Losing cultural context in emergency communication can be a matter of life and death

Can a butterfly in Chicago cause a tornado in Hong Kong? A metaphorical concept called the…

Survey shows 32% of British women don't feel safe walking alone at night – compared to just 13% of men

The recent disappearance of Sarah Everard in London has led to searching conversations about the safety…

Why some songbirds make migratory pit-stops to replace worn and ragged feathers

As we pass the spring equinox, lengthening days promise the return of warmth and with it,…

Closing the loop on carbon emissions from chemical plants

To avoid environmentally and economically devastating climate breakdown, quick action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that…

Saturn's Spring

Spring doesn’t just hapen on Earth. Spring also happens on some of our neighboring planets in…

Study shows stronger brain activity after writing on paper than on tablet or smartphone

A study of university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can…

Demonstrating the world's fastest spintronics p-bit

Tohoku University researchers have, for the first time, developed the technology for the nanosecond operation of…

Ancient fish DNA provides a window back in time

The accidental discovery of fossilized three-spine stickleback bones dating back 12 thousand years, has enabled scientist…

Researchers define new equation for doubly labeled water studies

The doubly labeled water (DLW) method can be used to measure the energy expenditure of individuals.…

Scientists find new solid-state material for thermal regulation

About 90% of the world’s energy use involves generation or manipulation of heat, while controlling thermal…