Children Wait Longer for Rewards When Peer Promises to Wait, New Study Finds
Young children are more likely to delay gratification when a peer promises to wait too highlighting the powerful role of trust and cooperation in early decision-making.
Study Reveals Universe’s End Could Come ‘Sooner Than Expected,’ as Cosmic Objects Decay Faster
A new study shows that white dwarfs and neutron stars may evaporate far sooner than once, reshaping predictions about how and when the universe will end.
Scientists Uncover How LINE-1 Genetic Element Inserts Itself into Human DNA
New research reveals how a "jumping gene" called LINE-1 sneaks into human DNA during cell division, explaining its role in disease and evolution.
Tiny “Water Bears” Help Scientists Print Microelectronics on Living Tissue
Using frozen tardigrades, scientists have printed nanoscale patterns on living tissue, opening the door to futuristic biotech like biosensors and microelectronics on organisms.
Why Some Islands Are Growing Despite Rising Seas
Despite rising seas, many atoll islands are growing or staying stable, thanks to natural sediment movements that reshape land, as long as human activity does not interfere.
Why Parkinson’s Cases Are Surging—and What’s Causing It
Parkinson’s cases are soaring worldwide, and mounting evidence points to pollution, pesticides, and industrial toxins, not just aging, as key drivers behind the surge.
The Rise and Fall of “Leviathan”: When Giant Whales Ruled the Seas
Livyatan melvillei, a giant toothed whale with 36-cm fangs, once ruled the seas, but vanished as shifting oceans and prey collapse ended its reign.
How Trilobites Revealed Earth’s Hidden Ocean Cycles
Trilobite fossils helped scientists uncover Earth’s repeating ocean cycle, where oceans like the Atlantic open and close along ancient scars in the planet’s crust.
Researchers Identify New Methane-Producing Microbe Species in the Human Gut
Scientists have discovered a new methane-producing microbe in the human gut, offering fresh insight into how archaea may influence digestion, inflammation, and disease.
The Viewpoint: Study Shows Handwriting Enhances Early Reading and Writing Skills Over Typing
Four small planets discovered around one of the closest stars to Earth – an expert explains what we…