The science behind what makes or breaks a team

In our first article, we zoomed out to explore people science from a macro perspective on meaningful work – and what motivates people in pursuit of it. In this second instalment, we will examine what science can tell us about choices, to help us...

5-minute study bursts: The science behind learning in micro-moments

Here's the secret to learning anything faster in just 5 minutes (Image: iStock) In an era of short attention spans and an abundance of distractions, the notion of studying for hours on end seems outdated. In comes the idea of micro-learning:...

Science ScienceAlert Earth's Continents Are Drying Out at an Unprecedented Rate, Study Warns

All over the world, fresh water is disappearing, and a new analysis reveals that much of it is entering the ocean, with drying continents now contributing more to the alarming rise in global sea levels than melting ice sheets. The research team,...

Two Bible miracles 'proved to have happened' by scientists

Following centuries of conjecture, fresh research has provided scientific evidence for one of the Bible's most ancient tales about Jesus Christ, complete with a detailed timeline of when and where events unfolded. The New York Post reports a study...

Great white sharks DNA difference mystery defies scientific explanation

Scientists have discovered a strange mystery in the DNA of great white sharks that they still cannot fully explain. To understand this, it helps to know there are two kinds of DNA in animal cells: nuclear DNA, which comes from both parents and is...

Firms host female high school students to tout science and technology

About 60 companies, organizations and government agencies have been conducting tours of their offices for female junior and senior high school students in Tokyo this summer to promote the field of science and technology. The initiative is intended...

Japanese Scientists Find Hidden Immune 'Hubs' That Drive Joint Damage In Arthritis

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) A team of scientists from Japan has identified hidden immune 'hubs' that drive joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions...

ASU scientists uncover new fossils – and a new species of ancient human ancestor

A team of international scientists has discovered new fossils at a field site in Africa that indicate Australopithecus, and the oldest specimens of Homo, coexisted at the same place in Africa at the same time – between 2.6 and 2.8 million years...

St. Edith Stein: and the Science of the Cross

AI for Life Science@CODS2025: Student Travel Grants

Please submit your travel grant application that includes the applicant’s information and a statement of purpose. The form is available as part of the main conference submission site: https://​cmt3​.research​.microsoft​.com/​C​O​D​S​2025/. Please...

Creeping crystals: Scientists observe “salt creep” at the single-crystal scale

Device Research Lab study uncovers mechanisms behind a phenomenon that can impact civil engineering, desalination, coatings, membrane design, art conservation, and more. Salt creeping, a phenomenon that occurs in both natural and industrial...

Science BGR Scientists Uncovered 400 Miles Of Fossilized Volcanoes Beneath China

Scientists say they've discovered a 400-mile chain of extinct and fossilized volcanoes beneath southern China. The volcanoes, the researchers claim, were likely formed when two major tectonic plates collided hundreds of millions of years ago when...

Chinese scientists transplant human brain cells to mice, boosting pleasure

Chinese scientists have found a way to turn human stem cells into dopamine-producing brain cells, transplanting them into mice and helping reduce depressive behaviour and boost pleasure. When the engineered neuron-like cells were grafted into...

BMW Group: Where it all comes together: What does a data scientist do in high-voltage battery production?

The high-voltage battery is a vital component of every electric vehicle. With the high-voltage batteries for the sixth generation (Gen6) of BMW eDrive, the BMW Group has made a big step in technology, delivering major improvements in energy...

Empower signs a contract to design its new District Cooling Plant in Dubai Science Park

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has signed a contract to design a new district cooling plant at Dubai Science Park. The new plant will have a total production...

Scientists discover oxygen ‘breathing’ crystal that could transform clean energy tech

A team of scientists has created a groundbreaking material – a metal oxide composed of strontium, iron, and cobalt – that can literally “breathe” oxygen. When heated in a simple gas environment, the crystal releases oxygen and then reabsorbs it...

Top non-IIT BTech colleges & their AI, data science branch: Find out their rankings, placements and more

When it comes to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science education in India, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) often dominate the spotlight; however, a growing number of non-IIT institutions (NITs, IIITs and private colleges) are making...

Scientific temper important to fully claim Right to Life: Retd Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka

Scientific temper is important to completely claim the Right to Life, said retired Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka while delivering the Dr Narendra Dabholkar Memorial Lecture in Pune on Sunday. Oka emphasised that Article 21 of the Indian...

Off-label ketamine use for chronic pain lacks scientific basis

The off-label use of ketamine to treat chronic pain is not supported by scientific evidence, a new Cochrane review has found. Ketamine is an anaesthetic commonly used for procedural sedation and short-term pain relief. Ketamine is also frequently...

8 science-backed health benefits of dragon fruit

Ever seen that vibrant fruit with spiky pink skin and speckled white or red inside? Meet dragon fruit: the eye-catching tropical gem packed with real-life health magic! Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that can be found in various regions around...