A new special volume, initiated and edited by researchers from the University of Bern, examines the biological roots of the division of labor – from microorganisms to humans. It shows that task specialization and division of labor are fundamental characteristics of ecologically successful organisms and represent a milestone on theContinuar Leyendo
In a new study, an international team of neuroscientists led by the University of Vienna has shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers found that acute pain was rated as lessContinuar Leyendo
Two years ago, global sea surface temperatures rose sharply, considerably exceeding previous highs. A study by the University of Bern shows that such extreme temperature jumps would not be possible without the influence of climate change. The study also confirms that climate models simulate such events realistically. Bern, March 13,Continuar Leyendo
New York, March 11, 2025.- The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens the only hominids who could give detailed directions to a far-off freshwater source or describe the nuanced purples and reds of a dramatic sunset? CloseContinuar Leyendo
París, March 07, 2025.- High-resolution near-infrared light captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope shows extraordinary new detail and structure in Lynds 483 (L483). Two actively forming stars are responsible for the shimmering ejections of gas and dust that gleam in orange, blue, and purple in this representative colourContinuar Leyendo
In a survey, the public had a say in the names of the two fish species discovered by researchers from the University of Bern. The names have now been finalised – the Barbatula species are called «fluvicola» and «ommata». Bern, March 06, 2025.- Researchers from the University of Bern, theContinuar Leyendo
Vienna, March 06, 2025.- We commonly consider spiritual practices sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study led by researchers of the University of Vienna shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many persons feel bored during these practices – and this can have far-reaching consequences. The results recentlyContinuar Leyendo
Extreme weather and climate events such as droughts and floods in Europe can be linked to shifts in the jet stream over the Atlantic. This has been demonstrated by a reconstruction of the jet stream over the Atlantic and Europe for the last 600 years by researchers at the UniversityContinuar Leyendo
An international team of researchers has discovered that previously observed variations in brightness across a free-floating planetary-mass object known as SIMP 0136 must be the result of a complex combination of atmospheric factors, and cannot be explained by clouds alone. París, March 04, 2025.- Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb SpaceContinuar Leyendo
An international research team led by the University of Vienna has discovered that the Solar System traversed the Orion star-forming complex, a component of the Radcliffe Wave galactic structure, approximately 14 million years ago. This journey through a dense region of space could have compressed the heliosphere, the protective bubbleContinuar Leyendo
