The study shows that genes influence people's personalities more than previously thought, highlighting over a thousand genetic variants associated with personality traits, although their impact is limited, accounting for only 5-10% of personality differences. (translated)
Physicists have detected a possible first trace of a dark matter particle in an experiment taking place deep underground, as indicated by preliminary analysis, during which an event was recorded that could be the long-awaited scientific breakthrough. (translated)
The Pentagon announced the start of mandatory testosterone level testing for military personnel over 30 to improve military readiness, despite experts' concerns about the scientific basis of the policy and potential health risks. (translated)
Peabot, a consulting robot that follows new ethical and science-based principles, offers safe support for mental health concerns and directs the user towards human assistance when necessary, while avoiding emotional dependency and ensuring anonymity. (translated)
Estonian school students help ornithologists collect valuable migration data by participating in scientific research that not only promotes biological science but also ignites young people's interest in the exploration of nature. (translated)
Professor Rob Knight of the University of California criticizes that marketers sell probiotics and other microbial applications, partly based on false and insufficient science, while research lags several steps behind their promises. (translated)
Scientists discovered a fossil from Texas rocks that shows insects may have many more legs than previously thought, forcing a reevaluation of insect origin theory. (translated)
Scientists have discovered that a fossil found in Texas rocks, which was previously thought to be a rare crustacean larva, is actually a 24-legged insect that changes our understanding of the origin of insects. (translated)
New research shows that warning sounds from wind turbines can significantly reduce eagle collisions with the turbines, while also making the adoption of green energy more sustainable. (translated)
Johanna Ross discusses in her article the issues of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the creation of scientific texts, highlighting that AI-generated texts lack the creativity and context necessary for generating deep thoughts, which has raised concerns in the academic world about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence. (translated)
Estonian Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas emphasized that the balance of parental and teacher responsibility is out of whack in Western society, placing an unrealistic burden on teachers, while parents should naturally take clearer responsibility for their children's education. (translated)
The Rector's Council warns that the funding support for Estonian research from the European Union during the next funding period may decrease sevenfold, dropping from 195 million euros to 30 million euros, which promises serious limitations on research and development activities. (translated)
The article discusses the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto, highlighting Clyde Tombaugh's dedication that brought this small ice planet to light, and discusses its changing status as a planet as a result of a vote and the scientific and cultural responses it has influenced. (translated)
Anthropometry, the science that deals with the precise measurement of the human body, is essential in the design of functional personal clothing, such as uniforms for firefighters and police officers, to ensure their effective protection and comfort, avoiding movement restrictions and associated health issues. (translated)
Estonian Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas emphasized that the issue of young people leaving the education system is now on the agenda and requires active intervention, as every year about 1,500 young people with basic education drop out, many of whom are Ukrainian war refugees or Russian-speaking, which makes it necessary to create additional study places and reform vocational education to provide them with practical career options and help them enter the labor market. (translated)
A week before the start of the school year, 13 percent of primary school graduates in Estonia, a total of 1,893 youngsters, are without a school place, of which 761 live in Tallinn, while the Ministry of Education and Research is actively monitoring the situation and seeking solutions in cooperation with local governments to ensure that all graduates find a place to study. (translated)
Mari-Liis Jakobson emphasizes that free science is essential for society so that scientists can pose uncomfortable questions and seek the truth without political or moral pressures, and that academic freedom should be protected even in democratic countries where scientists increasingly feel threatened. (translated)
Studies of million-year-old seafloor deposits near the coast of South Africa suggest that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may not behave according to current scientific explanations, which could change our understanding of its vulnerability in the context of climate change. (translated)
Studies show that in the field of biomedicine, 89% of new open-access research articles are written or edited with the help of language models, although scientists trust artificial intelligence more in analyzing results, while they are more cautious about methodology to ensure their independence. (translated)
Japanese scientists have created an experiment in which thousands of particles behaved in a way that violated Newton's third law, which may open up new possibilities for exploring the coexistence of living cells and future smart materials and microrobots. (translated)
