Research published in Economic Inquiry used a novel experimental methodology to dissect the motivations behind cronyism, such as when a manager hires a friend without considering their abilities. A… [+1418 chars]
Why did the Tyrannosaurus rex have such short arms? A new theory has emerged that suggests it might have been for defense during feeding frenzies. Driving the news: Scientists recently theorized in … [+1512 chars]
Apr 6 2022Reviewed by Alex Smith There is another way to utilize the mountain of plastic that is waiting to be thrown away: use it to soak up surplus carbon dioxide. Graduate student Paul Savas fee… [+3640 chars]
April is the cruellest month, wrote TS Eliot in his poem The Waste Land. This is not only because the UK tax year begins this week, but also because the centennial of one of the twentieth centurys mo… [+2173 chars]
Apr 6 2022Reviewed by Alex Smith The flourishing field of optoelectronic devices is accountable for driving the development of new alkali metal-based chalcogenides consisting of qualities that have … [+2815 chars]
Before the InSight Lander arrived on Mars, scientists could only estimate what the planet’s internal structure might be. Its size, mass, and moment of inertia were their main clues. Meteorites, orbit… [+14343 chars]
Scientists now know that things go bump on Mars on a fairly regular basis, adding to mounting evidence that the Red Planet is far from dead. New research has revealed previously undetected quakes b… [+6976 chars]
Apr 6 2022Reviewed by Alex Smith Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago recognized two subtypes of neutrophils using a protein nanoparticle they designed and discovered that one of the su… [+3998 chars]
Earthworms are a welcome sight for gardeners and farmers because the wriggling invertebrates recycle nutrients from soil, making them more accessible to plants. As worms burrow, they consume almost e… [+2909 chars]
Following is a summary of current science news briefs. Gilead's remdesivir fails to show benefit in European trial; no fetus risk seen with first trimester vaccination The following is a summary of… [+1512 chars]
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Monday, April 4, 2022, as the Artemis I launch team conducts … [+2827 chars]
In arid Western states, the climate is growing warmer and drier, leading to increased demand for water resources from humans and ecosystems. Now, the atmosphere across much of the U.S. is also demand… [+3758 chars]
