EXPLAINER: What are cicadas and why do they bug some people?
Cicadas, red-eyed bugs singing loud sci-fi sounding songs, can seem downright creepy. Especially since the trillions of them coming this year emerge from underground only every 17 years......»»
UN report: Invest in nature to cut billion-dollar costs of droughts
As droughts fueled by human destruction of the environment are projected to affect 3 in 4 people by 2050, investing in sustainable land and water management is essential to reduce their costs, which already exceed $307 billion per year globally, acco.....»»
Nanoparticle-mediated gene therapy fixes major cause of stillbirth and premature birth in guinea pig model
The life of billions of people inhabiting Earth is owed to a temporary organ that supported and nourished them in a mother's womb. The placenta, or afterbirth, is considered sacred by some cultures, its pivotal role in pregnancy recognized as far bac.....»»
When rescue from modern slavery does not mean freedom: Research flags harsh reality of post-rescue life
People freed from modern slavery are often cast into years of bureaucratic wrangling and legal limbo or forced back into exploitative work, highlighting the need for anti-trafficking organizations to give greater focus to post-rescue support, new res.....»»
Meta-analysis of hunter–gatherer societies shows remarkable physical abilities of both genders
A trio of archaeologists at the University of Cambridge, in the U.K. conducted a study of hundreds of papers outlining research into hunter–gatherer societies, finding that people in such groups engage in a variety of physical activities. George Br.....»»
New research explores social dimension of sustainable diets
New research supported by the Interdisciplinary Research Innovation Fund (RAFINS) at the Friedman School highlights an often overlooked aspect of sustainable diets research: How the production and consumption of food impacts people, communities, and.....»»
When the grid died, these EV owners powered their homes with their cars
In an era of increasingly hard-hitting disasters, some people are turning to their EVs as a part of their recovery plan......»»
Dog domestication happened many times, but most didn’t pan out
Our relationship with wolves, dogs, and even coyotes has always been complicated. Between 8,000 and 12,000 years ago, people in Alaska kept reinventing dogs with mixed results. Th.....»»
How ecotourism can help promote cultural diversity and biodiversity
Around the world, people have developed strong, intimate connections with their surrounding wildlife and ecosystems. From traditional dances to inspiring ways of knowing and being, wildlife is woven into the fabric of cultures worldwide. This connect.....»»
Biologist explores why humans have sex—and sexes—in a world where life requires neither
University of Maryland biology Professor Eric Haag has spent his career studying animal reproduction, but people's sex lives never factored into his research. That changed in 2014 when a cancer diagnosis prompted Haag to take stock of his career......»»
XDefiant servers are closing in June as Ubisoft announces more layoffs
Ubisoft is closing down XDefiant, shuttering two development studios, and laying off 277 people......»»
Apple shows how the iPhone’s Action Mode helps people with Parkinson’s shoot videos
Apple puts a lot of effort into promoting accessibility with things like the hearing aid feature for AirPods Pro. This time, however, the company showed an example of how the iPhone’s Action Mode has been helping people with Parkinson’s in their.....»»
Microsoft reiterates “non-negotiable” TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11
Microsoft won't lower Windows 11's requirements to save older Windows 10 PCs. For most people, Windows 10 security updates are slated to stop on October 14, 2025, just over 10 mon.....»»
Delhi"s annual air pollution has become a human-made calamity
Delhi's air pollution is so bad that it's sometimes hard to discern anything more than a few meters in front of you. And it is affecting people's health. Breathing is uncomfortable, and one of us (Komali) developed rashes and red eyes on a recent tri.....»»
A third of people from Chicago carry concealed handguns in public before they reach middle age, 25-year study finds
Around a third (32%) of people who grew up in Chicago have carried a concealed firearm on the city streets at least once by the time they turn 40 years old, according to a major study of gun usage taking in a quarter of a century of data......»»
Archaeological remains in Alaska show humans and dogs bonded 12,000 years ago
"Dog is man's best friend" may be an ancient cliché, but when that friendship began is a longstanding question among scientists. A study led by a University of Arizona researcher is one step closer to an answer to how Indigenous people in the Americ.....»»
Recycling sewage is a sensible way to improve water security, but would you swallow it?
Our water supply is far from infinite. According to the UN, nearly 1.8 billion people are projected to live in areas with absolute water scarcity by 2025, and two-thirds of the world's population could be living under water-stressed conditions......»»
Death toll rises to 29 in southern Thailand floods
More than 30,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to severe flooding in southern Thailand, where the death toll climbed to 29, officials said Wednesday......»»
Hiring people with disabilities positively influences hotel guest perceptions, finds study
Employing people with disabilities (PWD) in hotels not only enhances social responsibility but also significantly boosts customer intentions to recommend and revisit hotels, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. This pivotal study c.....»»
Researcher: Why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics
If you talked to friends or family about politics over Thanksgiving, you might not have changed each other's minds. But don't be discouraged—and consider talking with them again as the holiday season continues......»»
Democracy fatigue: An intelligent system that combines direct and representative politics can help counter it
Democracy is in crisis. Many people are losing confidence in political parties and parliaments and their ability to solve pressing social problems in the long term......»»