British Reporter — Researchers studying wave breaking have found that axisymmetric ‘spike waves’ can far exceed limits that were previously thought to dictate the maximum height of ocean waves according to University of Oxford.
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British Reporter — Neptune and Uranus have much in common – they have similar masses, sizes, and atmospheric compositions – yet Neptune looks distinctly bluer than its planetary neighbour Uranus.
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It’s terrifying to think about not being able to feed your baby — and right now, with the baby formula shortage, parents all over the country are feeling exactly that terror.
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Understanding the inner circle of motivation Each of us has our own motivation to work. Some people like the feeling of accomplishment when they have completed a task, while others like the opportunity to help others or take on new challenges. Some
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Stephen Mayfield, a molecular biology professor at UC San Diego, now has a stake in the business of footwear alongside partners Michael Burkart and Robert Pomeroy from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. After six years of research and experimentation, these professors
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British Reporter — Among primates, including humans, hair is an important feature of diversity and evolution, serving functions tied to thermoregulation, protection, camouflage and signaling. However, the evolution of wild primate hair has remained relatively understudied until recently.
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Wondering is a series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. For the latest installment, we asked the human evolutionary biologist Erin Hecht, whose research focuses in part on neural and behavioral variation in domestic canine breeds, if your dog would care
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British Reporter — Network approaches are undergoing a revolutionary advance in the field of psychology. Whereas explanations for cognitive development and mental problems have long been sought in the brain, the focus now increasingly lies on the interaction between observable factors. In
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British Reporter — What influence does the source of information have on its credibility? Scientists have more authority than spiritual sources, both among religious and non-religious people. This is apparent from a large-scale experiment conducted by UvA researchers working in an international
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A new Canada Foundation for Innovation survey finds that while young people generally trust science, action is still needed to improve literacy
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