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Brain structure volume linked to increased social tolerance in macaques
Researchers have found that the size of the amygdala—a region of the brain involved in processing emotions—could be linked to social tolerance in macaque monkey...
Implementing selective immigration and import policies could counter the rise in populism
A study involving the UAB has analyzed the effect of foreign trade and immigration on the success of both right- and left-wing populist parties. The analysis re...
A new 'uncertainty relation' for quantum measurement errors
One of the most striking features of quantum physics is that certain properties cannot be measured at the same time. Every measurement may inevitably affect the...
Climate shifts could leave many protected floodplains too dry
Floodplains face increasing pressure: currently protected areas will not be sufficient to preserve the species living in them in the future, a review study cond...
70-year field study finds fertilizer imbalance can halve mycorrhizal fungi
Almost all plants live in close symbiosis with so-called mycorrhizal fungi—an important symbiosis for absorbing essential nutrients. In their new study, a team...
A 690-million-kilometer journey through space ends for Australia's SpIRIT mission
After more than 25 months of successful operations in space, the SpIRIT mission has ended, marking a major milestone for Australia's growing space capability. L...
Asteroid Ryugu samples offer new insights into early solar system magnetism
To uncover the history of our solar system, it is necessary to study the dynamic evolution of the ancient solar nebula materials. These materials interacted and...
Reduce rust by dumping your wok twice, and other kitchen tips
When you reach the bottom of a container of milk or honey, you might be tempted to tip the container over to get that last pesky little bit out. After all, you...
Newly excavated Maya wetland settlement shows the civilization's adaptation to changing climate
Past civilizations have been significantly affected by climate change, but how they adapted to new conditions centuries ago is less clear. In research newly pub...
Left-handed people may have a psychological edge in competition
Left-handers are more competitive than right-handers, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The findings may help explain why le...
Did plants nearly wipe out all marine life on Earth—twice?
UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor Thomas Algeo has been studying the planet's five major mass extinctions since the Ordovician Period, when global sea l...
How realistic does a supermarket need to be? Study examines consumer research methods
Researchers from the University of Bonn have taken a comprehensive look at how scientists study consumer behavior in supermarkets. Their review, published in th...