Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Unpacking wheat's water use for drought research
Researchers at The University of Queensland have developed a way to quantify how wheat varieties capture and convert soil water. Dr. Raul Gimenez from the Queen...
Tree shade offers critical heat relief for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness
People experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Salt Lake City face hours of dangerous daytime heat and hot nights that offer little relief, according to a Univ...
Using sentimental possessions makes them more meaningful, study finds
Consumers often protect their sentimentally valuable possessions by storing them away, which precludes them from being used. Across five studies, research from...
Leviathan's sprawling stars challenge idea that dusty giants become compact galaxies
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have confirmed a massive, dust-rich galaxy called Leviathan in the early universe. Seen when the univers...
Study reveals concerning trends in global mental health
A survey of 50,000 people across 92 countries finds global mental health may be languishing, including in the wealthiest countries, and especially among young p...
New study examines how diabetes and weight-loss drugs affect employment and working hours
Diabetes and weight-loss medications may have economic effects beyond health care spending, according to new research from NYU Abu Dhabi. Using population-wide...
New study reveals where drought and extreme heat converge across Oman
Drought and extreme heat do not always occur separately. When they coincide, their combined effects can place greater pressure on water resources, agriculture,...
Crow experiments suggest switching to vocal communication requires extra mental effort
For animals that can produce vocalizations, choosing to emit a sound involves various neural processes. For instance, it entails controlling when to emit a soun...
Fire losses to U.S. buildings could nearly triple by 2060 without new protections
Fires in the U.S. are getting faster, larger and more dangerous, but people continue to develop and move into fire-prone regions. New research from the Universi...
Monarch butterflies get tiny trackers to help scientists follow their mysterious migration
As a child, Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón wondered where monarch butterflies stop for a meal and a night's rest on their long migrations across North America. Now she a...
China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa every year: New book traces the drivers and impact
The demand for donkey hides has grown exponentially over the past 15 years, driven mainly by demand from China. Lauren Johnston is a specialist on China trade w...
How political disagreement with our neighbors relates to whether we bother casting a ballot
In the 2025 federal election, Canadians voted at the highest rate since 1993. Explanations for high or low turnout usually focus on the national election campai...