Study traces black carbon sources in the Russian Arctic

Transport and residential heating could be responsible for a greater contribution of black carbon in the…

Number of children emerging as cardiovascular risk factor for both parents

The number of children one has is emerging as a novel factor that influences the risk…

Researchers investigate decline in South Africa’s forest-birds

Forest-dwelling bird species are disappearing from some of South Africa's indigenous forests, with forest birds in…

Emoticons help gauge school happiness level in young children

The How I Feel About My School questionnaire is available to download for free. It uses…

Empathetic people experience dogs’ expressions more strongly

A study explored how empathy and other psychological factors affect people's assessments of the facial images…

New research paints a merciless picture of life as a deaf-blind person

It is like being in a dirty glass jar, unable to reach out and with acquaintances…

Personality traits ‘contagious’ among children

When preschoolers spend time around one another, they tend to take on each others' personalities, indicates…

Germanium outperforms silicon in energy efficient transistors with n- und p- conduction

An important breakthrough has been reached in the development of energy-efficient electronic circuits using transistors based…

Study addresses extreme thinness standards in fashion industry

In a recent study, female fashion models reported high levels of pressure to lose weight, which…

Research connects overeating during national sporting events to medical problems

People who overeat during national holidays and national sporting events -- like this weekend's Super Bowl…