Arsenic in private well water contributes to low birth weight even at low levels

In the largest epidemiologic study of arsenic and birth outcomes to date, researchers from the University…

With roommates, it's all about chemistry, molecularly speaking

Within and upon every human being reside countless microorganisms—the microbiota that help shape and direct the…

Theories on socio-political evolution put to the test

During the past 10,000 years—the Holocene—human societies became larger and ever more complex. An international team…

Red flag laws to prevent mass shootings: What does the research show?

Mass shootings are a source of shared anguish and outrage among Americans and are becoming more…

Report finds 70% of 10-year-olds in 'learning poverty,' unable to read and understand a simple text

As a result of the worst shock to education and learning in recorded history, learning poverty…

Want to improve the company's performance? Get more women in the boardroom

A recent study out of the Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH) found that companies with female…

Why are shallow lakes prone to eutrophication?

Anthropogenic eutrophication of lake ecosystems is a global problem, especially for some large shallow lakes. But…

Topology and machine learning reveal hidden relationship in amorphous silicon

Theoretical scientists have used topological mathematics and machine learning to identify a hidden relationship between nano-scale…

Octopus brain and human brain share the same 'jumping genes'

The octopus is an exceptional organism with an extremely complex brain and cognitive abilities that are…

Inflationary concerns outweigh expected income growth

Consumer sentiment continued its downward trend, falling 14.4% in June, according to the University of Michigan…