Case Studies

Summary:Are you willing to ride in a driverless car? Researchers studied how Americans’ perceived cost of commute time changes depending on who’s driving. Many

Summary:A restricted-sleep schedule built to resemble an American work week made study participants feel less full after a fatty meal and altered their lipid

Summary:For decades geoscientists have been trying to detect the influence of climate on the formation of rivers, but up to now there has been

Summary:New research shows just how important positive childhood experiences are for long-term health, especially for those who experience significant adversity as a child. Studies

Summary:Major physical changes occurred in the human heart as people shifted from hunting and foraging to farming and modern life. As a result, human

Summary:Achieving an adequate, healthy diet in most low- and middle-income countries will require a substantial increase in greenhouse gas emissions and water use due

Summary:How people behave in one situation often tells us how they will act in others. A shy introvert in one place, for example, isn’t

Summary:In two different studies, researchers used machine learning algorithms to classify kidney biopsy samples and found substantial agreement with standard classification by pathologists. The

Summary:Before embarking on a new research project, a thorough and exhaustive review of existing literature must be done to make sure the new project

Summary:A new study shows a community’s built environment is closely related to how much water single-family residences use. Researchers say factors including vegetated land

Summary:Data from a four-year study of institutional ‘report cards’ suggest that although a growing number of women are training in the sciences, efforts to

Summary:Researchers have found the companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older