Mexico
2026-03-11 @ 5.52.00 ∈ In English
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Heat does not reduce prosociality, study suggests
At temperatures above 30°C, participants reported significantly more frustration, tiredness, and unhappiness, but neither heat nor the stress of losing had any systematic effects on egalitarianism, resource maximization, selfishness, spite, or competitiveness.
2025-05-07 @ 11.03.52 ∈ In English
A recently-discovered termite terminator is better, more targeted and won’t harm humans
UC Riverside researchers have found [a chemical preventing drywood termites from growing new exoskeletons. The chemical, bistrifluron is able to kill about 95% of a termite colony without off-target effects on mammals.]
2025-05-02 @ 14.33.13 ∈ In English
2025-02-27 @ 17.09.34 ∈ In English
The loneliness paradox: How media narratives shape our solitude
[People] who believe being alone is harmful tend to feel lonelier after spending time alone in daily life. However, those with a more positive view of solitude don't just feel less lonely in the same situations, they actually feel more positive.
2025-01-29 @ 19.17.03 ∈ Suomeksi
Asteroidi 2024 YR4 tuli ja meni – ja tulee vuonna 2032 uudelleen vaarallisen lähelle
[Törmäyksen] todennäköisyys on 1,2% %, eli varsin pieni, mutta silti suurempi kuin millään asteroidilla tai komeetalla juuri nyt. [… Asteroidi on arviolta] samaa mittaluokkaa kuin vuonna 1908 Tunguskassa suurta tuhoa aiheuttanut asteroidi tai [Arizonan suuren meteoriittikraatterin] synnyttänyt törmääjä.
2024-07-18 @ 16.53.24 ∈ In English
Twice-yearly HIV drug 100% effective at preventing spread
A twice-a-year injectable drug has been shown to be 100% effective in preventing the spread of HIV, according to the first data from a clinical trial. If approved, the drug offers another preventive option and puts us a step closer to eradicating HIV.
2024-05-20 @ 18.43.15 ∈ Suomeksi
2024-04-05 @ 19.34.06 ∈ In English
2024-01-16 @ 16.59.33 ∈ In English
Using iNaturalist to learn names in other languages · iNaturalist
Now, you can see common names in multiple languages! iNaturalist has been translated into 57 languages, but many people want to use the platform in one language while learning common names in another. We’ve recently added functionality to address this, allowing you to experience iNaturalist with multilingual common names.