Archivo: Science
Hemp may get cows high, but will their milk do the same to you?
The plant’s psychoactive compounds could persist in cows’ milk, yet impact on humans is unclear
Meeting the ancestors: History of Ashkenazi Jews revealed in medieval DNA
Ancient DNA from German cemetery suggests timing of population bottleneck for today’s largest Jewish group
Weather can affect baby names. A couple uncommon ones might be about to blow up
April and Autumn are popular, but climate change could bring new names to the fore
Reforestation means more than just planting trees
Scientists are figuring out the best strategies to regrow lost forests
Competition between respiratory viruses may hold off a ‘tripledemic’ this winter
Researchers say there is a growing body of evidence these viruses interfere with each other’s spread
Solar energy gets flexible
As ultrathin organic solar cells hit new efficiency records, researchers see green energy potential in surprising places
Powerful physics tool could help scientists understand complex ecosystems
Approach offers promise for human and environmental health
‘Exceptional’ fossil suggests early birds were brainy
Tiny braincase preserved in 3D shows 80-million-year-old birds had smarts
It’s Not Just The Amazon Being Torn Apart. These Are The Forests The World Is Losing
The devastating destruction that’s happening across the Amazon might be what comes to your mind first when thinking about deforestation – but it’s by no means the only place where dwindling forests are a worry, as a new study highlights.
The battle against malaria in Africa has stalled
Can research in Mozambique explain why—and how to get it back on track?