Intelligence requires the whole brain
The human brain is the central control organ of our body. It processes sensory information and enables us, among other things, to form thoughts, make decisions and store knowledge. With …
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Data analysis suggests temperament and economic preferences guide career choices
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A doctoral dissertation to be defended at the Oulu Business School at the University of Oulu reveals that the temperament traits of those who become leaders …
Organoids represent the complex cell landscape of pancreatic cancer
A team led by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has, for the first time, grown tumor organoids — three-dimensional miniature tumors in the laboratory — that mimic …
What Austria and Europe have learned from their dependence
The red line shows the aggregated direct economic shocks. The blue line and ribbon depict total output reductions after simulating the economic model for two months. The two vertical dashed …
New research unlocks jaw-dropping evolution of lizards and snakes
A groundbreaking University of Bristol study has shed light on how lizards and snakes -the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species — have evolved remarkably varied …
Nanoscale analysis uncovers method to prevent dental erosion from carbonated drinks
Schematic of the workflow. Credit: Biomaterials Research (2024). DOI: 10.34133/bmr.0103 A Korean research team, which had previously visualized and scientifically proven the harmful effects of carbonated drinks like cola on …
Well-meaning dogs led astray by rule-defying owners
While good dogs never mean harm, they are often directed to remain on-lead in nature reserves to protect wildlife. Research from the University of Adelaide has found that whether dog …
Scientists look to mid-Pliocene to inform future behavior of East Asian summer monsoon
A view of northeastern East Asia after the mid-summer rains. Credit: He Linqiang The East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) stands as the most northerly extending monsoon system, defined by its …
Australia’s extinction tally is worse than we thought
A new study estimates that more than 9000 insects and other native invertebrates have become extinct in Australia since European arrival in 1788 and between 1-3 additional species become extinct …
Research reveals barriers to gender equal parental leave in Australia
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study from the Monash Business School has found that fathers and partners still struggle to take up paid parental leave, despite legal changes that …