Science and Technolgy blog
New research is shedding light on how certain personality traits may influence criminality. In a study published in Current Psychology, Machiavellianism—a trait characterized by manipulative and deceitful behavior—emerged as the strongest predictor of repeated criminal activity. This trait, along other…
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Scientists have discovered how to convert wastewater into biofuel to cut plane emissions by 70% — creating a new sustainable version of aviation fuel using biomass and agricultural waste.
A study conducted in Denmark examined the relationship between sex hormone levels and major depressive disorder (MDD) in unmedicated men. Researchers found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with more severe depressive symptoms, particularly vegetative symptoms like weight loss,…
In 2013, Ning Zeng came across a very old, very important log. At the time, he and his colleagues were digging a trench in the Canadian province of Quebec. They planned to fill it with 35 metric tons (39 U.S.…
A rare discovery of a tomb from ancient Egypt’s Middle Kingdom near Luxor may hold several generations from a single family.
In many ways, the timing of Sony’s 2016 launch of the PS4 Pro couldn’t have been better. The slightly upgraded version of 2013’s PlayStation 4 came at a time when a wave of 4K TVs was just beginning to crest…
Membraneless organelles, also called biomolecular condensates, are changing how scientists think about protein chemistry, various diseases and even the origin of life.
In a recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers uncovered a “gender rating gap” in online reviews, revealing that women generally give higher ratings than men across several online review platforms. The study, which analyzed over a billion reviews…
A gene controlling potato growth limits the plant’s fertilizer uptake. Tweaking related genes could lead to more sustainable potato varieties.
