Servant leadership is good for business—and women are better at it

For decades, studies have shown men are more likely than women to be perceived as good…

Can gun violence be traced back to socioeconomic root causes?

Life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped as a result of gun violence, says Daniel Kim,…

Pathways of disease spillover among domestic and wild sheep and goats in the western United States

A new large-scale genetic study has determined that domestic sheep and goats are the source of…

Researcher studies near-surface wind effects on landscape evolution

The accurate characterization of near-surface winds is critical to understanding past and modern climate. Dust lifted…

How fast the planet warms will be crucial for livability

The world is warming … and fast. The global average temperature has already risen by more…

Rape-kit testing shows that rapists also commit other serious, invasive crimes, according to new research

Larry McGowan is a sexual-assault offender, identified through the DNA testing of thousands of rape kits…

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits off Puerto Rico: USGS

A strong earthquake struck south of Puerto Rico early Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, the…

New 'umbrella' species would massively improve conservation

The protection of Australia’s threatened species could be improved by a factor of seven, if more…

Rising carbon prices led to drop in German emissions in 2019

Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions fell sharply last year, putting the country’s 2020 climate goal within reach…

Drinking water under threat: Water contamination risks this bushfire season

Regional and metropolitan areas around NSW are facing water quality concerns in the face of the…