Prehistoric scat reveals 'waves' of extinction in Colombia

Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two “waves” in…

Parental leave for fathers can reduce sexist attitudes and gender bias

Parental leave for fathers can decrease sexist attitudes and gender bias, according to new research from…

Researchers propose new standards to fix what's wrong in statistics

A new paper in the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology indicates that the methods researchers…

A healthy but depleted herd: Predators decrease prey disease levels but also population size, study finds

Nature documentaries will tell you that lions, cheetahs, wolves and other top predators target the weakest…

Democrats, urban dwellers, and 30-40-year-olds more likely to purchase first firearms during the pandemic: Study

Firearm sales increased to approximately 2.5 million in March 2020, an estimated 85% increase compared to…

Global study shows increasing spread of non-native plants on islands

A global study published in Ecological Letters shows with hitherto unmatched differentiation the extent to which…

Researchers use AI to explore potential zoonotic diseases

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of closely monitoring viruses that could infect humans. In the…

Researchers design tool to enhance workplace socialization in remote, hybrid arrangements

About one-third of our lives are spent at work, and the relationships we build there can…

Newly identified whale's favored prey is not endangered, but the whale is

One of the world’s most endangered whales is a picky eater. Their meal of choice is…

Study examines how to get people to share a corporate post

A brand’s communication through social media posts is all the more effective the more it is…