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Other Jan 16, 2024

Q&A: How to conduct scientific research with Indigenous Peoples and Lands in a good way

In the name of "research," science has often harmed Indigenous Peoples around the world. How can researchers ensure they are conducting their scientific work in a good way, that serves the Indigenous Peoples involved and ...

Agriculture Jan 11, 2024

New equations will better estimate protein utilization by beef cattle, benefit producers

Knowing exactly how beef cattle utilize protein is important to answering many nutrition questions producers and industry nutritionists pose to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists like Jason Smith, Ph.D., Amarillo.

Earth Sciences Dec 27, 2023

AI will play a bigger role in predicting weather and climate disasters in the US in 2024, experts say

Hurricane Idalia and the Hawaii firestorm were the most notable weather disasters in the U.S. in 2023, but they were far from the only ones.

Cell & Microbiology Dec 20, 2023

Molecular pump study explores how brine shrimp thrive in high salinity

Brine shrimp of the genus Artemia are small crustaceans that can thrive in environments where sodium concentrations are as high as 25% (more than eight times typical ocean sea water). Also known by the household pet trademark ...

Environment Dec 5, 2023

The short-term rain forecast system is broken. Can AI do a better job of predicting deadly floods?

The floods that killed 20 people in Waverly, Tennessee, and the surrounding area came with little warning.

Education Nov 6, 2023

STEM Career Days boost high school students' career aspirations in STEM fields, study finds

A new study at the University of Missouri—in partnership with Harvard-Smithsonian researchers—shows that when colleges host "STEM Career Days," the students who attend are far more likely to pursue a career in a STEM ...

Plants & Animals Sep 6, 2023

Considerable change needed to stop nature loss in Scotland, report says

Considerable and rapid change across all aspects of society is needed to stop further nature loss in Scotland, a new report reveals.

Education Sep 1, 2023

Learning by knowing, by doing, by being

When we learn, we are knowing and doing and being—educators work with all three. While that may seem like common sense, the value of bringing them together cohesively is not understood as well as it should be.

Economics & Business Aug 28, 2023

Business schools must step up on sustainable investing education

Sustainable investing takes into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors alongside traditional financial components. While this form of investing has existed for a long time, ESG has become a hot-button ...

Plants & Animals May 25, 2023

Beetles in a bottle: A message from aliens to schools

While invasive alien species (IAS) represent a growing threat to global biodiversity and ecosystems, public awareness of them hasn't seen a significant increase. Many researchers believe informing people about IAS is an essential ...

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