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How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
The path to Lost Lake was steep and unpaved, lined with sharp rocks and holes.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Saturday citations: New cretaceous predator just dropped; neutron star mountains; a cool ‘living seawall’
This week, scientists with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute reported that a key current, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, has not declined over the last 60 years. An international team of geneticists found evidence of Iron […]
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New tool promises to reduce high death rates on construction sites
A new automated job hazard analysis tool developed by Australian researchers promises to significantly reduce workplace accidents and improve safety in the high-risk construction industry, where 60,000 workers are killed each year.This article is brought […]
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Imposter participants challenge research integrity in the digital age
The rise of digital platforms has transformed the way researchers recruit participants. “Platforms” means not only social media channels such as X, Facebook and Instagram, but also specialized participant-recruitment websites.This article is brought to you […]
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Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest
A descendant of one of Jack the Ripper’s victims has demanded a new inquest into one of history’s most notorious serial killers, after DNA evidence suggested the murderer was a Polish barber.This article is brought […]
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Saturday Citations: Hydroclimate whiplash in a catastrophic era, cellular coordination, a really old ice core
This week, researchers at the Desert Research Institute reported that lead pollution likely caused widespread IQ declines in ancient Rome. An archaeological study in northern Israel challenged popular wisdom about prehistoric diets, finding that hunter-gatherers […]
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Sunglasses reflect more than the light: A brief history of shades, from ancient Rome to Hollywood
Sunglasses, or dark glasses, have always guarded against strong sunlight, but is there more to “shades” than we think?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Red attire’s competitive edge has faded in combat sports, new study finds
For athletes hoping to gain an advantage, new research suggests wearing red may not be the boost it once was. In 2005, research led by Professors Russell Hill and Robert Barton in our Department of […]
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Japanese atomic bomb survivors say Nobel Peace Prize gives fresh impetus to disarmament push
Survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki said receiving a Nobel Peace Prize has given them a fresh incentive to campaign for nuclear disarmament ahead of the 80th anniversary of the 1945 […]
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Saturday Citations: Chicxulub meteorite found guilty; Good news and bad news for LLMs
It’s the last week before Christmas and not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse model bred to exhibit characteristics of ADHD for in vivo studies of central nervous system stimulants. This week, we […]