The secret world of rhododendrons: A plant more ancient than the Himalayas

If you have a rhododendron in your garden or pass one by on an afternoon walk…

What helps students cope with academic setbacks? A sense of belonging at school is key

Academic challenges and difficulties are inevitable parts of school—this is how students learn. So researchers have…

Discovering the universe from our own backyards

When I was a college student, I worked at the Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory in Québec. …

What are 'planetary boundaries' and why are they important?

As far as we know, there is exactly one planet in our solar system—and the galaxy—which…

Virtual influencers: Meet AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends—as they try to sell you stuff

The future of influence is here: a digital avatar that captivates millions of adoring fans while…

An ambitious new technology might be needed to see other Earths

The race is on to discover truly habitable Earth-like worlds. While we are starting to observe…

Machine learning analysis of research citations highlights importance of federal funding for basic scientific research

Biomedical research aimed at improving human health is particularly reliant on publicly funded basic science, according…

China global Merged Surface Temperature dataset reveals 2023 on track to be hottest year ever

The climate crisis is reaching unprecedented levels of urgency as global temperatures soar to record-breaking heights,…

Breaking into the black box of pedagogical authority

How does pedagogical authority operate in the classroom? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE)…

Turning the tide: Ghana's innovative approach to tackle marine plastic pollution with citizen science

Working with IIASA researchers, Ghana has adopted a citizen science approach to addressing the problem of…