Study shows glyphosate impairs learning in bumblebees
What impacts do agrochemicals have on the ongoing global insect decline? Biologists at the University of Konstanz have found out that aversive learning is impaired in bumblebees exposed to glyphosate. Their study is published in the journal Science o.....»»
10 best PBS shows ever, ranked
What are the 10 best PBS shows ever made? We're looking back at decades of Public Broadcast Service hits to bring you the answer......»»
Fly over the trenches of Mars in stunning video of Nili Fossae
A new video from the European Space Agency (ESA) was constructed using data from the Mars Express mission and shows a flyover of Mars's Nili Fossae trenches......»»
Study investigates a massive "spider" pulsar
Astronomers from the Stanford University in California have performed joint X-ray and optical observations of a massive "spider" pulsar designated PSR J2215+5135. Results of the observational campaign, presented in a paper published May 22 on the pre.....»»
Automotive retailers diversify portfolios by entering powersports segment
Automotive retailer interest in crossing over to powersports has increased, and the complementary industries could ease a learning curve, according to industry experts......»»
FDA’s review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns
FDA advisors will meet June 4 to discuss and vote on the therapy's effectiveness. Enlarge / MDMA is now in the FDA's hands. (credit: Getty | PYMCA/Avalon) The safety and efficacy data on the use of MDMA (aka ecstasy) for.....»»
Critical dialogue helps straight men confront sexist, homophobic beliefs
Adult heterosexual men with sexist and homophobic views can potentially improve their attitudes toward gay men and women by engaging in critical dialogues that use illustrations as a springboard, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
News from "El Gordo": Study suggests dark matter may have collisional properties after all
Contrary to what is established by the standard model, dark matter may indeed be self-interacting. This was the conclusion of a piece of research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics and conducted by Riccardo Valdarnini of SISSA's Astrophysics and C.....»»
A staggering 96% of California residential land is zoned for single-family housing, study finds
A stunning 95.8% of all residential land in California is reserved for single-family housing, effectively barring denser housing options in those areas and creating an obstacle to racial and economic equality in the state, a new study released Wednes.....»»
NASA mission flies over Arctic to study sea ice melt causes
It's not just rising air and water temperatures influencing the decades-long decline of Arctic sea ice. Clouds, aerosols, even the bumps and dips on the ice itself can play a role. To explore how these factors interact and impact sea ice melting, NAS.....»»
Fjords are effective carbon traps regardless of oxygen levels, finds study
The fjords on Sweden's west coast act as effective carbon traps regardless of whether the bottom water is oxygen-rich or not. This is the conclusion of a new study by researchers from the University of Gothenburg......»»
A new deep-learning algorithm can find Earth 2.0
How can machine learning help astronomers find Earth-like exoplanets? This is what a new study hopes to address as a team of international researchers investigated how a novel neural network-based algorithm could be used to detect Earth-like exoplane.....»»
Cryovolcanism: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today has had the privilege of spending the last several months venturing into a multitude of scientific disciplines, including impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar physics, comets, planetary atmospheres, plane.....»»
Swiss study of Portuguese immigrants looks into the impact of citizenship on identity
From the moment immigrants set eyes on acquiring citizenship in their host country—especially when they accept it as a nationality of higher status—they already begin to identify with the particular nation. Furthermore, they simultaneously grow a.....»»
Mussels downstream of wastewater treatment plant contain radium, study reports
Burrowed into streambeds and rarely moving for their decades-long lifespans, freshwater mussels are biomonitors, meaning they indicate how clean their environment is, according to Penn State researchers. As the bivalves feed on organic matter and fil.....»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (May 31-June 2)
Need a way to close out May and welcome June this weekend? Then watch these three great Netflix shows, which star Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Omar Sy, and more......»»
Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation
The risk of a cyber breach is the number one global driver for zero trust strategy implementation, according to Entrust. The 2024 State of Zero Trust & Encryption Study surveyed over 4,000 IT security practitioners worldwide. The survey shows that pe.....»»
Trout in mine-polluted rivers are genetically "isolated," new study shows
Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically "isolated" from other trout, new research shows. The work appears in Diversity and Distributions......»»
Until Dawn remake’s flashy new trailer shows its Unreal Engine 5 upgrade
PlayStation's Until Dawn remake just got a fall release window and a bloody new trailer showing off the power of Unreal Engine 5......»»
Two tiny NASA satellites are launching to study Earth’s poles
NASA has launched the first part of a two-satellite mission called PREFIRE to study Earth's poles, with the second satellite set to launch this Saturday......»»
Astro Bot is already looking like a PS5 classic in delightful first trailer
Team Asobi During Sony’s , Sony revealed a new Astro Bot game — simply titled . It’s the third game in the platformer series, and it’s due out for on September 6. The game’s reveal trailer shows our hero Astro waking up.....»»