Do you see red like I see red?
Neuroscientists tackling the age-old question of whether perceptions of color hold from one person to the next are coming…
February 5, 2021
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Technology
North Korea targeted cybersecurity researchers using a blend of hacking and espionage
Sophisticated fake social media personas created by North Korean hackers offered to collaborate with cybersecurity researchers.…
February 4, 2021
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Bringing Mars rocks back to Earth – Perseverance Rover lands on Feb. 18, a lead scientist explains t
NASA's Mars 2020 mission arrives at the red planet on Feb. 18. On the rocket is the Perseverance Rover. The rover's…
February 4, 2021
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Citizen scientists are filling research gaps created by the pandemic
COVID-19 kept many scientists from doing field research in 2020, which means that important records will have data gaps.…
February 3, 2021
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Coronavirus variants, viral mutation and COVID-19 vaccines: The science you need to understand
The virus is evolving and new strains are more transmissible. Will the vaccines work against these new variants? How can…
February 2, 2021
490
Could a human enter a black hole to study it?
If you are a sci-fi junkie you've probably wondered what would happen if you were unlucky enough to fall into a black…
February 1, 2021
468
10 parenting strategies to reduce your kids' pandemic stress
Parents can take a page from psychological research on trauma and recovery to help kids struggling with pandemic life.
January 29, 2021
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As scientists turn their attention to COVID-19, other research is not getting done – and that can ha
Is it time for some scientists to turn back to pre-COVID-19 research?
January 29, 2021
460
COVID-19 misinformation on Chinese social media – lessons for countering conspiracy theories
The type and amount of misinformation closely tracks tensions in US-China relations. Effectively countering the misinformation…
January 28, 2021
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Why it takes 2 shots to make mRNA vaccines do their antibody-creating best – and what the data shows
With slow vaccine distribution and manufacturing, some people won't get the second dose on time. But does it matter?
January 28, 2021
423
A universal influenza vaccine may be one step closer, bringing long-lasting protection against flu
You need a new shot every year because current flu vaccines provide limited and temporary protection. But researchers'…
January 27, 2021
550
Intense scrutiny of Chinese-born researchers in the US threatens innovation
The recent arrest of a Chinese-born scientist at MIT raises questions about the value of international science collaboration…
January 26, 2021
544
How Biden's dogs could make the Oval Office a workplace with less stress and better decision-making
Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments…
January 26, 2021
600
Beetle parents manipulate information broadcast from bacteria in a rotting corpse
If you think only humans engage in disinformation, think again. Here is a stunning example of a beetle manipulating the…
January 26, 2021
429
The body's fight against COVID-19 explained using 3D-printed models
A biologist explains what proteins do in viruses, how they interact with human cells, how the vaccine delivers mRNA into…
January 26, 2021
464
Why does it take longer to fly from east to west on an airplane?
When planes fly from east to west, they are flying against a river of air called a jet stream. These air currents can make…
January 25, 2021
427
Far-right groups move to messaging apps as tech companies crack down on extremist social media
Encrypted messaging services like Telegram provide virtual dark corners where far-right extremists can recruit, organize…
January 22, 2021
726
A healthy microbiome builds a strong immune system that could help defeat COVID-19
The microbes in your gut influence how your immune system reacts to bacteria and viruses. A severe immune reaction is deadly;…
January 22, 2021
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Invasive tawny crazy ants have an intense craving for calcium – with implications for their spread i
The spread of tawny crazy ants may be driven, in part, by their need for calcium.
January 21, 2021
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How law enforcement is using technology to track down people who attacked the US Capitol building
Facial recognition, social media and location tracking give law enforcement a leg up in a monumental investigation.
January 20, 2021
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