Golden Ratio (Divine Proportion) Observed in Human Skulls
The Golden Ratio, described by Leonardo da Vinci and Luca Pacioli as the Divine Proportion, is an infinite number often found in nature, art and…
The Golden Ratio, described by Leonardo da Vinci and Luca Pacioli as the Divine Proportion, is an infinite number often found in nature, art and…
Their initial discovery seemed like a contradiction because most other polymer fibers were embrittle in the cold. But after many years of working on the…
Inventing the world’s strongest silver: Team creates metal that breaks decades-old theoretical limit, promising new class of super-strong and conducting materials. A team of scientists…
Analysis of corruption cases among customs officers and border patrol agents reveals alarming trends depending on their years of service. When a customs officer in…
Scientists from Aarhus University and the University of Cambridge are the first to measure and set guidelines for bolted joints using the upcoming replacement for…
Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) study reveals the effects of Hurricane Nicole on deep-sea ecosystems and the carbon cycle. In early October 2016, a tropical storm…
Like atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide, ground-level ozone is on the rise. But ozone, a noxious chemical byproduct of fossil fuel combustion, has received relatively…
Researchers find that early-career failure promotes future professional success. Scientists at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management have established a causal relationship between failure and…
A team of Japanese and Italian researchers, including from Tohoku University, have evidenced mechanically delivered projectile weapons in Europe dating to 45,000-40,000 years – more…
A new psychological study published by University of Otago researchers has addressed centuries-old questions about how and why supernatural beings are worshipped. The “Mickey Mouse…
Are gun owners more or less afraid than people who do not own guns? A new study from researchers at Florida State University and the…
A team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, has found the first evidence that prehistoric babies were fed animal milk using the equivalent…
Researchers uncover how letter patterns color perceptions of truth. People today constantly encounter claims such as “Advil kills pain,” “coffee prevents depression,” or “Hilary promises…
Algorithm enables one audio signal to glide into another, recreating the “portamento” effect of some musical instruments. In music, “portamento” is a term that’s been…
Design would enable thermophotovoltaic devices that convert waste heat to electricity. Durham, N.C. — Electrical engineers at Duke University have harnessed the power of machine…
Researchers have developed a new mathematical framework that changes the way we understand the structure of viruses such as Zika and Herpes. The discovery, by…
New study showed adolescents were less likely to want to engage with schoolwork when mothers spoke with a pressurizing tone. Teenagers are less likely to…
People are less motivated to take action if its outcome is uncertain, and this could be true for climate-related issues. The uncertainty in climate response…