An abusive boss today might mean a better boss tomorrow

When bosses yell at you, your day can be ruined. It can also ruin theirs, though,…

Did extreme fluctuations in oxygen, not a gradual rise, spark the Cambrian explosion?

Five hundred and forty million years ago, during the Cambrian period, life suddenly went nuts. 'Blossomed'…

‘Carbon bubble’ coming that could wipe trillions from the global economy

Unlike current expectations, new research suggests that the prospects of the fossil-fuel industry are not bright,…

Preschool program preps kids for academic success through elementary school

A program that helps low-income parents prepare their children for school has benefits that extend beyond…

Toxic toad invasion puts Madagascar’s predators at risk, genetic evidence confirms

The recent introduction of the common Asian toad to Madagascar has led to fears that the…

Atomic clock comparison confirms key assumptions of ‘Einstein’s elevator’

By comparing different types of remote atomic clocks, physicists have performed the most accurate test ever…

Limited health literacy is a major barrier to heart disease prevention and treatment

Limited health literacy is a major barrier to heart health and managing heart disease and stroke.…

Long thought silent because of ice, study shows east Antarctica seismically active

Half of Antarctica has long thought to be seismically dormant, but a researcher tripled the number…

Gene linked to intellectual ability affects memory replay in mice

Researchers have discovered that a gene associated with human intellectual ability is necessary for normal memory…

On the origins of agriculture, researchers uncover new clues

Researchers have uncovered evidence that underscores one long-debated theory: that agriculture arose out of moments of…