You’ve likely heard this assumption: When AI-enabled and autonomous machines arrive on the farm, jobs will disappear. But researchers at the University of California, Davis, who studied 16 fruit tree operations in California and Washington…
A new study from Indiana University shows that being in a positive mood leads orangutans to value what they learned more strongly. The study comes from the lab of Erica Cartmill, professor of animal behavior,…
Nearly one-third of U.S. adults report sleeping less than seven hours a night, below the minimum amount recommended for most adults, while nearly one in five has trouble staying asleep most days or every day.…
ITASCA, IL–Unpasteurized milk, cheese and other “raw” dairy products are unsafe to drink or eat, especially for young children and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, according to updated guidance from the American Academy of…
Intelligent people tend to perform better at school and at work, as numerous studies have shown. But what happens in domains where incentives such as good grades or financial rewards don’t apply, and where socio-economic…
Washington, D.C. — When referring to diet, the term “plant-based” has mixed interpretations among U.S. adults, and its meaning varies significantly among demographic groups, according to new research published in the American Journal of Lifestyle…
Prenatal exposure to certain insecticides used in agriculture does not appear to be linked to social communication problems and other traits related to autism, a new study shows. Evidence over time has suggested that organophosphate…
Fukuoka, Japan—In an effort to develop more environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic insecticides, researchers from Kyushu University have developed and tested a new insecticide made from compounds derived from garlic and spearmint. In their paper…
“Older adults with pre-frailty and frailty are vulnerable to malnutrition, yet they often lack access to tailored, credible, and accessible nutrition education,” says researcher Adeline Lau, from Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute. “They value online…
Orcas are among the ocean’s most intelligent and formidable predators. They have been seen targeting many kinds of animals, including whales larger than themselves, and they rely on a remarkable range of coordinated hunting methods.…