Polar bears’ exposure to pathogens is increasing as their environment changes
As the Arctic warms, polar bears now face a greater risk of contracting several pathogens than bears three decades ago, according to a new...
‘Paleo-robots’ to help scientists understand how fish started to walk on land
The transition from water to land is one of the most significant events in the history of life on Earth. Now, a team of...
Bystanders in a combat zone are treated as guilty until proven innocent
People's bias toward sacrificing unknown bystanders appears to stem from assuming the unidentified person is an enemy, according to a new study.
Fossils unveil how southern Europe’s ecosystem changed through Glacial-Interglacial Stages
Fossils from more than 600,000 years ago reveal how Southern Europe's animal community shifted between warm and cold climate fluctuations, according to a new...
Paleontologists discover Colorado ‘swamp dweller’ that lived alongside dinosaurs
The new mammal lived in Colorado 70 to 75 million years ago -- a time when a vast inland sea covered large portions of...
Risk of cardiovascular disease linked to long-term exposure to arsenic in community water supplies
Long-term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular risk and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit,...
Adapting GenAI for the next generation of learning
A new study by learning analytics researchers presents key considerations for generative AI (GenAI) educational tools so they are carefully developed to support, rather...
Listening skills bring human-like touch to robots
Researchers give robots a sense of touch by 'listening' to vibrations, allowing them to identify materials, understand shapes and recognize objects just like human...
Ethical framework aims to counter risks of geoengineering research
A new report says any research into large-scale interventions in Earth's climate system must be grounded in sound ethical principles so society can make...
Safety and security: Study shines light on factors behind refugees’ resilience
A systematic review has identified several strong protective and promotive factors that are associated with better mental health outcomes among refugee adults.