species to help each other's survival is known as mutualism. It is seen among many types of organisms, such as plants and fungi that exchange nutrients with one another, plants that provide bees with nectar in exchange for pollina.....»»