Intelligent people tend to perform better at school and at work, as numerous studies have shown. But what happens in domains where incentives such as good grades or financial rewards don’t apply, and where socio-economic…
Most women in a new RMIT University study wore shoe sizes that differed from the size indicated by their foot length, highlighting the limitations of conventional sizing systems in accounting for differences in foot width…
People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers found that people who…
For centuries, scientists have been fascinated by the remarkable coordinated movements of flocking birds, swarming insects and schooling fish. Researchers have studied these natural phenomena in order to understand the rules of interactions between individuals…
Washington, D.C. — When referring to diet, the term “plant-based” has mixed interpretations among U.S. adults, and its meaning varies significantly among demographic groups, according to new research published in the American Journal of Lifestyle…
Sea turtles are famous for being prodigious wanderers. Guided by the Earth’s magnetic field, oceanic currents, and the sun, they tend to crisscross the seas in search of food, returning to the region of their…
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY A new study has identified why many men struggle with weight loss, finding that traditional diet programmes are often perceived as too restrictive and primarily aimed at women. The research, published in…
Traffic noise disrupts recognised benefits of bird song and other sounds from nature, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. During this study, Surrey researchers investigated the acoustic characteristics of natural soundscapes containing…
Almost everyone has blown a soap bubble through a straw at least once. Inspired by this thin soap bubble film, an “artificial lung that breathes” like a real lung has been developed. A research team…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Black parents who experienced higher levels of appropriated racial oppression — defined as shaping one’s behavior and self-concept around dominant cultural norms of whiteness —were less likely to transmit positive, culturally protective…