Global protections fail to stop illegal shark fin trade
An extensive investigation using DNA analysis has revealed that international regulations designed to protect endangered sharks are failing on a…
OpenAI expands beyond Microsoft with a $38 billion AWS cloud deal
OpenAI secures a $38B deal with Amazon Web Services, expanding beyond Microsoft to access crucial large-scale GPU capacity for next-gen AI models
New study finds food delivery drivers in the gig economy experience moderate burnout from algorithmic management, based on a survey of 953 riders using MBI-GS
Researchers at the University of Alberta have identified a new, critical function for a unique class of brain molecules that…
Scientists reveal how water alters chitin nanocrystal properties
Water dictates chitin nanocrystal properties by forming hydration layers that differ for alpha- and beta-chitin, guiding reactivity and material design
Supermarket proximity fails to eliminate urban food deserts
A growing body of evidence from multiple U.S. cities reveals that opening new supermarkets in low-income urban neighborhoods does little…
Plastics industry shifted recycling responsibility to consumers
A coordinated strategy spanning decades successfully reframed the problem of plastic pollution, moving the onus of responsibility from the multinational…
Mathematician calculates the physical limits of human height
Mathematicians say a biomechanical analysis sets a practical height ceiling near 9 to 10 feet, explained by the square-cube law and heart-bone constraints
