Q&A: Mass education was designed to quash critical thinking, argues researcher
Education should promote deep inquiry and individual autonomy, but often, it has been used as a vehicle for indoctrination.
COP29: Climate change could kill millions—and world leaders must work to limit fatalities
The sea level rises caused by climate change (and the resultant submersion of low-lying coastal areas) threaten the lives of ...
Traces of a giant landslide deep in the southern Baltic Sea—researchers investigate a potential tsunami
Off the coast of Blekinge, in southern Sweden, at a depth of around 50–60 meters, the bottom sediment has scars that are tens ...
Improved spin and density correlation simulations give researchers clearer insights on neutron stars
When a star dies in a supernova, one possible outcome is for the remains to become a neutron star. Inside a neutron star, the ...
The future of tick control: Identifying genetic tools to control cattle fever ticks
Research collaboration by the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, creates ...
Nanopesticide delivery system made with neem seed extract improves pesticide effectiveness
Pesticides can be made more effective and environmentally friendly by improving how they stick to plant surfaces, thanks to ...
Bioplastics can play a crucial role in tackling the global ecological crisis, say researchers
The average amount of plastic packaging waste generated by a single EU citizen per year is 36 kilograms. Longer-term ...
Scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language
In a study published Nov. 21 in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers have uncovered significant genetic ...
Researcher studies shifting craft beer industry: Artisanal businesses should innovate to remain competitive
The craft beer industry, once the darling of consumers and entrepreneurs alike, has faced unprecedented challenges in recent ...