Dirty campaigning increases distrust in politicians and decreases trust in democracy, study finds
Research conducted during the 2020 Viennese state election campaign (in Austria) found that perceived dirty…
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520-million-year-old larva fossil reveals the origins of arthropods
Enlarge / The fossil in question, oriented with its head to the left. (credit: Yang…
Cannabis use linked to head and neck cancer risk
A new study that looked at 20 years of medical data from millions of people…
Study finds “dream sleep” can predict students’ test-anxiety levels weeks in advance
New research published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that a specific type of…
Space photo of the week: Stunning sand dunes slash across Mars’ polar ice cap
This stunning image of dune fields near Mars’ north polar ice cap, taken by NASA’s…
Heart attacks fell dramatically during the pandemic — and they’re still dropping
Better prevention is driving down heart-attack rates in the U.S., but the sharp drops seen…
New sociosexuality research could revolutionize how we think about casual sex
When it comes to the complexities of human relationships, new research suggests that our motivations…
Fossils from Greenland’s icy heart reveal it was a green tundra covered in flowers less than 1 million years ago
Greenland was almost completely ice-free at some point in the last one million years, fossilized…
Maternal genetics play bigger role in Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is more strongly influenced by the mother’s side…
Want to know how kinky you are? This new scientific scale can tell you
In the realm of human sexuality, researchers have long grappled with how to accurately capture…
White and pink noise show promise in enhancing attention in those with ADHD
Could noise hold the key to better focus for children and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
People trust journalists less when they debunk misinformation
When journalists confirm that a claim is true, most people tend to trust them. However,…
Researchers develop new method for manipulating belief in free will using online games
A group of researchers in Germany developed a way to use online video games to…
Almost unfixable “Sinkclose” bug affects hundreds of millions of AMD chips
Security flaws in your computer’s firmware, the deep-seated code that loads first when you turn…
Newborns are colonized with antibiotic resistant bacteria
Babies in Nigeria are testing positive for bacteria resistant to colistin, though it’s not clear…
Pearlfish: The eel-like fish that lives up a sea cucumber’s butt
This slimline, eel-like fish has no scales for protection so chooses to use a sea…
New supercomputing network could lead to AGI, scientists hope, with 1st node coming online within weeks
Scientists hope to accelerate the development of human-level AI using a network of powerful supercomputers…
Romantic attraction and evolution: New study pinpoints key traits in mate selection
New research provides evidence that our choices in mates are deeply rooted in evolutionary principles.…
More than greenwashing? Sustainable aviation fuels struggle to take off
Enlarge / Sustainable aviation fuels could help cut carbon emissions from commercial flights. (credit: Costfoto/NurPhoto…
Of frogs and the people who love them
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses frogs and chytrid fungus, trilobite fossils and a dinosaur…
Readers ponder sign language in ancient humans, looped universe
A sign of our past? Deaf experimental psychologist Rain Bosworth has found that babies have…
6 ways an athlete’s brain differs from an average person’s
Sports mastery is about much more than physical capability — it shapes the brain, too.
8 must-see destinations for your (future) Mars vacation
8 must-see destinations for your (future) Mars vacation
Mediterranean diet vs. Western diet: How what you eat could affect your stress levels
Could what you eat change how stressed you feel? A new study from Binghamton University,…
