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Worrying finding in California’s multi-billion-dollar climate initiative reveals problem with using forests to offset CO2 emissions

August 5, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer Image: Zack Frank/Shutterstock.com Researchers have found that California’s forest carbon buffer pool, designed to ensure the [...]

‘I got front row seats to the astronomy event of my lifetime, and it didn’t disappoint’

August 3, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science communications manager/Dr Susan Mullally, STScI Image: Dr Susan Mullally, STScI The successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope [...]

Yoda-like tarsiers push virtuoso singing to their physiological limits

August 2, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Pair of Gursky’s spectral tarsiers, Tarsius spectrumgurskyae. Image credit: Arie de Gier / Shutterstock.com Researchers [...]

Carbon removal using ‘blue carbon’ habitats ‘uncertain and unreliable’

July 28, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Cat Bartman / Media Centre, University of East Anglia Eelgrass beds are a form of Blue Carbon Restoring coastal vegetation – so called ‘blue carbon’ habitats – may [...]

Key to life found at the centre of our galaxy and bee ‘waggle dances’: Most viewed articles of July 2022

July 27, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science communications manager Image: Shutterstock.com Each month, Frontiers shines a spotlight on some of the leading research across a wide range [...]

Rachel Ann Foster – Don’t wait for change

July 27, 2022 // 0 Comments

We speak with Dr Rachel A. Foster, a Specialty Chief Editor for Aquatic Microbiology in the journals Frontiers in Microbiology and Frontiers in Marine Science, about her career and the challenges faced along the way. [...]

Microbial ´dark matter´: centuries-old lava caves of Hawaiʻi Island contain thousands of unknown bacterial species

July 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

By K.E.D. Coan, science writer Thick microbial mats hang under a rock ledge in steam vents that run along the Eastern Rift Zone on Hawaiʻi Island. Image Credit: Jimmy Saw [...]

Scientists identify DNA ‘hotspots’ that tell zebrafish to change sex in warmer waters

July 19, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Zebrafish, Danio rerio Scientists identify 54 ‘hotspots’ in the genome for cross-talk between the environment, in [...]

Alzheimer’s impact on the brain is broader than we thought and 4 other fascinating Frontiers articles you don’t want to miss

July 18, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science communications manager Image: Shutterstock.com At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens [...]

Verbal insults trigger a ‘mini slap to the face’, finds new research

July 18, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer Image: Ken stocker/Shutterstock.com Hearing insults is like receiving a “mini slap in the face”, regardless of the precise [...]

Is declaring a climate emergency enough to stop the climate crisis? What we can learn from the Covid-19 pandemic

July 15, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Jordi Mazon, David Pino, and Mireia Vinyoles Image: Piyaset/Shutterstock.com Dr. Jordi Mazon is professor of meteorology at the Department of physics in the Technical [...]

‘Maths’ genes used by fish to count may help us treat human neurodevelopmental diseases

July 14, 2022 // 0 Comments

By K.E.D. Coan, science writer A recent review shows that fish estimate quantities in a similar way as many other vertebrate animals. By pinpointing the cells and even genes [...]

Rats can learn to navigate by watching their friends, helping us learn more about our own ‘internal GPS’

July 13, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer Image credit: Jesus Cobaleda/Shutterstock.com Researchers are one step closer to understanding the ‘internal GPS’ of [...]

Building blocks for RNA-based life abound at center of our galaxy

July 8, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Scientists here study the spectra from G+0.693-0.027, a molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way. They detect a range of [...]

Bees’ ‘waggle dance’ may revolutionize how robots talk to each other in disaster zones

July 7, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Conn Hastings, science writer Image credit: rtbilder / Shutterstock.com Honeybees use a sophisticated dance to tell their sisters about the location of nearby flowers. [...]

Prof Jeff Camkin: ‘The biggest misconception is that open science is just for researchers and academics. It’s not.’

July 6, 2022 // 0 Comments

Prof Jeff Camkin Prof Jeff Camkin, of the University of Western Australia, is a water and sustainable development specialist. He is co-founder and editor-in-chief of the [...]

Zapping our tastebuds can help reduce our salt intake

July 5, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Peter Rejcek, science writer Image: YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV/Shutterstock.com Most people consume too much salt in their diet, leading to high blood pressure and other health [...]

Robotic arms connected directly to brain of partially paralyzed man allows him to feed himself

June 28, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Peter Rejcek, science writer Image: Shutterstock.com Recent advances in neural science, robotics, and software have enabled scientists to develop a robotic system that [...]

Colorful urban environments, even if just in virtual reality, promote wellbeing

June 17, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Conn Hasting, science writer Colorful virtual reality cityscape. Image credit: A. Batistatou, F. Vandeville, and Y.N. Delevoye-Turrell Urban environments can be drab and [...]

Frontiers for Young Minds’ outreach to the Arabic community

June 15, 2022 // 0 Comments

Frontiers for Young Minds’ latest focus has been on the Arabic community: our Arabic journal translated version has already garnered 400K views and downloads. [...]

Fighting malaria by manipulating the amount of serotonin mosquitos obtain from blood meals

June 14, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Maryam Clark and Mischa Dijkstra, science writers Image credit: Somboon Bunproy / Shutterstock.com A new study shows that by feeding blood containing high levels of the [...]

Installation of deep-water pipeline gives immediate boost to sea-floor animals

June 14, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, science writer Image credit: DeeAnn Cranston / Shutterstock.com An underwater survey finds the abundance and types of animals on the deep-sea [...]

Investing only 1% of global GDP into green recovery would immediately cut emissions by up to 8.5%

June 9, 2022 // 0 Comments

Investing only 1% of global GDP into green recovery would immediately cut emissions by up to 8.5%, finds new study in Frontiers in Climate [...]

Could cranberries help us prevent dementia? Check out 5 fascinating Frontiers articles you don’t want to miss

June 9, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers Science Communications Manager Image: Jean Beaufort At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens of [...]

New study finds 19th century wooden shipwrecks to be thriving habitats for deep-sea microbiomes

June 8, 2022 // 0 Comments

New study in Frontiers in Marine Science finds 19th century wooden shipwrecks to be thriving habitats for deep-sea microbiomes [...]

Frontiers is the first publisher to sign ‘Stick to Science’ initiative  

June 7, 2022 // 0 Comments

Frontiers joins ‘Stick to Science’ initiative to support open scientific collaboration. [...]

The University of Lincoln has joined the Frontiers – JISC national open access deal

June 3, 2022 // 0 Comments

 We are pleased to announce that the University of Lincoln has joined the UK national open access deal agreed between Jisc Collections and Frontiers. This [...]

Most read article of May 2022: Surprising finding shows children grow faster during the school year than summer vacation

June 3, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers Science Communications Manager Image: Shutterstock.com Each month, Frontiers shines a spotlight on some of the leading research across a wide range [...]

This illusion, new to science, is strong enough to trick our reflexes

June 1, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer An illusion new to science shows that the pupillary light reflex, which controls the width of the pupil in anticipation of [...]

When should I schedule my exercise? The question is more important than you think

May 31, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer A randomized controlled trial shows for the first time that for physical exercise, the time of day affects its effectiveness. [...]

Medicinal cannabis shown to reduce pain and need for opiate painkillers among cancer patients

May 20, 2022 // 0 Comments

In a new Frontiers in Pain Research study, medicinal cannabis is shown to reduce pain and need for opiate painkillers among cancer patients [...]

Climate crisis is driving cousins of The Lion King character to local extinction

May 19, 2022 // 0 Comments

Climate crisis is driving cousins of The Lion King character to local extinction, finds new study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

Method used to track ants underground could revolutionize how we measure snow depth from space

May 18, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Simona Pesce, Frontiers writer Photo of snow taken by crew of the International Space Station. Image: NASA With the help of some ants, NASA scientists have developed an [...]

Common steroids after ‘long Covid’ recovery may cut risk of death by up to 51%

May 12, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Researchers show that severe inflammation during hospitalization for Covid-19 increases risk of death within one year from [...]

Children grow faster during school year than during summer holidays

May 10, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image credit: MIA Studio / Shutterstock.com Children grow faster during the school year than during the summer period, show [...]

Discovery in the brains of army veterans with chronic pain could pave way for personalized treatments

May 10, 2022 // 0 Comments

Discovery in Frontiers in Pain Research in the brains of army veterans with chronic pain could pave way for personalized treatments [...]

How bees prove to be skilled mathematicians and 3 other amazing science stories you may have missed

May 5, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Science Communications Manager Image: Shutterstock.com At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens of [...]

Frontiers’ volunteers: healthier and happier lives through teaching

May 4, 2022 // 0 Comments

Hannah Yang, editorial development manager of Neuroscience portfolio in China, shares her volunteering efforts in teaching students in rural areas. [...]

Almost 90% of autistic women report experiencing sexual violence, often on multiple occasions

April 27, 2022 // 0 Comments

By K.E.D. Coan, science writer The prevalence of sexual abuse may be up to three times higher for women who are on the autism spectrum, compared to those who are not, reports [...]

Solar energy is superior to nuclear for powering crewed mission to Mars, show scientists

April 27, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Peter Rejcek, science writer A crewed mission to Mars will require transporting equipment for creating electricity to power life support systems. The choice for the type [...]

Think fast! Clever monkeys plan their food trips to avoid stronger rivals

April 26, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Vervet monkey, Chlorocebus pygerythrus, from K social group in Uganda. Image credit: TJM Arseneau-Robar, KA Anderson, EN Vasey, P [...]

World Malaria Day: Meet a researcher using genetic engineering to tackle a serious global disease

April 25, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey/Prof Tania de Koning-Ward, Deakin University Prof Tania de Koning-Ward, Deakin University. Image: Deakin University World Malaria Day – held on the 25 April [...]

A combination of three simple treatments may reduce invasive cancer risk by 61% among adults aged 70+

April 25, 2022 // 0 Comments

A combination of vitamin D, omega 3, and exercise may reduce invasive cancer risk by 61% among adults aged 70+, finds new study in Frontiers in Aging [...]

We are more satisfied with life as we age, thanks to this neurochemical

April 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

We are more satisfied with life as we age, thanks to this neurochemical, study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]

Most read articles of March 2022: Secrets of ancient leftovers revealed and endangered shark discovered in pet food

April 20, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Science Communications Manager, Frontiers Image: Shutterstock.com Each month, Frontiers shines a spotlight on some of the leading research across a wide range [...]

The answer to keeping moose populations healthy? Wolves

April 20, 2022 // 0 Comments

The answer to keeping moose populations healthy? Wolves, finds a new study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

Food behaviors changed a lot during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our study reveals what happened

April 14, 2022 // 0 Comments

Food behaviors changed a lot during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our study in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems reveals what happened [...]

People married into long-lived families share lower risk of type II diabetes

April 12, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer New study within the US Long Life Family Study identifies biomarkers characteristic for people born in – or married into – [...]

The hidden effects of deforestation on our planet and 3 other fascinating Frontiers articles you may have missed

April 5, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers Science Communications Manager Image: Shutterstock.com At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens [...]

Frontiers in Environmental Science 2021 Editor Awards

March 25, 2022 // 0 Comments

We are pleased to announce the first edition of the Frontiers in Environmental Science Editor Awards. In 2021, our journal published over two thousand articles and posted 134 [...]