Why schoolchildren are regularly being targeted by terrorist groups in many countries

An Islamic State-linked group in Uganda attacked a school in June, killing more than 40 people,…

Seeking insights into the long-term effects of whale shark feeding practices

Increasing opportunities for up-close encounters with sharks and other animals are making wildlife tourism one of…

Research offers insights on the prevalence of drizzle in marine stratocumulus clouds

Drizzle is light precipitation in droplets smaller than rain drops. Detecting drizzle in its early stages…

NASA locks four crew members into a one-year mission in a simulated Mars habitat

On June 25, 2023, a crew of four volunteers entered a simulated Martian habitat, from which…

Increased female, youth legislative representation may improve sustainable development goals performance

As part of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology’s (OIST) SDG initiative, researchers from OIST…

Researchers create antenna for nanoscale light sources using unusual placement of semiconductor material

The fast switching and modulation of light is at the heart, among other things, of modern…

Next generation gravitational wave detectors could pin down dark matter

Gravitational astronomy is a relatively new discipline that has opened many doors for astronomers to understand…

Inadequate energy intake affects female athletes

Diet and training go hand in hand if you want to achieve the best results. Most…

New role for taste receptors

Taste receptors for bitter substances are not only found on the tongue but also on cells…

Counting Africa's largest bat colony

Artificial intelligence and computer vision provide most accurate estimate yet. Click here for original…