Highlighting women's achievements makes them want to be the boss, research shows

Highlighting female achievements in the workplace makes capable women significantly more likely to want to be…

How universities may help bridge social divide between international, domestic students

Self-esteem is a valuable resource for undergraduate international students trying to socialize with their domestic counterparts…

Fish switch: Identity of mystery invader in Florida waters corrected after 20 years

Sometimes scientists make mistakes. Case in point is the chanchita, a South American freshwater fish that…

Gelatinous zooplankton makes an important contribution to marine carbon transport

They are small, almost transparent, similar to jellyfish, and they occur in the ocean in huge…

Experiments into amorphous carbon monolayer lend new evidence to physics debate

Plastic, glass and gels, also known as bulk amorphous materials, are everyday objects to all of…

The perfect tempo within the cells to develop vertebrae

Timing is everything when it comes to the embryonic development of pre-vertebrae divisions along the body…

Most meat eaters support veganism as 'ethical' and good for the environment

A recently published study that looked at public opinion on plant-based diets has found widespread support…

Findings on education, malnutrition 'deeply disturbing'

Despite progress toward global education targets, a new study reveals that 1 in 10 women ages…

Double-checking the science: Ocean acidification does not impair the behavior of coral reef fishes

Sometimes it helps to check the facts. You may be surprised what you find. …

Sea-ice-free Arctic makes permafrost vulnerable to thawing

Permafrost is ground that remains frozen throughout the year; it covers nearly a quarter of Northern…