164 articles from WEDNESDAY 22.9.2021
How green is your food? Eco-labels can change the way we eat, study shows
While food labels are nothing new, a different type that calculates the environmental cost has had a surprising effect on consumersIt’s lunchtime at a workplace cafeteria in Birmingham, and employees returning to work after months away during the coronavirus pandemic are noticing something has changed. Next to the sandwiches and hot and cold dishes is a small globe symbol, coloured green, orange...
China pledges to stop building new coal energy plants abroad
The announcement is the country's latest climate pledge and a major step forward to address emissions.
Q&A: Know yourself to better help others – psychologist
Studying psychology develops self-awareness, says dementia specialist.
‘Witchcraft’ stigma surrounds dementia
Research and data are needed to meet rising dementia cases in Sub-Saharan Africa, say advocates.
Mountain goat 'turned the tables,' killed grizzly bear in Yoho National Park
Parks Canada says a mountain goat in Yoho National park took on a grizzly bear — and won.
Hoverflies navigate using sun and body clock
- ScienceDaily
- 21/9/22 01:58
Hoverflies use a combination of the sun and their body clock to navigate when they fly south for the winter, new research shows.
Predicting a riot: Social inequality leads to vandalism in experiments
- ScienceDaily
- 21/9/22 01:57
Social inequality can incite collective violence in an experimental setting, finds a new study.
Life at 50C: Heat hitting home in Australia
Cities like Sydney are already experiencing extremely hot days because of climate change.
PPE hospital masks find new life fighting plastic waste
All schools and colleges in Cornwall will be given litter pickers made from old hospital masks.
Hoverflies navigate using sun and body clock
Hoverflies use a combination of the sun and their body clock to navigate when they fly south for the winter, new research shows.
How proteins help yeast adapt to changing conditions
- ScienceDaily
- 21/9/22 00:51
Proteins in the brain called prions are well known for their involvement in causing disease, but a new study suggests they may help yeast cope with rapidly changing environmental conditions.
Neck-to-neck combat: Giraffes fight fair when they spar, researchers find
Jessica Granweiler was surprised by the intricate rules that male giraffes seem to follow when they are sparring with each other. For instance, giraffes are either "lefties" or "righties" when they bash necks, and they will respect their opponent's side...
How proteins help yeast adapt to changing conditions
Proteins in the brain called prions are well known for their involvement in causing disease, but a study published today in eLife suggests they may help yeast cope with rapidly changing environmental conditions.
Soaring high: Pentagon's Space Force gets new uniform
The US Space Force unveiled its new dress uniform design Tuesday, aiming to make a future-forward mark for the Pentagon's newest uniformed service.