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Deborah Pirchner
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47 news posts
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.
Featured news
28 Aug 2024
AI tools like ChatGPT popular among students who struggle with concentration and attention
Researchers found that students who struggle with skills essential for academic success thought that using AI tools is particularly helpful for schoolwork
Life sciences
07 Aug 2024
Sea lion camera crews help researchers explore previously unmapped ocean habitats
Scientists equipped Australian sea lions with cameras and used the video data to identify unknown ocean habitats in southern Australia
Featured news
06 Aug 2024
How to safeguard scientific publishing: 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
25 Jul 2024
Pesticides potentially as bad as smoking for increased risk in certain cancers
Researchers assessed the impact of commonly used agricultural pesticides on cancer incidence and found that pesticide use is associated with increased cancer risk