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Environment 20 hours ago

South African communities vs Shell: High court victories show cultural beliefs and practices count in climate cases

When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately fought back through the country's courts.

Archaeology May 17, 2024

Pottery residue research explores culinary traditions in Germany from the Early Neolithic to the Bronze Age

Pottery types and decoration have been used extensively by archaeologists to differentiate and describe cultures. The (past) contents and the actual function of the vessels have less often been the focus of research.

Political science May 16, 2024

Detecting influence campaigns on X with AI and network science

In the age of generative-AI and large language models (LLMs), massive amounts of inauthentic content can be rapidly broadcasted on social media platforms. As a result, malicious actors are becoming more sophisticated, hijacking ...

Social Sciences May 16, 2024

How 'ethical influencers' engage their audiences about saving the planet

Have a quick think back to the last time you scrolled through social media. Maybe it was this morning, last night or a few minutes ago. What do you recall? One thing you're bound to remember is the continuous stream of influencers ...

Space Exploration May 16, 2024

NASA researchers bid farewell to 'flying laboratory' at Ames Research Center

For many NASA scientists, flying aboard a decked-out Douglas DC-8 plane provided them some unique glimpses of Earth: the Moai on Easter Island, Central Park in New York and Mount Vesuvius in Italy.

Social Sciences May 15, 2024

From Barbie to Thomas the Tank Engine: How entertainment brands are adapting to Generation Alpha

Growing up, did you play with hyper-sexualized Barbie dolls, boys-only Thomas the Tank Engine trains, or slim, white Disney princesses? If so, you're not alone, but this is no longer the case for Generation Alpha.

Plants & Animals May 14, 2024

Mislabeled shark meat rampant in Australian markets, study finds

Researchers at Macquarie University have found a significant portion of shark meat sold in Australian fish markets and takeaway shops is mislabeled, including several samples from threatened species.

Social Sciences May 14, 2024

Want to be an influencer? Our research shows what you need to know first

You're hard at work, lying in a hammock, composing the perfect selfie on the beach. The turquoise sea sets off the idyllic sunset, and just visible though the fronds of a palm tree is the logo of the hotel which is paying ...

Education May 14, 2024

Our research shows children produce better pieces of writing by hand. But they need keyboard skills too

Children today are growing up surrounded by technology. So it's easy to assume they will be able to write effectively using a keyboard.

Molecular & Computational biology May 13, 2024

Enhancing loquat fruit quality with methyl jasmonate: A study on sugar metabolism and gene expression dynamics

A research team investigated the dynamics of soluble sugars in "Zaozhong 6" loquat fruits following treatment with methyl jasmonate (MeJA). Their findings revealed that MeJA accelerates sugar accumulation and increases the ...

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