In a groundbreaking study, scientists observed chimpanzees in Uganda using medicinal leaves to clean and treat their own and others' wounds. The research provides insight into the cognitive and social foundations of human healthcare behaviors, highlighting the potential for natural remedies and community care.
Researchers warn of a growing public health issue in Brazil as scorpion stings become increasingly common due to urbanization and climate change. Experts emphasize the need for education, improved waste management, and strengthened public health systems to mitigate the problem.
Researchers found that people are more willing to empathize with groups (53%) than individuals (34%), even though both tasks were equally difficult and distressing. This may be due to the additional context information provided by group images, which makes empathizing feel easier by comparison.
Researchers analyzed a centuries-old Austrian mummy and found it remarkably well-preserved due to an unusual embalming technique involving wood chips, twigs, fabric, and zinc chloride. The mummy, of a local parish vicar, was identified through interdisciplinary analysis, including radiocarbon dating and stable isotope patterns.
Recent high-quality deepfake videos can feature realistic heartbeats and minute changes in face color, making them challenging to detect. Researchers found that even small variations in skin tone and facial motion can replicate the original pulse in deepfakes.
A recent study found that women are more metabolically efficient under extreme conditions, closing the performance gap with men. Women's greater fat mass may contribute to this advantage, enabling them to complete longer distances without burning out.
Researchers found that some shark bites are motivated by self-defense when sharks feel threatened or provoked. This discovery challenges the common perception of sharks as mindless predators and highlights the importance of respecting their space.
Research found parents of children struggling with school attendance experience distress across all aspects of life, rating it as the second most threatening event. Supporting a child with school attendance difficulties imperils parental mental health and causes significant impact on daily mood and anxiety levels.
The Frontiers Planet Prize has announced 19 National Champions from science research teams worldwide, offering transformative solutions to climate change, community health, and planetary resilience. The prize aims to fast-track innovation and global consensus on planetary health.
The Endangered Species Act has become a battleground for partisan ideology, with politicians, NGOs, and legal advocates influencing wildlife management decisions. Despite population recovery, grizzly bears remain listed, and delisting is threatened by competing interests.
A recent study published in Frontiers found that reducing socioeconomic disparities can significantly alleviate adverse birth outcomes, with 48% of low-weight births and 15% of premature births possibly avoiding if all women had the same risk level as White British women living in less deprived areas.
Bumblebees closer to honeybee hives are more likely to attract voracious wax moths, resulting in lower reproductive output and weaker immune response. Conservationists and beekeepers should avoid placing apiaries in areas with high pollinator biodiversity or declining bumblebee populations.
Researchers found that Ficus insipida tree cores can be used to characterize spatial and potentially temporal mercury emissions from artisanal gold mining. Tree rings showed higher mercury concentrations near mining sites, indicating a potential network of biomonitoring.
Researchers found that a phytoplankton bloom in Florida's Indian River Lagoon damaged habitats, deprived bottlenose dolphins of nutritious prey, leading to sharp rises in strandings and deaths. The study linked the bloom to changes in dolphin diets, showing a shift from less energy-dense fish to more energy-dense sea bream.
A new simulation of brain metabolism has revealed potential targets for future dementia treatments, according to a study published in Frontiers in Science. The model, available on the Open Brain Platform, could help scientists accelerate research into interventions promoting healthy brain aging.
A study of 45,202 Norwegian young adults found that using a screen in bed increases the risk of insomnia by 59% and cuts sleep time by 24 minutes. The type of screen activity used does not appear to matter as much as overall screen use in bed, with social media being no more disruptive than other activities.
Researchers found that placing smartphones out of reach doesn't reduce distraction, as people shift attention to laptops. The study suggests that device usage is driven by habits and routines developed with devices, not the devices themselves.
Larvae of wood frogs grow and mature precociously when infected with ranavirus, exhibiting accelerated growth and development. This may help tadpoles tolerate the energetic demands of infection or escape risky environments to avoid infection entirely.
A new open-source model of brain metabolism has shown how altering key chemicals can restore aged cells to their youthful activity and resilience. The detailed simulation provides a glimpse into the impact of aging on brain metabolism and highlights potential drug targets.
Scientists tracking great hammerhead sharks in the Bahamas have discovered that some individuals choose to stay at home, rather than migrate, due to the availability of resources and favorable environment. This finding provides crucial information for protecting the critically endangered species.
Antarctic krill exhibit sudden changes in behavior when exposed to the water-borne smell of penguin poo, showing increased speed, turns, and reduced foraging efficiency. This 'zigzagging' is an avoidance reaction that may increase their odds of survival in a swarm.
Research highlights how social media expectations and visual content contribute to digital stress and friendships conflicts. Disappointment from unmet expectations is a stronger predictor of conflict than constant availability pressure. Setting boundaries and managing notifications can help reduce misunderstandings.
Cranfield University has renewed its flat fee partnership with Frontiers for 2025, empowering researchers to publish without article processing charges. This collaboration simplifies budgeting and reduces administrative tasks, supporting open-access principles and promoting sustainable publishing strategies.
A study by Frontiers found that cultural dimensions influence price endings, with individualistic cultures preferring round prices, uncertain cultures choosing just-below prices, and long-term oriented cultures opting for precise prices. These findings have implications for retailers operating in global markets.
Scientists studied plant fossils and climate models to understand the Permian-Triassic mass extinction. The study found a 10°C rise in global temperatures and dramatic changes in ecosystems.
A recent study in Frontiers in Public Health documents the prevalence of suicide among musicians, highlighting occupational mortality data from England and US epidemiological data. The research emphasizes the need for evidence-based interventions addressing systemic stressors in music careers.
The University of Kansas and Frontiers are renewing their partnership to provide seamless, cost-free publishing opportunities for KU researchers in all Frontiers journals. The flat fee model delivers predictable costs, reduced administrative responsibilities, and full support for open-access principles.
A researcher is using accessible 3D scanning technologies to document and analyze stranded marine mammals, providing precise morphometric assessments and creating interactive visualizations. This approach enhances data collection, democratizes access, and expands the impact of conservation efforts worldwide.
FAIR² Data Management leverages AI-assisted curation to structure research data for publication, enhancing research efficiency and reproducibility. The platform transforms data into a tool for discovery, tackling pressing challenges in global health, sustainability, and scientific innovation.
Studies found that plant-derived miRNA can enter giant pandas' bloodstream and regulate gene expression, aiding adaptation to a bamboo-based diet. These tiny molecules may also influence taste and smell, enabling pandas to pick out nutritious bamboo.
Dr. Casal García's work has revealed a significant shift in stride patterns of female elite athletes during 400 meter hurdle competitions, leading to improved performances. Her research aims to tailor athlete training based on individual characteristics, bridging the gap between academia and practical application.
Researchers across Germany can now publish unlimited articles without APCs, leveraging Frontiers' flat fee model. The renewed agreement simplifies submission processes and enhances career opportunities with increased visibility of open-access research.
Scientists successfully identified fossil filaments of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in gypsum samples from Algeria, providing a methodological framework for detecting biosignatures in Martian sulfate minerals. This technology could be integrated into future Mars rovers or landers.
A new study reveals that downtown Houston skyscrapers designed to withstand hurricanes are actually more vulnerable to intense, localized wind forces called downbursts. The research found that these strong winds can cause significant damage to facade panels, cladding, and windows on lower floors.
Researchers found that fog water can be harvested in the Atacama Desert to ease water scarcity affecting vulnerable populations. The collected water can be used for drinking, irrigation, and local food production, with potential yields of up to 300,000 liters per week.
Researchers found that larger areas of restored habitat reduced both human-wildlife conflicts and social conflicts in Kenya's Chyulu Hills. The more local grassland is restored, the less conflict there is, with benefits including lower levels of social conflict and perceptions of insecurity.
A study found that even with impeccable cleaning, hospital sink drains can host bacterial populations that change over time. Dominant species include Stenotrophomonas and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, known to cause ventilator-associated pneumonia and sepsis.
Researchers examined 16th-century written sources to understand climate change in Transylvania. The study found that hot weather was recorded more frequently than cold weather, with extreme events like floods and famines occurring due to climate variations.
Researchers discovered that highly playful individuals are more resilient in the present and optimistic about the future. They were more motivated to seek fun, less inhibited, and took creative steps to cope with challenging situations. Playfulness was found to be a vital resource for maintaining wellbeing during difficult times.
The Sikt and Frontiers national open access agreement has been renewed for 2025, benefiting 36 Norwegian institutions. Researchers at these institutions can enjoy a simplified publishing model with national discounts on article processing charges.
Scientists have developed a simple test that induces chemotactic motility in microbes, which could be a strong indicator of life. The test uses L-serine to attract microorganisms and has the potential to detect life on Mars and beyond.
The partnership allows Manchester Metropolitan University researchers to publish freely in all Frontiers journals without APCs, reducing administrative burdens and promoting open access. This model aligns with the institution's commitment to advancing sustainable and equitable publishing practices.
The regulation of ocean-floor mining may hold key lessons for the management of space debris and mining on the Moon. International discussions on space traffic management and active debris control could help prevent space debris from orbiting the Moon and Mars. Effective regulations are crucial to ensuring sustainable space activities.
Scientists discover that auricular muscles, which helped ancestors move ears for better hearing, react during effortful listening. The muscles' activity levels correlate with difficulty of task, providing potential measure of listening effort.
Researchers propose systems immunology to tackle sepsis, identifying early warning signs and potential subtypes, which can lead to improved diagnostics and treatment. Targeted funding is urgently needed to develop large-scale omics studies and translate these insights into clinical results.
Researchers in Montana used drones to haze grizzly bears away from towns, homes, and livestock. The results showed that the technology was effective at moving bears away from desirable areas, but not necessarily teaching them to avoid humans long-term.
A Frontiers-led project creates community forest stewardship to grow local economies and preserve biodiversity in Amazonia. The project, led by Dr João Campos-Silva, has been designated a Pilot Science Mission for Sustainability at the International Science Council's Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue.
The Frontiers CEO emphasizes the need for unrestricted access to scientific research to combat climate change, with a focus on implementing open science charter ambitions at COP30. Brazil aims to reach net zero by 2040 and remove 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Scientists identified two extremely cold summers in northern Norway using pine trees and juniper shrubs. The researchers found that the number of blue rings correlated with cooling events, suggesting that these plants can serve as indicators of past climate change.
Frontiers partners with WEF's Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution to enhance visibility of scientific research and drive global solutions. Researchers will contribute to flagship reports, participate in policy events, and foster innovative solutions through interdisciplinary networks.