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Featured news

10 Jan 2019

Challenges for sex workers in holding the line in condom use

Criminalization of sex work is a primary factor behind a decline in consistent condom use among sex workers in one Australian state: Frontiers in Public Health

Featured news

09 Jan 2019

Better understanding of dog body language could make interactions safer

A new study shows that both children and parents frequently misinterpret canine behavior, but a short training session can bring substantial and lasting improvements; Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Featured news

08 Jan 2019

How one tough shrub could help fight hunger in Africa

A drought-resistant native plant can irrigate food crops and increase production: Frontiers in Environmental Science

Featured news

07 Jan 2019

Artificial intelligence can predict your personality — simply by tracking your eyes

A study has shown for the first time that computers can predict individuals’ personality traits from their eye movements while engaged in everyday tasks; Frontiers in Human Neuroscience

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04 Jan 2019

It’s not trails that disturb forest birds, but the people on them

Frequently used forest trails have fewer birds and not as many species – even when the trails have been used for decades: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution

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04 Jan 2019

Can Superman trigger heroic helping in people?

Priming people with superhero images increases their likelihood of engaging in prosocial behaviors: Frontiers in Psychology

Featured news

01 Jan 2019

Mind control pioneer adds new channels to the brain remote control

Bioengineers have created new tools for controlling neurons with light, that allow researchers to probe deeper into the function of the brain; Frontiers in Neuroscience

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27 Dec 2018

Researchers in Japan make android child’s face strikingly more expressive

Researchers at Osaka University have made their robot child face more expressive, by measuring and calibrating 3D movement at over 100 facial areas; Frontiers in Robotics and AI

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24 Dec 2018

Common tactics for health promotion at work may be detrimental to employees with obesity

Workplace health programs may increase weight stigma and discrimination, and even lead to increased obesity and decreased well-being: Frontiers in Psychology

Environment

21 Dec 2018

Farmers will benefit from a new method of monitoring pasture nutrients

By quickly monitoring changes in pasture nutrients, farmers can adapt their animals’ grazing methods accordingly: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

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18 Dec 2018

Marine Protected Areas overlook a large fraction of biodiversity hotspots

Lack of knowledge when designating MPAs lets ecologically important species slip through the net, but small, targeted changes can have big effects on protected area efficiency: Frontiers in Marine Science

Climate action

12 Dec 2018

Purple bacteria ‘batteries’ turn sewage into clean energy

Purple bacteria could turn wastewater treatment plants into zero-carbon fuel generators, says new research; Frontiers in Energy Research

Featured news

11 Dec 2018

What makes a good working dog? Canine ‘aptitude test’ might offer clues

New study demonstrates canine intelligence tests can predict top learners, making training of working dogs cheaper and faster; Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Featured news

06 Dec 2018

Autism is associated with zinc deficiency in early development — now a study links the two

Researchers have discovered a mechanistic link between zinc, risk genes and abnormal neuronal connections in autism; Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience