Read MoreNora Schmidt2025-12-263Why Early Stars Rarely Become Later World-Class ExpertsA large-scale Science review of 34,839 elite performers shows early standout performance rarely predicts later world-class success. Broader early experiences and gradual improvement better forecast long-term excellence.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2025-12-082Spider Silk Microscope Photo Wins Royal Society 2025A winning electron-microscope image of Asianopis subrufa silk won the Royal Society 2025 photo prize. The photo reveals a layered, elastic core that informs biomimetic fiber design and highlights other top-winning science images.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2025-12-054How Hand Gestures Boost Clarity, Credibility and PersuasionResearch shows that illustrative hand gestures aligned with speech improve clarity, credibility, and persuasion. Learn how gestures aid comprehension, the neuroscience behind them, practical applications, and training tips.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2025-11-292Pigeons as 'Biodrones': Russian Brain-Implant TestsA Russian firm claims it has converted pigeons into controllable "biodrones" using brain implants, GPS and a solar-worn module. The project raises technical interest and ethical concerns about animal welfare and surveillance.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2025-11-034Why Beer Bottles Are Brown, Green or Clear: The ScienceExplore the science behind why beer bottles are amber, green or clear. Learn how light-triggered chemistry (lightstrike), hop compounds, WW-era history and modern fixes like photostable extracts and cans shape packaging.
