History
Ancient DNA explains the Early Origins of American Colonial Horses
New evidence has bolstered an old myth about the arrival of domesticated horses in North America. The discovery was made partially by accident by researchers…
News
Psychology
Identifying the Human-driven Obstacles to Global Sustainability
A new paper demonstrates how people’s daily lives can have far-reaching global consequences when developing policies to achieve sustainability. Today’s anxious world is full of…
Psychology
How Coworkers Influence the Worth of Your Skills
New research reveals the significance of teams and coworkers in shaping productivity, earning potential, and job retention. The study looked at data from Sweden. It…
Technology
What is the Best Way to Compete against Robots?
Roboticists and economists have developed a method for estimating the likelihood of future intelligent robots automating jobs and recommending career transitions with lower risks and…
Agriculture
A Clearer Understanding of Crop Yields in the Face of Climate Change
According to a new NASA study published in the journal Nature Food, climate change may affect maize (corn) and wheat production as early as 2030…
Agriculture
Bees in Orchards are increased by Flower Strips and Hedges Together
Researchers at the University of Freiburg have found that hedges and perennial flower strips are complementary in supporting wild bees in orchards by providing continuous…
Agriculture
Northern Missouri has discovered a Longhorned Tick
The Longhorned tick causes the loss of millions of dollars in agricultural revenue to cattle producers worldwide, and it is now in northern Missouri. Originally…
Technology
Power Consumption in Semiconductor Devices is Reduced
A research team reduces power consumption by half in semiconductor devices by embedding platinum nanoparticles. The new technology extends memory by one million times and…
Engineering
Off-grid Locations could Benefit from Passive Cooling Systems
A new passive cooling system relies on evaporation and radiation and requires no electricity. The device can provide up to about 19 degrees Fahrenheit (9.3…
Psychology
Scientists Identified Brain Region Responsible for Selfless Helping Behavior
Scientists from the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford have identified a region of the brain that is specifically involved in putting forth an effort to…
Engineering
Living Photovoltaics are Possible thanks to Nanotubes
Scientists at EPFL have gotten bacteria to spontaneously take up fluorescent carbon nanotubes for the first time. The breakthrough unlocks new biotechnology applications for prokaryotes,…
Environment
The Increase in Atmospheric Helium has been Verified
Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego used an unprecedented technique to detect that levels of helium are rising in the atmosphere,…
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