Last update:
Other Sciences news
Does your culture shape how you look at art? What an eye‑tracking study in Sudan revealed
Today, Old Dongola is an abandoned settlement on the banks of the Nile in northern Sudan. Hundreds of years ago, however, this place looked very different.
Archaeology
20 hours ago
0
19
Archaeologists shed new light on wealth and status among Europe's early herders
How unequal were prehistoric societies? And how can archaeologists measure wealth in cultures that left behind no written records, no tax registers and no census data?
Archaeology
Nov 14, 2026
0
555
How Chinese brewers refined their booze 5,000 years ago
More than 5,000 years ago, brewers in eastern China appear to have used red mold to make rice alcohol, then strained the drink through cloth. Microscopic residues on ancient pottery show evidence of both the fermentation ...
Common ADHD classroom accommodations may not help students succeed, study finds
Extra time on assignments. Frequent breaks. A quiet place to work. For students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these are some of the most common accommodations schools provide to make learning easier. ...
Education
Nov 13, 2026
0
1038
How career stakes shaped China's one-child policy enforcement
China's one-child policy is widely considered one of the most stringent public policies in modern history. Yet researchers have long debated how much it actually contributed to the country's dramatic fertility decline.
Economics & Business
Nov 13, 2026
0
138
Double axes and coarse pottery reveal connections across the Rhine 5,000 years ago
The Rhine, as the boundary between Western and Central Europe, appears to be a constant feature of European history. As early as the late fourth and early third millennia B.C., the traces of human activity east and west of ...
Archaeology
Nov 13, 2026
0
22
Kindergarten teachers offer cognitive help during outdoor play but fall short on emotional and social support
A study in the International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development of teachers' behavior during outdoor play at kindergarten has identified a gap between the support children need and the help educators provide, ...
Education
Nov 13, 2026
0
16
An iconic puzzle comes home as production of the Rubik's Cube returns to Hungary
More than half a century ago, a Hungarian architect, sculptor and professor invented what would become one of the world's most popular and beloved puzzles whose appeal has spanned generations: the colorful, mind-bending, ...
Other
Nov 13, 2026
0
14
New research reveals when humor helps—and hurts—recruitment success
Humor is becoming an increasingly popular feature of job advertisements, with employers using it to stand out, capture attention and attract potential candidates.
Social Sciences
Nov 13, 2026
0
6
Riders with disabilities face roadblocks when finding public transportation
A new national database developed at the University of Michigan shows that none of the top 99 public transportation systems in the United States are easy for people with disabilities to use in four key areas of accommodation ...
Social Sciences
Nov 13, 2026
0
8
Chemical traces hint at poisoned hunting weapons in Arabia 125,000 years ago
A new study has found people living in Arabia 125,000 years ago used complex technologies, including composite hunting weapons, plant-fiber processing and possibly poison-assisted hunting, while making use of a freshwater ...
Archaeology
Nov 12, 2026
0
243
Finding romance with AI: Study explores benefits, limits of chatbot intimacy
An AI companion can be available for a late-night conversation, respond to personal disclosures and discuss a favorite topic for hours. For people who develop intimate relationships with chatbots, those exchanges can offer ...
Social Sciences
Nov 12, 2026
0
24
How human ideas evolve: Technical progress may not require weeding out weaker designs
Human culture evolves similarly to living organisms, but unlike biology, human creativity can accumulate improvements at an incredible speed. But how exactly does the process of transmitting and modifying ideas between people ...
Other
Nov 12, 2026
0
10
How the discovery of a Roman fort rekindled interest in an emperor immortalized in Welsh mythology
The recent discovery of a Roman timber fort in the Preseli hills of Pembrokeshire, southwest Wales, has brought a medieval Welsh legend into fresh focus.
Archaeology
Nov 12, 2026
0
350
Early signs of stock market instability may appear in how traders place orders
The influence of financial markets cannot be overstated, and this influence highlights the need for thorough market analysis. However, being thorough can be difficult when markets are highly complex and ever-changing, prompting ...
Economics & Business
Nov 12, 2026
0
27
Children are not colorblind: Why early conversations about race are essential
Discussing racism with children can seem daunting to parents, caregivers and educators for several reasons. Often, it can feel uncomfortable talking about people's differences; conversations about racism reveal implicit biases ...
Social Sciences
Nov 12, 2026
0
16
Trusted online information may help networking skills translate into startup ambitions, survey suggests
A study of almost 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students in South Korea suggests that the skills of aspiring entrepreneurs are more likely to translate into plans to start a business when supported by trustworthy digital ...
Social Sciences
Nov 12, 2026
0
11
How populist leaders dismantle intelligence agencies from within: New study reveals the 'intelligence cyclone'
A new joint study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals how populist leaderships systematically undermine, discredit and ultimately capture intelligence agencies, transforming ...
Political science
Nov 12, 2026
0
11
Want to be more productive at work? Show your boss this study
Every workday is a negotiation between our bodies and our jobs. Sit too long, and our backs and necks protest; stand too long, and our feet might have something to say about it.
Economics & Business
Nov 12, 2026
0
11
Extreme weather risk is scaring big corporations away from poorer countries—that hurts the companies, too
When multinational companies decide where to build a factory, open a mine or establish a regional office, they have to consider whether the investment will still be profitable years into the future.
Economics & Business
Nov 12, 2026
0
9
More news
Unknowns play a major role in mortgage foreclosure decisions
Secret to selling small plates at restaurants: Nonrounded pricing
A plethora of seismic eruptions, aka UteQuakes
Transparency in earnings calls does not guarantee equal access to information
New tool maps and analyzes online hate speech
Feeling pressured to be grateful? Don't force it
Other news
Giant, prehistoric rodent fossils discovered in southern Thailand
SpaceX Starship test to attempt first-ever spaceship 'catch'
Modified $450 3D printer builds living materials with more than 100 layers
What is science? Even scientists can't agree
How war has connected the world for 500 years
Why holding on to loyal donors is not the right advice for every nonprofit
Hidden 'master switch' allows bacteria to breach the body's defenses
