Research into brines suggests that frost-covered regions are the most promising candidates for future Martian habitability and astrobiological exploration. Because of the harsh, cold, and extremely dry conditions on Mars, scientists have long believed that Read More
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New research finds Instagram promotes white appearances, cultural appropriation and
New Swinburne research finds Instagram filters promote white beauty standards, selective cultural appropriation and allow users to ‘try on’ risky surgical procedures, in potentially harmful ways. The study is published in the journal Information, Communication &Read More
To succeed at university, Italian students need to pass interview-style oral exams. Now scientists have found that the time of the exam could be a critical factor influencing their success… or failure. Even when other Read More
Research finds chromosomes are covered in liquid-like coating to prevent
New research into mitotic chromosomes has found that they are covered in a liquid-like coating that could allow them to bounce off one another, like bumper cars, protecting them from being damaged during cell division. Read More
Verification of 50 years of data bolsters immunology research, but identifies “suspicious” papers that don’t hold up Summary A half-century’s worth of immunology research data has undergone rigorous verification, strengthening confidence in established findings Read More
Geology is full of detective stories about the Earth’s history, and a new paper in Geology by University of New Mexico Distinguished Professors Emeritus Karl Karlstrom and Laurie Crossey, along with their co‐authors, Read More
Elephants gesture with an intention to communicate their desires, study
Humans have long mastered the art of expressing their goals and needs through both language and gestures. A similar behavior is also observed in non-human primates, who use complex gestures to convey what they want, Read More
Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful effects on gut microbes, a new study is the first to chart how specific bacteria in the human Read More
Environmental impact of common pesticides seriously underestimated, finds research –
The environmental impact of nine pesticides, commonly used in grape cultivation, may have been significantly underestimated, suggesting current pesticide risk assessment criteria need updating. Summary A new study reveals that the environmental harm caused by Read More
Understanding whether lakes are fed predominantly by groundwater or rainwater is critical to managing our water resources in the face of droughts and shortages, new research has found. Summary New research highlights the importance of Read More







