Board Interpersonal Diversity Linked to Lower Tax Avoidance
A study analyzing two decades of company data shows that board interpersonal diversity mitigates aggressive tax avoidance, underscoring the importance of composing boards with members from diverse backgrounds....
Reevaluating the Cambrian Explosion: New Research Suggests Gradual Diversification
Scientists have reexamined the so-called 'Cambrian Explosion,' a pivotal period in Earth's history when animal life diversified rapidly. New research suggests that this diversification was driven by the evolution of the ...
Hollow-Earth Myths and Nazi UFOs Spread on TikTok, Mainstreaming White Supremacism
A viral video on TikTok features an AI-generated image of Adolf Hitler in Antarctica, highlighting the spread of white supremacist ideologies through social media. This is a concerning trend that brings extremist ideas i...
California Dairy Farms May Be Transmitting H5N1 Virus Through Multiple Sources
A study published in PLOS Biology suggests that H5N1 avian influenza is transmitted through multiple, previously unknown sources on dairy farms in California. This could have significant implications for public health an...
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Frees Its Drill From a Rock
The NASA Curiosity Rover has successfully freed its drill from a rock on Mars. The rover's team is continuing to study the Martian geology....
New Research Explores the Social Networks of Baboons and African Monkeys
A study has revealed more about the social networks of baboons and other closely related monkeys, including their living arrangements in single-level and multi-level societies. This research could provide insights into p...
Super Transformer Aims to Unify Biology's Data Under One AI Model
Scientists have developed a new AI model, 'super transformer,' designed to bring order to the vast amounts of biological data generated by modern research methods. This could revolutionize our understanding of biology an...
Reading Stimulation in Children's Brains: Why Books Matter
New research highlights the cognitive benefits of reading for children, including improved brain development and enhanced adult life outcomes. This is particularly important for young readers who can stimulate their brai...
Elastic Rules May Explain Nematic Crystals' Ordered and Disordered Appearance
A study has proposed that 'elastic rules' could explain why nematic crystals appear both ordered and disordered at the same time. This research has implications for understanding emergent solid-state phenomena....
Unraveling the Evolution of an Extraordinary Photosynthesis in a Tropical Tree Species
A research team has demonstrated how a water-efficient variant of photosynthesis, called CAM, has evolved within a single tropical tree genus. This discovery could provide insights into plant adaptation and evolution....
Hostage-Taking by Rogue States on the Rise: New Research Offers Solutions
A new study finds that hostage-taking by nation-states is increasing due to a more unstable international order. Researchers have identified ways to tackle this issue, including improved intelligence and diplomatic effor...
Fossil Reveals Shocking Tyrannosaur Secret
New research reveals a more opportunistic—and slightly grim—side to tyrannosaurs' behavior. Using high-resolution 3D scans, a researcher identified precise bite marks on a massive tyrannosaur foot bone....
Moon Lander Prepares for Lunar Surface
A moon lander is being prepared for the lunar surface. According to Space.com, the lander will soon make its way to the Moon. NASA and other space agencies are working on various missions to return humans to the lunar su...
Hantavirus explained
Three people have died after an outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship from Argentina to Cape Verde. The World Health Organization is investigating possible human-to-human transmission of the virus....
Indigenous Andeans Have Unique Digestive Gene Linked to Potatoes
A gene involved in starch digestion is prevalent among the descendants of the people who first domesticated potatoes in the Andes. This unique adaptation may have contributed to their ability to thrive at high altitudes....
Emergence and Complexity: How Molecules Give Rise to Life
A new study explores how emergence, or the combination of properties in molecules, leads to complex systems. Researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt examined this phenomenon from chemical, biological, and philosophi...
Talking to Kids About Separation: Expert Advice
When parents separate, it can be challenging for children to understand the change. Experts recommend open communication and reassurance to help kids cope with the transition....
SOL Shogunate: a samurai space opera set on the moon
The video game SOL Shogunate is a space opera set on the moon, with a focus on samurai and science. The game's developer is working to ensure accuracy in its depiction of space-related concepts....
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Florida
A NASA astronaut will participate in a question-and-answer session with students in Florida, but no further details are available on this story. Sources differ on the specifics of NASA's current projects....
Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)
NASA is preparing for its next moonwalk simulation, which will take place underwater. The agency is using this technology to test and train its astronauts....