Phys.org – Education
Parents’ math-related talk relates to children’s early academic skills
Words matter. And when it comes to learning math, they matter more than you might think.This post was originally published on this site
Month: November 2025
Phys.org – Political Science
What the history of the printing press can teach us about AI regulation
A study on the legal history of printing press regulation in early modern England yields insights relevant to contemporary debates on the regulation of emerging technologies like AI and virtual reality, a McGill researcher says.This […]
Phys.org – Biotechnology
Heat-resistant kelp cultivars for warmer seas: A novel triploid breeding method
Kelp species such as Saccharina japonica and Undaria pinnatifida serve as critical global economic resources. However, global warming, marked by rising seawater temperatures, is severely impacting kelp cultivation. This reality has made the development of […]
Phys.org – Astronomy
Scientists use Icelandic mudrocks to prepare for Mars sample analysis
To say that a trip from Earth to Mars is merely a long one would be a massive understatement. On July 30, 2020, when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sent its Mars rover […]
Phys.org – Biotechnology
Genetically engineered fungi are protein-packed, sustainable, and taste similar to meat
In a new study published in Trends in Biotechnology, researchers used a gene-editing technology called CRISPR to increase a fungus’s production efficiency and cut its production-related environmental impact by as much as 61%—all without adding […]
Phys.org – Astronomy
Webb witnesses a feasting supermassive black hole in the early universe
Researchers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed an actively growing supermassive black hole within a galaxy just 570 million years after the Big Bang. Part of a class of small, very distant […]
Phys.org – Political Science
Study finds a connection between musical tastes and political leanings
When you share your favorite Spotify playlist with your friends, you aren’t just sending musical vibes; you may be revealing something about your political attitudes.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org – Political Science
Global satellite dataset created for humanitarian routing and tracking infrastructure change
While many global road maps exist, few include detailed surface information or keep pace with rapid infrastructure change. The new HeiGIT dataset closes this gap by combining 3–4 meter resolution PlanetScope imagery (2020–2024) with deep-learning […]
Phys.org – Political Science
People who rate uncertainty positively are less likely to vote for right-wing populists, study shows
A pandemic, a war, an energy crisis, the climate catastrophe—for many people, present-day life feels like an endless stress test. What seemed certain yesterday has now become fragile—including jobs, plans for the future, and trust […]
Phys.org – Astronomy
Mapping the OH MegaMaser emission in an ultra-luminous infrared galaxy
Using high-resolution 1665/1667 MHz OH line and continuum spectrum observational data from the European VLBI Network and the Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network, Antneh Gashaye, a Ph.D. student from the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory of the […]