Marie Soulière, Frontiers' Head of Editorial Ethics and Quality Assurance, has been elected as a Trustee of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). She brings expertise in rigorous editorial practices, integrity, and transparency to COPE.
Researchers surveyed schoolchildren about play and identified universal elements that contribute to 'good' play. High levels of accessibility and a sense of 'play feeling' were often present in enjoyable experiences, while factors like social inclusion, imagination, and transgression also played a role.
A study published in Frontiers found that young people with attachment anxiety and difficulties identifying emotions are more susceptible to short video addiction. Mental training, such as mindfulness and attention regulation, can help prevent this addiction by strengthening emotional awareness and cognitive regulation.
Scientists have found evidence that glyphosate, a widely used weedkiller, can select for drug-resistant bacteria that can thrive in agricultural areas and then spread to hospitals. The study revealed that bacterial strains from hospital infections with extreme drug resistance showed high resistance to glyphosate and its byproducts.
Rising temperatures of just 1°C drastically increase the likelihood of malformation in Neotropical lizards. Thermal stress caused by climate change disrupts normal development, leading to severe consequences.
Removal of just 15 females from thresher shark populations annually could lead to population decline and even extinction. The study used stereo videography to monitor the population and found fragility in their behavior.
A recent study found that gypsum can support microbial life even in the most extreme environments. This discovery has significant implications for understanding potential biosignatures on Mars, which could help scientists identify signs of past or present life on the Red Planet.
A study found that sleep apps can have negative effects on people with insomnia symptoms, causing more worries and stress. While the apps helped some users, younger adults reported stronger effects, while older individuals responded less.
Frontiers, a leading open access publisher, has joined the LIBER sponsorship program as a Gold Sponsor to support European research libraries. This collaboration aims to promote open science, address the challenges of the publishing landscape, and better support researchers and research libraries.
A new study suggests that ultra-sensitive food safety tests may drive food waste and unavailability without significant public health benefits. The researchers propose using more flexible risk-based approaches to align food safety policies with sustainability goals.
A study by Frontiers in Science argues that ultra-sensitive food safety tests may drive food waste and unavailability, but not always translate to health risk. The researchers propose a more balanced approach that considers trade-offs between food safety, sustainability, and nutritional health.
Researchers in Taiwan studied oviraptor incubation patterns, finding that oviraptors used the sun's warmth to hatch eggs, unlike modern birds. This study sheds light on the evolution of avian-style incubation and reveals that oviraptors may not have been as efficient at hatching eggs as modern birds.
Scientists extracted thousands of years' worth of air pollution from a 9.5-meter ice core, recording medieval mining, fires, and volcanoes. However, global warming is destroying this frozen archive, and researchers warn that it's a race against time to capture critical climate information.
A new study found that AI-generated meal plans for teenagers often underestimate total energy and key nutrient intake, leading to potential health risks. The plans tend to overemphasize protein and fat, while underestimating carbohydrates, which may negatively affect growth and metabolic health.
Researchers investigated which characteristics of crystals made them fascinating to early humans, using experiments with chimpanzees. The chimps showed a strong attraction to transparent and crystalline properties, suggesting that this attraction may have deep evolutionary roots.
Forest thinning found to improve wildfire risk reduction and hydrological resilience, increasing snowpack depth by 30% on north-facing slopes. The treatment recovered about 12.3 acre-feet of snow-stored water per 100 acres, equivalent to roughly 15 Olympic swimming pools per square kilometer.
Scientists studied six pieces of amber preserving extinct insects, including ants, to understand their roles in past ecosystems. The study found ants interacting with mites and termites in three cases, suggesting symbiotic relationships.
Researchers found that perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and perfluorooctanesulfonamide (PFOSA) accelerate biological aging in middle-aged men, with effects being strongest in this age group due to lifestyle factors. PFAS pollution has been linked to human cancers, obesity, infertility, and hormonal imbalances.
A solitary bottlenose dolphin in the Venetian Lagoon is monitored by researchers who assess its remarkable adaptation to urban surroundings. The team highlights the need for human behavior management to ensure the dolphin's welfare, rather than focusing on wildlife protection measures.
Researchers explore how METs convert organic waste into electricity, fuels, fertilizers, and usable water. Pilot deployments demonstrate its potential to reclaim energy from 359 billion cubic meters of wastewater annually.
Emerging microbially-powered technologies can convert up to 35% of wastewater's chemical energy into electricity and extract valuable nutrients. This approach could power agriculture, global sanitation and its own treatment, while reducing pollution and overcoming regulatory obstacles.
A new study reveals the best- and worst-case scenarios for climate change in Antarctica, highlighting the urgent need to reduce emissions. Under high-emissions scenarios, Antarctica's ice shelves, glaciers, and iconic species could collapse, driving sea level rise and devastating ecosystems.
Researchers found that brain synchrony between mothers and children is equally strong when playing in the native language or an acquired second language. This suggests that multilingualism can support healthy communication and learning without disrupting the brain-to-brain connection.
Researchers discovered a 5,000-year-old bacterial strain in an underground ice cave that shows resistance to multiple modern antibiotics. The Psychrobacter SC65A.3 strain has over 100 resistance-related genes and can inhibit the growth of several major antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
Researchers investigated social exclusion based on illness in medieval Denmark and found that people with stigmatized diseases like leprosy were buried just as prominently as their peers. The study suggests that medieval communities were variable in their responses to debilitating diseases.
Researchers found that bison hunters stopped using a kill site in central Montana around 1,100 years ago due to severe droughts. The team's study suggests that environmental stressors, social and economic pressures, and the need for larger hunting operations drove the abandonment of the site.
Researchers discovered that brief intermittent intense exercise is a more effective treatment for panic disorder than relaxation therapy. The 12-week program showed significant reductions in Panic and Agoraphobia Scale scores, anxiety, depression, and panic attack frequency and severity.
Research found cats' hair and whisker nitrogen isotope values resemble those of vegans, indicating high efficiency in protein processing. This challenges the long-held assumption that carnivore isotopic signatures can determine diet.
The UK's response to NPS deaths highlights the importance of international cooperation and domestic legislation in reducing harm. Effective controls implemented in producing countries, such as China, were associated with larger reductions in NPS detections than controls introduced solely within consuming countries.
Scientists have developed a new way to identify and monitor small mammals using their footprints, tested on two near-identical species of sengi with 94%-96% accuracy. This technology can help reveal ecosystem health and provide a reliable metric for ecosystem integrity.
A recent study finds that the largest trees in Peruvian Amazon store disproportionately large amounts of carbon, making it difficult to achieve net-zero emissions. Protecting these trees can help conserve biodiversity and forest microclimates against future climate change.
Antimicrobial resistance is a fast-growing global threat that could kill more people than cancer by 2050. Scientists discussed data integrity's importance in enabling innovation and adoption during the Frontiers Science House session. A new AGI paradigm grounded in real-time interaction may be needed to overcome current limitations.
Alo Blac urges data sharing to accelerate cancer precision therapeutics and unlock the disruptive potential of quantum technologies. Researchers, funders, policymakers co-create a forward-looking science roadmap to drive public benefit and private-sector innovation by 2035.
Researchers studied diet changes among three whale species, fin, humpback, and minke whales, over 28 years. The study found that whales are adapting their feeding habits in response to limited resource availability and increased competition.
The JEDI Draghi Tracker measures Europe's implementation of the Draghi report on competitiveness, focusing on 20 impactful measures. Currently, only 14% has been implemented after 15 months.
The event highlighted urgent global risks and science-led solutions for antimicrobial resistance, trust in data, and AI-enabled sustainable cities. Experts emphasized the need for immediate actions against AMR, which could kill more people than cancer by 2050.
The AI Polis platform offers a city-level coordination system to design, prioritize, and scale projects that improve urban life while staying within planetary boundaries. By connecting technology, policy, finance, and environmental science, it guides cities in strengthening communities while protecting the planet.
SPARK Microgravity plans to build Europe's first dedicated commercial orbital cancer lab, allowing researchers to run experiments impossible on Earth. This will accelerate the path from discovery to therapy, with microgravity enabling 3D tumor growth and revealing new drug targets.
Antimicrobial resistance is expected to kill more people than cancer by 2050 due to increasing public mistrust and delayed policy-making. Experts urge immediate global action against AMR, emphasizing the need for trust in science, transparency, and openness to address this growing threat.
A team of scientists analyzed DNA samples from 623 beluga whales in Bristol Bay, Alaska, revealing a polygynous mating system where males secure few matings per year, but females switch partners frequently across breeding seasons. This unique strategy may help maintain genetic diversity and resilience in the small population.
The Frontiers Science House officially opened in Davos, bringing together scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to address societal challenges through open science. The week-long program highlights the importance of openness, trust, and data sharing in accelerating technological innovation and solving global issues.
A study of over 500 survivors found severe psychological trauma with somatic symptoms persisting decades after the attack. The results highlight the need for culturally sensitive mental health services, compensation, and ongoing care for chemical attack survivors.
Scientists found that mosquitoes in the Atlantic Forest prefer feeding on humans due to convenience as biodiversity dwindles. This preference increases the risk of pathogen transmission and highlights the need for targeted surveillance and prevention actions.
A gathering of over 100 scientists and leaders from 16 countries will discuss open science, health, climate, technology, and governance. The program includes sessions on quantum technologies, AI, and genomic data exchange.
A major review in Frontiers in Science highlights how unsustainable food systems contribute to both health and climate crises. Experts examine evidence-based strategies to tackle industrial food systems promoting overconsumption and environmental pressures.
A comprehensive review highlights the urgent need to transform unsustainable food systems, which drive both obesity and environmental harms. The authors recommend subsidies for healthy foods, taxes on unhealthy products, and restrictions on aggressive marketing to address these twin crises.
Researchers propose a novel approach to AI hardware design by integrating neuromorphic systems and compute-in-memory techniques to overcome the limitations of modern computing hardware. This could lead to more efficient data center energy use and enable real-time intelligence in compact, power-constrained systems.
Researchers propose integrating processing capability within memory units to reduce energy consumption and latency in AI applications. Inspired by the brain's efficient processing mechanisms, spiking neural networks (SNNs) can respond to irregular events and store information in the same place.
Research found that menstrual cycle fluctuations do not increase injury incidence but can lead to more severe and longer-lasting injuries. Female athletes may need to adapt their training schedules according to their menstrual cycle to reduce injury risk.
AI is becoming increasingly used in peer review, with 53% of reviewers now utilizing AI tools to enhance research quality and trust. The study highlights significant untapped potential for AI to support rigor, reproducibility, and deeper methodological insight.