The high-speed collision may have played a role in forming continents, reshaping land, and creating conditions necessary for early life. The high-speed collision may have played a role in forming continents, reshaping land, and creating conditions necessary for early life. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
Learn about the ozone hole above Antarctica that is now confirmed to be shrinking due to reductions of harmful chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere. Learn about the ozone hole above Antarctica that is now confirmed to be shrinking due to reductions of harmful chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere. Environment All Articles | Discover Magazine
Early results show oxygen rising hundreds of millions of years earlier than expected Early results show oxygen rising hundreds of millions of years earlier than expected Science
Tackling a touchy subject, genetic detective finds only 1% of European children have unexpected paternity Tackling a touchy subject, genetic detective finds only 1% of European children have unexpected paternity Science
In their Research Article “A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors” (6 December 2024, p. 1128), T.-H. Lin et al. find that a mutation from glutamine to leucine at the 226 residue in the hemagglutinin protein of the H5N1 influenza virus leads to human receptor specificity, consistent with other…
Female entrepreneurs in the technology industry face unique challenges, as the field continues to be male-dominated. A recent study published in Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal found that female founders do, in fact, face gender biases during recruitment, with job candidates perceiving them as less competent, agentic, and warm. Female entrepreneurs in the technology industry face unique challenges,…
Digital and low-carbon economies are central to the global shift toward sustainable development. The digital economy leverages information technology to boost productivity and create new business models, while the low-carbon economy focuses on minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy efficiency. Digital and low-carbon economies are central to the global shift toward sustainable development. The digital…
Flavescence dorée, a dreaded grapevine disease among winegrowers, is spreading beyond cultivated vineyards. A joint study by the federal research institute WSL and Agroscope published in the Journal of Plant Biology shows that gone-wild grapevines and related vector insects contribute to the spread of the disease in the forest. Flavescence dorée, a dreaded grapevine disease among…
A study has uncovered a novel approach to detoxifying toxic arsenic in contaminated soils, offering hope for tackling one of the world’s most pressing environmental health challenges. The research shows that the interaction between arsenic-oxidizing bacteria and goethite, a common Fe mineral, significantly accelerates the conversion of arsenic from its highly toxic form, arsenite [As(III)],…
We commonly consider spiritual practices as sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study led by researchers at the University of Vienna shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many people feel bored during these practices—and this can have far-reaching consequences. The results, recently published in the journal Communications Psychology, open up an entirely…