Science & Technology

A new global survey of 1000 forest areas shows how climate change since the peak of the last ice age has had a major impact on the diversity and distribution of tree species we see today. The results can help us predict how ecosystems will react to fut…

A star’s chemical composition strongly influences the ultraviolet radiation it emits into space and thus the conditions for the emergence of life in its neighborhood.

It is known that perceived or real factors in a person’s environment can impact their daily routines. Researchers have now found that ‘place attachment’ — the emotional and functional relationship with one’s surroundings — influences people’s weekly …

Solids can be melted by heating, but in the quantum world it can also be the other way around: An experimental team has shown how a quantum liquid forms supersolid structures by heating. The scientists obtained a first phase diagram for a supersolid at…

In a unique analysis of experimental data, nuclear physicists have made observations of how lambda particles, so-called ‘strange matter,’ are produced by a specific process called semi-inclusive deep inelastic scattering (SIDIS). What’s more, these dat…

Information available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research.

The diverse swimming techniques of the ancient reptiles that ruled the Mesozoic seas have been revealed.

Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill small birds’ stomachs. New research from Lund University in Sweden shows that feeding during the wintertime causes birds to be healthier, since they do not have to expend as much energy fighting infections.

A viable formula for a carbon-negative, environmentally friendly concrete that is nearly as strong as regular concrete has been developed.  In a proof-of-concept work, the researchers infused regular cement with environmentally friendly biochar, a type…

A recent study shows that different people have similar brain activity when perceiving social situations. Researchers discovered an extensive neural network in the human brain that effectively processes various social information.

Researchers have discovered how long ago the Australian Nullarbor plain dried out, with a new approach shedding light on how ancient climate change altered some of the driest regions of our planet.

Over the past 40 years, the financial losses caused by biological invasions have been equivalent to those caused by various types of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods or storms; however, according to scientists, they are now increasing at …

Children will eat more fruits and vegetables if families take more time to eat meals.

The human food-energy-water system is wickedly interconnected, but most of the links in the network are neither global nor local — the action lies in everyday trade between counties and states that rely on each other’s ecosystems. To capture a better …

Researchers have documented wide fluctuations and racial disparities in school discipline — and ways educators might be better able to prevent incidents altogether.

Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly — in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation. Using electric stimulation, researchers have developed a method that speeds up the healing process, making wounds heal…