‘Parentese’ chatter improves baby’s language later

Speaking to a baby in "parentese" and responding to babbles with smiles and eye contact is important for the baby's language development.

U. Washington • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~6 min

Using research to solve societal problems starts with building connections and making space for young people

Use-inspired research goes beyond translational research to build lasting connections between researchers and communities.

Michael Muszynski, Associate Professor in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Hawaii • conversation
April 10, 2024 ~9 min


Is ‘curving’ light the secret to better wireless communication?

A new technique for ‘curving’ light could be the secret to improved wireless communication, researchers report.

Juan Siliezar-Brown • futurity
April 9, 2024 ~7 min

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

This bias in science journalism seems not to be due only to pragmatic concerns about time zones or the language spoken in the country where the scientist is based.

Hao Peng, Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Social Science, Northwestern University • conversation
April 8, 2024 ~9 min

Acoustic tagging is like caller ID for whales

Simultaneous acoustic tagging is helping researchers gain insights into the link between whale communication and behavior.

Dan Bernardi - Syracuse U. • futurity
March 26, 2024 ~6 min

Video games like Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley can inspire players to look after nature

In Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, restoring harmony with nature against exploitative forces is key to the game’s narrative.

Lucas Friche, PhD Candidate, Communication Studies, Université de Lorraine • conversation
March 26, 2024 ~6 min

Five fiction books to inspire climate action

Climate stories that focus on solutions are more likely to inspire positive environmental action.

Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice, University of Southampton • conversation
March 6, 2024 ~6 min

Jo Brand translated my science. I’m certain that comedy can connect people to climate change

Climate scientist Mark Maslin pairs up with comedian Jo Brand to explain the urgency of the climate crisis. Together, they find that humour cuts through in ways that plain facts just can’t.

Mark Maslin, Professor of Natural Sciences, UCL • conversation
Feb. 19, 2024 ~7 min


How parents talked with kids about Black Lives Matter differed by race

Black and white parents talked to their kids about the Black Lives Matter movement after the murder of George Floyd, but used different language to explain it.

U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 15, 2024 ~6 min

Sugary handshakes are how cells talk to each other − understanding these name tags can clarify how the immune system works

Sugar molecules called glycans cover the surface of all cells, acting as ID cards that broadcast what they are to the rest of the body.

Kelvin Anggara, Group leader in Single molecule imaging, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research • conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 ~8 min

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