The Hidden Mathematics of Crowds: How Pedestrians Inadvertently Self-Organize
Mathematical research from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom has shed new light on the formation and behavior of crowds. Have you ever…
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The Benefits of Polygamy: How Birds Avoid Harmful Mutations
According to a study led by the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath, bird species that engage in multiple sexual partnerships have…
Study Finds That Playing the Piano Boosts Brain Processing Power and Reduces Depression, Stress, and Anxiety
New research conducted by researchers at the University of Bath shows that learning to play a musical instrument can improve the brain’s ability to process…
A Growing Threat: Harmful Fungal Toxins Spreading in Wheat
A new study led by the University of Bath in the UK has found that harmful fungal toxins are increasing in Europe’s wheat crops, with…
ADHD Persists Throughout Life – Strongly Linked to Mental Health Issues Like Anxiety and Depression
A new UK study shows adults with high levels of ADHD symptoms are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than adults with autism. Adults…
Not Black Holes: Astronomers May Need To Rethink How Gamma-Ray Bursts Are Formed
According to recent research from the University of Bath in the UK, newborn supramassive stars, rather than black holes, may be the cause of gamma-ray…
One of the Most Powerful Ever Detected: Astronomers Determine the Source of a Rare Massive Gamma-Ray Burst
Scientists determine that a gamma-ray burst detected on Earth was caused by a space explosion that happened when the universe was less than 900 million…
New Compound Discovered That Destroys the MRSA Superbug
A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics in lab experiments has been discovered by researchers at the…
Vegetarians More Likely To Be Depressed Than Meat-Eaters – Here’s the Science Behind It
According to a new study, vegetarians have around twice as many depressive episodes as meat-eaters. The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, is…
Plant-Based Meat Is “Healthier and More Sustainable”
New benefits of plant-based meats discovered. According to the authors of a new study, plant-based dietary substitutes for animal products are healthier for both the…
A New Study Reveals Why It Is So Hard for Humans To Have a Baby
Why is it so hard for humans to have a baby? A new study by a researcher at the Milner Center for Evolution at the…
Mega-Predator: Fossils Discovered of Giant Sea Monster That Ruled the Oceans 66 Million Years Ago
Paleontologists have discovered a huge new mosasaur from Morocco, named Thalassotitan atrox, which filled the apex predator niche. With massive jaws and teeth like those…
New Research Finds That People With Anorexia Have Smaller Brains
The largest study to date reveals significant alterations in brain structure in anorexic individuals. Important differences in the brains of those with and without anorexia…
New Plesiosaur Fossil Discovery – What It Means for the Loch Ness Monster
Plesiosaur fossils discovered in an ancient riverbed suggests some species, traditionally thought to be sea creatures, may have lived in freshwater. Fossils of small plesiosaurs,…
Scientists Unravel the Mystery of “Junk” Genes That Are Key to Brain Development
Scientists are starting to understand the precise workings of a type of gene that, unlike other genes, does not code for proteins – the building…
Good News: Most People Don’t Want To Be Billionaires
The majority of people do not aspire to be billionaires, which is good for the planet The fundamental economic principle that everyone is driven by…
Powerful Tonga Volcano Eruption Triggered Atmospheric Gravity Waves That Reached the Edge of Space
The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai in January 2022 was unique in observed science, creating waves that reverberated around the earth and reached 100 km…
A New Method Causes Plastics To Break Down When Exposed to UV Light
Researchers from the University of Bath discovered that adding sugar units to polymers increases their degradability when exposed to UV radiation Many plastics that bear…
