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Overview of the evolutionary game theory model. We illustrate the evolutionary game theory framework developed for this analysis using a simplified network of five households. a Households (represented by circles) are connected via social ties (dashed lines), which govern with whom households share part of their income and whose strategies they may imitate. Household risk management strategies are indicated by color (blue, informal revenue-sharing, S;…

Researchers have uncovered significant diversity in the TAS1R gene family, responsible for taste perception in vertebrates. This discovery, derived from a genome-wide survey, sheds light on the evolutionary history of taste receptors and has potential applications in developing specialized foods for various animal species.A genome-wide survey has uncovered substantial diversity in the evolution of taste receptors across vertebrates.Taste perception is a critical sense, playing a key role in distinguishing nourishing foods…

Subgroup comparison – Language and education. Credit: The Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics (2024). DOI: 10.1017/rep.2023.38 On the international level, there is broad consensus that it is essential to recognize and implement Indigenous rights as well as to correct inequalities and historical injustices. Yet many nation-states struggle with effective implementation. …

The fascination for cars with sunroofs is transcending traditional boundaries, making it a common feature even in mass-market cars. In a remarkable trend, one out of every four cars sold in India today comes equipped with a sunroof, signaling a five-fold increase in sunroof penetration over the past five years. This shift in consumer preference is not merely driven by practical considerations but is deeply rooted in the desire for visual appeal and an unconventional driving experience. While India’s weather conditions…

Uber is reportedly working on a novel feature called 'Uber Flex,' as per a TechCrunch article. This feature enables…

Last Updated: December 13, 2023, 13:00 ISTHow To Buy Diesel Cars Amid Tightening Emission Norms And Changing Consumer Preferences? (Representative image)Amid changing norms to tighten emissions and consumer preferences, the future of diesel vehicles in India remains a question. The stringent emission regulations, considering the extent of pollution and air quality factors, has impacted the sale of diesel-powered passenger vehicles in India.While diesel continues to remain an attractive proposition for Indian consumers, it…

Image Source : FIKE Chatgpt ​An X-user ran the Political Compass Test, where he showed that ‘Grok'- Elon Musk's owned AI chatbot’s political preferences look similar to those of OpenAI's ChatGPT. The tech billionaire stated that the company is taking immediate action to make its AI chatbot more politically neutral. Responding to a post by researcher David…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study, published in PLOS ONE, has uncovered a remarkable connection between individuals' musical preferences and their moral values, shedding new light on the profound influence that music can have on our moral compass. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at Queen Mary University…

A new study examines consumers' familiarity with bioplastics in Japan, their preferences for bioplastic products, and the effect of educational interventions on their preferences. Credit: Takuro Uehara from Ritsumeikan University, Japan Non-biodegradable plastics are major contributors to land and marine pollution, destroying habitats and causing harm to both flora and fauna. Hence, the switch to bioplastics is imperative to…

ChatGPT, the highly popular AI chatbot introduced in November, experienced a decline…