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EurekAlert! – Breaking News- Taking a bite out of food waste: Scientists repurpose waste bread to feed microbesFood waste is a serious economic and environmental problem. Researchers have developed a protocol using waste bread as a medium to grow microorganisms for the fermented food industry. They tested more than 40 different kinds of growing conditions to find the best combination that would maximize bread waste and cut costs compared to conventional media. […]
- Conspiracy beliefs could increase fringe political engagement, shows new studyNew research appearing in Social Psychological and Personality Science finds that when studying an average person, conspiracy beliefs lead to more willingness for engagement in 'non-normative' roles, like illegally blocking a public entryway, while avoiding more typical political engagement, such as voting.
- Old weapon, new target: Dasatinib against angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphomaResearchers from the University of Tsukuba have shown by in vivo experimentation on a mouse model that angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma is highly dependent on T-Cell Receptor Signaling. Further trials also suggest that dasatinib, by targeting the TCR pathway, improved outcomes in both the mouse model and in a clinical trial of five patients who relapsed […]
- Kids eat more calories in post-game snacks than they burn during the gameA new study led by Brigham Young University public health researchers finds the number of calories kids consume from post-game snacks far exceeds the number of calories they actually burn playing in the game.
- Consumers value products more on sunny and snowy days but not when it rainsWeather is an ever-present force in consumers' daily lives, yet there is little marketing research on how it affects consumers and businesses. A new UBC Sauder School of Business study reveals that sunny and snowy conditions trigger consumers to mentally visualize using products associated with the respective weather, which leads to consumers placing a higher […]
- Taking a bite out of food waste: Scientists repurpose waste bread to feed microbes
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- New systemic approach needed to tackle global challenges(International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) The impacts of the corona virus on people's health and daily life, stock markets, and businesses illustrate the increasingly interconnected nature of the challenges facing governments around the world. Putting systemic thinking at the centre of policymaking will be essential to address these issues in an era of rapid […]
- Impact, risks, and cost of stress in the construction industry to be investigated(University of Lincoln) Work-related stress encountered by construction workers and the impact it has on performance, the risk of accidents, and costs to employers will be investigated by researchers at the University of Lincoln thanks to a £25,000 research grant from B&CE.
- Eco-friendly biodiesel from palm oil?(University of Göttingen) Vegetable oil biofuels are increasingly used as an alternative to fossil fuels despite the growing controversy regarding their sustainability. In a study led by the University of Göttingen, researchers investigated the effect of palm-oil biodiesel on greenhouse gases for the entire life cycle. They found that using palm oil from first rotation […]
- Big data helps farmers adapt to climate variability(Michigan State University) A new MSU study is the first to precisely quantify soil and landscape features and spatial and temporal yield variations in response to climate variability.
- Study reveals how green space can reduce violent crime(University of Virginia Health System) Researchers identified patterns that can inform public policy, guide urban design and promote neighborhoods that are safe and low in crime.
- New systemic approach needed to tackle global challenges
- EurekAlert! – Social and Behavioral Science
- Conspiracy beliefs could increase fringe political engagement, shows new study(Society for Personality and Social Psychology) New research appearing in Social Psychological and Personality Science finds that when studying an average person, conspiracy beliefs lead to more willingness for engagement in 'non-normative' roles, like illegally blocking a public entryway, while avoiding more typical political engagement, such as voting.
- How sound and visual effects on slot machines increase the allure of gambling(University of Alberta) The sights and sounds of winning on a slot machine may increase your desire to play--and your memories of winning big, according to new research by University of Alberta scientists.
- How does the brain put decisions in context? Study finds unexpected brain region at work(The Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University) When crossing the street, which way do you first turn your head to check for oncoming traffic? This decision depends on the context of where you are. A group of scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute has been studying how animals use context when making decisions. And now, their latest […]
- Wine glass size may influence how much you drink in restaurants(University of Cambridge) The size of glass used for serving wine can influence the amount of wine drunk, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge, funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). The study found that when restaurants served wine in 370ml rather than 300ml glasses they sold more wine, and tended […]
- Computer scientists' new tool fools hackers into sharing keys for better cybersecurity(University of Texas at Dallas) Instead of blocking hackers, a new cybersecurity defense approach developed by University of Texas at Dallas computer scientists actually welcomes them. The method, called DEEP-Dig (DEcEPtion DIGging), ushers intruders into a decoy site so the computer can learn from hackers' tactics. The information is then used to train the computer […]
- Low fruit and vegetable intakes and higher body fat linked to anxiety disorders(University of Toronto) New research from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging shows that adults who have low fruit and vegetable intakes have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
- Socially assistive robot helps children with autism learn(University of Southern California) Researchers at USC's Department of Computer Science have developed personalized learning robots for children with autism. They also studied whether the robots could estimate a child's interest in a task using machine learning.
- Impact, risks, and cost of stress in the construction industry to be investigated(University of Lincoln) Work-related stress encountered by construction workers and the impact it has on performance, the risk of accidents, and costs to employers will be investigated by researchers at the University of Lincoln thanks to a £25,000 research grant from B&CE.
- Study: Corporate tax incentives do more harm than good to states(North Carolina State University) A study of tax incentives aimed at attracting and retaining businesses finds that the vast majority of these incentives ultimately leave states worse off than if they had done nothing.
- Revving habits up and down, new insight into how the brain forms habits(Dartmouth College) Each day, humans and animals rely on habits to complete routine tasks such as eating. As new habits are formed, this enables us to do things automatically without thinking. As the brain starts to develop a new habit, in as little as a half a second, one region of the brain, the dorsolateral […]
- Conspiracy beliefs could increase fringe political engagement, shows new study