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Plants & Animals May 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence resolves conflicts impeding animal behavior research

Artificial intelligence software has been developed to rapidly analyze animal behavior so that behaviors can be more precisely linked to the activity of individual brain circuits and neurons, researchers in Seattle report.

Social Sciences May 23, 2024

Study suggests less conformity leads to more innovation

Sociodiversity—the diversity of human opinions, ideas, and behaviors—is a driving force behind many positive developments.

Molecular & Computational biology May 23, 2024

Gene could unlock greater wheat yields for a growing population

A study from the University of Adelaide has discovered molecular pathways regulated by a gene traditionally used to control wheat-flowering behavior could be altered to achieve greater yields. The research was published in ...

General Physics May 22, 2024

Researchers show how to use 'topological tweezers' to control active fluids

University of Michigan physicists have devised a way to manipulate active fluids, a type of fluid composed of individual units that can propel themselves independently, by taking advantage of topological defects in the fluids.

Economics & Business May 22, 2024

As governments crack down on fast fashion's harms, could Shein lose its shine?

Fast-fashion brand Shein expressed interest last year in listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). But, having met some opposition from US politicians, including Republican Florida senator Marco Rubio, it has now reportedly ...

Evolution May 22, 2024

Exploring diversity in cell division: Study investigates the process of evolution that supports diverse life cycles

New research by EMBL scientists shows how different modes of cell division used by animals and fungi might have evolved to support diverse life cycles.

Astronomy May 22, 2024

The origin of the sun's magnetic field could lie close to its surface

The sun's surface is a brilliant display of sunspots and flares driven by the solar magnetic field, which is internally generated through a process called dynamo action. Astrophysicists have assumed that the sun's field is ...

Earth Sciences May 21, 2024

A review of the applications of mercury stable isotopes for tracing volcanism in geologic events

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that can exist stably as a gas, with high volatility and global distribution in the atmosphere. Volcanoes represent a primary natural source of Hg in the atmosphere, with significant effects ...

Evolution May 21, 2024

Researchers find unique adaptations of fungus associated with bee bread

The past attempts of honey bee researchers to inventory the fungal diversity in honey bee colonies revealed that Aspergillus flavus is frequently found in hives. In a new study, researchers have discovered that this fungus ...

Cell & Microbiology May 21, 2024

Unlocking the secrets of citrus greening: Cultivating Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus

Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening, poses a severe threat to citrus production worldwide. The disease is caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (Las), which has been challenging to culture ...

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