Tick tubes help reduce the parasites on mice, but time and frequency matter
Ticks are a nuisance across many areas of the U.S., capable of spreading harmful pathogens to both animals and humans. A new ...
The Amborella genome: A window into the origins of plant sex and reproduction
Plant reproduction is a cornerstone of our food system and ecological balance; however, it is a complex process. Plants have ...
Study reveals pay gap between mothers and fathers that persists long after children grow up
Across America, the pandemic threw into sharp relief the challenges that parents—particularly mothers—face when balancing ...
XRISM mission looks deeply into 'hidden' stellar system
The Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) observatory has captured the most detailed portrait yet of gases ...
The whole story of human evolution, from ancient apes via Lucy to us, in one long read
In pursuit of knowledge, the evolution of humanity ranks with the origins of life and the universe. And yet, except when an ...
Meat has a distinct taste, texture, aroma. A biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing
When you bite into a juicy hamburger, slice into the perfect medium-rare steak or gobble down a plateful of chicken nuggets, ...
Global heating is a social issue. The EU has a duty to mitigate it, and our data shows it is failing
This week, Azerbaijan has hosted the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, also known as COP29. Its main objectives ...
Record-breaking run on Frontier sets new bar for simulating the universe in exascale era
The universe just got a whole lot bigger—or at least in the world of computer simulations, that is. In early November, ...
Warm and friendly or competent and straightforward? What students want from AI chatbots in the classroom
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming education, with schools and universities increasingly experimenting with ...
Networked friendships may lower loneliness, research suggests
Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with a third of Americans reporting they've experienced "serious loneliness" in recent ...
Researchers claim Tutankhamun's burial mask may have been made for a woman—but there is reason to doubt
Since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt over 100 years ago, the contents have been ...
Why parents need to be like Big Ted and 'talk aloud' while they use screens with their kids
Screen use and internet safety are two of the top concerns Australian parents have about their kids' health and ...