Science and Technolgy blog
A new analysis of 1989–2020 World/European Values Survey data found no evidence that modern social conditions—marked by high existential security, education, and urbanicity—cause a decrease in religiosity. National average increases in these factors did not predict decreased religiosity. The paper…
In 2019, astronomer Britt Lundgren of the University of North Carolina Asheville visited the Guggenheim Museum in New York City to take in an exhibit of the works of Swedish painter Hilma af Klint. Lundgren noted a striking similarity between…
A new study explores how pathogen stress—the prevalence of infectious diseases—may fuel racial bias in the United States, particularly anti-Black prejudice. By analyzing Google search data and measures of implicit and explicit bias, the researchers found that while pathogen stress…
In terms of both absolute length and relative to body size, which living animal has the longest tail?
Jan 11., 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
A significant portion of children under the age of 13 in the United States are actively using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, despite clear age restrictions, according to a new study published in Academic Pediatrics. Researchers found…
Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex forms. But new research shows that certain ferns can evolve ‘backward.’
Microsoft is accusing three individuals of running a “hacking-as-a-service” scheme that was designed to allow the creation of harmful and illicit content using the company’s platform for AI-generated content. The foreign-based defendants developed tools specifically designed to bypass safety guardrails…
Global temperatures were the hottest on record in 2024; it was the first year where the average temperature topped 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial times.
A study published in Sexual Health has found a connection between involvement in sex work and symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among adolescents and young adults in Canada. Researchers found that individuals with a history of sex work reported higher levels…
