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Extinct bovine species discovered in Siberia reveals lost relative of yaks
DNA analyses of ancient remains have revealed a previously unknown extinct bovine species that inhabited southern Siberia during and even before the last ice ag...
Decades of data reveal major ecological shift in northern Baltic Sea
For decades, scientists have regarded phosphorus as the main nutrient limiting biological production in the Gulf of Bothnia. Now, a new study led by researchers...
Heat-induced nanoscale structures unlock electromechanical properties in ceramics
Scientists have developed a new way to make ceramic materials that can better withstand extreme heat and continue performing reliably in sensors and actuators....
Tribal members saw pinyon-juniper woodlands declining, new study confirms
Pinyon pines and juniper trees spread across the mid-elevation slopes of the American West, including California's Eastern Sierra. These hardy, short-statured t...
Manganese-doped carbon nanodots could rival existing MRI contrast agents
Contrast agents are compounds routinely used in clinical analysis to enhance differentiation between tissues or to increase the visibility of structures or flui...
Hunter-gatherer societies reveal inequalities in power, status and resources, review finds
On the shores of Lake Eyasi in northern Tanzania, a small number of people still hunt and gather their food. Today, a Hadza hunter has taken down an animal—a ku...
Dressed for danger: Venomous snakes are more likely to stand out
Researchers at the University of Galway in Ireland have found that venomous snakes are significantly more likely than nonvenomous species to have colors that st...
Misophonia: When everyday sounds become unbearable
Most people find some sounds unpleasant, such as a baby crying or a siren, because of features such as their pitch, frequency or loudness. However, for some peo...
The 'dream job' myth: Why a fulfilling career does not have to define your life
At some point, most of us have heard the same advice about work: find a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life. The idea of a "dream job" sounds...
Making the most of city life for older people: 3 debunked mobility myths
Old age is often associated with reliance on others, loss of independence and inactivity. But these simplistic notions mask the diversity of people's experience...
LGBTQ+ Australians report higher rates of psychological distress, national survey finds
A Monash University study analyzed data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2020–2022 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing and found more than ha...
Scientists uncover recurrent patterns within chaotic quantum behavior
Many complex quantum systems rapidly lose the recognizable patterns of their initial states as their components interact. To describe patterns of regular and ch...