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Survivors of severe Covid-19 may have increased risk of death within 12 months of illness

December 1, 2021

By Conn Hastings, science writer Image: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.com A new study shows the long-term implications of severe Covid-19 infection, with such patients [...]

Tropical cyclones in Asia could double in destructive power under a warming climate, according to new research

November 30, 2021

Tropical cyclones in Asia could double in destructive power under a warming climate, according to new research in Frontiers in Earth Science [...]

Estimating the impact of ‘eco’ jet fuel: How much could it reduce CO2 emissions by 2050?

November 29, 2021

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer Image: Thiago B Trevisan/Shutterstock.com The aviation sector is seen as a very visible contributor of CO2 emissions globally, but [...]

DNA of future deep-space explorers could become more ‘error prone’ in microgravity

November 29, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer During parabolic flight to simulate weightless conditions in space, researchers show for the first time that a DNA polymerase [...]

These personality traits may make you more prone to problematic binge-watching

November 24, 2021

By Peter Rejcek, science writer Image credit: Diego Cervo / Shutterstock.com Binge-watching is a modern phenomenon where TV viewers sit through two or more episodes of a [...]

Electroconvulsive therapy is safe for treatment of mental conditions, shows large-scale study

November 24, 2021

By K.E.D. Coan, science writer Electroconvulsive therapy may be one of the most effective treatments for depression and severe mental conditions. But ongoing stigma [...]

Does wealth always lead to a good education? This new model may help predict student success globally

November 22, 2021

Does wealth always lead to a good education? New study in Frontiers in Education proposes new model for predicting student success globally [...]

In conversation with Professor David Segal, Field Chief Editor for Frontiers in Genome Editing

November 19, 2021

Professor David Jay Segal joins Frontiers in Genome Editing in a new capacity as Field Chief Editor. [...]

Common household sounds are stressing out our pets, but little research has been put into giving them a happier life

November 19, 2021

By Dr Emma K Grigg, University of California, Davis Dr Emma K Grigg, University of California, Davis. Image: Sherri Rieck We may not realize it, but many household appliances [...]

Research reveals potential new way to fight radicalization in ‘true believers’

November 15, 2021

Research in Frontiers in Psychology reveals potential new way to fight radicalization in ‘true believers’ [...]

Off-world colony simulation reveals changes in human communication over time with Earth

November 9, 2021

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer Image: SciePro/Shutterstock.com Future planetary colonists will experience isolation like no other group in human history, which is [...]

Enormous cost of relocating US climate refugees from coastal town a stark example for the whole world, researchers warn

November 8, 2021

Enormous cost of relocating US climate refugees from coastal town a stark example for the whole world, researchers warn in Frontiers in Climate [...]

Exposure to CO2 after traumatic experience strengthens fearful memories in mice

November 8, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image credit: By Stefan_Sutka / Shutterstock.com Mice who inhale CO2 within hours after forming a new fearful memory show [...]

Infographic: How grid cells in the brain help us navigate the world

November 5, 2021

Image: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.com Have you ever asked yourself what is it in our brains that actually helps us navigate in the world? Helping us answer that [...]

Former Clarivate’s publisher analytics expert Ian Potter to head Business Intelligence at Frontiers

November 2, 2021

Former Clarivate’s publisher analytics expert Ian Potter to head Business Intelligence at Frontiers [...]

For less than $10, anyone can now get up close and explore single cells in VR

October 28, 2021

By Colm Gorey, Science Communications Manager 3D rendered medically accurate illustration of a cancer cell (not representative of what’s seen using singlecellVR). [...]

Waters off French coast in winter may be a deadly trap for small, foraging turtles

October 26, 2021

By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, Science writer A tracked loggerhead turtle on the beach with satellite tracker attached to its shell. Image: Oceane Cottier Aquarium La Rochelle [...]

‘Smart bandage’ may help solve a major problem when treating chronic wounds

October 25, 2021

By Conn Hastings, Science writer A person’s leg wrapped in bandage (not the smart bandage from this research). Image: Nutnaree Saingwongwattana/Shutterstock.com [...]

When and why did human brains decrease in size 3,000 years ago? New study may have found clues within ants

October 22, 2021

When and why did human brains decrease in size 3,000 years ago? New study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution may have found clues within ants [...]

Current diversity and inclusion efforts in STEM still undermine minority groups

October 15, 2021

By Dr Karina Judd and Dr Merryn McKinnon, Australian National University Image: ReeldealHD on Offset/Shutterstock.com Dr Karina Judd is a doctoral researcher in science [...]

Many undocumented health problems discovered among those exposed to bushfire smoke

October 14, 2021

Many undocumented health problems discovered among those exposed to bushfire smoke, finds new study in Frontiers in Public Health [...]

‘Risks linked with parental mental illness and substance use are undeniable, but efforts to scale-out and sustain evidence-based practices are challenging’

October 13, 2021

By Prof Joanne Nicholson, the Institute for Behavioral Health at The Heller School, Brandeis University, Massachusetts Prof Joanne Nicholson. Image: Brandeis University [...]

Shape-shifting worm blob model could inspire future robot swarms

October 12, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer ‘Blob’ of Lumbriculus variegatus blackworms. The half-circle to the right is the edge of a petri dish. Image credit: [...]

Breast milk from Mennonite moms on farms better protects babies from allergies

October 11, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image credit: Richard L. Bowman / Shutterstock.com A new study is the first to compare breast milk between mothers from the older [...]

Surprising discovery in Arctic songbird may reveal how it survives challenging migrations

October 6, 2021

By K.E.D Coan, science writer Snow buntings in winter. Image: Mircea Costina/Shutterstock.com There is still much to learn about how Arctic migratory birds adjust their [...]

Frontiers and Leuphana University of Lüneburg form open access publishing agreement

October 6, 2021

We are delighted to announce that Leuphana University of Lüneburg (Leuphana Universität Lüneburg) has established an institutional membership agreement for open access [...]

Research reveals how much plastic debris is currently floating in the Mediterranean Sea

October 4, 2021

Research in Frontiers in Marine Science reveals how much plastic debris is currently floating in the Mediterranean Sea [...]

Living at high altitudes may lower chance of having a deadly stroke

September 30, 2021

By Conn Hastings, science writer A town in the Ecuadorian Andes mountains. Image: ireneuke/Shutterstock.com Researchers in Ecuador are the first to investigate the risk of [...]

Scientists develop revolutionary AI system to find music you’ll like

September 29, 2021

By Mr Khalil Damak (graduate student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Louisville), Dr Olfa Nasraoui (professor, Department of Computer [...]

Deep dive into global Twitter posts reveals possible drop in negativity towards Covid-19 pandemic

September 28, 2021

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer Image: Sattalat Phukkum/Shutterstock.com An in-depth analysis of more than 120m Twitter posts across the globe has shown that users’ [...]

Broadening the scope of research on one of Frontiers in Microbiology‘s largest sections

September 27, 2021

Image: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com Two years have passed since the first Covid-19 case was reported. The impact of the pandemic has been devastating with death toll numbers [...]

Bat guts become less healthy through diet of ‘fast food’ from banana plantations

September 23, 2021

By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, science writer Pallas’s long-tongued bat (Glossophaga soricina) feeding on banana flowers. Image credit: Julian Schneider New research [...]

Former MDPI CEO Dr. Franck Vazquez joins Frontiers

September 21, 2021

Publishing industry veteran and a former chief executive officer of MDPI, Dr. Franck Vazquez, has been appointed to lead Frontiers’ strategic partnerships. [...]

Human whistled languages may offer model for how to study dolphin communication

September 21, 2021

By Peter Rejcek, science writer Image credit: Ricardo Canino / Shutterstock More than 80 cultures still use whistled language to communicate over long distances by [...]

Why is Covid-19 more severe in some patients? Using AI, we found a likely answer

September 17, 2021

By Dr Emmanuelle Logette, EPFL Blue Brain Project Dr Emmanuelle Logette of the EPFL Blue Brain Project Why does Covid-19 present itself more severe in some patients but not [...]

Scientists pretend to be Neanderthals to explore how they caught birds in caves for food

September 16, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com From fossil evidence and through scientific role-play, researchers reconstruct that [...]

Prof Iain Stewart: “It’s important that challenges to the ‘business as usual’ are not constrained behind a paywall”

September 14, 2021

By Prof Iain Stewart, Royal Scientific Society, Amman, Jordan/Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer Prof Iain Stewart speaking at a conference. Image: Prof Iain Stewart Prof [...]

Regular exercise may lower risk of developing anxiety by almost 60%

September 10, 2021

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer Image: BGStock72/Shutterstock.com The findings of a study published with Frontiers suggests that those who engage in regular exercise [...]

Five Nobel Prize winners publish scientific article collection for children

September 7, 2021

The Nobel Collection of free scientific articles for next generation of scientists goes live [...]

Climate crisis could double frequency of extreme regional summer droughts in Europe

September 7, 2021

Climate crisis could double frequency of extreme regional summer droughts in Europe, according to new study in Frontiers in Water [...]

Environmental privilege: How recovery and rebuilding after climate disasters favors the wealthy

August 25, 2021

Environmental privilege: How recovery and rebuilding after climate disasters favors the wealthy, Frontiers in Sustainable Cities [...]

How well did the EU respond to the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic? Experts now give their verdict

August 21, 2021

By K.E.D. Coan, science writer Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock.com During the first wave of the pandemic, the European Union’s COVID-19 response highlighted ongoing [...]

World Mosquito Day: How the pest’s diet could lead to discovery of new antimalarial drug

August 20, 2021

By Suzanna Burgelman/ PhD student and fellow Trizah Koyi Milugo, ICIPE PhD student and fellow Trizah Koyi Milugo. Image: Trizah Koyi Milugo A preventable disease, malaria [...]

Absence of fans at European elite soccer ‘ghost games’ significantly decreases home advantage

August 19, 2021

Absence of fans at European elite soccer ‘ghost games’ significantly decreases home advantage, finds new study in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living [...]

Microplastics hinder the growth of microscopic marine animals

August 17, 2021

By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, science writer Example of marine dinoflagellates (Dinophysis sp., not the species studied in the paper). Image credit: Rattiya [...]

Secret to speediness of ancient bipedal reptile has been revealed

August 16, 2021

By Clarissa Wright, Frontiers science writer Close-up of a reptile eye, but not the ancient Eudibamus cursoris. Image Aedka Studio/Shutterstock.com The Early Permian marked a [...]

Are enteroviruses behind mysterious outbreaks of chronic fatigue syndrome?

August 12, 2021

By Prof Maureen Hanson, Cornell University Image: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels.com Chronic fatigue syndrome is a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms, no known [...]

Tiny ‘maniac’ robots could deliver drugs directly to central nervous system

August 11, 2021

By Conn Hastings, science writer Image credit: Life science / Shutterstock.com A new study investigates tiny tumbling soft robots that can be controlled using rotating [...]

Tens of thousands of unique molecules detected in 467 beers from around the world

August 10, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image: Hana Mara/Pexels.com Scientists from Germany have used state-of-the-art complementary mass spectrometry methods to [...]