New research explores the reasons why crying may be a nonverbal signal.
Fungus Is Spreading to Blueberries Around the Globe
A new study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the use of fungicides to combat disease spread.
A new study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the use of fungicides to combat disease spread.
Study Challenges Ideas About Brain Health Risks for Older Adults
A new study finds cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes not to be associated with an increased risk of such harm in individuals 90 and older.
A new study finds cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes not to be associated with an increased risk of such harm in individuals 90 and older.
Brain Chemicals Get Busy When You Process the Emotion of Words
Researchers have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are released during the processing of the emotional content of language.
Researchers have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are released during the processing of the emotional content of language.
Dialysis Works Really Well for Wastewater Treatment
Researchers have uncovered an innovative approach to treating wastewater by employing dialysis, a technology borrowed from the medical field.
Researchers have uncovered an innovative approach to treating wastewater by employing dialysis, a technology borrowed from the medical field.
What ‘Abbott Elementary’ Gets Right About Teaching and Learning
TV sitcoms aren’t generally known for realism, but professor Natalia Ortiz says there’s actually a lot that Quinta Brunson’s hit show Abbott Elementary gets right about teaching and learning.
TV sitcoms aren’t generally known for realism, but professor Natalia Ortiz says there’s actually a lot that Quinta Brunson’s hit show Abbott Elementary gets right about teaching and learning.
Polygamy Isn’t a Great Mating Strategy for Birds
Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time.
Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time.
Could a Fungal Pandemic Make ‘The Last of Us’ a Reality?
In a new podcast episode, a scientist warns against the threat of a future fungal pandemic.
In a new podcast episode, a scientist warns against the threat of a future fungal pandemic.
AI Could Help Stop Train Wrecks
Researchers have found a way to use artificial intelligence and guided ultrasonic waves for detecting faults inside switch rails.
Researchers have found a way to use artificial intelligence and guided ultrasonic waves for detecting faults inside switch rails.
Embrace Optimism for Big Emotional and Physical Benefits
Law lecturer Scott L. Rogers has answers for you about the benefits of embracing optimism.
Law lecturer Scott L. Rogers has answers for you about the benefits of embracing optimism.
Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Tied to Sugary Drinks
A new study estimates that 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease occur each year globally due to consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
A new study estimates that 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease occur each year globally due to consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Your Smartwatch Band May Have Elevated ‘Forever Chemical’ Levels
Fitness trackers and smartwatch bands are the latest consumer products found to contain “forever chemicals,” according to new research.
Fitness trackers and smartwatch bands are the latest consumer products found to contain “forever chemicals,” according to new research.
AI ‘Imagines’ a Whole World From 1 Picture
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence system capable of “imagining” its surroundings without having to physically explore them, bringing AI closer to humanlike reasoning.
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence system capable of “imagining” its surroundings without having to physically explore them, bringing AI closer to humanlike reasoning.
New Evidence Challenges Ideas About Mars’ Past
Researchers have discovered new evidence for hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas on ancient Mars.
Researchers have discovered new evidence for hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas on ancient Mars.
How Gold Gets to Earth’s Surface
Researchers have discovered a new gold-sulfur complex that sheds light on how gold deposits are formed.
Researchers have discovered a new gold-sulfur complex that sheds light on how gold deposits are formed.
Nerve Stimulation Treats Severe Depression
People with severe, treatment-resistant depression who received a nerve-stimulating therapy showed significant improvement in depressive symptoms, quality of life, and ability to complete everyday tasks after a year, according to the results of a national, multicenter clinical trial.
People with severe, treatment-resistant depression who received a nerve-stimulating therapy showed significant improvement in depressive symptoms, quality of life, and ability to complete everyday tasks after a year, according to the results of a national, multicenter clinical trial.