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- Contraceptive pills might impair fear-regulating regions in women's brains https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/11/07/contraceptive-pills-fear-regulating-womens-brains/ 78 comments
- Neuroscientists have recorded the activity of a dying human brain https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/02/22/what-happens-in-our-brain-when-we-die/ 191 comments
- Tomato fruits send electrical warnings to the rest of the plant when attacked https://blog.frontiersin.org/2021/07/20/tomato-fruits-send-electrical-warnings-to-the-rest-of-the-plant-when-attacked-by-insects/ 121 comments
- The UN Climate Panel’s latest best estimate is that global warming will end once we reach net zero CO2 emissions – but a study in Frontiers in Science warns significant warming could still occur. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/11/14/cop28-new-study-highlights-need-to-address-risk-of-continued-global-warming-after-net-zero/?amp=1 28 comments science
- Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/11/09/multiple-tree-species-effective-carbon-sinks/ 3 comments environment
- Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/11/09/multiple-tree-species-effective-carbon-sinks/ 26 comments science
- ‘Social loafing’: scientists have found that when human are working in teams which combine work by robots and humans, humans relied on the robots and paid less attention to the work https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/10/18/do-humans-get-lazier-when-robots-help-with-tasks/ 142 comments science
- Special wildlife exits installed along a Texas highway to provide safe passage for the endangered Texas ocelot functioned as designed according to a new study. Ten other mammal species also learned to use them correctly, suggesting the exits are a useful conservation tool. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/10/13/frontiers-ecology-evolution-wildlife-exits-for-texas-ocelots/ 21 comments science
- Babies’ gut microbiome not influenced by mothers’ vaginal microbiome composition, although it has been a longstanding assumption that birth mode and associated exposure of newborns to their mothers’ vaginal microbiome during delivery greatly affects the development of babies’ gut microbiome https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/03/30/maternal-vaginal-microbiome-composition-influence-baby/ 16 comments science
- Lizards at US Army’s Fort Carson are stress eating in response to flyover noise from military aircraft https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/03/29/frontiers-amphibian-reptile-science-colorado-checkered-whiptails-noise-pollution/ 34 comments science
- Songbird species aggressively mob predator owls — mostly in late summer and autumn when owls prey on young birds, and at low altitudes where the owls are most common https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/01/31/frontiers-ecology-evolution-northern-pygmy-owl-mobbing-by-songbirds/ 7 comments science
- Study finds that microalgae and other microscopic, plant-like organisms could help feed the world’s growing population more sustainably than current agricultural systems. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/01/19/frontiers-nutrition-microalgae-future-sustainable-superfood/?amp=1 30 comments science
- CT scans of a fully-wrapped, 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy reveal the body of a teenage boy — adorned with 49 amulets, garlanded with ferns, and fitted with sandals https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/01/24/golden-boy-mummy-was-protected-by-49-precious-amulets-ct-scans-reveal 4 comments science
- In a UK-wide study, researchers found that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate in home compost bins, and inevitably end up in our soil. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/11/03/60-of-home-compostable-plastic-doesnt-fully-break-down-ending-up-in-our-soil/ 4 comments science
- Ancient Maya cities were dangerously contaminated with mercury which resulted in severe and dangerous pollution in their day, which persists even today. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/09/23/frontiers-environmental-science-maya-cities-polluted-with-ancient-mercury/?amp=1 6 comments anthropology
- Exposure to e-cigarette flavoring chemicals and liquids can cause significant inflammation to monocytes, a type of white blood cell. Cinnamon, vanilla and buttery e-cigarette flavors are among the most toxic — and mixing flavors is more damaging than vaping just one. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2018/02/07/health-e-cigarette-risk-danger-flavor/?amp=1 79 comments science
- Ancient Maya cities were dangerously contaminated with mercury which resulted in severe and dangerous pollution in their day, which persists even today. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/09/23/frontiers-environmental-science-maya-cities-polluted-with-ancient-mercury/?amp=1 131 comments science
- Scientists teach a robot when to have a sense of humor https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/09/15/can-a-robot-laugh-ai/ 2 comments science
- Researchers challenge claim of historic human brain ‘shrinking’ and 3 other papers you don’t want to miss - Science & research news | Frontiers https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/08/11/historic-human-brain-shrinking-false/?amp%3Bsfmc_activityid=95137de7-388f-4042-a238-cb3b0fa0546e&%3Butm_campaign=NL+08+2022+A&%3Butm_content=1066568&%3Butm_id=1932154&%3Butm_id=5dbfc4ef-f9aa-43aa-a5fe-a954f3871e57&%3Butm_medium=email&%3Butm_medium=email&%3Butm_source=sfmc&%3Butm_source=sfmc&%3Butm_term=&id_mc=355244408 4 comments science
- Traces of 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill still detectable in 2020, study finds https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/08/09/traces-of-2010-deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-still-detectable-in-2020/?amp=1 132 comments science
- Fish are helping researchers track down the origins of how brains compute maths, because they perceive quantities using similar parts of their brains as mammals and birds. This research could provide a starting point for treating human neurodevelopmental diseases that impair number processing skills https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/07/14/frontiers-neuroanatomy-fish-estimating-quantities/?amp=1 14 comments science
- Building blocks for RNA-based life abound at center of our galaxy https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/07/08/building-blocks-for-rna-based-life-abound-at-center-of-our-galaxy/ 6 comments space
- Study: Emotionally manipulative political ads fail at swaying new voters, but excel at ensuring party loyalty. Political ads in modern politics have little effect in actually winning over voters from the other side. Rather, they influence party faithful to give donations or turn out on election day. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/01/13/emotionally-manipulative-political-ads-fail-at-swaying-new-voters-but-excel-at-ensuring-party-loyalty/ 63 comments science
- Many people use low-calorie sweeteners as a healthier alternative to sugar, but they may have unexpected effects in pregnancy. New study finds consuming sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby’s microbiome and obesity risk. The findings highlight importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/01/14/consuming-sweeteners-during-pregnancy-may-affect-babys-microbiome-and-obesity-risk/ 6 comments science
- Study: More than half of plastics in Mediterranean marine protected areas originated elsewhere. The study highlights the need for international collaboration on plastic pollution management in marine protected areas. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/01/10/more-than-half-of-plastics-in-mediterranean-marine-protected-areas-originated-elsewhere/ 40 comments science
- Adults wearing masks may decrease Covid-19 outbreaks at schools and preschools, shows a new study. The researchers recommend obligatory mask wearing for adults working at schools and preschools to help prevent outbreaks. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2021/12/20/requirement-for-adults-to-wear-masks-in-schools-has-major-impact-on-covid-19-transmissions-study-finds/ 546 comments science
- Factors that contribute to migraine are poorly understood. New study finds hormone levels in the womb before birth have been linked to the risk of developing migraine in adulthood. The study is also the first to show that genetic factors related to migraine risk may be different for men and women. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2021/12/16/hormone-exposure-in-the-womb-potentially-linked-to-migraine-risk-in-later-life/ 4 comments science
- Tomato fruits send electrical warnings to the rest of the plant when attacked by insects. Tomato fruits inform the mother plant when they are being eaten by caterpillars, shows a new study. This could provide more effective monitoring strategies for detecting agricultural pests in the future. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2021/07/20/tomato-fruits-send-electrical-warnings-to-the-rest-of-the-plant-when-attacked-by-insects/ 89 comments science
- Recovery from grief is a slow, difficult process for families of victims of terrorist attacks. People who lose loved ones to terrorism are at a particularly high risk of developing Prolonged Grief Disorder, a condition characterized by severe, persistent longing for deceased and reduced functioning. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2020/10/14/psychiatry-mourning-grief-terrorism-loss-trauma/ 9 comments science
- High achievement cultures may kill students' interest in math—specially for girls. Girls were significantly less interested in math in countries like Japan, Hong Kong, Sweden and New Zealand. But, surprisingly, the roles were reversed in countries like Oman, Malaysia, Palestine and Kazakhstan. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2020/11/25/psychology-gender-differences-boys-girls-mathematics-schoolwork-performance-interest/ 606 comments science
- Couples that spend the night in the same bed show increased REM sleep and synchronization of sleep architecture. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2020/06/25/better-sleep-with-a-partner/ 14 comments science
- The ketogenic diet can lead to flu-like symptoms during the first few weeks on the diet according to an analysis of online forum posts. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2020/03/13/the-keto-diet-can-lead-to-flu-like-symptoms-during-the-first-few-weeks/ 19 comments science
- Scientists identify microbe that could help degrade polyurethane-based plastics. A strain of an extremophile group of bacteria is capable of ingesting toxic organic compounds as its sole source of carbon, nitrogen and energy - a small answer to one of the biggest problems on the planet. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2020/03/27/german-scientists-identify-microbe-that-could-help-degrade-polyurethane-based-plastics/ 37 comments science
- Using archives of satellite imaging data, scientists have conducted the most in-depth study of China’s intertidal wetlands to date and found a 37.62% decrease in area between 1970 and 2015. Intertidal wetlands significantly contribute to China’s environmental and ecological diversity https://blog.frontiersin.org/2020/02/14/satellite-image-data-reveals-rapid-decline-of-chinas-intertidal-wetlands/ 3 comments science
- Frontiers blog on "Muscle Memory" - New research shows that extra nuclei gained during exercise persist even after a muscle shrinks from disuse, disease or aging — and can be mobilized rapidly to facilitate bigger gains on retraining. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2019/01/28/scientists-locate-muscle-memory/?utm_source=em&utm_medium=f-nlt&utm_campaign=eco_fphys_20190100_muscle-memory 4 comments science
- Blue Brain Team Discovers a Multi-Dimensional Universe in Brain Networks https://blog.frontiersin.org/2017/06/12/blue-brain-team-discovers-a-multi-dimensional-universe-in-brain-networks/ 17 comments science
- Sex before sport doesn’t impact performance https://blog.frontiersin.org/2016/09/22/sex-before-sport-doesnt-impact-performance/ 3 comments science
- Children with emotionally invested parents are more likely to be successful, a study shows. A child's cognitive and behavioral growth is benefited by parents who foster a sense of independence in their children. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2016/09/07/emotionally-invested-parents-give-children-a-leg-up-in-life/ 26 comments science
- Setting Free The Words Trapped In Our Heads: "Neuroscientists are on their way to turn a person's thoughts into speech producible by a device, to help victims of stroke and others with speech paralysis to communicate with their loved ones." https://blog.frontiersin.org/2016/05/27/setting-free-the-words-trapped-in-our-heads/ 11 comments cogsci
- Setting Free The Words Trapped In Our Heads: "Neuroscientists are on their way to turn a person's thoughts into speech producible by a device, to help victims of stroke and others with speech paralysis to communicate with their loved ones." https://blog.frontiersin.org/2016/05/27/setting-free-the-words-trapped-in-our-heads/ 17 comments technology