Lack of available COVID-19 testing may lead people to riskier behavior, a 2020 survey of more than 1,100 people in the united states found.
Weird Bacteria Metabolism Could Lead To Tastier Fermented Foods
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown energy metabolism in lactic acid bacteria species that could lead to healthier, tastier fermented foods.
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown energy metabolism in lactic acid bacteria species that could lead to healthier, tastier fermented foods.
‘Bizarre’ Psyche Asteroid May Be Less Heavy Metal, More Hard Rock
The asteroid 16 Psyche may be less heavy metal and more hard rock than scientists thought, according to a new study.
The asteroid 16 Psyche may be less heavy metal and more hard rock than scientists thought, according to a new study.
Satellite Pics Date Pig Poop Lagoons
An automated technique uses satellite imagery to determine when swine waste lagoons were constructed, which lets researchers determine the extent of their environmental impact.
An automated technique uses satellite imagery to determine when swine waste lagoons were constructed, which lets researchers determine the extent of their environmental impact.
Team Links the Right Sex Ed Programs To Fewer Teen Pregnancies
The implementation of federally funded sex education programs over a decade ago was followed by a decline in teenage pregnancies in counties where these programs were implemented, according to a new study.
The implementation of federally funded sex education programs over a decade ago was followed by a decline in teenage pregnancies in counties where these programs were implemented, according to a new study.
Sticking to Screen Time Rules Is Tougher With Multiple Kids
Australian parents with multiple children often struggle to ensure their kids meet screen time guidelines, research shows.
Australian parents with multiple children often struggle to ensure their kids meet screen time guidelines, research shows.
Are Women Less Electable? Not if You Cut ‘Pragmatic Bias’
There is a way to counter the assumption that women are less electable than men, report researchers.
There is a way to counter the assumption that women are less electable than men, report researchers.
DNA Tests Expose How Criminals Traffic Elephant Ivory
Researchers have used genetic testing of ivory shipments seized by law enforcement to uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking out of Africa.
Researchers have used genetic testing of ivory shipments seized by law enforcement to uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking out of Africa.
HIV Hijacks ’Emergency Response’ in Host Cells
Researchers have discovered how HIV evades one of the body’s best defenses.
Researchers have discovered how HIV evades one of the body’s best defenses.
Team Aims To Make Activity Tracker Data More Consistent
A new framework could help standardize data collection and reporting for wearable activity trackers, researchers report.
A new framework could help standardize data collection and reporting for wearable activity trackers, researchers report.
Appreciation May Offset Unequal Chores for Couples
People feel less satisfied with their relationships in the moment and become less satisfied over time when they report doing more than their fair share of household chores, research finds.
People feel less satisfied with their relationships in the moment and become less satisfied over time when they report doing more than their fair share of household chores, research finds.
Nut Cracking Chimps Hint at a Deeper Culture
Chimpanzee culture is more similar to human culture than often assumed, new research suggests.
Chimpanzee culture is more similar to human culture than often assumed, new research suggests.
To Fight Vaccine Hesitancy, Identify ‘Fence Sitters’
Identifying so-called “fence-sitters,” adults ambivalent about vaccines, early in a pandemic could help reduce vaccine hesitancy, according to a new study.
Identifying so-called “fence-sitters,” adults ambivalent about vaccines, early in a pandemic could help reduce vaccine hesitancy, according to a new study.
Crop Antibiotic Dulls Bumblebee Foraging Skills
An antibiotic sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases slows the cognition of bumblebees and reduces their foraging efficiency, a new study shows.
An antibiotic sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases slows the cognition of bumblebees and reduces their foraging efficiency, a new study shows.
How the Brain Organizes Memories in Time
Researchers have uncovered the key brain mechanisms for organizing memories in time.
Researchers have uncovered the key brain mechanisms for organizing memories in time.
‘Cookie-cutter’ Care Wasn’t Best for New Moms During COVID-19
Women who were pregnant and gave birth during the first six months of COVID-19 reported more distress and anxiety, but also some surprising benefits of enforced alone time, according to a new study.
Women who were pregnant and gave birth during the first six months of COVID-19 reported more distress and anxiety, but also some surprising benefits of enforced alone time, according to a new study.