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Why leadership outweighs an interdisciplinary mix in the effectiveness of a research team

When it comes to large research projects, strong leadership and experience may be a stronger predictor of team effectiveness than interdepartmental collaboration......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekOct 15th, 2024

Genome sequencing of all four Macadamia species unlocks new potential for crop improvement

A research team has successfully sequenced and assembled the genomes of all four Macadamia species, marking a significant advance in crop improvement efforts for this commercially valuable nut. The findings reveal key genetic traits that could enhanc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

New research challenges gendered perceptions of domestic abuse

A new study by the University of Portsmouth has questioned whether judgments of partner abuse are "rose-tinted" towards women......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Handling the hype: Researcher seeks to improve science communication

Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, one researcher at Michigan State University and colleagues at several other universitie.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Research program advocates for more neurodiversity inclusive workplaces

University of Melbourne researchers are leading a purpose built program advocating for more neurodiversity inclusive workplaces......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Study reveals disparities in Brazilian schools—rate of physical, learning disabilities three times official statistics

A team led by Stanford education Assistant Professor Guilherme Lichand found the rate of physical and learning disabilities in the country's K-12 schools to be more than three times the official statistic......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

New research estimates carbon emissions from 22 million stream reaches across the US

Using a sophisticated new modeling approach, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have estimated carbon dioxide emissions from inland waters to 22 million U.S. lakes, rivers and reservoirs. It marks the first time this approach has.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Computer modeling research reveals the changing history of a global ice sheet

Imagine that a massive ice sheet covered Canada and oozed down over a large part of the northern United States, like icing spilling down the side of a cake. That was the situation somewhere between 19,000 and 26,000 years ago. The ice sheet covered l.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Nitric oxide treatment preserves fresh walnuts, reduces decay and maintains quality

New research reveals that sodium nitroprusside (SNP) treatment significantly reduces decay and maintains the appearance of walnuts, enhancing both disease resistance and overall quality. This breakthrough offered a practical solution for extending th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Political bickering and policy uncertainty take a toll on business investment, research shows

Partisan squabbling isn't just annoying—it's also bad for business......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Sequencing one of the world"s oldest trees to learn how mutations occur in clonally reproducing organisms

A team of biologists, environmental scientists and geneticists affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. has learned more about how mutations occur in clonally reproducing organisms by sequencing one of the oldest trees in the world. The.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Understanding nature disconnection and eco-anxiety in young people

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Adelaide has taken a deeper look at the nature disconnection and eco-anxiety experienced by young people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Observations detect hundreds of possible supergiant stars in two nearby galaxies

Using the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST), Chinese astronomers have identified nearly 300 candidate supergiant stars in the Andromeda and Triangulum galaxies. The finding was reported in a research paper published O.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Advances in nanostructure fabrication: Laser direct writing on Au nanofilm

A research team led by Xuesong Mei and Jianlei Cui from Xi'an Jiaotong University has made significant progress in the field of nanotechnology. They have successfully achieved the direct writing of nanostructures on Au nano-film using a nanosecond-la.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Psychological inoculation: Combining two simple tools could combat election misinformation

A popular new strategy for combating misinformation doesn't by itself help people distinguish truth from falsehood but improves when paired with reminders to focus on accuracy, finds new Cornell University-led research supported by Google......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Hiring guide: Key skills for cybersecurity researchers

In this Help Net Security interview, Rachel Barouch, an Organizational Coach for VCs and startups and a former VP HR in both a VC and a Cybersecurity startup, discusses the dynamics of cybersecurity researchers and team-building strategies. She highl.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

215 million hectares of forest—an area bigger than Mexico—could grow back by itself, if we can just leave it alone

About 215 million hectares of land—an area bigger than Mexico—could be reforested naturally and without costly manual planting, our new research shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Something to sniff at: Lab-engineered receptors illuminate odor detection

A team of researchers led by Duke University, the University of California San Francisco, and the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope have engineered odorant receptors to reveal the molecular basis of odor discrimination......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Biochemists create protocells to explore how lipids may have led to first cell membranes

A team of biochemists at the University of California, San Diego, working with a group of biochemical engineers from the University of California, Los Angeles, has found that the development of short lipids might have led to the development of the fi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

What the Thai cave rescue can teach us about unconventional leadership

Leadership can emerge from unexpected places, especially during times of crisis. One such example occurred during the 2018 rescue of a group of 12 young soccer players and their coach, who were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand after heavy rains.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

"Alien signal" sent from Mars decoded by father-daughter team

"Alien signal" sent from Mars decoded by father-daughter team.....»»

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