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/ 2 months agoNuclear fusion could one day be a viable clean energy source – but big engineering challenges stand in the way
Even once researchers can reliably get more power out of a fusion reaction than they put in, they’ll still need to...
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/ 2 months agoWho owns that restaurant? The answer can affect food safety in unexpected ways, researchers find
Ownership structure matters.
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/ 2 months agoGender balance in computer science and engineering is improving at elite universities but getting worse elsewhere
Women in these fields are almost at parity with men at the most selective schools, but the gender gap doubled at...
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/ 2 months agoJean-Marie Le Pen died knowing his extremist far-right politics have been successfully mainstreamed in France
The former leader of the National Front has died, aged 96.
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/ 2 months agoVitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to kickstart your energy by getting essential nutrients in a well-rounded diet, along with more sleep and exercise
Many Americans are deficient in vitamin D, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which affect energy levels.
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/ 2 months agoTechnology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse
Efforts to simplify teachers’ jobs through technology can backfire without a strong focus on teacher well-being.
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/ 2 months agoProviding driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows
State-level immigration policies can have surprising ripple effects.
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/ 2 months agoUnlikely bedfellows: How platform companies shortchange porn performers and ride-hailing drivers alike
The porn and ride-hailing industries both attract workers seeking autonomy. Neither fully delivers.
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/ 2 months agoPlanning for spring’s garden? Bees like variety and don’t care about your neighbors’ yards
A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t...
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/ 2 months agoBrain monitoring may be the future of work – how it’s used could improve employee performance or worsen discrimination
Neurotechnology raises many high-stakes ethical questions. Setting ground rules could help protect workers and ensure that tasks are adapted to the...
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/ 2 months agoTrudeau taps out: How Trump’s taunts and tariff threats added to domestic woes confronting Canada’s long-standing PM
After more than a decade as prime minister, Justin Trudeau has succumbed to unpopularity at home, infighting in his party –...
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/ 2 months agoAmericans’ rage at insurers goes beyond health coverage – the author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ points to 3 reforms that could help
It’s time to move from rage to regulation, an insurance expert argues.
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/ 2 months agoHow Christian nationalism played a role in incorporating the phrase ‘so help me God’ in the presidential oath of office
The phrase ‘so help me God’ is believed to be a part of the presidential oath ever since George Washington is...
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/ 2 months agoThat Arctic blast can feel brutally cold, but how much colder than ‘normal’ is it really?
The answer depends on how you define ‘normal.’ The baseline has been creeping up as the planet warms.
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/ 2 months agoPlants that evolved in Florida over millennia now face extinction and lack protection
The future of scrub mints could be in jeopardy because of climate change, development and misclassification.
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/ 2 months agoNearly 54% of extreme conservatives say the federal government should use violence to stop illegal immigration
For many Americans, stricter immigration policy is not enough. Many would justify civilian and government violence against immigrants to seal the...
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/ 2 months agoWhat Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump
William Shakespeare’s play ‘Richard III’ illustrates how a power-hungry monarch can attain the throne at the expense of civil society.
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/ 2 months agoWhat is a war crime?
Wars always include killings and destruction, but there are limits. An expert in international law explains the rules of war laid...
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/ 2 months agoMicrobes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energy − researchers are simulating their inner workings to harness how
Using digital blueprints of the metabolism of microbes, scientists can simulate expensive and time-intensive experiments set in space, power plants and...
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/ 2 months agoHere’s what happens when teachers tailor their lessons to students’ individual learning styles
An analysis of several studies on learning styles suggests that students perform slightly better academically when lessons are tailored to their...
