Scientists discover key factors in how some algae harness solar energy
Research News Research results could lead to more efficient and affordable algal biofuels August 19, 2019 Scientists have discovered how diatoms –- algae that produce 20% of the Earth’s oxygen…
Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim Against Nation’s Second Largest Egg Producer
The Justice Department today announced that it has reached a settlement with Rose Acre Farms Inc. (Rose Acre), which is based in Indiana and is one of the largest egg…
Earth’s last magnetic field reversal took far longer than once thought
Research News Study suggests that society would have generations to adapt to magnetic instability August 19, 2019 Earth’s magnetic field seems steady and true — reliable enough to navigate by.…
Facial recognition technique could improve hail forecasts
Research News Scientists use machine learning to recognize potentially damaging storms August 20, 2019 The same artificial intelligence technique used in facial recognition systems could help improve prediction of hailstorms…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Issues Statement on DACA Court Order
Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued the following statement on Friday’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) order in the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia: “We strongly…
Genetic redundancy aids competition among symbiotic bacteria in squid
Research News Bacteria compete to colonize squid’s organs August 21, 2019 The molecular mechanism used by many bacteria to kill neighboring cells has redundancy built into its genetic makeup, which…
When human expertise improves the work of machines
Research News Machine learning algorithms advance materials science August 21, 2019 Machine learning algorithms can sometimes do a great job with a little help from human expertise, at least in…
Former Member of Barbados Parliament and Minister of Industry Charged with Laundering Bribes from Barbadian Insurance Company
The former Minister of Industry of Barbados was arrested Friday and had his initial court appearance today in connection with an indictment charging him with laundering bribes that he allegedly…