Psychology
31 Jul 2018
Seeing yourself as Einstein may change the way you think
A virtual reality simulation of having Albert Einstein’s body reduces age stereotypes and can enhance cognitive performance: Frontiers in Psychology
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Life sciences
23 Jul 2018
Between a soft rock and a hard place – Introducing Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Diagenesis, a new section in Frontiers in Earth Science
Dave Hodgson is a hard man to pin down. On a quest to address some of the great challenges in sedimentological, stratigraphic and diagenetic research, his work takes him from the hard, red plains of the Karoo Basin, South Africa, to the desolate landscapes of the Neuquén Basin, Argentina
Psychology
18 Jul 2018
Aggression at work can lead to ‘vicious circle’ of misconduct
Frequently being the target of workplace aggression not only affects the victim’s health but can also cause them to behave badly towards others: Frontiers in Psychology
Health
17 Jul 2018
Frontiers in Immunology — This month’s trending research
Get the Frontiers’ Editorial Office picks of top research published in Frontiers in Immunology
Health
16 Jul 2018
Online information on vaccines and autism not always reliable
Up to 24% of websites analysed in different countries found to have a negative stance on vaccines: Frontiers in Immunology
Neuroscience
12 Jul 2018
Breakthrough in construction of computers for mimicking human brain
A computer built to mimic the brain’s neural networks produces similar results to that of the best brain-simulation supercomputer software currently used for neural-signaling research, finds a new study published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Neuroscience.
Health
11 Jul 2018
Researchers chart a new way to look at concussion
A new causal-loop diagram shows how specific variables and processes interact to influence concussion recovery: Frontiers in Neurology
Life sciences
09 Jul 2018
Frontiers in Chemistry: new section on Electrochemistry open for submissions
Frontiers is pleased to announce the launch of the new Electrochemistry section in Frontiers in Chemistry. This new section will be led by Specialty Chief Editor Nosang Vincent Myung, Professor of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at the University of California-Riverside in the USA.
Life sciences
09 Jul 2018
Genetic diversity helps protect against disease
The finding that a fungal parasite can quickly adapt to a population of genetically identical cyanobacteria helps explain why diversity in populations may be valuable for their preservation: Frontiers in Mirobiology
Life sciences
02 Jul 2018
Frontiers in Physics: new section on Soft Matter Physics open for submissions
Specialty Chief Editor Professor Jasper Van Der Gucht hopes to address the whole range of soft matter physics with this new journal section.
Life sciences
27 Jun 2018
Effects of munitions in the seas only partially known
New review identifies significant knowledge gaps on the environmental impact of old ammunition on marine ecosystems: Frontiers in Marine Science
Life sciences
26 Jun 2018
First-ever video surveys of the Great Amazonian Reef System highlight urgent need for protection
The newly discovered Amazonian Reef is much larger, deeper and more diverse than originally thought – and potentially threatened by oil exploration: Frontiers in Marine Science
Humanities
25 Jun 2018
Social media images of culture can predict economic trends in cities
Images of exhibitions, festivals and other cultural events on Flickr can predict the economic rise of certain neighborhoods in London and New York City: Frontiers in Physics
Life sciences
22 Jun 2018
Lion conservation research can be bolstered by input from a wide-range of professionals
Lion conservation research should go beyond human-lion conflict to include ecology, economics, sociology and the humanities: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Health
19 Jun 2018
Swabbing cesarean-born babies with vaginal fluids potentially unsafe and unnecessary
Microbiome differences in cesarean and vaginally born babies are most likely due to antibiotics given to mothers delivering by C-section: Frontiers in Medicine