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Planetary Sciences Aug 15, 2026

Neptune's tiny moons tell the story of Triton's destructive capture

Neptune's moon and ring system stand out among the giant planets because of the strange imbalance between its one very large moon and its many tiny moons. Its largest moon, Triton, makes up more than 99% of the mass of all ...

Social Sciences Aug 14, 2026

An 'influencer' degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value

Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there's a fair chance being an influencer is on their list.

Social Sciences Aug 13, 2026

Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support—here's how to keep kids safe

It's 2 a.m., and a teenage girl, worrying about an issue with a friend, lies awake. Rather than wake her parents, she picks up her phone, opens an AI app and types, "I'm so stressed out, I can't sleep."

Social Sciences Aug 13, 2026

Fulfilling friendships linked to better health and well-being across 22 countries

Fulfilling friendships and close social relationships are strongly linked to excellent physical and mental health, finds a substantial global study published in the Journal of Mental Health.

Earth Sciences Aug 13, 2026

While Great Lakes ice cover is slipping, a 'temporary respite' may be on the way

There's good news and bad news for folks who love a good coat of ice on the Great Lakes for the activities and businesses it supports. The good news is that, after decades of declining annual average ice cover, there's reason ...

Social Sciences Aug 13, 2026

Does your city match your relationship status? New study exposes the hidden costs of urban living

Kids, marriage and commute: A study co-authored by Dr. Mariana Macedo of Constructor University provides new insights into how major life transitions alter how individuals navigate and experience urban environments. Published ...

Plants & Animals Aug 13, 2026

How 'pioneering pairs' of ospreys drive population recovery

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) has found that faster recovery of osprey populations relies on a small number of ospreys that, unlike most, prefer to nest away from others of the same species. These birds have ...

Social Sciences Aug 12, 2026

Unsupervised free time increases the likelihood that adolescents will engage in violent behavior, 21-country study finds

A study involving more than 58,000 adolescents from 21 countries found that "unstructured free time"—defined as periods without adult supervision or activities guided by educational, cultural or athletic goals—is strongly ...

Ecology Aug 12, 2026

DNA research highlights the genetic vulnerability of Asian elephants

The DNA of Asian elephants tells a concerning story. Although all four subspecies are under pressure, there are considerable differences in their genetic health. In an article published in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution, ...

Education Aug 12, 2026

20-year study finds pre-K impacts a child's academic future

Students who attended public school pre-K performed better academically through high school than those in family-based child care, according to new research from Florida International University.

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