Research suggests that web users are more likely to be registered voters and participate in local, legislative, and national elections. Additionally, a significant portion of respondents reported being politically active through actions such as writing elected officials and signing petitions.
A researcher has developed a mathematical tool to model trading patterns of stockbrokers by analyzing crowd behavior. This technique, known as Orchid Fractal Analysis, provides highly accurate models of how crowds behave, similar to modeling crowd control at football stadiums.
A new diagnostic test uses purified proteins to detect Neospora caninum, a parasite causing cattle abortions. The test has been developed by the US Department of Agriculture and is expected to be commercially available within two to three years.
Two new 'cool climate' grape varieties, Traminette and Marquis, have been bred for their excellent fruit quality and cold-hardiness, making them suitable for the Northeast's short growing seasons. These hybrid grapes have shown promise in trials across several regions.