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Cell & Microbiology Apr 18, 2024

Researchers reveal a hidden trait in Mycobacterium genomes governing stress adaptation

A new study, led by Qingyun Liu, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Genetics, has uncovered a genetic feature known as "transcriptional plasticity," which plays a pivotal role in governing the transcriptional ...

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

You could help minimize harm in a public attack. Here's what it means to be a 'zero responder'

The tragic Westfield attack in Sydney highlights the vulnerability of crowded public spaces. Six people were killed and many were injured by a knife-wielding attacker in a short period of time.

Economics & Business Apr 16, 2024

Study completes new analysis of patents to refute earlier claim that research has lost its innovative drive

A high-profile study made headlines in 2023 stating that the scientific and innovation system is producing less and less completely new knowledge. Researchers at the University of Basel are now refuting this claim, at least ...

Astronomy Apr 16, 2024

Citizen science project classifying gamma-ray bursts

When faraway stars explode, they send out flashes of energy called gamma-ray bursts that are bright enough that telescopes back on Earth can detect them. Studying these pulses, which can also come from mergers of some exotic ...

Astronomy Apr 15, 2024

The brightest gamma ray burst ever seen came from a collapsing star

After a journey lasting about two billion years, photons from an extremely energetic gamma-ray burst (GRB) struck the sensors on the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and the Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope on October 9th, 2022. ...

Plants & Animals Apr 15, 2024

Heat and desiccation tolerances predict bee abundance under climate change

Recent research by the University of New Mexico alumnus Melanie Kazenel and colleagues predicts climate change will reshape bee communities in the southwest United States, with some thriving and others declining. The research, ...

Economics & Business Apr 11, 2024

Firms embracing diversity may trade short-term pain for long-term gain

Short-term pain for long-term gain: That might be one way to describe the results of new research from the Alberta School of Business on the impact of diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices on business firms.

Plants & Animals Apr 11, 2024

Swifts need more nest boxes, but that alone won't be enough. Here's why

Swifts need two things. Safe, dry, nest holes high up on walls and lots of flying insects to eat—but both are in decreasing supply.

Economics & Business Apr 10, 2024

Organizations need to beware of 'institutional parasites,' study says

Organizations that fail to identify or swiftly expel "institutional parasites" risk long-term damage, academics from British and Finnish business schools have warned.

Social Sciences Apr 10, 2024

Election disinformation: How AI-powered bots work and how you can protect yourself from their influence

Social media platforms have become more than mere tools for communication. They've evolved into bustling arenas where truth and falsehood collide. Among these platforms, X stands out as a prominent battleground. It's a place ...

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