Soft Tissue Shows Jurassic Ichthyosaur Was Warm-Blooded, Had Blubber and Camouflage

An ancient, dolphin-like marine reptile resembles its distant relative in more than appearance. Molecular and microstructural analysis of a Stenopterygius ichthyosaur reveals that these animals were most likely warm-blooded, had insulating blubber...
3-Dec-2018 1:00 PM EST Add to Favorites

Drug Use, Religion Explain ‘Reverse Gender Gap’ on Marijuana

Women tend to be more conservative than men on political questions related to marijuana. A recent study finds that this gender gap appears to be driven by religion and the fact that men are more likely to have used marijuana.
26-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Bias-Based Bullying Does More Harm, Is Harder to Protect Against

A new study finds that bias-based bullying does more harm to students than generalized bullying, particularly for students who are targeted because of multiple identities, such as race and gender.
14-Nov-2018 9:50 AM EST Add to Favorites

Family, School Support Makes Kids More Likely To Stand Up To Bullying

A recent study finds that young people with good family relationships are more likely to intervene when they witness bullying or other aggressive behavior at school – and to step in if they see victims planning to retaliate.
12-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Researchers Identify Promising Proteins for Diagnostic, Prognostic Use in ALS

Researchers from North Carolina State University have identified proteins that may be useful in both earlier diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and in more accurate disease prognosis.
6-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Study Highlights Racism, Sexual Assault as Contributors to College Mental Health Challenges

Analysis of academic and news articles related to mental health issues in higher education finds racism and sexual assault are key contributors to mental health challenges for students. The research highlights the need for mental health services,...
24-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

State Pension Plans Would Be Better Off Avoiding External Management Fees

Recent research finds state pension plans would be better off avoiding external asset managers when investing their assets – and would carry substantially smaller unfunded liabilities if they simply invested in a conventional index fund.
16-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

For Wineries, Competition Boosts Profits From Sustainability

An international study of small- to medium-sized wineries and vineyards finds that the more sustainability practices a winery has in place, the better its financial performance – and the effect is enhanced when a winery perceives significant...
8-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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