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Deborah Pirchner
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Featured news
16 Dec 2024
Completing the timetree of primates: a new way to map the evolutionary history of life on Earth
In a new article published in Frontiers in Bioinformatics, biologists Dr Jack M Craig, Dr Blair Hedges, and Dr Sudhir Kumar, all at Temple University, have built an evolutionary tree that encompasses 455 primates, every species for which genetic data are available. The tree, the most complete of its kind, shows the evolutionary timescale of the whole order of primates, including monkeys, apes, lemurs, lorises, and galagos. In the following guest editorial, Dr Craig describes the steps of obtaining an almost complete timetree for primates and explains the value of such data.
Featured news
06 Dec 2024
3D scans of giant hailstones reveal surprising discoveries that could help predict future storms
Scientists used CT scans to learn more about the anatomy of hailstones, information which could advance hail formation forecasting
Social science
05 Dec 2024
What dampens and spurs our festive shopping desire? Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss
At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens of thousands of articles published each year, it’s impossible to cover all of them. Here are just five amazing papers you may have missed.
Featured news
29 Nov 2024
Unique killer whale pod may have acquired special skills to hunt the world’s largest fish
Killer whales, including a male dubbed Moctezuma, have been spotted hunting whale sharks in coordinated attacks. Researchers think they may have gained special knowledge allowing them to hunt this way.
Featured news
20 Nov 2024
Astronauts found to process some tasks slower in space, but no signs of permanent cognitive decline
Researchers found that astronauts’ processing speed, working memory, and attention slowed down, but a few months in space did not result in lasting cognitive impairment
Featured news
14 Nov 2024
Chlorine and cocoa butter could protect corals from disease and decrease antibiotic pollution of the oceans
Researchers found that chlorine mixed with cocoa butter is effective at treating diseased corals, which could reduce negative side effects of antibiotic treatments on ocean ecosystems
Featured news
07 Nov 2024
Consistent climate action can change the air we breathe: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss
At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens of thousands of articles published each year, it’s impossible to cover all of them. Here are just five amazing papers you may have missed.
Life sciences
30 Oct 2024
Giant rats could soon fight illegal wildlife trade by sniffing out elephant tusk and rhino horn
Researchers trained African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife species and remember targets for several months
Life sciences
10 Oct 2024
Hot dragonfly summer: species with darker wings have evolved to withstand heat and attract partners
Researchers found that male dragonflies with dark coloration on their wings have evolved to tolerate higher temperatures, possibly a decisive advantage in a warming world
Featured news
07 Oct 2024
Can milk, meat, and flour help stop tumors from growing? Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss
At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens of thousands of articles published each year, it’s impossible to cover all of them. Here are just five amazing papers you may have missed.
Featured news
02 Oct 2024
One-minute phone breaks could help keep students more focused in class and better in tests
Researchers conducted a term-long experiment that showed that allowing college students to use their phones for just one minute could result in less phone use during class and higher test scores
Featured news
25 Sep 2024
Rising Waters, Waning Forests: How scientists are using tree rings to study how rising sea levels affect coastal forests
In a new Frontiers in Forests and Global Change study, researchers examined tree rings and found highly variable responses of different coastal trees to encroaching oceans. In a guest editorial, Dr LeeAnn Haaf writes about her research and the possible consequences of climate change on coastal forests.
Featured news
19 Sep 2024
Your Zoom background could influence how tired you feel after a video call
Researchers found which type of background could leave you feeling less exhausted after a day of videoconferencing
Featured news
06 Sep 2024
Excessive light pollution may increase risk of Alzheimer's, especially in younger people
Researchers found that exposure to outdoor light at night could increase Alzheimer’s prevalence more than many other risk factors for people aged under 65
Featured news
04 Sep 2024
When procrastination becomes unhealthy: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss
At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens of thousands of articles published each year, it’s impossible to cover all of them. Here are just five amazing papers you may have missed.