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In the frigid reaches of northern Norway, a curious phenomenon in tree rings is helping scientists uncover the climatic impact of distant volcanic eruptions from over a century ago.
Jan 22, 2025
Your accent might influence whether people think you're guilty of a crime, according to new research that exposes deep-rooted biases in how we perceive different ways of speaking.
Jan 17, 2025
Japanese scientists have developed an innovative system that could harness sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, potentially offering a sustainable pathway to renewable hydrogen fuel.
Dec 3, 2024
Summary: Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in lip tissue research by successfully creating immortalized lip cells that can be grown indefinitely in the lab.
Nov 4, 2024
In the past, African giant pouched rats have learned to detect explosives and the tuberculosis-causing pathogen.
Oct 30, 2024
A new study reveals that male stalk-eyed flies with shorter eyestalks compensate for their less attractive features by engaging in more aggressive fighting behavior.
Oct 21, 2024
The migration of the monarch butterfly is one of the wonders of the natural world.
Oct 18, 2024
Temperature determines where species can live and if they are threatened by a warming climate.
Oct 10, 2024
Part of many people’s pandemic experience included working from home. Even after lockdowns, videoconferencing remains a big part of life as people continue to…
Sep 19, 2024
Summary: A new study reveals a concerning connection between outdoor nighttime light exposure and increased prevalence of Alzheimer's disease, with younger adults potentially at higher risk.
Sep 6, 2024
Summary: A new study explores human acceptance of robot deception, finding that people are more likely to approve of robots telling "white lies" to protect feelings, but strongly disapprove of hidden surveillance.
Sep 5, 2024
A tracking tag swallowed by a mystery predator has unveiled a surprising twist in shark ecology.
Sep 3, 2024
Since the industrial revolution, microbes have successfully colonized one novel type of habitat after another: for example marine oil spills, plastic floating in the oceans, industrial brownfields, and even the interior of the International Space Station.
Aug 8, 2024
In a concerning development for urban ecosystems, researchers have discovered that artificial nighttime lighting is altering the physical properties of tree leaves, making them tougher and less appealing to insects.
Aug 5, 2024
