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Environment May 18, 2026

Brazil's reserves run on too little funding, with Amazon getting just 20% needed

Human development is driving numerous global species to the brink of extinction, threatening essential resources like water and soil, and contributing to climate change. Conservationists have shown that putting critically ...

Social Sciences May 15, 2026

One simple daily ritual turned lockdown isolation into something far more powerful for this cycling group

James Cook University researchers say a group of cycling enthusiasts who used a collaborative playlist to stay connected during pandemic lockdowns provide a low-cost model for organizations seeking to support mental health ...

Education May 14, 2026

'Learning recession' in US schools predates pandemic: Report

A new analysis of student test scores reveals that American schools were in a "learning recession" for seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic, with student test scores in math and reading on a steady decline since 2013. ...

Other May 13, 2026

British scientists among winners of top Spanish award

British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on Wednesday for DNA sequencing research that helped combat coronavirus.

Economics & Business May 13, 2026

From Bali to Brussels: Remote work is reshaping Europe's regions

As digital nomads rethink where to live, researchers are exploring whether their choices can help close Europe's urban-rural divide. New research suggests the shift to remote working could support rural regions, but only ...

Political science May 12, 2026

Universal voting-by-mail increases voter turnout for both major US parties

In recent years, voting by mail has been the subject of numerous lawsuits and attacks that often claim the process gives Democratic nominees and legislative bills an edge. But a recent Caltech study shows that sending ballots ...

Veterinary medicine May 11, 2026

Study finds airborne testing could help spot equine herpesvirus at major events

Researchers from,the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment have found that air sampling at major equestrian events could offer a new way to monitor for equine herpesviruses. Published ...

Education May 10, 2026

Do we absorb information better on paper, rather than screens? It depends on the screen

The Swedish government recently announced it was moving from the classroom use of digital devices back to physical books. It cited concerns over declining test scores and increasing screen time.

Political science May 9, 2026

Conspiracy theories meet real news: How QAnon tries to hijack the Internet

"When people think of extremists, they tend to think of neo-Nazis," said Francesco Campisi, a lecturer at Université de Montréal's School of Criminology. "But there are many other fringe groups that may not be violent yet ...

Cell & Microbiology May 7, 2026

Ultrasound waves rupture COVID-19 and flu viruses without damaging cells

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have discovered that high-frequency ultrasound waves similar to those used in medical exams can eliminate viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1 without damaging human ...

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