Science

Individuals with ADHD-like traits may possess an evolutionary advantage when it comes to foraging for food in the wild. Recent research has indicated that people with characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, such as difficulty focusing attention and restlessness, exhibit superior foraging strategies compared to those with more typical traits. This discovery has led to

In today’s fast-paced society, the common response when asking someone how they are often revolves around feelings of tiredness and busyness. However, identifying individuals who are on the brink of burnout can be a more challenging task. According to an international team of researchers, the development of the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) offers a solution

Flea toads, smaller than a pea, have been making waves in the scientific community due to their minuscule size. Originally mistaken for toads, these tiny leaf-litter-patterned amphibians are in fact frogs. Researchers have meticulously measured these creatures and have confirmed that they are indeed the tiniest frog and vertebrate species in the world. This newfound

In the wilds of Karnataka, scientists recently made an unexpected discovery – a frog with a mushroom growing out of its skin. This peculiar sighting took place during a routine expedition, where researchers stumbled upon a group of golden-backed frogs frolicking in a roadside pond. One particular frog stood out, with what seemed like an

The ability to understand object permanence, the concept that objects still exist even when they are out of sight, is a skill that is not commonly found in the animal kingdom. However, a recent study has confirmed that Oriental pied hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) are one of the few animal species with an advanced understanding of

The rise of farming in late Stone Age Europe was not the peaceful transition that many have previously believed. A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers has found that the transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to farming was actually a bloody takeover. The study, led by palaeoecologist Anne Birgitte Nielsen of Lund University,

Mars, despite its current quiet and dusty appearance, has a tumultuous history that could shed light on Earth’s own past. A recent survey of the Martian surface has uncovered evidence of a volcanic landscape, reminiscent of Earth before tectonic plates formed billions of years ago. Planetary scientist Joseph Michalski and his team from the University

China, known for having some of the most polluted cities in the world, has been facing a concerning issue regarding its air quality. Thick smog blankets its metropolises, posing a severe threat to the health and well-being of the urban population. Surprisingly, a new study analyzing data from over 1,400 air quality monitoring stations across

When Lucas, a six-year-old boy, was diagnosed with a rare type of brain tumor known as brainstem glioma, the prognosis was bleak. Doctors told his devastated parents that their son had little chance of survival. However, against all odds, Lucas is now thirteen years old and completely free of the tumor that threatened his life.

Scientific advancements have always been driven by the desire to unravel the mysteries of the universe. Particle colliders have played a key role in this endeavor, allowing scientists to explore the fundamental structure of matter. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), with its impressive 27-kilometer circumference, revolutionized the field of high-energy physics. However, despite its success