Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Identifying severe weather hazards further in the future with AI
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool built by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) can help forecasters look...
Rotated lithium niobate crystals unlock conductive interfaces in otherwise insulating material
An international research team involving the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) at Paderborn University has made significant progress in researching...
Archaeologists reveal secrets of prehistoric human-made island
Archaeologists from the University of Southampton have excavated and recorded a large timber platform hidden beneath what today appears to be a stone-built isla...
Masculine behavior bad for the planet says new research
Major new research on climate change, global warming and environmental collapse, how they connect with what men do, and what to do about it has just been publis...
Life with one less: Engineered bacteria break the 20-amino-acid rule
One of life's many mysteries is how it ended up choosing only a set of 20 amino acids to build proteins for its wide catalog of organisms, from single-celled ba...
Reflection prompts can slow down learning, study shows
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute have known that practice is essential for learning. But in a new study, they...
Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots
The secret behind insects' lightning-fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy-efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study cha...
Political breakups of friendships, relationships, and family ties
More than a third of Americans have lost relationships with friends, family members, romantic partners, or others due to political differences, according to a s...
Why are mountain forests in Mexico and Central America hotspots for oak trees? Study shows most definitive answer yet
The mountains of Mexico and Central America harbor some of the greatest biodiversity of oak trees worldwide, and a landmark study conducted by The Morton Arbore...
New 'ecclesiastical' moth named after Pope Leo XIV
Distinguished by its striking colors and a name that carries the weight of a high ecclesiastical office, a new species of moth has been discovered in the rugged...
Heightened ICE enforcement harms U.S.-born workers, shrinks workforce, research suggests
Heightened immigration enforcement during the second Trump administration has not expanded job opportunities for U.S.-born workers and is associated with a redu...
Good for business, bad for children: Food brands use AI to target kids and teens with digital marketing
Whether via ads or influencer collaborations, many of us are exposed to junk food marketing via digital devices. But are these campaigns reaching children? The...