Researchers from Oklahoma State University, University of Missouri, Iowa State University, and University of Georgia published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that investigates the question of … [Read More...] about When salespeople advocate for sellers and customers
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US outlines strategies for promoting American seafood
The "Executive Order on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth," issued by the Trump administration in May 2020, lays out a plan to expand the US seafood industry, especially … [Read More...] about US outlines strategies for promoting American seafood
Will global warming bring a change in the winds? Dust from the deep sea provides a clue
The westerlies – or westerly winds – play an important role in weather and climate both locally and on a global scale, by influencing precipitation patterns, impacting ocean circulation and steering … [Read More...] about Will global warming bring a change in the winds? Dust from the deep sea provides a clue
How medical schools can transform curriculums to undo racial biases
Medical school curriculums may misuse race and play a role in perpetuating physician bias, a team led by Penn Medicine researchers found in an analysis of curriculum from the preclinical phase of … [Read More...] about How medical schools can transform curriculums to undo racial biases
New analysis highlights importance of groundwater discharge into oceans
An invisible flow of groundwater seeps into the ocean along coastlines all over the world. Scientists have tended to disregard its contributions to ocean chemistry, focusing on the far greater volumes … [Read More...] about New analysis highlights importance of groundwater discharge into oceans
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Will global warming bring a change in the winds? Dust from the deep sea provides a clue
The westerlies – or westerly winds – play an important role in weather and climate both locally and on a global scale, by influencing precipitation patterns, impacting ocean circulation and steering … [Read More...] about Will global warming bring a change in the winds? Dust from the deep sea provides a clue
Modeling rainfall drop by drop
Using a network of a newly introduced type of rain gauge that can measure rainfall with drop-by-drop precision, KAUST researchers have developed a high-frequency rainfall model to improve … [Read More...] about Modeling rainfall drop by drop
Researchers compile world’s largest inventory of known plant species
Leipzig could mean for the future of plant taxonomy what Greenwich meant for world time until 1972: it could become the reference city for correct scientific plant names. In an outstanding feat of … [Read More...] about Researchers compile world’s largest inventory of known plant species
Ecologically friendly agriculture doesn’t compromise crop yields
Increasing diversity in crop production benefits biodiversity without compromising crop yields, according to an international study comparing 42,000 examples of diversified and simplified agricultural … [Read More...] about Ecologically friendly agriculture doesn’t compromise crop yields
Self-watering soil could transform farming
A new type of soil created by engineers at The University of Texas at Austin can pull water from the air and distribute it to plants, potentially expanding the map of farmable land around the globe to … [Read More...] about Self-watering soil could transform farming
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Mysterious monolith appears around the world
A mysterious monolith (main picture) has been appearing in remote locations around the world since November last year, without any explanation as to what they are supposed to signify. Clearly … [Read More...] about Mysterious monolith appears around the world
New flower from 100 million years ago brings fresh holiday beauty to 2020
Oregon State University researchers have identified a spectacular new genus and species of flower from the mid-Cretaceous period, a male specimen whose sunburst-like reach for the heavens was frozen … [Read More...] about New flower from 100 million years ago brings fresh holiday beauty to 2020
Bank-affiliated funds contribute to funding their parent banks in times of crisis
A study published recently in the journal Review of Financial Studies by the researchers Javier Gil-Bazo, Sergio Mayordomo and Peter Hoffmann, shows clear evidence that in Spain, bank-affiliated funds … [Read More...] about Bank-affiliated funds contribute to funding their parent banks in times of crisis
Simple, no-cost ways to help the public care for common resources
Researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison, New York Institute of Technology, University of Iowa, and Cornell University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines whether … [Read More...] about Simple, no-cost ways to help the public care for common resources
Study: Countering hate on social media
The rise of online hate speech is a disturbing, growing trend in countries around the world, with serious psychological consequences and the potential to impact, and even contribute to, real-world … [Read More...] about Study: Countering hate on social media
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Astronomers’ success: seven new cosmic masers
The publication is the result of many months of observations of radiation coming from the plane of the Milky Way, namely from the spiral arms of our galaxy, where a lot of matter, dust and gas … [Read More...] about Astronomers’ success: seven new cosmic masers
Aurora-chasing citizen scientists help discover a new feature of aurora
In 2018, a new aurora-like discovery struck the world. From 2015 to 2016, citizen scientists reported 30 instances of a purple ribbon in the sky, with a green picket fence structure underneath. … [Read More...] about Aurora-chasing citizen scientists help discover a new feature of aurora
Preparing for a human mission to Mars
Future human missions to Mars depend on field research in an environment similar to that of Mars. It will enable the evaluation of operational concepts and optimization of strategies. The goals … [Read More...] about Preparing for a human mission to Mars
Heat and dust help launch Martian water into space, scientists find
Scientists using an instrument aboard NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, or MAVEN, spacecraft have discovered that water vapor near the surface of the Red Planet is lofted higher into the … [Read More...] about Heat and dust help launch Martian water into space, scientists find
Australian research shows NASA’s James Webb telescopes will reveal hidden galaxies
Two new studies from the University of Melbourne will help the largest, most powerful and complex space telescope ever built to uncover galaxies never before seen by humanity. The papers are … [Read More...] about Australian research shows NASA’s James Webb telescopes will reveal hidden galaxies
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Organic solar cells: A question of affinity
Most of us are familiar with silicon solar cells, which can be found on the rooftops of modern houses. These cells are made of two silicon layers, which contain different atoms such as boron and … [Read More...] about Organic solar cells: A question of affinity
Smart cruise control steers drivers toward better decisions
Vehicle manufacturers offer smart features such as lane and braking assist to aid drivers in hazardous situations when human reflexes may not be fast enough. But most options only provide immediate … [Read More...] about Smart cruise control steers drivers toward better decisions
Volkswagen Truck & Bus continues its upward trend, selling 144,000 vehicles so far this year
Volkswagen Truck & Bus sold some 144,000 vehicles of the MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus brands – From January to September 2017 inclusive. This is an increase of 9 per cent on the … [Read More...] about Volkswagen Truck & Bus continues its upward trend, selling 144,000 vehicles so far this year
Hikvision introduces smart parking management solution
Hikvision, a supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, is launching a new system for parking operators, called the Smart Parking Management Solution. The solution improves the efficient … [Read More...] about Hikvision introduces smart parking management solution
FleetUp partners with Shipwell for smart tracking and shipment management
FleetUp, a provider of ELD/HOS compliance solutions for intelligent fleet management, has agreed a partnership with Shipwell, a connected transportation management system provider for shippers, … [Read More...] about FleetUp partners with Shipwell for smart tracking and shipment management