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Phys.org / 'Jaws' impact may be wearing off as shark perceptions soften
Teeth. Ocean. Predator. These are the three most common words used to describe sharks, according to a new global survey published in Wildlife Research, eliciting 1,000 different text responses.
Phys.org / Study finds that purchasing things for two is stressful
For many of us, any kind of shopping is stressful enough. The anxiety, however, really kicks in when you must purchase something you're going to share with another person.
Phys.org / Norway postpones deep-sea mining activities for four years
Norway on Wednesday postponed the first licenses to permit deep-sea mining in its Arctic waters for four years, a delay environmentalists hope signals the "nail in the coffin" of the plans.
Phys.org / Renowned astronomers push to protect Chile's cherished night sky from an industrial project
Chile's Atacama Desert is one of the darkest spots on Earth, a crown jewel for astronomers who flock to study the origins of the universe in this inhospitable desert along the Pacific coast.
Phys.org / Chimpanzee calls trigger unique brain activity in humans, revealing shared vocal processing skills
The brain doesn't just recognize the human voice. A study by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) shows that certain areas of our auditory cortex respond specifically to the vocalizations of chimpanzees, our closest cousins, ...
Phys.org / Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say
Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Medical Xpress / Long-term antidepressant use surges in Australia, sparking warnings of overprescribing
Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has risen steadily over the past decade, with the largest increase seen in young people aged 10–24, where rates have more than doubled.
Tech Xplore / Chinese smart glasses firms eye overseas conquest
In China, AI glasses let the wearer pay in shops with just a glance at a QR code and a voice command, as a growing number of companies look to conquer both growing domestic and overseas markets.
Phys.org / Manatee protection may be eroded under Trump administration's proposed changes to Endangered Species Act
In the wild, Florida's manatees already face threats from cold stress, habitat loss, boat strikes and other human activities.
Phys.org / Archaeological study challenges paleo diet, revealing humans have long eaten 'processed plant foods'
Humans evolved over hundreds of thousands of years to be the ultimate flexible eaters—chasing carbohydrates and fats from plant and animal sources alike. A new study in the Journal of Archaeological Research by researchers ...
Phys.org / How Hollywood horror's 'killer wolf' trope is sabotaging rewilding efforts
Wolves are returning across Europe—but not to the UK and Ireland, where public support is lukewarm at best. Ecologists point out their benefits, while farmers worry about their livestock. But another influence on public ...
Phys.org / SpaceX knocks out sunset Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX carved out a sunset launch over the Space Coast on Dec. 2 with its latest Starlink flight.
