Psychology
Adults can Learn Absolute Pitch – New Study defies Long-held Musical Notion
It’s been a long-held belief that absolute pitch – the ability to identify musical notes without reference – is a rare gift reserved for a…
News
Technology
Emotional Responses are Critical to Attitudes toward Self-driving Automobiles
When it comes to public attitudes toward using self-driving cars, understanding how the vehicles work is important – but so are less obvious characteristics like…
Zoology
Rethinking how Zoos Manage their Populations
Unlike animals in the wild, animals in zoos are not limited by food shortages or predators, allowing individuals to live much longer than they would…
Technology
Experts Advise Pupils to embrace AI since it is here to Stay
A new study from UBC Okanagan says students appear to be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) responsibly, and as a way to speed up tasks,…
Psychology
Our Appreciation of Music may be influenced by Our Genes
Does our ability to enjoy music have a biological basis? A genetic twin study shows that music enjoyment is partly heritable. Scientists uncovered genetic factors…
Psychology
Why We have Faith in those who were Raised with Less
When deciding whom to trust, people are more likely to choose individuals who grew up with less money over those who went to private schools…
Psychology
Seeing Art can Improve Wellbeing by giving Life Purpose
The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost your wellbeing, a new research study has found, and this benefit can…
Biology
Discovery of the First Fossil evidence of a Tropical Tree in Danger
Scientists have discovered fossil evidence of an endangered, living tropical tree species. The unprecedented find was made in Brunei, a country on the large island…
Geography
Crocodylian Longevity’s Secret
Researchers examined teeth and skulls of 99 extinct crocodylomorph species and 20 living crocodylian species to reconstruct their dietary ecology and identify characteristics that helped…
Biology
The Earliest known Salmon Ancestor is a new Ancient Fish Species
The Arctic landscape during the Cretaceous Period may have been dominated by the dinosaurs, but the rivers and streams held something more familiar. Alaska’s fresh…
Geography
Geological Time Capsule demonstrates the resiliency of the Great Barrier Reef
New research led by the University of Sydney adds to our understanding of how rapidly rising sea levels due to climate change foreshadow the end…
Biology
Ancient DNA Mapped the Evolution of Fever-causing Bacteria
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have analysed ancient DNA from Borrelia recurrentis, a type of bacteria that causes relapsing fever, pinpointing when it…
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