Pathogenic fungus transmitted by domestic cat scratches is present in wild animals The fungus that causes sporotrichosis is typically transmitted among cats and results in serious lesions. Recently, it was found in the internal organs of wild animals.

Researchers develop a new anti-jellyfish floating buoy Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the University of Alicante have developed a new anti-jellyfish floating buoy that helps prevent these creatures from reaching the coast, thereby reducing the risk of stings...

Virtual future selves improve students' planning and motivation, with gains seen after six months Future-oriented thinking is a cornerstone of healthy decision-making, academic success and mental well-being. Yet many people struggle to act in ways that benefit their future selves, often...

Preschoolers whose parents received coaching had fewer conduct problems, higher cognitive skills in middle school Children of parents who received coaching and support materials in preschool had fewer conduct problems in middle school and higher levels of academic skills more than seven years...

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes how subtle chemical deviations can affect your baked goods My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared it on any kind of bread, potatoes, nut rolls or coffeecake. She baked with it exclusively.

Scientists discover 5 million-year-old whale graveyard stretching for hundreds of miles in the Indian Ocean Researchers have discovered a "megasite" of dead whales along with new species of marine life feasting on the corpses.