Research
"Extreme, transient conditions": Never-before-seen material found in remnants of nuclear detonation
“Extreme, transient conditions produced by nuclear detonations can generate solid-state phases inaccessible to conventional synthesis,” wrote the researchers.
Anthropic says Claude mimicked extortion after absorbing tales of malevolent machines
"Never seen in modern history": Experts outline an El Niño that may rewrite climate records
Study: Younger scientists produce more disruptive research
Consumer guilt costs companies billions in abandoned online shopping carts - study
“When the shopping cart is perceived as too indulgent, consumers find it difficult to justify the expense to themselves and sometimes simply choose not to buy,” said TAU researcher Prof. Liat Hadar.
What do studies say about the grain everyone eats because it is “healthy”?
Studies show that grains like quinoa, spelt and millet support blood sugar balance, satiety and heart health, but experts emphasize that the key difference is between whole and processed grains.
Artificial night light disrupts body clocks, may increase mortality, researchers say - study
Tel Aviv University research finds artificial night lighting may disrupt biological rhythms and raise mortality
Study: A tiny elite sets Polymarket’s prices while most users lose money
Behavioral dynamics appear to reinforce the edge of contrarian, information-driven strategies.
Study finds domestic dogs have markedly smaller brains than wolves
Researchers say domestication drove the change and ask if pets lost intelligence.
Microbes coordinate activity to reduce competition, Israeli researchers discover
The findings, discovered by a team led by Dr. Sarah Moraïs, indicate that microbes respond not only to environmental conditions, but also to the presence and identity of neighboring microbes.
Scorpions load their stings and claws with iron and zinc, boosting killing power
Scientists studied 18 species and found iron and zinc concentrated at the puncturing tips and grasping edges to improve prey capture.
Sinking, spooky feeling? A subsonic sound may be at fault
Researchers say low-frequency sound from wind, ventilation, and creaking beams can trigger fear, dizziness, and a sensed presence.
Israeli study finds plants absorb nutrients from airborne dust, challenging root-only theory
The study shows that leaves can take in minerals, including iron and phosphorus, from airborne dust, challenging the long-held understanding that plants depend solely on soil for nutrients.
Not just luck: The study that explains why married people get cancer less often
A large-scale study found a surprising link between marital status and the risk of developing cancer.
