Towering a few hours from one of the world’s largest cities, the Popocatepetl volcano has been…
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Database stores names for family members in 1,200+ languages
The words different cultures use to describe family members have revealed some intriguing insights—including why in…
'Sustainable' ventless dryers may contribute to waterborne microfiber pollution
Fibers lost during the wear and care of textiles may pose a risk to the environment…
Increasing heat likely a major factor in human migration
Rising temperatures due to climate change are likely influencing human migration patterns, according to a new…
Scientists provide first field observations of coccolithophore carbon extraction
Coccolithophores, a globally ubiquitous type of phytoplankton, play an essential role in the cycling of carbon…
New study finds bio-based plastic and plastic-blend textiles do not biodegrade in the ocean
Plastic pollution is seemingly omnipresent in society, and while plastic bags, cups, and bottles may first…
Gender trumps politics in determining people's ability to read others' minds, study finds
Political parties regularly claim to have their finger on the pulse and be able to read…
From beloved West African cuisine to Canadian road salt, corrosion study opens new path
What does a traditional West African dish have to do with road salt spread across snowy…
Young people engaging in anti-social behavior online seek social approval, study finds
Young adults engage in online anti-social behavior for fun and social approval, and those who perpetrate…
Can beer convince Americans to drink recycled wastewater?
Earlier this year, a new beer appeared on the menu at Fox City Brewing Company in…