Members of the public are more likely to blame the global marine litter crisis on retailers, industry and government, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth.
Environment
Jun 15, 2018
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A study carried out at the University of Leicester's School of Psychology has found that younger people who are disagreeable are more likely to prefer aggressive dogs, confirming the conventional wisdom that dogs match the ...
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2012
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A review carried out by a group of international specialists has identified several emerging issues that are likely to damage biodiversity in the coming years.
Environment
Dec 12, 2011
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The social ability of dogs is affected by genes that also seems to influence human behaviour, according to a new study from Linköping University in Sweden. The scientists have found a relationship between five different ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 29, 2016
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Astronauts dream of finding new life and for a select crew that dream might be within reach this week—albeit deep underground instead of in outer space.
Space Exploration
Aug 28, 2012
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California is experiencing a drought that has gone far beyond a "dry spell".
Environment
Apr 21, 2015
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theorists have exploited the conditional nature of science and questioned the trustworthiness and motives of federal agencies and officials to depict scientists and health authorities ...
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2021
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The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2020
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(Phys.org) -- A scientific analysis of players interacting through a popular online game has provided a unique insight into social mobility and other human behaviours.
Software
Jun 29, 2012
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Researchers have looked at why anonymous traders using eBay auction sites bother to give feedback on one another, given such transactions are usually one-offs.
Social Sciences
Dec 9, 2013
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