Unraveling a debate on insect cognition
There's a debate among insect-cognition researchers, but the two camps have been arguing for so many decades that many onlookers are no longer sure what they are arguing about. SFI Postdoctoral Fellow Kelle Dhein, a philosopher and historian, has pub.....»»
Cloned black-footed ferret birth sparks ethical debate—why that is a big step, but not a substitute, for conservation
For the first time, an endangered black-footed ferret named Antonia that was cloned from cryogenically-preserved tissue has given birth to two kits......»»
Not the usual suspects: Research reveals novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops
If left unchecked, insect pests can devastate crops. To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key pests but are not harmful to people or wildlife. Ho.....»»
Decoding the body language of politicians: Beware of misleading analyses
Body language experts have been having a field day since the U.S. presidential debate. They want us to believe that it's possible to tell what Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are thinking, but not saying, just by looking at their body and facial movem.....»»
Why We All Need a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War
A new United Nations expert study of the effects of nuclear war would spur informed and inclusive global debate on what nuclear war means for people and the planet today.....»»
The death of Moore’s Law is finally starting to stink
The idea of Moore's Law has been a topic of debate for years, but we're finally starting to see the decline of pure PC hardware innovation......»»
Removal of Russian coders spurs debate about Linux kernel’s politics
Torvalds defends move, says "Russian troll factories" won't deter him. "Remove some entries due to various compliance requirements. They can come back in the future if sufficient.....»»
Insect and spider biodiversity increases organic nutrient availability across ecosystems, large-scale study shows
Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals is not only becoming scarcer, but also poo.....»»
All debate answers in Metaphor: ReFantazio
Debating other candidates for the throne in Metaphor: ReFantazio isn't as easy as you may think, so here are all the right answers to earn you great rewards......»»
Why Trump"s messaging is becoming more extreme: A mathematician explains
"Talk about extreme." That was the response of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at September's televised debate, after her rival, Donald Trump, made the baseless claim that migrants had been eating the dogs and cats of their neighbors in.....»»
Accurately weighing costs and benefits of different methods for controlling invasive species
Invasive insect species bring a host of health, social, ecological and economic consequences, including crop damage, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, ecosystem disruption, human disease transmission and rising allergy rates......»»
Nonnative plants are a major force behind global insect invasions, study finds
In an article in the journal BioScience, an international team of researchers led by Dr. Cleo Bertelsmeier from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, argues that the global spread of nonnative plants is a key factor driving the growing number of i.....»»
Debate over the rights of gender-diverse youth continues as their school safety declines
The treatment of sexual minority and gender-diverse youth in Canadian schools continues to be a contentious issue among parents and political parties, particularly in provinces like Alberta and British Columbia......»»
Resolving biology"s dark matter: DNA barcoding reveals hidden insect diversity
There are millions of species on Earth that we still know nothing about. Researchers call these species "biological dark matter," but new methods can provide us with a better overview more quickly......»»
Ted Cruz’s Ex-NFL Linebacker Rival Lands Multiple Debate Zingers
Ted Cruz’s Ex-NFL Linebacker Rival Lands Multiple Debate Zingers.....»»
AI Comes to the Nobels: Double Win Sparks Debate about Scientific Fields
While many researchers celebrated this year’s chemistry and physics prizes, others were disappointed by the focus on computational methods.....»»
The monarch butterfly may not be endangered, but research suggests its migration is
With vigorous debate surrounding the health of the monarch butterfly, new research from the University of Georgia may have answered the biggest question plaguing butterfly researchers. Why are the wintering populations declining while breeding popula.....»»
The Doctor Behind the ‘Suicide Pod’ Wants AI to Assist at the End of Life
The death of an American woman inside Philip Nitschke’s latest invention reveals the next frontier in the right-to-die debate......»»
Massive M4 MacBook Pro leaks have been ‘confirmed’ to be true
For weeks, debate has raged over whether a set of leaked M4 MacBook Pro laptops are the real deal. Now, it looks like we might finally have our answer......»»
It’s almost 2025, and it’s time to end the Android vs. iPhone debate
Buying a new phone, and getting the one you want, should be simple. However, due to the iPhone versus Android debate, it's anything but......»»
Are Tesla’s robot prototypes AI marvels or remote-controlled toys?
Partying robots spark debate about accuracy of Musk's "biggest product ever of any kind" vision. Two years ago, Tesla's Optimus prototype was an underwhelming mess of exposed wire.....»»