Hiring refugees is not just 'doing a good thing': Research shows it can also help businesses

The global refugee population is more than 26 million people, according to some estimates. Such largescale…

Fiber optic cables detect and characterize earthquakes

In California, thousands of miles of fiber optic cables crisscross the state, providing people with internet.…

Substitution of tolerant for sensitive species balances ecosystems in agricultural areas, study says

Contributing to the pursuit of sustainable farming, especially sugarcane growing, Brazilian researchers have shown that water…

Meg 2: The truth about the extinct mega shark, and why even this ridiculous film could inspire future paleontologists

Otodus megalodon, the biggest shark of all time, has long captured the imaginations of paleontologists and…

Airbus partners with Voyager Space to build ISS replacement

Airbus and US space exploration firm Voyager Space announced Wednesday a joint venture to develop Starlab,…

Floods for miles: swathes of China underwater after historic rain

Swathes of northern China were submerged in filthy floodwater on Wednesday after days of historic rainfall…

The reaction to 'X,' Elon Musk's rebrand of Twitter, reflects how we feel about brands

Twitter has long been known for its iconic Blue Bird. On July 23, Elon Musk announced…

Novel fatty acids-governed cannibalism in beneficial rhizosphere Bacillus enhances biofilm formation

When considering a bacterial population as a multicellular community, it is imperative to understand the inherent…

Webb spotlights gravitational arcs in 'El Gordo' galaxy cluster

A new image of the galaxy cluster known as “El Gordo” is revealing distant and dusty…

How social media can spread conspiracy theories and even spark violence

Conspiracy theory beliefs and (more generally) misinformation may be groundless, but they can have a range…