The world faces a “new reality” as we have reached the first of many Earth system tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action, according to a landmark report released today (13 Oct) by the University of Exeter and international partners.

Scientists have found that ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in women is diagnosed approximately 5 years later than in men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age. Women with ADHD also suffer greater emotional and functional difficulties than men. This work will be presented at the ECNP Congress in Amsterdam, after recent publication.

The increasing pressure for teachers to obey school curriculum policies is “profoundly demotivating” and is leading directly to people leaving the profession, a new study warns.

In all his years as an expert in Latin American history, Penn State professor Matthew Restall never had much interest in Christopher Columbus as a subject. But a trip to Spain changed his mind and ultimately yielded his new book, “The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus.” Published by W.W. Norton & Company, the book traces Columbus’ life and his many afterlives in terms of public perception. Along the way, Restall separates fact from fiction and seeks to understand why Columbus continues to mean different things to different people.