Largest cosmic map could shake up physics
"Our results show some interesting deviations from the standard model of the universe," astrophysicist Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki said.
Women more likely to expect orgasms with other women
Different expectations by women for sex with men and other women can explain the orgasm gap, researchers have found.
How air conditioning costs could be cut significantly
"Our coating maintains functionality and efficiency whatever the sun's position in the sky," researcher Tengfei Luo said.
Half a million US cats risk "serious adverse effects" on common drugs
Cats with a certain genetic mutation lack protection against drugs' ingredient from entering the brain, causing severe side effects and sometimes death.
Solar eclipse may cause "significant change" in bird behavior
Solar eclipses can make animals act strangely, jump-starting their evening routines as the sun disappears into the moon's shadow.
'Jurassic Park' vindicated as triceratops shown to have lived in herds
Research on the teeth of five fossilized triceratops showed they had the same migratory existence, implying they moved as a group at least some of the time.
'Fascinating' polite little bird uses wing gesture to say "after you"
Japanese tits flutter their wings on arrival at their nests, researchers found, after which the other bird in the pair enters.
Man with rare condition sees people's faces as 'demons'
"It's a problem that people often don't understand," professor of psychological and brain sciences Brad Duchaine said.
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"Worrying" remote ocean plastics study troubles scientists
"There should be considerably less plastics in this area," researcher Robby Rynek explained.
Most polluted U.S. National Parks revealed
The four national parks with the most air pollution are all situated in California, recently published research suggests.
Vaping, like smoking, may cause "similar damaging changes" to DNA
"While the scientific consensus is that e-cigarettes are safer than smoking tobacco, we cannot assume they are completely safe," researcher Chiara Herzog said.
US cities could get self-heating sidewalks to tackle snowstorms
The innovative new concrete could, in future, help clear walkways and highways of snow and ice in freezing temperatures
Popular intermittent fasting diet linked to cardiovascular death risk
"People who followed an 8-hour, time-restricted eating schedule were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease," researcher Victor Wenze Zhong said.
"For people who are lazy like myself"—pill for exercise a step closer
"Many people cannot exercise and that's why having exercise in a pill could be super-beneficial to mimic the effects," researcher Bahaa Elgendy said.
'Very concerning' neurological study finds disorders increasing worldwide
In 2021, around a whopping 43 percent of the global population suffered from some kind of neurological condition.
New Fake Meat 'Mold' Burger Might Be on the Horizon
Scientists genetically modified Koji mold to make it look and taste more appealing and turned it into a burger patty.
Warning over car brakes releasing particles with "unknown" health effects
"We were also surprised that this has not really been studied given how common cars are in human societies," chemistry professor Jim Smith said.
Scientists identify 9 secrets to lasting happiness
"It's like going to the gym; we can't expect to do one class and be fit forever," researcher Bruce Hood said.
US being invaded by "time bomb" weed
"The longer it is dormant, we're more likely to ignore it," scientist Mohsen Mesgaran said, leading to their "eventual emergence as a serious invasive threat."
Gen Z doesn't agree with stay at home dads
In an exclusive Newsweek poll, the highest proportion of respondents who felt children were worse off with stay-at-home dads came among those aged 18 to 26.
Meghan Markle wants to change the way we look at moms
Meghan has spoken of the "critical importance of supporting women and moms both behind the lens and in front of it."
"Mystery" as owl migrates in wrong direction
"The bird is probably from Texas, relatively near Dallas," scientist Scott Rush said of the owl, found in Tennessee.
Vital ocean current may be approaching ruinous tipping point
Researchers say that a major current in the Atlantic may be on its way to collapsing, raising fears of a massive climate shift and a new Ice Age in Europe.
Basic principle of physics is wrong, Oxford scientists say
Researchers' findings have upended a long-held understanding of whether only opposites attract and like charges repel.
Sunken ship's 120-year mystery finally solved
SS Nemesis sank shortly after it left port when it encountered a strong gale, causing it to become lost at sea.
New mystery fungi species spark disease warning
"These fungi may begin to produce many spores that disperse," researcher Josepa Gené said. "It is during this dispersion that they can interact with humans."
US biology textbooks promoting "misguided assumptions" on sex and gender
"It's an overly simplistic lay view that is at odds with the scientific consensus on sex and gender," a researcher said.
Threat identified to fingerprint security for phones
Researchers say their new method of cyber attack could be used to target gamers and even voice chat users.
Scientists discover cause of nighttime urination
Nocturia can lead to loss of sleep, and therefore increase the risk of several health issues as a result.
Researchers must be wise to China's exploitation of data, US official says
A Congressional hearing sought answers on the Biden administration's efforts to protect American research from Chinese government agents.