A recent study by researchers at SESYNC found no concrete evidence to attribute the effects of the Justinianic Plague to the pandemic. The team examined diverse datasets, including written sources, inscriptions, and pollen samples, but found that trends continued without change before and after the plague outbreak.
A new study suggests that extreme heat and precipitation in early childhood can lead to lower educational attainment, even among better-off households. The research found that climatic conditions affect education negatively in multiple ways, particularly in Southeast Asia and West and Central Africa.
Researchers developed a method to predict parasitism rates using interaction preferences, allowing for efficient prediction without extensive field data. The approach was tested in three countries and found consistent patterns, enabling the design of models that capture systematic shifts in interaction preferences.
A global study found that only 9% of MPAs have adequate staff and funding, hindering their ability to recover fish populations. Despite this, MPAs with sufficient personnel and budget show nearly three times greater increases in fish populations.
Researchers found that echo chambers in U.S. climate policy networks contribute to the persistence of climate change denial despite scientific consensus. The study suggests that individuals who rely on limited sources of information from like-minded viewpoints may be misled about the dominant perspective.