Michigan State University research found that teachers are resigning largely because of their unhappiness with the education system. Credit: Michigan State University As teacher resignation letters increasingly go public -- and viral -- new research indicates teachers are not leaving solely...
This map shows the concentration of fine particulate matter due to excess NOx emissions from diesel cars, vans and light commercial vehicles across Europe. Blue colors indicate low concentrations, orange and red indicates high extra pollution. Unit: microgram PM2.5...
William Wimley is the George A. Adrouny Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Tulane University School of Medicine. Credit: Guillermo Cabrera-Rojo The world may be closer to knowing why Ebola spreads so easily thanks to a team of researchers from...
Urban air pollution in the city of Beirut. Credit: © disq / Fotolia Simon Fraser University health sciences professor Bruce Lanphear is a Commissioner and author of The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health that has released a report detailing the...
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have identified a fungus that compromises the immune system of mosquitoes, making them more susceptible to infection with the parasite that causes malaria. Because environmental microorganisms can vary greatly...
It takes just a few seconds to choose a cookie over an apple and wreck your diet for the day. Credit: Jeff Grabmeier It takes just a few seconds to choose a cookie over an apple and wreck your diet for...
A human controller influences the turtle's escape behavior by sending left and right signals via Wi-Fi to a control system on the back of the turtle. Credit: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Korean researchers have developed a technology...
Using brain stimulation researchers could increase honest behavior. Credit: © christianchan / Fotolia Honesty plays a key role in social and economic life. Without honesty, promises are not kept, contracts are not enforced, taxes remain unpaid. Despite the importance of honesty...
A volunteer creates an ancient Acheulean hand axe wearing a cap designed to measure brain activity. Credit: Shelby S. Putt By using highly advanced brain imaging technology to observe modern humans crafting ancient tools, an Indiana University neuroarchaeologist has found evidence...
Eating nuts may reduce the risk of heart disease. Credit: © rufar / Fotolia People who regularly eat nuts, including peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts, have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease or coronary heart disease compared to people who...
These findings are notable because they diverge from the predominant narrative in divorce literature, which suggests that the offspring of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced themselves because they see their parents struggling to manage conflict or...