Ambition, idealism, narcissism set politicians apart, study finds
Bill Jones, a professor of political studies at Liverpool Hope University, researched politicians' personalities, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses.
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Researchers uncover mechanics behind mysterious 'polar rain' aurora
In January 2022, a never-before-seen from-the-ground phenomenon was observed across the Arctic sky in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway: a faint, featureless, ...
To better study, limit your use of markers, study suggests
Comprehension increased by 11% when participants were restricted to highlighting 150 words, compared to those with no restrictions, according to ...
Fishing boats in the harbor equal more guests in hotels, study finds
According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, there is a positive correlation between the presence ...
Taking an exam in a big hall? Study finds higher ceilings correlated with lower grades
The study accounted for individual differences and prior coursework performance, suggesting that the effect was not due to student-specific factors.
Hippos get airborne, researchers say
When trotting at full speed, hippos can have all four feet off the ground for up to 15% of the ...
How Denisovans thrived in extreme environments
Denisovans, an extinct human lineage distinct from modern humans and Neanderthals, inhabited the Altai Mountains in Siberia and the Tibetan ...
Researchers generate exponentially complex mazes
A team of scientists led by physicist Felix Flicker from the University of Bristol developed an algorithm that generates complex ...
New atomic clock may re-write how we define the international unit of time
Optical clocks are expected to lose only one second every 30 billion years, making them much more accurate for international ...
Late espresso, less depresso? Experts spill the beans on the ideal time for your morning brew
When should we have our first cup of joe? Researchers discuss the pros and cons of the globally popular habit ...