Building hate crime response capacity in community-based organizations

Hate crime data from the FBI is alarming. Since 2020, hate crimes have surged and continue…

What should I do if I encounter a solitary sociable cetacean?

Increasing numbers of whales and dolphins appear to be taking up solitary lives around the world. …

Engineering a symbiotic relationship between E. coli and stinkbugs reveals clues about how symbiosis develops

A team of researchers with members affiliated with several institutions in Japan has learned more about…

Capturing high pressures in diamond capsules

Preservation of the high-pressure states of materials at ambient conditions is a long-sought-after goal for fundamental…

Social and communication skills co-evolve, study finds

Living together in groups entails constant interactions between individuals. Individuals need to permanently assess the behavior…

Researchers studying leaf angle aim to improve yields, inspire young scientists

The angle of the leaves on a corn stalk directly affects the plant’s ability to soak…

How young chickens play can indicate how they feel

It is common for young animals, in particular mammals, to play. Researchers at Linköping University (LiU)…

Live-seq: Sequencing a cell without killing it

RNA sequencing allows scientists to study the expression of genes in a cell. Since messenger RNA…

Scientists relieved to discover 'curious' creature with no anus is not earliest human ancestor

An international team of researchers have discovered that a mysterious microscopic creature from which humans were…

Sleeping giant could end deep ocean life

A previously overlooked factor—the position of continents—helps fill Earth’s oceans with life-supporting oxygen. Continental movement could…