Knowing Earth’s energy imbalance is critical in preventing global warming, study finds
The imbalance of energy on Earth is the most important metric in order to gauge the size and effects of climate change, according to a new study.
Magnetic spins that ‘freeze’ when heated: Nature in the wrong direction
Physicists observed a strange new type of behavior in a magnetic material when it’s heated up. The magnetic spins ‘freeze’ into a static pattern when the temperature rises, a phenomenon that normally occurs when the temperature decreases.
Coevolution of mammals and their lice
According to a new study, the first louse to take up residence on a mammalian host likely started out as a parasite of birds. That host-jumping event tens of millions of years ago began the long association between mammals and lice, setting the stage f…
Genetic atlas for zebrafish ‘breakthrough’ for biomedical research
Medical and life science researchers will benefit from the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic data on zebrafish, newly published research suggests.
Connectivity of language areas unique in the human brain
Neuroscientists have gained new insight into how our brain evolved into a language-ready brain. Compared to chimpanzee brains, the pattern of connections of language areas in our brain has expanded more than previously thought.
Why I’m Not Counting on Social Security, and Neither Should You
Demographics, economics, and costs are all adding up to serious structural challenges for this popular retirement program.
Why Shares in Copper Miner Freeport-McMoRan Crashed in June
The market sold off companies with exposure to commodities in June.