Large-scale study indicates novel, abundant nitrogen-fixing microbes in surface ocean

A large-scale study of the Earth's surface ocean indicates the microbes responsible for fixing nitrogen there…

A Liberal accent: Linguistics team documents language changes in southwest Kansas

A linguistics team has found that people in southwest Kansas are developing a distinct accent.

Negative emotions are murkier, less distinct in adolescence

Adolescents don't distinguish between negative emotions as clearly as younger children and adults in their 20s…

Extra vigilance required to combat growing sophistication of phishing attacks

Enterprising hackers can spoof the email address of a trusted friend, co-worker, or business and send…

A better device for measuring electromagnetic radiation

Researchers have developed a better bolometer, a device for measuring electromagnetic radiation. The new technology is…

Making mistakes while studying actually helps you learn better

Contrary to popular belief, when a person makes a mistake while learning, it improves their memory…

Fathers’ early parenting quality affected by mothers

How a new mother reacts to her partner's early interactions with their baby may affect his…

Mu­sic play­school en­hances chil­dren’s lin­guistic skills

Weekly music playschool significantly improved the development of children's vocabulary skills.

Asthma diagnosed with nasal brush test

Researchers have identified a genetic biomarker of asthma that can be tested for using a simple…

Researchers discover new type of stem cell state

Biologists have discovered a new type of cell state that could help ensure one always has…