Unraveling the gendered undertones of narcissism
The researchers found that the trait manifests itself in vulnerable and subtle ways in women, which deviates from stereotypical manifestations of (male) narcissism that are typically expressed in grandiose and overt ways......»»
Scientists investigate Socorro Magma Body to enhance volcanic understanding
Although volcanoes have been extensively studied, unraveling the mysteries of the underlying magma transport proves to be a challenging pursuit. Grant Block, a graduate student in The University of New Mexico's Department of Physics & Astronomy, rece.....»»
Workplace culture is preventing men from taking paternity leave
In many countries, even those with paternity leave enshrined in law, workplace culture and gendered roles in childcare remain stubbornly regressive......»»
Physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times
Prehistoric men hunted; prehistoric women gathered. At least this is the standard narrative written by and about men to the exclusion of women......»»
Unraveling the surprisingly complex history of crocodiles
Crocodiles have a deep and varied evolutionary past. Now researchers are peeling back the layers to find out how the surviving species came to be......»»
Decoding the Cascade hop genome: Unraveling evolutionary secrets and divergence in the Cannabaceae family
Hop (Humulus lupulus L. var. Lupulus) is a diploid, wind-pollinated, perennial plant. Not only does the H. lupulus play an important role in brewing and flavoring, but its female inflorescences contain lupulin glands (glandular trichomes) that can sy.....»»
Unraveling the Mysteries of Math and Science Just Got Easier!
Google now has better ways to help you with all the challenges that STEM brings. The post Unraveling the Mysteries of Math and Science Just Got Easier! appeared first on Phandroid. School and learning is a lifelong pursuit, and learning ne.....»»
Yeast speeds discovery of medicinal compounds in plants
Cornell researchers have harnessed the power of baker's yeast to create a cost-effective and highly efficient approach for unraveling how plants synthesize medicinal compounds, and used the new method to identify key enzymes in a kratom tree......»»
Examining the bio-impact of toxic chemical cocktails in the environment
Purdue University scientists are unraveling the complicated toxicity of a mixture of what are often called "forever chemicals" found in many consumer products......»»
The earthworm effect: Unraveling soil weathering dynamics
Earthworms, the hardworking invertebrates that grace the upper layers of soil, have long been considered helpful in our home gardens. Earthworms are prolific munchers, grinding up organic material and sediment grains that make up soils. Although they.....»»
Savoring the sweetness: Unraveling pineapple"s SWEET10 as a glucose transporter
Researchers from Professor Yuan Qin's group at Guangxi University have now harnessed cutting-edge AlphaFold technology to unveil the hidden secrets of sugar transporter proteins, known as SWEET (Sugars Will Eventually be Exported Transporters)......»»
Summer camp conversations lead boys to have more positive views of girls" STEM ability
Negative stereotypes of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) persist, but York University researchers have designed a brief intervention that makes a big difference toward improving boys' gendered beliefs......»»
Gendered discrimination and disrespect "all too common" in legal profession, Australian report shows
A new report, Designing Gender Equality into the Future of The Law examines the experience of women in the law including discrimination, harassment and overwork......»»
Why does it get hot when you rub things together? Unraveling the mystery of dynamic friction at the atomic level
Friction, an everyday phenomenon, has perplexed scientists for centuries. Though extensively researched, our understanding remains fragmented, primarily due to the multifaceted interactions that span across varying scales. Achieving an accurate grasp.....»»
Social media fatigue and narcissism linked to believing and sharing misinformation, finds 8-country study
A study by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) found that those who say they are tired or overwhelmed by social media are likelier to believe in misinformation and share it online......»»
Unraveling metabolic processes spanning from subcellular organelles to complex tissues
Metabolism serves as a direct reflection of biological functions and pathological conditions. Throughout the years, biologists and doctors have been delving into the intricate metabolic mechanisms underlying physiological processes and disease states.....»»
Unraveling the mysteries of glassy liquids
Glass, despite its apparent transparency and rigidity, is a complex and intriguing material. When a liquid is cooled to form a glass, its dynamics slows down significantly, resulting in its unique properties......»»
Hop in. Unraveling the mysteries of Pacific Drive in the rusty car that inspired it
We took an overnight road trip with the developers of Pacific Drive in the real station wagon that inspired the supernatural driving game,.....»»
Profiling artemisinin"s antimalarial mechanism: Research team reveals crucial target proteins
Jigang Wang and colleagues have made significant progress in unraveling the antimalarial mechanisms of artemisinin (ART) and its derivatives. Their latest research, published in the journal Engineering, sheds light on the crucial target proteins and.....»»
Unraveling a paradox of Himalayan glacier melt
One in five glaciers on Earth are covered with a layer of rocky debris. The presence of debris influences how glaciers melt. In the Himalaya, debris covers most large glaciers, and it is so thick that it should insulate the ice, slowing the rates of.....»»
Climate change impacts are unraveling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific, says report
Weather-related disasters and climate change impacts are unraveling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific. Sea level rise threatens the future of low-lying islands while increasing ocean heat and acidification harms vital and vulnerable mar.....»»