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Would cockroaches really survive a nuclear apocalypse?

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The 2008 film Wall-E depicted Earth as a post-apocalyptic wasteland with nothing on it but the abandoned remnants of human society and a forlorn, trash-compacting robot. The titular robot’s only living company is a surprisingly […]

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Humpback calves need 38 times more energy after birth than in womb

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The energy required for newborn humpback calves to grow after birth is 38 times greater than what they needed inside the womb according to research from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine […]

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Birds’ vocal warnings provide new insight into the origins of language

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Birds separated by vast geographic distances and millions of years of evolution share a remarkably similar learned vocal warning to identify parasitic enemies near their nests, an international team of researchers has found.This post was […]

Economy

ESG ratings show limited financial impact in the Gulf, study indicates

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Firms in the Gulf region are increasingly expected to align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Yet the link between ESG performance and financial outcomes remains ambiguous. A new study examines whether publicly listed […]

Lifestyle

Hurricane evacuation patterns differ based on where the storm hits

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A study comparing evacuation patterns in response to two 2024 hurricanes, Milton and Helene, found that people in coastal areas with frequent hurricane exposure were much more likely to travel out of harm’s way compared […]

Earth Sciences

Study shows the world is far more ablaze now with damaging fires than in the 1980s

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Earth’s nastiest and costliest wildfires are blazing four times more often now than they did in the 1980s because of human-caused climate change and people moving closer to wildlands, a new study found.This post was […]

Lifestyle

Social media surveillance is ubiquitous, according to research literature review

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A review in the International Journal of Smart Technology and Learning discusses the research literature on social media surveillance. It highlights how the practice has become a central feature of the digital era and raises […]

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Deep-sea mining poses further threat to 30 shark, ray and chimaera species

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The habitat of 30 species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, also called ghost sharks, overlap with areas where proposed deep-sea mining may occur, according to new research published in Current Biology and led by University […]

Earth Sciences

When it comes to storing carbon, the Arctic presents a winter surprise

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The ocean holds gigantic amounts of carbon, much more than all land-based plants and soil. Scientists previously studied these carbon stocks in spring and summer. Now, in two published studies, they have looked at what […]

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Brewing resilience: Researchers safeguard coffee and chocolate from climate threats

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From droughts to disease, coffee and chocolate are under threat, but scientists and farmers are working together to keep these daily treats on the table.This post was originally published on this site

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  • Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built

    Removing parking requirements for new buildings could help thousands of Coloradans who struggle to afford housing.This post was originally published on this site
  • Payroll-delivered emergency savings accounts proposed as solution to financial stress

    Financial stress is costing Canadian employers nearly $70 billion in lost productivity each year. A new idea introduced by researchers at Canada’s Financial Wellness Lab, based at Western, could hold the key to reversing that [...]
  • Complexity economics offers new tools for today’s global challenges

    Global markets are complex systems, shaped by feedback loops, sudden shocks, and adaptive behavior that rarely follow textbook rules and which can’t be captured by neat equations.This post was originally published on this site

Highlights

  • AI ‘workslop’ is creating unnecessary extra work. Here’s how we can stop it
  • How nature’s wow factor may curb fast fashion
  • Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
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