Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Why emus can't fly: A 'time switch' in bird embryos holds the answer
Why can eagles soar through the skies while emus are bound to the earth? One secret lies in a skeletal structure called the keel, a blade-like ridge on the brea...
Autonomous underwater robot discovers hidden coral reef 'hotspots'
Researchers have developed an autonomous system for seeking out and mapping hotspots of biodiversity on coral reefs with unprecedented precision, offering a pow...
Why marimbas cost so much and how hickory could change music classrooms
The pleasant, earthy sound of a marimba is a key component in the modern orchestra, but their high prices, ranging from $1,000 to over $25,000, sometimes make t...
Vocal fry stereotype unravels as men and older voices show more creak
Valleyspeak, uptalk, vocal fry: These are all examples of speech patterns generally assigned to young women and often stereotyped to imply a lack of confidence...
Machine-learning method maps the uncertainty of biodiversity scenarios: The Bigfoot connection
To effectively protect biodiversity in an era of climate change, ecologists first have to know where animal and plant species are located and then be able to pr...
'Learning recession' in US schools predates pandemic: Report
A new analysis of student test scores reveals that American schools were in a "learning recession" for seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic, with student te...
Hairy new fish species discovered in the Great Barrier Reef
Swimming among the corals of the Great Barrier Reef is a fish that could be a doppelganger for the famous Sesame Street character Mr. Snuffleupagus. This bright...
'PrincipalGPT' creates a new AI blueprint for legal literacy in the classroom
Moving legal studies from the textbook to the digital arena, a new AI-based model for K-12 learning is taking shape at the University of Florida. In his graduat...
More than half of US faces worst drought in decades, says expert
More than 60% of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, with more than 20% in an extreme drought. Andrew Ellis, a climatologist at Virginia Tech...
Reducing fear is critical for improving trust in law enforcement, study finds
Law enforcement is a critical aspect of ensuring safety in communities. However, unjustified harm has been associated with law enforcement throughout history, r...
We keep thanking machines and forests for one strange reason, and it is reshaping human bonds
Whether it's artificial intelligence programs or the Amazon rainforest, people often experience gratitude or protectiveness toward non-human entities because th...
Satellite launch pollution is rapidly accumulating in the upper atmosphere
The potent pollution from so-called megaconstellation satellite systems launched en masse into space since 2019 will account for nearly half (42%) of the total...