Biomass, mainly composed of lignocellulose and vegetable oil, has been acclaimed as one of the most…
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Size matters in how Daphnia protects itself from predators
Life for the common water flea Daphnia must be tough. As a favorite meal choice for…
Researcher investigates left-tail momentum in the Korean stock market
Left-tail risk (LT) stocks are those whose returns fall into the extreme end on the left…
Research shows therapy dogs can build a stronger social support network in Canada's prisons
Therapy animals are known for their beneficial effects on humans in health care environments, but what…
Molecular biologists identify framework for understanding RNA editing in a disease-causing parasite
As molecular biologists at Boston University and as husband and wife, Ruslan Afasizhev and Inna Afasizheva…
Changes to gender beliefs needed to tackle trans and gender diverse prejudice, says study
Negative attitudes towards the trans and gender diverse (TGD) community are affected by people’s fundamental beliefs…
Uncovering an early Māori settlement on the Subantarctic Islands
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Environmental Scientist Dr. Matiu Prebble (Kāti…
First genetic clue why some people do not get sick from COVID
People who have a particular genetic variant are twice as likely to never get sick when…
Study finds regular 'phubbing' could be damaging marriages
A pair of psychologists at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, has found evidence showing that married couples…
Conservation of arable soils through targeted erosion management
Arable soils are a valuable resource for our food and biodiversity—and are at risk from drought,…