Platypus populations impacted by large river dams are more vulnerable to threats

The platypus is possibly the most irreplaceable mammal existing today. They have a unique combination of…

Talk of 'Christian nationalism' is getting a lot louder. But what does the term really mean?

According to a May 2022 poll from the University of Maryland, 61% of Republicans favor declaring…

Who is responsible when climate change harms the world's poorest countries, and what does compensation look like?

You may be hearing the phrase “loss and damage” in the coming weeks as government leaders…

Music inspires powerful emotions on screen, just like in real life

There are some classic films in which music is so integral to a scene, it would…

NASA to Provide Coverage of Preview Briefing, US Spacewalks

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will conduct a series of U.S. spacewalks in November and…

Social justice storytelling helps librarians advocate for patrons, themselves

Librarians need to be able to communicate about social justice issues, and teaching social justice storytelling…

Elevated CO2 levels cause mineral deficiency in plants resulting in less nutritious crops

For years, scientists have seen enhanced photosynthesis as one of the only possible bright sides of…

A high-fat diet impairs fetal blood stem cells in pregnant monkeys

Maternal consumption of a Western-style diet alters the transcriptional landscape of fetal blood stem cells in…

Discovery of a fundamental law of friction leads to new materials that can minimize energy loss

Chemists and engineers have discovered a fundamental friction law that is leading to a deeper understanding…

Obesity drug helps teens lose weight, study finds

A drug called semaglutide, which is approved for adults with obesity or overweight, also helps adolescents…