In the sunny waters of St Helena Bay, South Africa, tiny plankton, known as nano-picoplankton, rule the post-upwelling period. These tiny guys are the main producers of food for marine life. Yet, we don't fully understand how they behave over short periods or what kind of community they form. Scien
Did you know that hormones from the reproductive organs, called gonads, can influence how animals act? These hormones are usually associated with reproduction, but scientists are now exploring how they might also affect behavior. The brain often gets the spotlight, but the gonads can also respond to
In today's world, wars aren't just fought with guns and soldiers. They're also waged on computers and in the digital realm. This is where information technology (IT) steps in, shaping the future of cyber warfare. What was once a simple battlefield has transformed into a complex network of ones and z
Ever thought about why current pension systems might not work as well as they could? A big issue is that they don't consider how much each person has contributed to raising the next generation. This is a problem because the current pay-as-you-go (PAYG) system treats everyone the same, even if they d
Gestational diabetes, or GDM, is a big deal for moms and babies. With lots of people moving around the world, migrant women from Africa living in Sweden face a clash of cultures. This study looked at how these women's beliefs about health, illness, and healthcare change over time, especially during
Do you like to get scared? Ever wondered if those chills could do something good for your health? Researchers in Denmark decided to find out. They picked a spooky haunted house as their lab, inviting visitors to experience the fright of their lives. The goal was to see how the sudden adrenaline rush
Atlantic herring, once the most landed sea species in Canada, has seen a significant decline in the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy area (NAFO Division 4VWX). This region used to contribute up to 75% of Canada's total herring catch. Despite efforts to boost the stock's health since 2003, the population h
Finding hidden clues in mixed DNA stains can be crucial for solving mysteries involving multiple people. Scientists have been using special markers to spot minor contributors in these messy mixtures. In a recent experiment, researchers picked 18 of these markers, called DIP-InDel, and combined them
Chile has long been celebrated for its political stability. For two decades, two main coalitions have ruled the country: the center-left Concertation (PS, DC, PPD) from 1990 to 2010, and the right-wing alliance (UDI and RN) since then. This setup is largely due to Chile's unique "binominal" electora
Have you ever noticed how older folks seem to socialize less? Well, it turns out that there might be a good reason for this. Researchers from the University of Exeter studied rhesus macaques and found that having fewer friends can keep them healthier, especially as they get older. They measured some
