Dryland ecosystems, which include deserts to dry-shrublands, play a more important role in the global carbon cycle than previously thought. In fact, they have emerged as one of its drivers, says Montana State University faculty ...
Environment
May 21, 2014
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Newly analyzed tooth samples from the great apes of the Miocene indicate that the same dietary specialization that allowed the apes to move from Africa to Eurasia may have led to their extinction, according to results published ...
Archaeology
May 21, 2014
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US video game giant ZeniMax Media on Wednesday said it is suing virtual reality headgear star Oculus VR, recently bought by Facebook.
Business
May 21, 2014
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A German parliamentary panel looking into US Internet and telecoms surveillance plans is to invite the heads of Facebook, Google, Apple and Microsoft, a lawmaker said Wednesday.
Security
May 21, 2014
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Facebook on Wednesday said its mobile application will be getting an ear for music, as well as for film or television show sound tracks.
Internet
May 21, 2014
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Exotic sea creatures called comb jellies may reshape how scientists view early evolution—as their genes suggest nature created more than one way to make a nervous system.
Evolution
May 21, 2014
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People who drive BMWs and wear expensive suits must surely occupy roles of power and authority. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, when we can separate societal expectations of power from how power ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2014
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When people purchase luxury items like expensive watches and high-end automobiles, they often consider themselves members of a select group of consumers. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, when ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2014
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Coolness helps sell everything from fashion and music to electronics and cigarettes. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, people and brands become cool by understanding what is considered normal, ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2014
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Babies are cute. Kittens are cute. But for some people, products that emphasize baby features like chubby cheeks and large eyes cause them to be more careful and restrained. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2014
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