Researchers discovered that languages from different continents and populations become more similar after contact, with rates of borrowing ranging from 4-9%. The team found that linguistic features are not consistently transferable, challenging long-held assumptions about language learning.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalScience Advances·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 29, 2025
Researchers developed a new, accessible, and affordable sequence method using qPCR to identify touch DNA. The study found that male DNA was detected on the female's hand in 50% of trials, indicating secondary transfer, while male DNA on the coffee mug was recorded 27% of time indicating tertiary transfer.
SourceUniversity of New Hampshire·JournalJournal of Forensic Sciences·DateMar 14, 2024