Science
Scientific discoveries and research
'Civic laboratories': How online spaces are reshaping civic engagement among Gen Z
Even before they are old enough to vote, some young people are finding ways to make a difference. Civic engagement among youth ages 15 to 25 can range from volu...
Individual atomic collisions can now be detected in the lab, potentially opening up pathways to new physics
Tiny atoms and molecules are constantly bombarding each other all around us. While we regularly measure the large-scale effects of these interactions, measuring...
Drones help archaeologists find Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in Australia's rugged Blue Mountains
Drone-mounted laser technology is helping archaeologists locate Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in the rugged, densely vegetated landscapes of Australia's Blue...
Marital breakups can also have long-term effects, and some are felt keenly in old age
Marital breakups have consequences that extend beyond the immediate end of cohabitation. Research from the University of Granada has found that these consequenc...
Eighteen years of whale call research reveals key habitat of mysterious species
In a boost for the conservation of one of the world's most elusive and least-understood whale species, researchers analyzing more than 18 years of underwater ac...
Hot plasma may explain how rapidly feeding black holes launch powerful jets
Some supermassive black holes rapidly consume surrounding matter while simultaneously firing powerful streams of plasma into space at nearly the speed of light....
Largest collection of Roman cave inscriptions discovered in Spain
Archaeologists have uncovered the largest collection of Latin cave inscriptions anywhere in the Roman Empire. Early analysis of the inscriptions discovered at C...
Employees with autism report hidden labor of workplace camouflaging in new study
Employees with autism may expend considerable time and effort modifying their behavior to meet workplace expectations, from rehearsing conversations and monitor...
Collecting phones during college lessons raises grades, large randomized trial finds
Your phone vibrates, a notification pops up, or you just take a quick glance at the screen. Even minor interruptions can affect your concentration—not least whe...
Quantum probability can't be derived without assuming it first
For nearly a century, physicists have relied on the Born rule to calculate the chances of different outcomes when they measure a quantum system. Yet despite dec...
Scientists discover a promising blood sugar–regulating compound in red alga
It is a dietary staple found in sushi, rice wraps and ramen toppings. Commonly known as nori in Japan and gim in Korea, red seaweed is especially popular across...
Ancient wildfire study offers warning for a warming world
New research from the University of Aberdeen has revealed that periods of global warming can trigger long-lasting increases in wildfire activity, with ecosystem...