Big energy companies face big risks. These risks can come from many places. They can come from inside the company. They can also come from outside. For example, from other companies or from the market itself. The energy market is always changing. Sometimes, these changes are small. Other times, they are huge. These big changes are called large shocks. They can affec...
Foreign investments often involve building new factories or power plants in other countries. This is known as greenfield investment. It brings fresh money and jobs to the host country. A recent study looked into how these investments spread across the globe in two big areas: making stuff (manufacturing) and generating electricity. The main goal was to map out the glo...
PTSD is a mental health condition that can affect many aspects of a person's life. One surprising area it impacts is oral health, specifically jaw pain and teeth grinding. This is not just about stress causing clenching. It's a complex web of factors that scientists are still unraveling. Jaw pain, known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD), can be quite debilitating....
Europe is full of experts talking about biodiversity. They have lots of data on how biodiversity is doing, where it's going, and what can be done about it. But there's a problem. All this knowledge isn't always getting to the people who make the rules. The EU has a big plan to fix this by 2030. They want to get everyone talking and working together better. This...
Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans is a unique type of bacteria. It thrives in environments that are extremely acidic and inhospitable to most other life forms. This bacteria is part of a group that helps break down sulfide ores, a process known as bioleaching. It has a clever way of coping with stress. It uses a network of proteins called holdases. These holdases help t...
In the bustling urban jungle, a unique dance unfolds between hosts and parasites. This dance is shaped by various factors. These include the host's size, behavior, how crowded they are, and where they live. These factors can shake up the usual infection patterns seen in nature. The South American coati, a clever and adaptable carnivore, is a prime example of this urb...
The way animals interact with others early in life can greatly affect their social skills later on. This is especially true for creatures that live in groups. However, scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how this happens in the brain. One big clue lies in something called neuroplasticity. This is the brain's ability to change and adapt based on new expe...
Plants face a tough challenge when it comes to dealing with drought. They need to toughen up to survive dry spells, but this can slow down their growth. Scientists have been curious about how plants manage this balancing act. Recently, researchers dug into the genetic makeup of oats to find some answers. They gathered a massive amount of data from 84 different sets ...
Bluesky is a new social media platform that's like Twitter but with a twist. It's decentralized, which means it's not controlled by one big company. This makes it special because users have more control over their data. The platform has been around since February 2023 and has grown to include five million users. Imagine a big party where everyone is connected in some...
In the 13th century, the inquisition in Bologna relied heavily on people ratting each other out. Testimonies were key to these trials, and who people chose to incriminate wasn't always straightforward. Several factors played a role: the social circles of the accused, the choices made by investigators, the pressure on witnesses, and personal decisions to favor some o...