Humanities - Science & research news

Scientists find that people use emojis to hide, as well as show, their feelings

March 3, 2023 // 0 Comments

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com Scientists asked 1,289 people who use emojis to respond to internet chat messages and report [...]

Proof that Neanderthals ate crabs is another ‘nail in the coffin’ for primitive cave dweller stereotypes

February 7, 2023 // 0 Comments

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image: Tomasz Ochocki/Shutterstock.com Scientists studying archaeological remains at Gruta da Figueira Brava, Portugal, [...]

‘Virtual autopsy’ identifies a 17th century mummified toddler hidden from the sun

October 26, 2022 // 0 Comments

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image: Riderfoot/Shutterstock.com Scientists used a ‘virtual autopsy’ to examine the mummy of a child found in an [...]

Scientific ‘detective work’ reveals South American mummies were brutally murdered

September 9, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Sketch from the book by Reiss and Stübel (1887. The necropolis at Ancon) on the excavations and findings at the necropolis of [...]

A virtual trip to the museum can improve the health of seniors stuck at home

August 16, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Peter Rejceck, science writer Image credit: SeventyFour / Shutterstock.com Social isolation can have devastating health effects, especially for elderly people. A number of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Leftovers in prehistoric pots let scientists peek into the kitchen of an ancient civilization

March 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers Science writer Image credit: Marko Kukic / Shutterstock.com Scientists studied animal lipids and microscopical remains of plants in vessels from [...]

Ancient art and genetics combine to reveal origin of world’s most expensive spice

March 9, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Harvest of saffron crocuses. Image credit: Petia_is / Shutterstock In a new review, researchers showcase how the first likely [...]

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

November 15, 2021 // 0 Comments

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

Current diversity and inclusion efforts in STEM still undermine minority groups

October 15, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

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

August 19, 2021 // 0 Comments

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

Secret role of swallowing in conversations revealed by new research

July 28, 2021 // 0 Comments

Secret role of swallowing in conversations revealed by new research in Frontiers in Communication [...]

‘Talking drum’ shown to accurately mimic speech patterns of west African language

July 27, 2021 // 0 Comments

Dundun drummers in bright blue clothing playing the drums in a rural setting.

By Peter Rejcek, science writer The Ifesowapo dùndún ensemble performing in Igbo Ora, southwest Nigeria. Image: Dr Cecilia Durojaye A novel analysis into the acoustical [...]

‘Golden needle in the haystack’: Potential Paralympians face more challenges in being talent spotted

April 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer/Dr Nima Dehghansai, York University and Paralympic Innovation Dr Nima Dehghansai. Image: Dr Nima Dehghansai Potential Paralympian [...]

Voters perceive political candidates with a disability as qualified for elected office

January 28, 2021 // 0 Comments

Image: Shutterstock By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer Political candidates with a disability have historically been underrepresented. A new study has found for [...]

The microbiome of Da Vinci’s drawings

November 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

What microbes live on the original half-a-millennium-old drawings by Leonardo da Vinci? Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

Depression and anxiety rise among new moms amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

June 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Maternal mental health linked to increased risks for both moms and babies, but physical exercise may help: Frontiers in Global Women's Health [...]

Association between morbidity and poverty reversed early on in US COVID-19 epidemic

June 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

After March, disproportionately more cases occurred in richer counties while poorer areas had higher death rates: Frontiers in Sociology [...]

COVID-19: relationship between social media use and prejudice against Chinese Americans

June 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Pandemic allows researchers to analyze how websites like Facebook can influence dynamics between different social groups: Frontiers in Communication [...]

One size does not fit all: not all men idolize Western ideals of muscularity

April 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

Study finds men in non-Western cultures were less preoccupied with media ideals of body appearance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

New Specialty Section on Language, Culture, and Diversity in Education

February 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

A new Specialty Section led by Professor Cristina Alfaro (San Diego State University) has now launched in Frontiers in Education. [...]

E-cigarette popularity on Instagram is still growing despite an FDA anti-vaping campaign

January 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

An awareness hashtag had limited impact on growing promotion of vaping among young users: Frontiers in Communication. [...]

Skipping breakfast linked to lower test scores

December 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Students who rarely ate breakfast achieved lower GCSE grades than those who ate breakfast frequently: Frontiers in Public Health [...]

Highly-qualified staff at state preschools overcome private sector staffing advantage

May 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

UK study reveals that staff to child ratios and more importantly, staff qualifications and in-service training, can predict the quality of preschool childcare settings; Frontiers in Education [...]

UK prejudice against immigrants amongst lowest in Europe

February 26, 2019 // 1 Comment

New study challenges prevailing attitudes on Brexit, the nature of prejudice, and the social impact of modernization; Frontiers in Sociology [...]

Social media images of culture can predict economic trends in cities

June 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Images of exhibitions, festivals and other cultural events on social media can successfully predict the economic rise of certain neighborhoods in London and New York City - including gentrification: Frontiers in Physics

Images of exhibitions, festivals and other cultural events on Flickr can predict the economic rise of certain neighborhoods in London and New York City: Frontiers in Physics [...]

Changing students’ attitudes to mathematics improves test scores

May 29, 2018 // 1 Comment

Frontiers in Education: Changing children's attitudes to mathematics improves academic achievement

Stanford study shows that a free, online course can change students' mindsets about their math abilities and increase academic achievement: Frontiers in Education [...]

Humans will actually react pretty well to news of alien life

February 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

Research published in Frontiers in Psychology investigates humanity’s hypothetical reaction to the discovery of extraterrestrial microbial life [...]

US energy colonialism a key cause of Puerto Rico’s Hurricane María crisis

February 1, 2018 // 1 Comment

energy puerto rico hurricane maria colonialism

A colonial legacy, $73-billion debt crisis, outdated infrastructure and two hurricanes created a perfect storm of devastation in the country, says article in Frontiers in Communication. [...]

Culture-centered approach for community-driven health communication

December 21, 2017 // 1 Comment

Interview with Professor Mohan Jyoti Dutta on a culture-centered approach for community-driven health communication for addressing health disparities. [...]