Large atmospheric waves in the jet stream present risk to global food production
In a new study published today in Nature Climate Change, scientists show how specific wave
How does language emerge? New study provides insights into the first steps
How did the almost 6000 languages of the world come into being? Researchers from the
Children of first-time mothers, those in home-based childcare log most screen time
Children’s average daily time spent watching television or using a computer or mobile device increased
Universal features of music around the world
Is music really a “universal language”? Two articles in the most recent issue of Science
Estimating the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining
As an alternative to government-issued money, the cryptocurrency Bitcoin offers relative anonymity, no sales tax
Monetary price of health and air quality impacts
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Monero — the names of digital-based ‘cryptocurrencies’ are being heard more
Brains of girls and boys are similar, producing equal math ability
In 1992, Teen Talk Barbie was released with the controversial voice fragment, “Math class is
Data-driven definition of unhealthy yet pervasive ‘hyper-palatable’ foods
A popular U.S. brand of potato chips once promoted itself with the slogan, “betcha can’t
Carbon dioxide capture and use could become big business
Capturing carbon dioxide and turning it into commercial products, such as fuels or construction materials,
Plants will demand more water in the future making less water available for people
With climate change, plants of the future will consume more water than in the present