When we hear certain sounds, our brains often pair them with specific shapes. For example, most people will associate a sharp ...

Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a ...

At the Yee Chain factory in Taiwan, sustainability lead Anett Sóti is bracing for another year of environmental chaos. Among her primary concerns are flooding in the low-lying garment production hubs ...

Storytelling is one of the most powerful forces for social change. At first glance, it may seem simple: share a story that engages people. But effective storytelling does much more. It opens minds, ...

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Kayla Velnoskey is a director of research in the Gartner HR practice. She leads research across topics such as leadership, performance, well-being and motivation to understand what helps employees ...

With humanity’s sights set on returning to the moon and eventually setting foot on Mars, understanding spaceflight’s impact on human health is crucial. So a team of researchers has investigated some ...

Forward-looking: While examining polymer nanostructures with a scanning electron microscope, researchers at Stanford University discovered that the new material can easily change its color and surface ...

Astronauts’ brains can change shape and shift positions during stays in space, according to a new study with implications for NASA’s goals to conduct long-duration missions to the moon and Mars. The ...

Dark-eyed junco songbirds have been serenading the University of California, Los Angeles campus for decades as they forage for food. The species from the sparrow family is not usually found in cities.

The S&P 500 index has barely budged since late October. Yet, beneath the surface of the U.S. equity market, big changes have been taking place. Wall Street strategists refer to it as a “rotation trade ...