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Mexico delays ban on controversial herbicide

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The Mexican government has postponed a ban on the use of glyphosate, saying it has not found an alternative for the controversial weed killer.

Saudi Aramco CEO calls energy transition strategy a failure

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Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy in global supply, the head of Saudi Aramco described the current energy transition strategy as a misguided failure on Monday.

Milk on ice: Antarctic time capsule of whole milk powder sheds light on the enduring qualities of dairy products

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In a remarkable discovery, whole milk powder manufactured in New Zealand in 1907 and transported to Antarctica with explorers seeking the South Pole was unveiled after more than a century. The findings have allowed dairy researchers to…

Wednesday, Mar 27

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How eutrophication and climate change alter food webs in the Baltic Sea

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Phytoplankton is the primary energy source for all marine ecosystems: These tiny plants floating in the seawater use photosynthesis to bind energy in the form of biomass, which is then passed on step by step in the marine food webs all the…

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North American cities may see a major species turnover by the end of the century

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Climate change may dramatically affect the animal species observed in North American cities, according to a study published March 27 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Alessandro Filazzola of the University of Toronto Mississauga and…

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Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions

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Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia's carbon offset scheme have had negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, new research from The…

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Avoiding the gifts-in-kind trap: New research shows how influencers can make their work pay

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Social media influencers who want to be paid money for their content must focus on three key areas to lift themselves out of the gifts-in-kind trap and to protect their pursuit of meaningful work, new research from the University of Bath…

What your sad desk sandwich says about your working habits

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How's that sandwich? If you're munching on a supermarket meal deal while reading this, well, I probably am too.

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Atomic-scale semiconductor process technology and clean hydrogen technology join hands

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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) are widely used for energy storage, transportation, and various applications, employing solid electrolytes such as ceramics. The efficiency of these cells relies on the performance and stability of their…

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Gender employment gap narrows among people with disabilities post-COVID

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The shifting landscape of post-COVID-19 employment highlights a reduction in the gender employment gap among individuals with disabilities, a trend not observed among those without disabilities, according to last Friday's National Trends…

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Corporations use government grants to lighten debt load

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Local and state governments have a variety of tools at their disposal to attract businesses or entice them to stay. One is tax relief. Austin, for example, helped lure electric automaker Tesla in part with property tax rebates worth $14…

Curbside collection improves organic waste composting, reduces methane emissions

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Most organic household waste ends up in landfills, where it generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Composting food and garden waste instead of sending it to landfills can significantly reduce methane emissions and help mitigate…

Research shows even positive online reviews are a minefield for firms

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Customer's online reviews of products and services are highly influential and have an immediate impact on brand value and customer buying behaviors.

Do food and drink preferences influence migration flows?

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When people migrate, many factors play a role in their choice of destination: How well do you speak the new country's language? Do you already have family or a community there? Do the country's values and norms match your own? How far is…

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Despite 'deep state' fears, research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive

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It's common for political candidates to disparage "the government" even as they run for an office in which they would be part of, yes, running the government.

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Electron-bending effect could boost computer memory

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A new magnetic material developed by RIKEN physicists could boost computer memory storage by enabling higher memory density and faster memory writing speeds. Their research has been published in the journal Nature Communications.

How nature can alter our sense of time

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Do you ever get that feeling that there aren't enough hours in the day? That time is somehow racing away from you, and it is impossible to fit everything in. But then, you step outside into the countryside and suddenly everything seems…

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The Body Shop shouldn't have failed in an age when consumers want activism from their brands. What happened?

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We are in an era of brand activism and conscious consumerism. More than 70% of consumers expect brands to publicly stand for sociopolitical issues.

Pixelated non-volatile programmable photonic integrated circuits proposed by researchers in China

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Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology proposed a pixelated programmable photonic integrated circuit (PICs) with record-high 20-level intermediate states of phase change materials (PCMs).

Monday, Mar 25

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Food production using controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics systems could become the new normal

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New research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Virginia Tech suggests that technologies such as controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may become part of the future of farming.

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Can being too enthusiastic about work have its downsides?

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How much do you love your job? Some employees show up every day, profoundly passionate about their company's mission. Others are extrinsically motivated and work primarily because they need to financially support their family or enjoy the…

Catalysis breakthrough yields self-cleaning wall paint that breaks down air pollutants when exposed to sunlight

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Typically, beautiful white wall paint does not stay beautiful and white forever. Often, substances from the air accumulate on its surface. This can be a desired effect because it makes the air cleaner for a while—but over time, the color…

Industrialization is still vital to economic development but some countries are struggling to reap its benefits

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Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the US, wrote a wealth of reports that served as building blocks for the country's economic system. In 1791, during his time as secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton published one of his…

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Is it OK to use AI to clone your child's voice to deliver a political message?

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Since the middle of February, members of Congress have received more than 119,000 calls demanding that they pass stricter gun control laws. But these aren't the typical kind of calls made by constituencies voicing their concerns.

Your brain can reveal if you're right wing—plus three other things it tells us about your politics

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A few years ago, the leader of Mexico's PRI party told the New York Times that he, "would stick to tried and trusted campaign tools, like polls and political intuition," and rely on "the old-fashioned way" to win the country's election.

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Why scientists are making space data into sounds

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When you travel somewhere where they speak a language you can't understand, it's usually important to find a way to translate what's being communicated to you. In some ways, the same can be said about scientific data collected from cosmic…

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Better phosphorus use can ensure its stocks last more than 500 years and boost global food production, study shows

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More efficient use of phosphorus could see limited stocks of the important fertilizer last more than 500 years and boost global food production to feed growing populations.

Sunday, Mar 24

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Jon Stewart, still a 'tiny, neurotic man,' back to remind Americans what's at stake

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It's an uncomfortable truth: Jon Stewart and Donald Trump both tapped the same well of latent public disaffection with politics and the media in the 2000s. Trust in media and government had been declining for several decades. But the…

Saturday, Mar 23

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Ethnic diversity is still a serious issue at the top level in accounting firms

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In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of diversity in workplaces, particularly in terms of ethnic and gender diversity. To address this, many companies have taken action by adjusting their recruiting policies and…

Friday, Mar 22

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UK government's approach to realizing benefits of AI assessed in new report

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A new report on the UK government's use of AI offers insight into accelerating its adoption and overcoming the barriers to transforming public services, saving the taxpayer billions of pounds.