Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean, with likely consequences for human and wildlife health, according to a new study.
Race Skews Experimental Alzheimer’s Blood Test Results
Three experimental blood tests used to identify people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease perform differently in black people, according to a new study.
Three experimental blood tests used to identify people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease perform differently in black people, according to a new study.
Newer Treatment for Domestic Abusers Shows Promise
New research compares two treatment programs for men convicted of domestic violence.
New research compares two treatment programs for men convicted of domestic violence.
Space Really Needs Environmental Protection, Too
Space urgently needs special legal protection similar to that given to land, sea, and atmosphere to protect its fragile environment, scientists argue in a new paper.
Space urgently needs special legal protection similar to that given to land, sea, and atmosphere to protect its fragile environment, scientists argue in a new paper.
Anxiety and Tummy Trouble Affect Each Other for Kids With Autism
New research finds a “bi-directional” relationship between gastrointestinal issues and internalized symptoms in children and adolescents with autism.
New research finds a “bi-directional” relationship between gastrointestinal issues and internalized symptoms in children and adolescents with autism.
Formula Pins Down What Gets People in the ‘Flow’
Researchers have developed a mathematical theory of flow, and argue that it is possible to enhance immersion and engagement in almost any task by manipulating a few key variables.
Researchers have developed a mathematical theory of flow, and argue that it is possible to enhance Immersion and engagement in almost any task by manipulating a few Key variables.
Urban Wildlife Aren’t Lost. They’re at Home in the City
A new book tells the story of how American cities got their wildlife.
A new book tells the story of how American cities got their wildlife.
High Energy Use Doesn’t Lead To Happier People in Rich Countries
High energy use provides little benefit for health and well-being in richer nations, according to a new study.
High energy use provides little benefit for health and well-being in richer nations, according to a new study.
Offshore Wind Farms Could Lower Energy Costs in New England
Offshore wind power could help lower wholesale electricity prices on average for six states in New England, with relatively low risk of wind turbines failing during extreme Winter storms, a new analysis shows.
Offshore wind power could help lower wholesale electricity prices on average for six states in New England, with relatively low risk of wind turbines failing during extreme Winter storms, a new analysis shows.
Algorithm Finds Signs of Slavery in Amazon Rainforest
Artificial intelligence and low-cost satellite imagery combine to spot forced labor at deforestation sites in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest.
Artificial intelligence and low-cost satellite imagery combine to spot forced labor at deforestation sites in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest.
Climate Change Is Upping Hurricane Rainfall Totals
New findings from a computer modeling study of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane Season May be a dire indicator of future storms.
New findings from a computer modeling study of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane Season May be a dire indicator of future storms.
Do People Pick Empathy for Animals or Other Humans?
New research digs into whether people are more likely to feel empathy for animals than other humans.
New research digs into whether people are more likely to feel empathy for animals than other humans.
Big Brains and Bodies Let Crows and Ravens Take Over the Planet
Big bodies and big brains have helped crows and ravens survive in a variety of climates and habitats all over the world, new research finds.
Big bodies and big brains have helped crows and ravens survive in a variety of climates and habitats all over the world, new research finds.
Guns Are Now the #1 Cause of Death for Kids and Teens
Firearms have surpassed motor vehicles as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States, according to a new analysis of federal data.
Firearms have surpassed motor vehicles as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States, according to a new analysis of federal data.
Sleep Apnea Can Make Driving Dangerous for Older Drivers
Chronic tiredness brought on by sleep apnea can be dangerous when it comes to driving, especially for older adults, new research shows.
Chronic tiredness brought on by sleep apnea can be dangerous when it comes to driving, especially for older adults, new research shows.
Smartwatches Can Track COVID Symptoms via Heart Rate
If you become ill with COVID-19, your smartwatch can track the progression of your symptoms, and could even show how sick you become.
If you become ill with COVID-19, your smartwatch can track the progression of your symptoms, and could even show how sick you become.