Society recognizes that many politicians lie. In five new studies, researchers have examined how conservative and…
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Physicists confront the neutron lifetime puzzle
To solve a long-standing puzzle about how long a neutron can “live” outside an atomic nucleus,…
Chesapeake Bay 'dead zone' predicted to be 13% lower than average this summer
This summer’s Chesapeake Bay “dead zone” is expected to be smaller than the long-term average, according…
Shine a light: New research shows how low-energy light can bend plastic
A team of Florida State University researchers has uncovered a way to use low-energy light to…
Are your COVID-19 vaccinations up to date? It might depend on your politics, new study suggests
Some Americans still say no to getting any COVID-19 vaccination even as others are currently committing…
Study shows chemical's extent in the Fairbanks winter air
A chemical compound discovered in 2019 in the wintertime air of Fairbanks, Alaska accounts for a…
Researchers explain why people with lower economic status don't trust politicians as much
The “anomie” concept—that the society is disintegrating and losing moral standards—explains why people with low socioeconomic…
Identifying bird species by sound, an app opens new avenues for citizen science
The BirdNET app, a free machine-learning powered tool that can identify over 3,000 birds by sound…
Nearly 1 in 4 globally at risk from severe flooding: study
Almost a quarter of the world’s population are exposed to significant flood risks, according to new…
Help NASA scientists find clouds on Mars
NASA scientists hope to solve a fundamental mystery about Mars’ atmosphere, and you can help. They’ve…