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Q&A: Why does the right side of the brain control the left side of the body?Dr. Martin Wessendorf is a neuroscientist and an associate professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on how the brainstem controls the function of neurons in the spinal cord. Daniel Wang also researches…
Agent-guided epitope excision enables economical de novo binder designarXiv:2610.33195v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: De novo protein design campaigns remain bottlenecked by the inference compute time required to generate and rank candidates, limiting wider functional exploration. Here, we…Coder as Editor: Code-driven Interpretable Molecular EditingarXiv:2510.14455v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Molecular design is a central task in drug discovery that requires precise structural reasoning and domain knowledge. While large language models (LLMs) have shown promise…MechGate: combining mechanism-derived measures of permeation and efflux to screen small molecule drugs targeting Escherichia coliarXiv:2610.33809v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Most antibiotic molecules must cross the cell membrane and escape efflux pumps before hitting their targets. For de novo antibiotic design, very few of the in-silico-generated drug…mdRNAcat: A Molecular Dynamics RNA Catalog of REST2 Conformational EnsemblesarXiv:2610.35204v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Learning molecular models of RNA requires simulation data that capture conformational variability and provide consistent physical training signals. Here, we introduce mdRNAcat, a…Social media analysis reveals how international solidarity shifts during prolonged conflictSome of the best research questions begin in the classroom. A new publication by political scientist A. Burcu Bayram and psychologist Vivian P. Ta-Johnson (UT San Antonio) in the journal Political Psychology is an example of how…Skip-level meetings may win bypassed managers' support, but how they are done mattersSkip-level meetings (SLMs) seem common in some work environments but unheard of and norm-breaking in others. They entail both benefits and risks for employees, bypassed and skip-level managers, and organizations. Their effects…Stanford prison experiment: Why do controversial psychology studies still have such a hold on us?Two of the most famous experiments in psychology, the Stanford prison experiment and Stanley Milgram's obedience studies, have been called a sham, a lie and a fraud.Social media on travel platforms can boost Gen Z well-being when it encourages positive emotional engagementSocial media communication on online travel platforms may contribute to customer well-being when it encourages participation and positive emotional experiences, according to a study of 210 Generation Z users reported in the…Long-term analysis questions whether Japan's depopulation policy can stabilize shrinking communitiesSmall and medium-sized cities (SMCs) are essential for balanced national development, yet many are now facing prolonged population loss, aging and weakened labor markets. Japan has addressed this challenge for more than half a…Global happiness researchers reveal keys to a good lifeMany of the world's leading happiness researchers say they consciously spend more time with loved ones after seeing the evidence, according to a new paper. "Happiness emerges from a symphony of factors, but if I had to pinpoint…False lingzhi unmasked: Scientists crack the 245-year mystery behind a medicinal mushroom mix-upIn a new study published today in Plants, People, Planet, scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and their international collaborators clarify the distinction between Ganoderma lucidum, a European bracket fungus…Students' love-hate relationship with AIChatGPT hit like a meteorite in late 2022 and found fertile ground at EPFL, invading the computers and smartphones of tomorrow's engineers. Within two years, generative AI had spread like wildfire among our students owing to…Zoologist's study of wild Panamanian bats highlights use of metrics to inform bat conservationBats are not only a marvel of myth and imagination but also of energy use, working at the height of their energetic ceiling to fly the night skies the world over.New online tool to help turn food waste into opportunityWestern Australian businesses can now make better-informed decisions about reducing food waste and turning discarded materials into valuable products, thanks to a new online toolkit.Fossils from brickworks reveal new dinosaur species that roamed England's wetlands 125 million years agoMore than 25 years after it was first discovered, a new species and genus of dinosaur have been named from the fossil collections cared for by the Natural History Museum. Paludohadros proudlovii was discovered at wienerberger's…27 exoplanet targets for the world's first private space telescopeThe Lazuli Space Telescope will be the first private space telescope. It's the brainchild of Eric Schmidt, Google's former CEO. It will have a 3-meter mirror (9.8 feet), larger than Hubble's 2.4-meter mirror (7.9 feet), and will…New binary gene expression system enables independent control of multiple cell typesOur bodies are composed of many different types of cells that work together to build and maintain normal physiological functions. In the central nervous system, for example, neurons transmit information, while glial cells such as…Drought forces livestock farmers to make tough decisions: Our model shows the impact on inequalityClimate change is amplifying extreme weather conditions across southern Africa. Dry seasons are getting hotter and drier, while rains are becoming heavier and more concentrated. This means greater swings between production…South Africa's lion-petting industry: We spent three years investigating and here's what we foundAn estimated 8,000 lions are held in captivity in South Africa in about 350 places, ranging from zoos to tourism venues where people can interact up close with the big cats. Lions are also bred for live trade, trade in body parts…Inside the narcissistic brain: fMRI research sheds light on the narcissist's struggle with empathyMany people have narcissistic traits to some degree, for example, confidence in one's own superiority, a sense of entitlement and a desire to be the center of attention. However, some people have notably higher levels of…Water into fuel: The new nanomaterial that could upgrade green hydrogenGenerating hydrogen without releasing carbon dioxide sounds simple: pass electricity through water, split water molecules and generate green hydrogen. The hard part is the electrocatalyst. The best ones rely on platinum…Glowing ghoul or chemical tool? The toxic chemistry behind Victorian séancesIn November 1857, during a séance in Jersey City, the medium Leah Brown claimed her body produced luminous particles. So intense was the luminosity emanating from her, she recalled in her memoir, that it almost burned her hands…Spending in‑person time with friends is the biggest predictor of whether college students flourishExercise, avoiding alcohol or even getting enough sleep aren't the factors most connected to college students' well-being. Spending face-to-face time with friends and other people is the strongest predictor of their mental…Freshwater flows reshape Coorong algae communities, 16 years of data revealOngoing research is providing a clearer picture of how climate change can affect different aspects of the Coorong in South Australia—and is helping develop strong environmental strategies that can be adapted as the climate…Could ecological roles offer clues to how life began?Producers, consumers, and decomposers play different roles in today's ecosystems. Thinking about these familiar roles led me to a question: Could their differences partly reflect the different physical and chemical environments…Expanding hemp could boost Kentucky water quality and ecological diversityHemp has long been pitched to Kentucky farmers as a way to diversify their income. Research now suggests it could diversify the landscape itself, with measurable benefits for the state's water and wildlife.Metalens microscope switches focus with voltage, not moving opticsJust as it is difficult for a camera to keep both a nearby flower and a distant mountain sharply focused at the same time, conventional optical microscopes face a similar challenge when imaging structures located at different…Beyond trial and error: Integrating computation, processing, and AI to design high-entropy alloysDesigning structural high-entropy alloys (SHEAs) means solving a problem with an enormous number of moving parts: which combinations of composition and processing conditions will yield the phases, microstructures, and mechanical…Silent bacterial genes yield potential leads for future cancer drugsNatural products produced by microorganisms are a promising source of new drugs. Researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) and its Saarbrücken-based site, the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research…Light-based monitoring could improve quality checks for lab-grown replacement cartilageA new doctoral dissertation by Omar Anwar Elkadi in the field of Applied Physics on near-infrared spectroscopy for the continuous monitoring of tissue-engineered cartilage will be defended at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and…Can cats really thrive on vegan diets? Professor Andrew Knight responds to criticsIn response to a recent article on vegan diets for cats, Phys.org received numerous messages from concerned readers. People raised a lot of concerns, mainly arguing that cats are obligate carnivores and that vegan diets could be…Aleppo pine at risk: Climate impacts arrive decades earlier than projectedIn 2020, our research published in New Phytologist showed how the height growth of Aleppo pine populations responded to climate gradients across the Mediterranean, and how these populations were expected to respond under future…Tree‑hugging optional: What today's green tradespeople actually care aboutIs masculinity a barrier to green jobs?Single optical element combines soft X-ray imaging and spectroscopyAn international research team from Germany, Switzerland and Japan has demonstrated in a recent study that a single reflection zone plate (RZP) can perform both soft X-ray imaging and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS)…Simulations reveal design rules for high-performance DNA particle motorsDNA-nano/microparticle motors are among the fastest artificial molecular motors reported to date, moving at approximately 30 nm per second. However, they are still slower than natural motor proteins (approximately 100–1,000 nm…Shared aquifers, border hotspots: Cooperation should follow where groundwater is pumped, scientists sayGroundwater depletion and groundwater-dependent irrigation tend to concentrate close to international borders within aquifers shared by two or more countries, where pumping on one side is more likely to affect users on the other…Keeping water molecules connected reduces carbon electrode corrosionCarbon is inexpensive, conductive, and widely used in technologies such as fuel cells and water electrolyzers. But under strongly oxidizing conditions, carbon electrodes gradually corrode.Hydrogen production from seawater: Low-cost catalyst could cut energy use and resist corrosionUsing a range of advanced characterization techniques, researchers say they have developed a novel method with the potential to produce hydrogen from seawater using a process that requires less energy, resists corrosion and could…New research finds frequent disease outbreaks in B.C. salmon farms, endangering wild salmonA new study with unprecedented access to Atlantic salmon farms in British Columbia raises urgent questions about the federal government's approach to regulating salmon farms and highlights disease risk to wild salmon populations.Botanists comb Gabon's rich rainforests with nature on the lineEach year, Gabon's lush rainforests yield the discovery of previously unknown plant species to botanists like Archange Boupoya—who believes that this exceptional yet largely mysterious natural wealth needs to be cataloged to be…What is 'human composting'—and how does it work?What should happen to your body after you die? It's hardly a topic you'd bring up over dinner, but it's a decision that will eventually need to be made, either by you or by those you leave behind.Scientists produce less disruptive research as they age, but their breakthroughs are more likely to lastScience often advances in small steps, with researchers gradually building on previous discoveries. But every now and then, a breakthrough comes along that challenges conventional thinking and changes the direction of a field.Hidden chromosome structures reveal greater complexity in how roundworms organize DNAAlmost every cell in our body contains around two meters (6.6 feet) of DNA, packed into a tiny nucleus. Yet for the cell to function, this enormous amount of genetic material must remain organized and accessible. Researchers at…The power of poop: Why conservationists love animal scatI never thought my shoelaces would get stolen.Ancestors all around—millions of dead people linger in Americans' memoriesHalloween kicks off a series of religious and cultural festivals to honor the dead, including All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day and the Day of the Dead. But deceased loved ones don't disappear from people's social worlds once the…AI-powered robotic laboratory paves the way for discovering next-generation heat-resistant coatingsResearchers have developed a self-driving laboratory that combines artificial intelligence and robotics to automate laboratory tasks, from accurately measuring and mixing chemical ingredients to high-temperature furnace…Two distinct sleep stages emerge in jumping spider, including a REM-like stateHumans and other vertebrates go through various stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) sleep characterized by rapid eye movements and muscle twitches. Can a similar sleep state be observed in spiders? Researchers…Audit reveals suspected fabricated references across physics, chemistry, engineering and computing journalsMonths after a Columbia University School of Nursing–led audit published in the Lancet reported thousands of fabricated citations in medical papers, the same research team has found the same problem in the physical sciences…Protecting isn't enough—creating integrated conservation landscapes is keyNew Monash University research has revealed how countries could strengthen their conservation networks by looking beyond the boundaries of national parks and protected areas—and focusing on how these areas connect.Victorian spiritualism capitalized on the desire to transcend death to create new ways of making moneyDeath has never entirely stopped the living from trying to continue a conversation with their loved ones.How shoes change our bones—and what that tells us about the evolution of walkingWe tend to think of our bones as solid, unchanging support structures inside our bodies, but a recent study from the University of Chicago shows just how much they can change depending on how we use them.Biodiversity is a priority for European municipalitiesAs urbanization spreads worldwide, the loss and fragmentation of habitats are driving the global decline in biodiversity. At the same time, urban green spaces like parks, meadows and forests have the potential to contribute…Climate change exposes gaps in Europe's protected-area networkAs the climate changes, protecting wildlife increasingly depends on both the conditions within protected areas and the connections between them. A new study published in Conservation Letters identifies where climatic stability…
Volcanoes lurk behind the scenes of human historyVolcanoes have cast a shadow over climate and history. Cold spurts after eruptions may have spurred famine, disease, revolts and other events.Interfacial intelligence: A new way to design polymer brushesPolymer brushes are dense layers of polymer chains that can be engineered to change how a surface interacts with its surroundings. By controlling interactions with water, ions, proteins and other materials, they can reduce…Fractional calculus helps 1D model mimic correlations seen in 2D phase transitionsPhase transitions are strongly constrained by spatial dimension. In conventional one-dimensional systems with short-range interactions, thermal fluctuations generally prevent continuous degrees of freedom from maintaining order…Clouds on a lava planet challenge what astronomers expectedA rocky lava planet once thought to be too extreme to have an atmosphere appears to be wrapped in one with a reflective layer of vaporized silicate mineral clouds, the same family of compounds that make up quartz and sand.Emotional content can improve how people process conversationsNew in JNeurosci, Pyry Heikkinen and colleagues, from the University of Helsinki, explored how emotional meaning influences the way the human brain prioritizes information during naturally spoken conversations in a cocktail party…Laser-blasted plasma shows how instabilities could heat the sun's coronaFrom its visible surface, the sun radiates heat at a relatively cool temperature of 5,800 Kelvin. Yet within the thin outer layer of the sun's atmosphere known as the corona, electrons can reach temperatures of millions of…World-famous or local legend? New study investigates global and local forms of collective memory and group identityNapoleon Bonaparte and Bernardo O'Higgins: two 19th-century military leaders renowned to this day in their native countries of France and Chile. Yet, while Napoleon's name and exploits are known throughout the world, O'Higgins…Lizard tail preserved in amber sheds light on a 100-million-year-old defense mechanismA lizard making a dramatic escape, leaving its tail wriggling behind as it darts to safety, is an image familiar to many. Tail-shedding is one of the most widespread defenses against predators among living lizards, yet tracing…Solving an ancient cold case: Roman was brutally murderedThis 2,000-year-old cold case offered a wealth of information, Leiden archaeologists Carol van Driel-Murray and Mark Driessen explain. Few skeletons from the late Iron Age and early Roman era have been preserved, making this…Britain's 1972 school reform may have lowered dementia diagnoses half a century laterA new study provides perhaps the strongest evidence yet that education can help mitigate long-term dementia risk.Japan's largest marine DNA study detects 126 fish species farther north than previously recordedAs climate change reshapes habitats both on land and at sea, you might go to the beach one day, only to find yourself in a place that looks nothing like you remember, around sea creatures you don't recognize.Armored amphibian lived entirely at sea 237 million years ago, fossils suggestScientists report fossil evidence of the first fully marine amphibian in a study from the University of California, Davis; Peking University; and the Geological Museum of Guizhou. The amphibian is an armored, giant…Physicists reveal new paradigm for fiber growth in neurodegenerative diseasesSome proteins that are linked to neurodegenerative diseases can form both liquid droplets and amyloid fibers. But how are these two states connected, and where do the fibers grow? Leiden physicists Liru Feng and Louise Jawerth…An American startup wants to sell sunlight after dark. Who gets a say?A U.S. startup has booked two Indian rocket launches to test a planned service no company has sold before: sunlight at night.Mapping the hidden global labor powering AIMost people know by now that artificial intelligence powers much of the online world, sifting through social media posts, planning driving routes or helping to choose a movie to watch. But what goes largely unseen is the human…Sediment core reveals volcanic eruption preceded ancient cold spell by about 150 yearsA new study led by an international research team including scientists at the University of South Carolina challenges the idea that the ancient Laacher See volcanic eruption in western Europe triggered a significant…While some eucalypts are hard to kill, climate change may test the ability of others to surviveThere's no tree like the humble eucalypt.Stellar collisions may have been common when the universe was youngIn our solar system's corner of the galaxy, stars rarely collide. It makes sense: Space is vast, and stars have room to roam. Even in most of the present-day universe, stellar collisions are rare. The James Webb Space Telescope…Protein fibers, a hallmark of Alzheimer's, spotted making genetic deliveries to sperm cellsUnexpectedly, a kind of protein that is usually linked with diseases in the brain may play a vital role in semen, helping shepherd genetic material into sperm cells, scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute report in the…Plants may switch between reproductive strategies more easily than thoughtWhen it comes to reproduction, plants have options. Some can fertilize themselves, while others rely on pollen from genetically different plants. Many populations even contain a mixture of both strategies. But scientists have…Brain stimulation temporarily changes perception of sexualized images of womenApplying mild electrical stimulation to the brain temporarily removed a perceptual bias linked to the sexual objectification of women, in the first study of its kind. The study is published in the journal Social Neuroscience.RNA archiving method reveals what a cell did days agoInformation on what a cell did a few hours or days ago is generally unavailable to researchers, who can only measure the cell's current status. This is a problem if the aim is to understand how immune responses arise or why…Diamond defects confirm 80-year-old theory of crystal stressFor the first time, researchers in Japan have directly mapped several components of the stress field surrounding an atomic-scale flaw in the crystal structure of diamond. Led by Tokuyuki Teraji at Japan's National Institute for…Tiny shifts in iron content tip a potential memory material between competing magnetic statesA team of Yale researchers has figured out what gives a magnetic material its mysterious properties, a discovery that could help boost computing memory and the field of "spintronics." Their work is published in Physical Review…Thermal priming enhances heat tolerance and yield in tomatoes after recurrent heat stressHigh temperatures can significantly impair the growth and yield of crops, including tomatoes. A new study by an international research team led by Dr. Justyna Olas, of the Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences (IGZ), has…An 'electron waiting room' helps blue titanium dioxide hold light energy longerTo produce hydrogen using sunlight, the energy obtained from light must be retained until it can be used in a chemical reaction. However, if an electron that has gained energy from light quickly returns to its original position…Barley seed could carry fungicide-resistant disease into next crop, researchers findBarley seed could be carrying more than the potential for a new crop, with emerging research from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) finding that fungicide-resistant net blotch can be carried on seed and transferred to…Ahead of their time: Restricted to pre-2018 research, AI flags hydrogen catalyst reported in later experimentsResearchers have used artificial intelligence to identify promising catalysts using only the scientific knowledge that was available years before their actual discovery. Their findings could accelerate the search for more…People may have preexisting immunity to bird fluHow immune are people to bird flu viruses? To find out, Canadian virologists analyzed blood samples that 24 health care workers at Université de Montréal's teaching hospital, the CHUM, gave before and after getting their annual…One extra quantum dot helps balance speed and stability in spin qubitsQuantum computers need qubits that can be controlled both quickly and reliably. Yet making semiconductor spin qubits faster often makes them more sensitive to electrical noise, creating a difficult trade-off.JWST and ALMA reveal a dusty, rapidly growing black hole in the early universeA new study reveals a dust-reddened quasar from a time when the universe was less than a billion years old. Located at a redshift of 6.5488, the object J1440+0019 contains a rapidly accreting supermassive black hole with a mass…Can we really predict the future? Over one million forecasts offer clues, not certaintyCan crowds of people trading on what they believe will happen collectively predict the future? A new Tel Aviv University study of more than 1 million forecasts suggests that they often come remarkably close. But when it comes to…Researchers improve RNA extraction from precision-cut lung slicesPrecision-cut lung slices allow researchers to study living human lung tissue outside the body, preserving the different cell types and structures that make up the organ. But a material that helps scientists create these slices…Claude helped plan risky bird flu research. What did the AI add?Anthropic says Claude helped a scientist plan potentially risky bird flu research, a case that highlights questions about AI’s growing role in biology.Rain gardens offer a balanced solution for managing urban stormwater near TokyoUrban flooding is becoming a growing concern in densely developed neighborhoods, where paved surfaces limit infiltration and intense rainfall can overwhelm drainage systems. Low impact development measures, such as rain barrels…Greenwashing fears may drive up the cost of climate financeReducing greenhouse gas emissions from industries such as steelmaking, chemicals and energy production requires enormous investment. Unlike conventional green bonds, which typically finance clearly defined environmentally…New statewide lidar study identifies hot spots for California coastal cliff retreatThe cliffs that comprise much of California's coastline are constantly being reshaped by rain, waves and other geologic forces. The erosion of cliffs threatens critical infrastructure such as highways, railways, homes, parklands…Suicide attempts, ideation spiked significantly among older U.S. adults after COVID-19 pandemicNew research from UCLA Health and UC San Diego Health found a significant spike in suicidal thoughts, planning and attempts among older U.S. adults in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic.Both selfishness and generosity distort how we see our impact, but the selfish view is more contagiousPeople can sometimes make decisions that benefit them but are less advantageous for someone else. In these scenarios, they might convince themselves that their choice causes little harm to others or that an alternative would not…Q&A: When it comes to democratic backsliding, our federalist system is a two-way streetAs the 2026 midterm elections approach, the signs of democratic backsliding are everywhere across the U.S. political landscape. Troubling signs include the Trump administration's demand for state voter roll data and interference…Mindfulness in DNP education: Cultivating resilience and leadership in advanced practiceA new study demonstrates that embedding short, asynchronous mindfulness practices into Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curricula effectively reduces stress, combats burnout, and builds essential leadership skills. The project…FAST and Arecibo point to possible dark galaxy with vast hydrogen reservoirAstronomers have found a vast reservoir of hydrogen with something conspicuously missing: detectable starlight. The object, called AGC 322753, contains roughly 2 billion times the sun's mass in neutral hydrogen, a potential…Computational De Novo Design of Miniprotein Candidate Neutralizers Targeting the IL-23 Cytokine Subunit p19arXiv:2610.32779v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Interleukin-23 (IL-23) drives T-helper-17 inflammation underlying inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis; anti-p19 antibodies are clinically effective but large, costly, and…Probe Before You Edit: Probing-Guided Molecular Optimization for LLM Agents in Structure-Based Drug DesignarXiv:2606.00555v3 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Structure-based drug design increasingly employs LLM agents to iteratively refine ligands against a target pocket, yet a viable ligand must satisfy two often-conflicting…What Transfers Across Protein Pockets? Experience Reuse in Molecular Optimization for Agentic Structure-Based Drug DesignarXiv:2610.32620v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: LLM agents optimize a ligand in a protein pocket by editing it step by step and docking each edit. Recent agents first spend extra dockings probing the complex with controlled…Lumina simulation brings the early universe to life on a record-breaking scaleThe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Nancy Roman Space Telescope are revealing the universe's earliest chapters in detail. To help astronomers understand what they are seeing, researchers at the Center for Astrophysics |…Experienced teachers are quitting or reducing their hours—they're struggling to copeTeacher shortages are affecting school systems in countries across the world. Governments have responded with initiatives to attract graduates into teaching. While much attention has focused on increasing supply, far less…Assessment tool helps schools look at students holisticallyResearchers in the Neag School of Education are bringing a whole child screening assessment to a company that provides schools with a connected set of solutions that turn every student signal into timely, equitable, coordinated…Australian coral reefs face risk of collapse within 50 years without drastic action, global assessment findsEvery shallow-water coral reef ecosystem in Australia faces an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075, driven largely by projected ocean warming, according to a global assessment.Supercurrent enables the reading of quantum information without destroying itOne of the fundamental challenges of quantum computing is obtaining information from a quantum bit, or qubit. Unlike a conventional bit, which can be read repeatedly without altering its content, direct measurement of a quantum…Crows make decisions twice as fast as humans and monkeysUniversity of Tübingen researchers have shown that crows, when confronted with a visual choice, make a decision twice as fast as humans and monkeys. In the experiment, two carrion crows took just 235 milliseconds on average to…Storms batter Europe, hitting power supplies, flights and phonesStorms battered northern Europe on Sunday, cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks.Monarchs report their locations via… cellphone?Who knew a monarch butterfly could borrow a cellphone to check in with friendly people he met on his journey? That is essentially what happens now that new technology has reduced the weight of a radio-pulse tag to less than half…Milky Way's disk grew 'upside down,' with younger stars forming in ever-thinner layersThe Milky Way is home to hundreds of billions of stars arranged in a glorious spiral pattern. But beyond the obvious spiral, our galaxy has other physical characteristics. It's divided into a galactic bulge, a galactic disk and a…How screening tools measure disadvantage may leave rural communities overlooked for public supportWhether a community is prioritized for public support can depend on how its needs are measured, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire. The study found significant differences in how government screening…Patterns of polar vortices discovered in lead-free superlattices on siliconA team at HZB has, for the first time, reported polar vortices in (BaTiO₃/SrTiO₃)₁₀ superlattices on silicon. These results expand the range of materials and substrates on which polar topological textures can occur and open up…Protecting children from harm isn't enough—welfare systems must support healing through quality mental health careIn Quebec and across Canada, people working in child welfare do remarkable work to protect children and youth from maltreatment and to support families facing complex challenges.A few seconds of loading time can push online learners off trackAn online lesson takes an extra second to load. The wait may seem trivial, but in a study examining large learning platforms, these brief pauses were linked to unfinished assignments, lower scores and less time spent on the site.Microorganisms show promise for reducing emissions from manureDairy farmers sometimes use additives in their cattle housing to reduce emissions from slurry. Emissions of substances such as ammonia occur when urine and feces mix on the floor of the housing. At the same time, dairy farmers…Southern Africa's first known stenciled rock art found hiding in plain sightSouthern Africa has one of the most detailed and elaborate bodies of rock art anywhere in the world, from herds of running antelope to dancing men and humanoid beings with wings, hooves and horns. All are painted with fine…Global underground CO₂ storage hit record 43.6 million metric tons in 2024 aloneThe most comprehensive record yet of carbon dioxide stored underground through geological carbon dioxide storage has been published today, revealing that 43.6 million metric tons were sequestered in 2024 alone—a new annual…Sea cucumber–inspired gel could help heal damaged tissue in humansInspired by the ability of sea cucumbers to change the stiffness of their bodies, University of Waterloo researchers have developed a gel that could one day help repair damaged tendons and other soft tissues without leaving…Who should have a say in which species are saved? The California condor offers lessons for a global biodiversity treatyIn 1987, biologists captured the last free-flying condor to transfer it to captivity, and the largest flying North American bird species was officially declared extinct in the wild. Today, after decades of coordinated efforts and…Bell pepper colors reveal differences in sweetness, nutrients and ripenessRaw, grilled, roasted, stuffed—there are many ways to enjoy bell peppers, also called capsicums, sweet peppers or paprika. Bell peppers originated in Central and South America and belong to the nightshade family along with…Tests reveal why titanium additions do not fully prevent pitting corrosion in stainless steelStainless steel is widely used for its corrosion resistance, but it is not invincible. In environments containing chloride ions, such as seawater, pitting corrosion can occur. These pits often start at tiny particles called…Single X-ray pulse reveals plasma nanostructures across scales with one cameraUnderstanding instabilities and turbulence in plasmas is one of the key challenges across a wide range of plasma research fields, including nuclear fusion, astrophysics and laser-plasma physics. In plasmas, slight disturbances…How flare ribbons reveal hidden solar explosions on the sunMany topics in astronomy and astrophysics are esoteric. There's not much of a relationship between something like the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way and the life of a regular person going about their…'One-positron cyclotron' could test a key prediction of the Standard ModelThe positron is the antimatter counterpart of the electron, identical in mass but carrying an equal and opposite electric charge. Like the electron, it also behaves like a tiny bar magnet, and according to a key prediction of the…Newly identified protein pathway helps HIV stay hidden despite treatmentCurrent HIV medicines are effective at suppressing the virus in the blood. However, HIV can remain "asleep" or dormant inside certain immune cells and in the brain. These hidden pockets of virus, called HIV reservoirs, are the…Nanoscale alloy redesign tackles cold brittleness for potential deep-space and deep-sea applicationsMetallic materials used in extremely cold environments must maintain high strength, ductility and fracture toughness to support applications in aerospace, clean energy, superconducting systems and deep-space exploration. However…Seabird family tree predicts which species accumulate plastic better than diet, global analysis findsWhat seabirds eat might seem like a good starting point for identifying species that tend to accumulate plastic in their digestive systems. Yet a recent global analysis suggests that mapping the evolutionary relatives of birds…Ancient stalagmites reveal exceptions to Asia–South America monsoon seesaw over the past 450,000 yearsIn places like South Asia, Africa and parts of the Americas, monsoon rains supply water for drinking, crops and hydropower for billions of people. Understanding the patterns that monsoons tend to follow can help people plan for…Cleaner brick kilns cut pollution, but gains did not reach workers, research findsRelatively simple changes to the way traditional brick kilns operate in Bangladesh can reduce pollution, save fuel and improve the quality of bricks they produce.New long‑clawed British dinosaur is the first of its kind in EuropeThe fossilized skull of a new species of mysterious meat-eating dinosaur from the Isle of Wight has been rediscovered in the collections of the Natural History Museum after over 100 years in storage.The human voiceEditor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the power of the human voice, hopeful advances in treating stiff person syndrome and new controversy about using AI in mathematics.Swinging virtual lightsabers and punching improve pattern-based learning in VR testsPunching a virtual response box or swinging a virtual lightsaber can dramatically improve learning on certain tasks, according to new research from Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science, which…Typhoon Champi knocks out power to thousands in TaiwanEmergency crews scrambled on Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of homes in Taiwan after Typhoon Champi's fierce winds battered the island, with the storm moving toward China and Japan.NASA adopting Apollo's urgency to build a moon base and land astronauts within 2 yearsNASA is moving fast on its plans to build a moon base and return astronauts to the lunar surface in as little as two years.Surveying the genetic battlefield to uncover the rules of rapid evolutionThe Malik Lab thrives on competition. But for HHMI investigator Harmit Malik and his team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, it's the genomes—not the people—that are in conflict. The lab studies rapid evolution—the genetic…Child-led citizen science helps Ecuadorian community tackle beach pollution and shape environmental decisionsPollution from human-generated waste in marine ecosystems has reached critical levels, with cigarette butts (CBs) among the most persistent and harmful pollutants. Globally, an estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are discarded…Habitat explains Finnish animal distributions better than climate, study findsResearchers at the University of Helsinki wanted to understand which is the dominant factor for species occurrence and abundance: the climate or habitat-related variables, such as their natural state and the share of land shaped…Power cuts and sleep: Students link load shedding to anxiety, disrupted rest and lower gradesSouth Africa endured its worst year of load shedding (scheduled power cuts by the country's utility, Eskom) in 2023. The power went off on 335 of the year's 365 days, often several times a day. Since then, the country has gone…Glowing plants reveal immune responses around infection sites via two colorsResearchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) have developed a new way to make glowing biological reporters more accurate, allowing scientists to track gene activity in living plants over days, weeks and potentially…Study maps the human side of flood riskWhen heavy rain hits a city, knowing where water will accumulate is only part of the picture. Who lives in the affected buildings? How might flooding disrupt their lives? And where could additional support make the greatest…Counting magnetic flux quanta offers new way to measure photon numbersResearchers at AIST have directly observed magnetic flux quanta generated in a superconductor by photon absorption and demonstrated a new principle of photon detection that identifies the number of photons based on the number of…'It's pretty toxic… but just a little, I want to be like that': What young men think of manosphere contentMasculinity content promises young men self-optimization and success, but often delivers health harms, risk-taking, unattainable standards, gender stereotypes and misogyny. The latter is the strongest predictor of violent…Scientists demonstrate AI-designed enzyme for drug synthesisThe new RFD4-Proteina unified generative model for protein design—created by the Institute for Protein Design (IPD) in collaboration with NVIDIA—uses advanced AI to generate entirely new protein sequences and structures…Chemically modified sugars enable direct nanostructure formationResearchers at AIST have demonstrated the synthesis of nanoporous carbonaceous materials and carbonaceous materials with layered nanostructures through a simple process involving the chemical modification of common sugars such as…The psychology of why we overpay for used cars—study points to left-digit biasConsumers routinely ignore information when making purchases. 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But new research shows that…Bacteria reinvent their weapons through selection, chance and gene swappingMany of the most potent antibiotics originate from bacteria. A large proportion belong to a class of compounds known as nonribosomal peptides (NRP). They are produced by large bacterial enzyme machineries—the nonribosomal peptide…New marker panel and free web tool help track stem cells as they developHow can the identity of pluripotent stem cells be determined more reliably during their differentiation? Researchers from the IUF—Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine and Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf…Can we stop antibiotic resistance from ruining promising drugs before they reach patients?What if we could predict early in drug development which antibiotics bacteria are most likely to become resistant to? In a review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology, researchers from the HUN-REN Biological Research Centre…Potatoes could be the secret to better plant-based meat, say food scientistsPotatoes could hold the key to making better gluten-free plant-based meat, according to a new study.Everyday Mylar turned into a promising insulator for lunar habitatsEstablishing a long-term presence on the moon will require solving challenges that are easy to overlook on Earth. Lunar temperatures, for instance, can vary from hundreds of degrees below zero to boiling, making effective…Chaos makes sense of market movements in a crisisResearch shows that crises do more than cause financial market volatility and falling share prices—they lead to markets becoming far more interconnected.Stellar collision may explain why Orion Nebula's planet-forming disks appear younger than its starsThe Orion Nebula is a large star-forming region visible to the naked eye. Some of the young stars in the nebula are surrounded by disks of gas and dust in which planets form. Radiation from the massive central star, 1 Ori C1…Scientists uncover the molecular pillars that shape our cells' powerpacksMitochondria are the tiny powerpacks that supply most of the energy our cells need. Their ability to generate this energy relies on a distinctive architecture: two membranes, one tucked inside the other, separated by a narrow gap…Mechanism behind PARP1-mediated DNA repair characterized, offering insight into targeted cancer therapyWhen DNA is damaged, cellular processes respond and repair the DNA. Inhibiting DNA damage repair can be therapeutically beneficial in cancers with genetic vulnerabilities related to DNA damage response. Scientists at St. Jude…Rare fossils reveal what ancient Denisovans may have looked likeWhenever anything is written about the Denisovans, the word "mysterious" is almost guaranteed to appear. That is because we just don't know a lot about this extinct human group that may have lived in East Asia from at least…Black holes spinning near maximum rate could split in two, calculations suggestTwo black holes can collide and merge into one. But could the opposite happen: could a single black hole split into two smaller ones? That question is explored in a new theoretical study: "When Black Holes Admit Pair-of-pants…Hoarders without borders: Study suggests investors aid international expansionVenture capital firms can help young businesses expand internationally by providing funding as well as market knowledge, expertise and access to professional networks, according to a research literature review published in the…Why did humans’ brains surpass chimps’? A tiny foe might help explain itA viral infection from millions of years ago may have influenced chimp brain evolution through DNA leftovers in the genome.From sea anemone to human fertility: A new research organism for understanding meiosisEvery egg cell and sperm cell depends on meiosis, a tightly choreographed process in which chromosomes find their partners, exchange genetic material and then divide. When meiosis goes awry in humans, the consequences can include…An ancient virus in chimpanzee DNA switches off a gene that is active in humansHumans and chimpanzees share almost all their genes. Despite this, our brains have developed in different ways. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now shown that a viral pandemic dating back several million years is…As flood risk rises, some communities question the idea of resilienceClimate change is increasing flood risk across the U.K. As floods become more frequent and intense, communities are increasingly encouraged to become resilient and "live with water." Yet in some flood-prone areas, residents are…Paleolithic human DNA reveals east-west connections across Ice Age EuropeMore than 30,000 years ago, people associated with one of Europe's major Paleolithic cultures (the Gravettian) were more interconnected than previously thought. An international research team led by the University of Vienna has…Scientists find key to predicting some El Niño events 12 months aheadScientists have identified the conditions that make it possible to predict some El Niño and La Niña events up to a year in advance, potentially giving communities and decision-makers significantly more time to prepare for weather…AI is solving math problems that stumped humans. What comes next?A few short years ago, asking AI to add two four-digit numbers together for a third-grade math assignment would have been a bad idea. Over half the time, the answer would be wrong, studies have shown. Long division or a "leaky…Massive carbon stocks in grasslands are ignored by climate financeOpen ecosystems—nonforested landscapes such as grasslands, shrublands and savannas—can store vast amounts of carbon while supporting water supply, biodiversity and other ecosystem services. Yet the potential of open ecosystems to…Disaster recovery work temporarily boosted short-term physical and mental benefits for menNew Northwestern University research aims to shed light on what drives inequalities among men in the aftermath of megadisasters. In such situations, men are often depicted as heroic leaders, and this study finds that many of them…Marine heat waves suppress nutrient use, reproductive flexibility in humpback whalesA new study led by University of Hawai'i (UH) at Mānoa researchers reveals how extreme ocean warming disrupts whale metabolism, nutrition and reproductive success and what the developing 2026–2027 El Niño could mean next. As…Fear‑based campaign ads can grab attention, but whether they win votes is less clearOn a Monday night in September 1964, television viewers watched a little girl counting petals on a flower. Her voice gave way to a man counting down, and then a nuclear blast filled the screen.Strategic new protections could link 13 Pacific deep-sea reserves into connected networkProtected areas have been set up to shield deep-sea life from the impacts of seabed mining in the Pacific Ocean. However, new research led by scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and published in Nature Ecology &…ALMA spots 'dragon egg' that may represent the earliest stages of massive star formationAstronomers identified an exceptionally tiny core that may represent an early stage in the formation of a massive star. Located in an infrared-dark area called Dragon Cloud, the core is nicknamed the "dragon egg." The paper…Gold nanoparticles unexpectedly alter process that controls electrical conductivity in organic devicesResearchers at Umea university thought gold particles would make electronic components emit more light. Instead, they discovered an unexpected effect that could be important for the future of organic electronics.Archimedes screw inspires single-molecule motor powered by electric currentMolecular machines are regarded as the next step in miniaturization. Their models can be found in living cells, where molecular motors convert energy and generate movement. Scientists have been working for decades to artificially…Open-source workflow makes spatial proteomics easier to useFabian Coscia and his team have published in Nature Methods an open-source workflow that makes Deep Visual Proteomics easier to use, adapt and scale. OpenDVP enables scientists to spatially map thousands of proteins inside cells…Summer 2026 heat toll exceeded 50,000 deaths in European cities, analysis estimatesMore than 50,000 heat-related deaths are estimated to have occurred in urban areas across Europe during summer 2026, with around two-thirds attributed to human-induced climate change, according to new research led by the London…How autumn changes animal sexual behavior—including that of humansIn the Northern Hemisphere, days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping—autumn has arrived. A common sign that winter is coming is trees losing their leaves. But did you know that autumn also sparks changes in animals'…Elusive uranium 'sandwich' molecule isolated after more than 50 yearsIn a study published in Nature Communications, researchers from The University of Manchester and Lancaster University have isolated and characterized uranocenium, the positively charged form of a landmark uranium compound called…Taiwan warns of 'destructive winds' as Typhoon Champi batters islandA powerful typhoon pounded Taiwan on Friday as authorities warned of "destructive winds" and urged locals to shelter from the storm.More than just the thrill: What are 'sensation seekers' looking for?Why are some people more drawn to new and exciting experiences than others? This phenomenon is usually explained by the fact that so-called "sensation seekers" experience stimuli less intensely than other people and therefore…Artemis I: Crystals of experimental detectors record radiation doses near the moonDo cosmic radiation doses near the moon differ significantly from those received by astronauts in low Earth orbit? Experimental lithium fluoride detectors, installed aboard the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis I mission, have…Eating too much sugar on antibiotics could squash helpful gut bacteriaIn people being treated for blood cancer, consuming sugar while on antibiotics boosted harm to the diversity of the gut microbiome.DNA programs a cell-free material to build its own motors and moveResearchers have created a material that manufactures the proteins responsible for cell movement, without needing intact living cells. By embedding cell-free gene expression into a thin sheet of protein filaments, they were able…Mapping the cell: International research team investigates the endoplasmic reticulumHuman cells contain billions of molecules. To prevent complete chaos, these molecules and the reactions between them are organized within structures known as organelles. One of the cell's most important organelles is the…Pedal to the metal: NASA's Psyche heads toward asteroid beltWith a successful Mars gravity assist in its rearview mirror, NASA's Psyche spacecraft has fired up its thrusters and is accelerating toward the metal-rich asteroid of the same name. During the first leg of its journey, following…US drinking water could contain double the reported PFAS levels, model estimatesCommon ways of reporting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—the man-made, so-called forever chemicals that pose environmental and health threats—could underestimate the concentration of PFAS in U.S. drinking…NASA's Hubble charts path for Roman with gravitational lensesA sweeping barred spiral galaxy marks the spot in this image, but the real treasure is the gravitational lens in the lower-right corner, where a distant background galaxy is being magnified and distorted by the gravity of a…When computer science meets the alpaca immune systemAfter earning bachelor's and Ph.D. degrees in bioengineering with a focus on molecular biology, Will White, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Computer Science at Tufts, was pretty certain his future research would…What makes glass good at conducting heat? Sound holds the keyGlass can keep a drink safely contained, protect a smartphone screen, or serve as a foundation for electronic components. But when it comes to controlling heat, this familiar material still holds some scientific mysteries. Now…How to speak whale: AI uses eight to ten click sequences to predict sperm whales' feeding divesArriving on the Caribbean island of Dominica for the first time "feels a little bit like stepping into Jurassic Park," said Giovanni Petri, a professor in the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University London.From 'gentle' and 'graceful' to the 'cane toad of the sky': How Australia turned on the common mynaThe common myna is sometimes referred to as "Australia's most hated bird." Originally from South and Central Asia, the introduced species from the starling family is abundant, raucous and bold.Sinking Antarctic ice reveals a hidden lake's massive water lossThe Kronshtadskiy subglacial lake near East Antarctica's Amery Ice Shelf was hidden beneath Antarctica's ice, but its drainage left a mark visible from space as a broad depression that deepened by more than 6 meters (20 feet) at…What does voter suppression have to do with health?Public health researchers have long examined how societal forces can shape health outcomes. Decades after redlining was outlawed, for example, researchers continue to document its lasting effects on life expectancy, chronic…El Niño then and nowEl Niño is part of a natural climate pattern that occurs roughly every two to seven years, bringing warmer-than-normal water to parts of the equatorial Pacific. The most recent very strong El Niño events, in 1997–98 and 2015–16…A quick squeeze helps CRISPR turn skin cells into neurons more efficientlyHuman cells hold about two meters (6.6 feet) of DNA, folded and compacted to fit inside a nucleus. That packing is essential for life, but it creates a problem for scientists. Some of the genes that control a cell's identity are…Youth protests across Europe: The overlapping crises facing Gen ZYoung people are facing a future that feels increasingly uncertain. Although every generation experiences turbulence while navigating adolescence, the pressures experienced by Gen Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—are different…Excavation reveals history of Portuguese village shelled after sheltering Spanish refugeesLed by Dr. Rui Gomes Coelho, assistant professor of historical archaeology, the research reveals ordinary people's attitudes toward hospitality and solidarity in 20th-century Europe.East Asia's summer rain belt has shifted north over decades, reshaping rain and heat risksA joint research team from KAIST and the APEC Climate Center has found that the East Asian summer front has migrated north over the past half century, with the shift exceeding 200 km (124 miles) in late summer. This raises the…Electric stoves could help people with asthma breathe easierSwitching to an electric stove from a lung-irritating gas one may improve asthma symptoms. But if you’re stuck with gas, reducing exposure may help.Time to tap into agriculture's hidden genetic potentialModern agriculture's selective breeding of crops for particular requirements may now be a roadblock to further gains, prompting a trio of senior University of Queensland plant scientists to call for a new way forward.Experiment shows when quantum 'cat' states stop bouncing backQuantum systems can occupy superpositions, quantum states that combine different possibilities. For instance, a microwave field can be prepared in a superposition of an empty state and a state that contains microwave light.Study finds lower rates of overweight among vegan-fed catsA large-scale survey has found cats fed vegan diets had lower rates of obesity and related health problems than those fed conventional meat-based diets.The world's most expensive spice could provide a lifeline to Colorado farmersAlexander the Great, king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon, reportedly bathed in saffron to heal his battle wounds. Doctors once prescribed this rare plant as a treatment for the bubonic plague. Cleopatra even used it as a…Hide-and-seek for treats offers a new window into cognitive decline in dogsIt is tough to watch a dog deal with issues associated with aging. A senior dog that gets lost at home or starts showing more anxiety may be exhibiting signs of dementia. But by the time these signs show up, the decline may have…Study highlights gender gap in AI media coverage in SpainA media "glass ceiling" exists in news stories on artificial intelligence (AI) published in Spanish media in recent years: men are the main subjects in 41% of news reports, compared to just 5% featuring women. This is one of the…AI agents can form political camps—and changing their conversation partners does little to soften their viewsGive AI agents political positions, ask them to defend their views and persuade one another, and let them decide which contacts to keep. This recent experiment, published in Nature Communications, found that over repeated…What is red crown rot? Expert explains emerging soybean pathogenRed crown rot, a fungal disease of soybean, is not new to the Midwest. First reported in Illinois in 2018, the disease is now surging across the state and the region. Boris Camiletti, a plant pathologist at the University of…Just 3% of the world's glaciers account for over half of glacier ice lossGlaciers ending in lakes, oceans or ice shelves make up 3.2% of the world's glaciers, but lost 134 billion metric tons (148 billion tons) of ice each year between 2000 and 2019, accounting for more than half of all glacier ice…Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi approachesMost shops and schools were shut across Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Champi neared the island, forcing hundreds of people to leave their homes ahead of the powerful storm.Europe's killer heat this summer claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deathsBlistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.Light-based method enables precise control of ultrafast electron flow in a scanning tunneling microscopeWhat would it take to watch an electron move through a material? Researchers would need to see individual atoms and capture an electron's motion at incredibly short timescales. A Technion-led team has brought those two…Costly dead-tissue disorder in apples caused by faster growth ratesNew research reveals that faster growth rates in Honeycrisp apples increase both the incidence and severity of the "bitter pit" disorder, which is responsible for large-scale fruit yield losses and avoidable economic impacts for…Iris patterns offer a noninvasive way to recognize individual Amazonian treefrogsIdentifying individual animals in the wild has long meant tagging, branding or clipping. For amphibians, the standard approach has often been toe-clipping, a procedure that can affect survival, physiology and behavior. A new…A mineral from the inside of planets reveals a surprising lesson: How you push mattersIn the deepest region of the Earth's mantle, just above the core, much of the material consists of crystals of magnesium oxide. In larger rocky exoplanets called super-Earths, the higher pressures in the lower mantle may drive…Mother bats' hearts beat faster at the sound of their own babies' criesA mother bat has one crucial challenge: find her own babies among hundreds of other bats in the colony. Making sure she cares for and nurses only her own offspring is important to ensuring their survival. Among Japanese house…AI Mindmeld: A Latent Interconnect ProtocolarXiv:2610.30215v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: LLMs can act as scientific agents using tools to consult specialists and run experiments. Yet specialist information must enter their context, generally as text, images, audio or…Advances in Machine Learning for Directed Evolution: A Five-Year RetrospectivearXiv:2609.03046v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: The last five-plus years have seen many protein engineering disciplines transformed by advances in machine learning (ML), but the same cannot be said for directed evolution…Escaping the Phylogenetic Trap: Persistent Homology Enables Cross-Species Ion Channel Classification via Multimodal Graph Neural NetworksarXiv:2610.30394v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Protein classifiers are highly sensitive to evaluation protocol: random train/test splits induce phylogenetic leakage, allowing models to exploit taxon-specific correlations and…ProMORNA: An End-to-End Generative Framework for Full-Length mRNA DesignarXiv:2605.01513v2 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Designing therapeutic messenger RNA (mRNA) requires generating full-length transcripts that optimally balance intracellular stability and translation efficiency. While generative…RiboBridge: protein-conditioned de novo RNA binder structure designarXiv:2610.30668v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Designing RNA molecules that bind to target protein structures requires generating both an RNA conformation and its bound complex geometry, without assuming a predefined binding…Supercoiling Drives DNA-Protein Co-CondensationarXiv:2610.30588v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: The co-condensation of DNA and proteins plays an important role in genome compaction, including heterochromatin formation and chromosome segregation. Meanwhile, transcription and…How we mark our ballot can affect how we feel about voting. Here's whyHave you ever left a polling place feeling that your mark on the ballot didn't quite say what you wanted it to? Perhaps you liked two candidates but had to drop one, or backed the one who might actually win over the one you…Beyond hearing: Sensing when conversation becomes difficultAbout six years ago, hearing researcher Dr. Kelly Miles had a stroke just a week after having a baby.How Zimbabwe's government turned international condemnation into political ammunitionInternational pressure intended to encourage democratic reform can sometimes strengthen the very governments it seeks to hold to account, according to new research from The University of Manchester.New test measures potentially harmful metals in cellulose food packagingA technique for detecting potentially harmful metals in regenerated cellulose food packaging is discussed in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution. The new tool can be used for safety assessments of materials…Autonomous triangular modules could build tomorrow's mega-observatoriesPrivate companies are getting better at launching more mass into space with larger rockets. But there is still a major constraint on the size of objects we can get into orbit—fairing size. This places physical constraints on the…Researchers develop AI tool to map microRNA binding sites on circular RNAsCircular RNAs (circRNAs) are loop-shaped molecules that can influence gene regulation through interactions with microRNAs (miRNAs). This matters because circRNAs can exist as different full-length isoforms, and their back-splice…Acupuncture and mutual exchange in Chinese and Soviet sciencePrevious accounts of the scientific relationship between communist China and the Soviet Union have depicted it as one of subordination, with the Russians exporting knowledge to the Chinese or scavenging from their bodies of…Light-activated catalyst makes sustainable production of hydrogen peroxide more efficientHydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a versatile chemical feedstock whose industrial production relies predominantly on an energy-intensive process with a substantial environmental footprint. One alternative is to produce it using a…Material substitution can increase the potential environmental impact of packaging systemsNew research suggests that replacing polyethylene (PE) packaging with paper, glass, aluminum or steel often does not reduce environmental impacts across a product's life cycle.What is a neutrino anyway? 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Now scientists in Sweden report new advances toward engineering more efficient photosynthesis, work that could eventually…Revamped playground design could protect children around the world from dangers of the sunA new design methodology for school playgrounds is demonstrating how children can still enjoy their playtime while being protected from the harmful effects of the sun.Ultrafast light pulses track molecular motion with three-femtosecond resolutionResearchers have observed a molecule in the first instants after it has absorbed light and tracked the coordinated motion of electrons and nuclei with a temporal resolution of three femtoseconds. This is the result achieved by an…Shrinking iron films strengthens laser-driven demagnetizationFrom photos and videos to documents, vast amounts of data are stored on hard drives in large data centers. These devices use tiny magnetic regions whose orientation determines the information stored. But how could data be stored…Researcher tackles impact of a CMO's life events on businesses' bottom lineWhen a major company's CEO goes through a messy divorce or is arrested for drunk driving, investors often get nervous, worried that the executive's personal struggles will dent their returns. But most people hardly notice when a…Global database provides a fuller picture of the elements that make up plant lifeWhat, exactly, is a plant made of? Scientists have a good understanding of the essential nutrients plants need to grow. But what plants need and what they contain are not necessarily the same.Brazil's presidential elections linked to decades of fluctuating environmental destruction—studyA University of Cambridge–led analysis of maps made from satellite imagery covering over three decades and seven presidents shows how the winner of Brazil's national elections since 1990 directly affected the preservation of its…Supramolecular assembly opens a new route to building quantum materialsA joint research team fabricated a two-dimensional structure that exhibits properties of both the honeycomb and Kagome lattices using organic molecules. They discovered that edge states specific to topological materials (states…How farming helped cause two medieval tsunamis in an Italian lake—and why the danger has returnedOn Jan. 3, 1117, a strong earthquake shook northern Italy. A manuscript of the 12th century, kept today in the Vatican Library, recorded what came next: "The lakes also rose so much that very few of those living in the villages…Helping microgreens pack even more of a nutritional punchMicrogreens are nutritional powerhouses. A team of plant scientists at Penn State conducting research on multiple aspects of microgreens recently published three studies reporting progress on multiple fronts, including iron…Amino acid stabilizes material's quantum state above room temperatureNew research started with a special material that behaves unusually when it's extremely cold—135 degrees below zero Fahrenheit (minus 93 degrees Celsius), close to the most frigid temperature ever recorded in Antarctica—and…Most AI chatbots stay in the political middle ground, with Grok being an exceptionThe 2026 election was the first parliamentary election in Sweden since AI chatbots became a serious part of everyday life—not least for young people and first-time voters. Today, it is possible to turn to a number of services…DNA and underwater footage reveal two new species of deep-sea siphonophoresNew research is shedding light on the diversity of deep-sea siphonophores. A team of scientists from MBARI, the University of Gdańsk, New York University and Yale University conducted a comprehensive examination of Bargmannia…Canine cancer patients contribute to next-generation minimally invasive cancer therapies for dogs and humansNatural disasters. Hikes. Long, dark nights alone. For many people, dogs offer a sense of safety and comfort in challenging or uncertain times. Cancer researchers at a new lab at Purdue University are partnering with dogs to make…Natural forest regeneration helps curb spread of invasive speciesThe presence of non-native trees is often seen as an obstacle to the recovery of tropical forests regrowing in previously deforested areas. To better understand the behavior of these plants over time in both humid and dry…The assumption about farm automation that may be wrongYou've likely heard this assumption: When AI-enabled and autonomous machines arrive on the farm, jobs will disappear. But researchers at the University of California, Davis, who studied 16 fruit tree operations in California and…Public health programs can 'rewire' social networks, study findsAn educational program intended to improve maternal and child health fundamentally altered the social fabric of the rural Honduran villages where it was implemented, a new Yale-led study finds. The findings, researchers say, have…Disiplinang walang palo: Challenging common Filipino parenting misbeliefsMore frequent spanking is linked to greater anxiety and aggression in children over time, according to international research that includes Filipino families presented by psychology professor Dr. Liane Peña Alampay of the Ateneo…Stream restoration improves biodiversity but not necessarily ecosystem functioningThe EU Nature Restoration Regulation adopted in 2024 establishes the restoration of ecosystem functions as an objective of stream restoration. But can conventional measures that focus primarily on restoring the physical structure…Study: Pandemic arrest patterns may have deepened existing inequalities in policingThe COVID-19 pandemic was a public health crisis that affected more than the public's health. It brought complex changes across many aspects of society, including having an influence on suburban arrest patterns, according to a…Ants break a basic rule of biology to help them adapt to new environmentsA new study led by researchers in the Eco-Evo-Devo lab at the University of Ottawa finds that ants can decouple antenna size from both head and body size as they develop into different social castes, revealing how social signals…Microplastics in sediment could trace decades of human activity worldwideIn a review article recently published in the journal Earth-Science Reviews, researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW), in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Leicester…A house ages alongside its occupants, according to researcherFlemish people are very attached to their homes and generally wish to stay there for as long as possible. However, many homes were not designed to be lived in for a lifetime. Architect and researcher Sander Lambrix has analyzed…Study highlights need for policymakers to look at digital policies as part of energy, climate planningA new study underscores the extent to which digital policies cannot be separated from energy policies. The research evaluates the relationship between information communication technologies and carbon dioxide emissions and finds…A parasite carried by one-third of humanity can't reproduce if one key protein is disabledA protein discovered in a Virginia Tech–led study may open a gateway to treatments for a parasite responsible for a deadly disease in immunocompromised people. The team led by Raj Gaji, assistant professor of parasitology at the…Clustering changes how charged polymers separate in water, challenging old assumptionsA polymer science revelation about how liquid mixtures separate could have major implications for human health, metabolism and disease, new research indicates. In a brief report published in the Proceedings of the National…Chiricahua is the nation's newest national park—what does that mean?With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has officially created the United States' 64th national park.More than 20 years of data challenge one-size-fits-all view of Arctic cloud-forming particlesAs the climate gets warmer, the number of particles that make up clouds in the Arctic may increase or decrease, depending on the specific area. A new study indicates that the Arctic should be divided into three parts rather than…We must prepare entire cities for extreme heat. Our new study reveals howIn Australia, the days are growing longer and summer is fast approaching. But a very strong El Niño—a natural weather phenomenon that drives variations in temperature and winds across the Pacific—could make this summer a…The psychology that can lead investors to make bad financial decisionsSay you buy shares in a company. The price climbs and months later you sell for a healthy profit. Ask why it worked, and the answer is often some version of "I made a good call." Now imagine the trade had lost money instead…Nontoxic 'light-activated' compound shows promise for safer 3D printing of advanced biomaterialsScientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new class of light-activated compounds that could lead to safer and more versatile applications in 3D printing, cosmetics and medicine.Access to ASL from birth increases childhood math proficiency in deaf childrenOne fish.The dark side of the energy transition: Renewable megaprojects may sacrifice local communities' rightsAn international study involving ICTA-UAB reveals that large energy corporations use corporate sustainability narratives to legitimize wind, solar and hydropower projects that, in practice, exclude communities from fair economic…Autumn wreaths and 'doorscaping': Why we need more life in our front gardensThere was a time when decorative wreaths appeared on front doors in December, stayed on front doors for a few weeks and then disappeared.Diamond laser system achieves 100% optical contrast in magnetic-field readoutResearchers at Fraunhofer IAF have developed a laser-enhanced quantum sensor that combines high magnetic-field sensitivity with a large dynamic range. Using laser threshold magnetometry, they improved the ratio of sensitivity and…Entrepreneurs live longer than salaried workers, study revealsConventional wisdom suggests that the long hours and pressures of entrepreneurship can take a toll on health. But new research by Cristiano Bellavitis, associate professor in the School of Business at Stevens Institute of…Quantum interference traps electron waves in metal for first timeEver since quantum mechanics first described particles, like electrons, as rippling waves, researchers have wondered if those waves could be trapped in place. Writing today in Science a century later, a team of Columbia…Global warming may have halted an emerging ice age, study suggestsTwo thousand years ago, the Arctic remnants of a once-vast ice sheet started to grow again. It was the beginning of a new glacial period, more conversationally known as the next ice age—but by the 1960s, summer temperatures were…Earth's hemispheres may have worked together to drive past ice agesNew research from the University of St Andrews has uncovered a previously unknown process that may have helped drive Earth into past ice ages. Published today (Oct. 22) in the Journal of Climate, the paper links ice sheets in the…Webb captures stars in the early stages of life in a nearby stellar nurseryThe NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope continues to reveal hidden parts of the cosmos with its advanced suite of infrared instruments. In a newly released image, Webb revealed many stars previously hidden by the dust clouds…Webb image reveals young stars brewing in a nebulous cauldronIn this Picture of the Month from the NASA/ESA James Webb Space Telescope, we visit a turbulent cauldron of star formation to see what is brewing inside dense clumps of gas. This is a star-forming region named LHA 120-N 159, or…Mosquito bites are more complicated than they appear—getting a closer look might lead to better disease preventionFemale mosquitoes need blood to produce eggs. While much research has focused on how these hungry mosquitoes find their targets, less is known about what happens after they land on skin. Yet, a better understanding may allow…When climate data is transformed into visuals, some people and places get overlookedWhen a climate disaster happens, people thousands of miles away may encounter it through numbers: how many people died, how many were displaced, how many homes were destroyed and how much infrastructure was damaged. But for the…Wildfires cause Amazon to emit 1.17 billion more metric tons of CO₂ than it absorbsFrom 2010 to 2024, the Amazon rainforest—the largest tropical rainforest on the planet—released an average of 1.17 billion metric tons more carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere than it absorbed each year. Wildfires were the…Four ways cities can help protect democratic valuesWhen people think about democracy, they tend to think about national elections, parliaments or the policies of national governments. Even the recent special election in Holborn and St Pancras showed that democratic events are…A nanoparticle revealed the tiny impact of a single gas atomThe force exerted by a gas usually results from many atoms or molecules at once. But scientists isolated the force of a lone particle.Drought shifts more plant root cells into newly discovered environmental response modeScientists have discovered a hidden layer of identity in plant root cells: an "environmental mode" that switches on in some cells and becomes more common when water is scarce. The study, led by Dr. Marina Oliva and professor Ryan…How does fake tan work, and why does it sometimes smell 'cookie-like'?Real tans come from UV-triggered pigment production in living skin; that same UV exposure increases the risk of skin cancer.Are you using AI to study? Here's how to do it wellArtificial intelligence (AI) means high school and college students now have access to a resource that can potentially "do all the work for them." While this can reduce students' immediate stress about submitting assignments, it…Supermassive black holes ejected from galactic centers? 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During a recent storm, researchers found high levels of the tire-derived pollutant…Research tackling immature fruit drop in avocado treesOnly a percentage of avocados ever make it to harvest, but CSIRO research is working on ways to combat what is called immature fruit abscission or early fruit drop, a major challenge faced by growers.Word choice matters: 'Extinction of plants and animals' raises more concern than 'biodiversity loss'The loss of Earth's animal and plant species is a crisis. Just don't call it an "extinction crisis" if you aim to mobilize public concern.World-first basic income trial boosts Indigenous livelihoods and Amazon rainforest protectionA pilot project in which Indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon were given an unconditional basic income significantly improved community well-being, strengthened food security and supported rainforest protection, according to…How much control do we have over picking up an accent? A lot, study findsHave you ever binge-watched Bluey or a British crime drama and caught yourself imitating the characters' accents out loud? Rest assured, you are not alone. While it's a common belief that picking up someone else's accent just…Was van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ a flight of fancy or a real sky?Vincent van Gogh'spainted the iconic work in the summer of 1889. Now researchers claim to have pinned down which night the stars were from.Black hole observations uncover evidence of solar storm–like magnetic eruptionsTechnion researchers have presented evidence for the existence of solar-storm-like outbursts near supermassive black holes, which can be a million times larger than the sun or more. The phenomenon was discovered in the vicinity…Fear of giving too little can stop people from giving at allWe've all done it: convinced ourselves that if we can't donate enough money to a cause, it's better not to give at all. 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They're not like supermassive black holes (SMBH) at the centers of…Curtain-like plasma structures explain solar jets' apparent spinning in simulationsAn international team of scientists from the University of Sheffield and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, led by a postdoctoral research fellow from the University of Newcastle, Australia, has discovered that solar jets…Drone measurements reveal rapid early growth in eastern Australian humpback whalesEastern Australian humpback whales reach nearly their full adult size quickly, a new Griffith University–led study has found, as shown by the first contemporary growth curves for this recovering whale population.Young women can improve their online experience without giving up social mediaYoung women are often exposed to social media content that can contribute to negative body image, but new research has found small, deliberate changes to their feeds could help reduce body image pressures.Music can enhance the flavor of your foodThe moment we take a sip of our morning coffee or our first bite of lunch, the brain begins interpreting what we taste. Is it sweet? Sour? Or something else entirely? But the brain does not create flavor based solely on signals…Are 'mega-Earths' real? Stellar activity may explain these oversized rocky worldsA new study suggests that some of the heaviest rocky planets ever reported may not be as heavy as they look. These so-called 'mega-Earths,' rocky planets weighing more than about 10 Earths, could be an illusion created by…Legal encounters may offer overlooked opportunities for suicide prevention, analysis suggestsPicture a forlorn man walking into a lawyer's office after his marriage has collapsed. The bank is threatening foreclosure, and his finances are in tatters. His problems may be legal on paper, but in person they can look far more…Raised brows and a slow blink make speakers look more confidentResearchers studying facial movements have found that it's not just what you say, but what your face does when you say it, that counts when it comes to appearing confident when answering a question.Amid cost‑of‑living worries and concern for the nation's future, stress is reshaping Americans' livesU.S. adults appear increasingly likely to view stress as an unavoidable part of daily life, according to the 2026 Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association.Schrödinger's penguin: One species, two contrasting outcomesA new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study reveals two vastly different life courses for one of Aotearoa New Zealand's least-studied penguin species.Implicit language hierarchies in English-taught programs create ambivalent positions for multilingual studentsA new study by Miki Shibata, a professor at Hiroshima University's Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, reveals a paradox in Japan's English-medium higher education: Official English instruction coexists with local…Study finds NYC tenant right-to-counsel program linked to fewer ED visits in high-risk neighborhoodsResidential evictions are associated with adverse health outcomes, particularly among low-income populations. 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As one of the theory's early pioneers, Erwin…This ‘living drug’ could change the course of autoimmune diseaseIf given the green light by the FDA, a CAR T cell therapy from Kyverna Therapeutics would be the first approved treatment for stiff person syndrome.Some fish might thrive in a warming climateAdelaide University researchers have found that some estuarine fishes that live in habitats with highly variable temperatures can withstand the warmer ocean conditions expected to result from climate change.Tokyo's streets reveal hidden gaps in urban inclusion and qualityCitywide measures of urban sustainability can conceal sharp differences between neighborhoods. A city may appear to provide good streets overall while some areas lack greenery, openness or pedestrian-friendly space where diverse…Family legacy helps explain how heirs decide to donate inherited possessionsThere's a good reason why that fine china set or crystal stemware collection inherited from grandma sits in a box gathering dust in the basement. According to new research co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign…Paying for the past: Norway's finder's fees favor gold's weight over what it tells usTen years ago, in 2016, a metal detectorist came upon a hoard of gold. It had been buried in the dirt for around 1,800 years and consisted of around 396 grams (14 ounces) of gold rings. The detectorist handed in his finds to a…Q&A: What's innovative about canned food?To most consumers, canned food is an everyday convenience, but to John Coupland, professor of food science at Penn State, each can represents more than two centuries of invention, experimentation and problem-solving.Parental benefit encouraged people to have children in Estonia, but fathers mainly applied for financial reasonsA generous parental leave reform was introduced in Estonia in 2004. This increased the likelihood of a second or third child being born into the family and also shortened the interval between births, according to Sanan…Scientists discover dangerous water oscillations between Lake Varna and Black SeaFor years, pilots have observed strong and unusual currents in the 2.4-kilometer-long (1.5-mile-long), 300-meter-wide (984-foot-wide) canal connecting Lake Varna with the Black Sea. Maarja Kruusmaa, an academician and professor…Sapphire-grown semiconductor film sets bandgap recordSemiconductors with wider bandgaps could pave the way for smaller, more efficient electronics that can handle far higher voltages, but the wider this gap becomes, the harder it is to control how well a material conducts…Algae-powered soft robot arm uses light to grasp and lift small objectsTiny underwater algae sway gently in the current. All of a sudden, a light shines on them and they form robotlike arms that start to pick up small rocks and put them in floating baskets. Sounds like science fiction, but…India capital steps up air pollution controls ahead of winterIndia began annual measures on Thursday to tackle toxic air pollution in New Delhi, a megacity of 30 million people regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals.US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report saysLosing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year—and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says.Taiwan issues warnings as Typhoon Champi nearsA powerful typhoon headed toward Taiwan on Thursday, triggering the cancellation of dozens of flights and prompting warnings for locals to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds and giant waves.Baby manta rays hunker down close to coasts before facing the open ocean's dangersGiant manta rays can grow up to nine meters (30 feet) long with a disk size of seven meters (23 feet) across and weigh up to 2,000 kg (4,400 pounds). This size leaves them with very few natural enemies once they reach adulthood…Pushing Biomolecular Utility-Diversity Frontiers with Supergroup Relative Policy OptimizationarXiv:2605.08659v4 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Biomolecular generators are often adapted with reward feedback to improve task-specific utility, but pushing utility alone can concentrate generation on a narrow family of…QUBO-Based Conformer Selection with Quantum-Classical Hybrid Optimization for Multiconformer Ligand ModelingarXiv:2610.29058v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: A ligand can adopt multiple conformations within the same binding site, and these conformations can interact differently with the surrounding protein. Multiconformer modeling must…Unlocking the Full Potential of Taylor Dispersion Analysis Through Advanced DetectionarXiv:2610.30039v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Today, pharmaceutical sciences rely on a wide range of innovative therapeutics of varying sizes: nanoparticles, proteins, antibodies, and nanocarriers for drug delivery. Measuring…When powerful women are remembered as witches, we should challenge the historical motiveReclaiming the label "witch" has become an act of feminist solidarity. But are we recovering the women themselves, or a posthumous identity built from accusation rather than fact?Illegal fishing is thriving in African waters—a satellite system could help change thatA patrol boat off the coast of Gabon intercepted three trawlers in July 2026, inside the Grand Sud Reserve. This is one of West and Central Africa's largest marine reserves, where industrial trawling is banned. None of the…More young people are being recruited as 'money mules' by organized crime groups, new analysis revealsMore than 8,900 people aged under 30 were arrested for money laundering offenses in England and Wales between 2020 and 2025. That's more than six in 10 of all money laundering arrests recorded during the period.Horror films exploit how human vision works to deliver movies' best scaresImagine you're in the movie theater watching 2018's "Hereditary." During one of the film's most unsettling sequences, the main character, Peter, wakes up in bed disoriented. As he sits up, you hear a couple of gasps from others…How 39 young people experience climate education in a rapidly changing worldEcological grief is growing—and our current approach to climate change education isn't keeping pace.Student motivation and responsibility shown to be key to tackling bullying in physical educationPhysical education has traditionally been one of the most eagerly awaited classes of the school day, since it lets students get out of the classroom, move around and interact with their classmates in a different way—conditions…Private business fortunes reveal overlooked source of wealth and inequality in AmericaA majority of Americans blame billionaires for the nation's ever-growing income and wealth divide. But economists Eric Zwick and Owen Zidar say there's a much larger but little-known cadre of very rich folks who may be even more…Virus that sickens cows, kills deer still rare in New York state—for nowAn insect-driven disease that causes high mortality in white-tailed deer and mimics the symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle is still rare in New York state, but the warming climate may increase its future spread.Four questions about schoolwork feedback to guide young students' learningWhat happens when a young student gets a low math score? A parent may say, "Math has never been your strength." A teacher might write "careless" beside a calculation.Africans reuse, repair, recycle and resell waste: What's needed to build on the circular economy basicsIn many African cities, a broken fridge is rarely thrown away immediately. It may be repaired and resold, dismantled for spare parts or collected for its metal components.AI listens to bee buzzes to monitor activity without lethal trapsPopulations of many pollinators, including bumblebees, have been crashing over the last few decades, thanks to the widespread use of chemical pesticides, loss of habitat and the acceleration of climate change. But it can be hard…Venomous primate thought lost to science for nearly a century turns up in gardens and on roads across IndonesiaA big-eyed, venomous primate that had not been documented in scientific literature since the 1930s has been hiding in plain sight on the Indonesian island of Bangka, turning up in backyards, along roadsides and on power lines and…Holding out or holding back? Kindergarten redshirting and retention shifted sharply during the pandemicBy the time a child reaches the age of 4 or 5, most parents and caregivers have heard about "kindergarten readiness." But what if a 5-year-old still struggles to count to 10, sing the alphabet song or play cooperatively with…New optogenetic tool inhibits activity in neurons and heart muscle cellsResearchers from Ruhr University Bochum have partnered with colleagues in Göttingen, Berlin, Paris and Essen to develop new optogenetic tools that can selectively inhibit cellular activity through light. These tools could help…U.K. exam board science specifications reveal gender gap that may influence girls' STEM choicesAn absence of women scientists in U.K. exam board specifications for science could be a factor in the disproportionate number of girls dropping STEM subjects at 16 and contribute to the gender gap in STEM careers, new research…Candida auris: A harbinger of further dangerous fungal species?Why has the yeast Candida auris become a dangerous pathogen worldwide in just a few years? This question is on the minds of many researchers. Carla Schuh and Chaitanya Gokhale from the Biocentre at the University of Würzburg have…Sweeping changes to agri-food supply chain needed to tackle global food shortagesSystemic changes are needed across the entire agri-food supply chain to address the global impact of conflict and climate change on food shortages, writes an expert in The BMJ's climate issue.Data vital in holding militaries accountable for the environmental toll of warAhead of the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP31) meeting in Antalya, Turkiye, held in Nov. 2026, an expert writing in The BMJ's climate issue argues that accurate data on greenhouse gas emissions during armed conflict is…Rising military spending could worsen climate change and undermine security, experts warnInvesting more in the military is not a solution to climate change and may cost us our security, warn experts in The BMJ's climate issue. In the first article, Neta Crawford at the University of St Andrews says the view that…Laser-made lattice reveals discrete light solitons in tunable atomic vaporScientists from the Quantum Technologies Group at the Institute of Physics Zagreb, in collaboration with a colleague from the Physics Department at the Faculty of Science (PMF), have experimentally demonstrated for the first time…How rice coordinates signals to partner with beneficial soil fungiMost plants do not gather nutrients from the soil entirely on their own. Many form partnerships with microscopic fungi that grow inside their roots and extend into the surrounding soil. These partnerships, known as arbuscular…Study finds air quality warnings had only a modest impact on Montrealers' movements during wildfiresWhen Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) urged Montrealers to limit outdoor activity during Canada's worst wildfire smoke episodes, the city's travel patterns shifted—but far less than public health officials might have…Perovskite laser maintains stable performance over 400 million pulsesIn a study published in Advanced Optical Materials, researchers at Vilnius University (VU) demonstrated perovskite-based laser structures that maintained stable performance over more than 400 million pulses. Their findings…Why the humble rabbit might be Australia's worst introduced speciesThe 19th-century pastoralist Thomas Austin was homesick. He yearned for the pastimes of his home in England—especially rabbit hunting. He asked his family to send him some rabbits.Not all rattlesnakes are alike: Research suggests personality influences how rattlesnakes use their venomImagine encountering a rattlesnake in your backyard or while on a hike. It will most likely "freeze" to avoid attracting attention, but if it feels especially threatened, it may rattle and even strike, delivering a painful dose…Wild fish are a precious resource—here's how aquaculture can bolster food securitySmall fish such as sardinella are an affordable source of protein and essential nutrients for millions of people across West Africa.How a massive ice shelf buttressed the last ice age's glaciers—and what it could mean for Antarctica todayAbout 20,000 years ago, an enormous, floating ice shelf more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) thick helped lock in three of the largest ice sheets in northern Canada and Greenland. When that ice shelf disappeared, it helped unlock…Hearing laughter may cause orangutans to value rewards moreA new study from Indiana University shows that being in a positive mood leads orangutans to value what they learned more strongly. The study comes from the lab of Erica Cartmill, professor of animal behavior, anthropology and…El Niño is threatening California's fragile coast again—the 1982–83 El Niño opened eyes to the serious erosion risksCalifornia's coastal bluffs and beaches look rugged, but they can be surprisingly fragile in the face of a powerful El Niño.Japan's expensive funerals and declining birthrates are transforming ancestral traditionsWhenever I drive amid the mazelike bustle of Tokyo's Shuto Expressway, where approximately 1 million vehicles transit daily, I see billboard advertisements for all manner of businesses: dentists, hotels, car and tire companies…Salt marshes are proving to be powerful allies in building a climate-resilient coastlineSalt marsh sediment and vegetation can remain largely intact even during extreme storm surges. This was demonstrated in a large-scale experiment in which researchers transported sections of salt marsh to an experimental facility…Reconstructing 16,000 years of summer temperature change in the Western BalkansResearchers at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) have reconstructed approximately 16,000 years of summer temperature changes from sediments collected at Lake Prokoško in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The findings show how the Western…AI designs functional enzyme components that could help expand drug discoveryNew active ingredients for drugs to treat infections, cancer or other serious diseases are often based on substances originally discovered in microorganisms, plants or other living organisms. Producing or improving such active…A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug—and suddenly it feels like time for a new oneImagine you have a bag you really like. It felt like "the one" when you bought it. Over time, it starts to look worn. There are some scuffs on it. Nothing is actually wrong with the bag, and it still works exactly as it should…Breaking through the 'fog of war': Game-based study suggests shared boundaries can foster peaceWhat causes adversaries to escalate conflicts into costly, prolonged wars even when neither side wants to fight? And in the fog of war, what might help them break that cycle and find a path to peace?Using AI to plan your next vacation? Sometimes, too much information is just too muchImagine planning a vacation across India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. You could compare dozens of websites, scroll through reviews and ask friends for recommendations.How humans domesticated the bacterium behind Botox treatmentsClostridium botulinum bacteria produce a potent neurotoxin called botulinum toxin, which causes the serious illness botulism. The toxin attacks the nervous system, leaving the body unable to control its muscles and making every…What faces in paintings can tell us about how we perceive emotionLook closely at a face in a painting and you might think you know what emotion the person is experiencing. A smile suggests happiness. A furrowed brow might signal anger. Widened eyes could mean fear or surprise. But what happens…Serengeti hyenas manage to keep clans stable as climate change alters animal migrationsAlthough the main prey of spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta), migratory ungulates such as blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), now spend substantially less time within hyena territories than they did 30 years ago, hyena clans…Subsidence claims: After drought, ground can shrink, swell or even collapse when it rains—causing damage to homesA crack appears beside a window after weeks of scorching weather. As much as you might hope the ground beneath your house will recover with the first rain, the effects of a dry summer can continue long after temperatures fall.Ancient fish bones reveal how Arctic cod species survived the last ice ageThe glacial Arctic Ocean was not a barren ice desert but a breeding ground for the evolution of cold adaptation in marine fish. This is the main conclusion of a new scientific publication from Stockholm University that examines…Genetic snapshot of North Carolina black bears could improve population resilienceA recent genomic survey of North Carolina black bears from mountain and coastal habitats reveals distinct differences in genetic health and diversity between the populations, with coastal bears exhibiting greater genetic…Annual 'Teens and Screens' report reveals young audiences are redefining modern storytellingThe media habits of teens and young adults reflect transformative changes in modern storytelling and technology, and the entertainment industry and other content creators should pay attention, according to the latest "Teens and…Swiss barn owls are gradually changing colorOver the past 30 years, Swiss barn owls have become more reddish-brown and more heavily spotted. By analyzing the genomes of more than 3,000 birds, scientists at the University of Lausanne identified the genetic variants linked…X-ray free-electron laser sets new record for shortest high-energy pulsesResearchers at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) at the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have measured the shortest high-energy X-ray pulses ever recorded at an X-ray free-electron laser…Study identifies world's first corporate psychopathNew research suggests the same personality traits associated with toxic corporate leaders today may have been present at the very birth of global capitalism 400 years ago.NASA's CASALS instrument bridges gaps in 3D maps of Earth's surfaceA team of researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) has developed a new instrument designed to eliminate blind spots between lines of lidar data on Earth's surface. Built with support from NASA's Earth Science…Butterfly navigation tests reveal that migrating species may rely on different natural compassesResearchers at Keele University have discovered that migratory butterflies may use different navigation systems to find their way during migrations, highlighting the importance of understanding how different species may respond…Scientists discover migration-mediated mechanism enabling bacteria-virus coexistenceBacteria and the viruses that infect them—known as phages—coexist in soils, oceans and living organisms. Scientists have long thought this coexistence reflects a microscopic version of an evolutionary arms race: As parasites and…Keeping to warm climates may have helped crocodiles outlast the dinosaursKeeping to warm climates throughout their 250-million-year history may have helped crocodiles and their relatives survive the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, finds a new study led by UCL (University College London)…Compulsive social media use is linked with wanting closeness but fearing reliance on othersCompulsive use of social media may be associated with a strong desire for reassurance among people who are afraid to rely on others and engage in face-to-face interactions, according to a study published Oct. 21, 2026, in the…Electronic nose puts police detection dogs to the testA pilot study tested an electronic nose, called NOS.E, alongside human-remains detection dogs to see whether it could detect buried remains and help confirm dogs' signals.Forensic specialists need only one or two facial features to identify individualsResearchers led by Carina Hahn at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S., have found that forensic specialists in facial identification need only one or two features, such as eyes or ears, to identify a…Preschoolers aren't more creative than adults—they're just more confidentAdults are more objectively creative than preschoolers but are inhibited by anxiety and low self-confidence, according to a study published Oct. 21, 2026, in the journal PLOS One by Janika Saretzki from the University of Graz…Chromosome anchors form hollow shells before cell division, imaging revealsWhenever a cell divides, it has to split its chromosomes perfectly between two daughter cells, and even a single mistake can be disastrous. Now, researchers from Japan have found that one of the key structures that makes this…'Silent' vultures turn out to use a wide range of sounds to communicateVultures were long thought to make few and fairly simple sounds. Yet no one had investigated in detail how the birds use sound to communicate. For his master's thesis in Jorg Massen's Vulture Cognition Lab, Connor Proudfoot…Ukrainian media coverage casts land as both lifeline and danger zoneAn international team led by Alexander Vorbrugg analyzed (online) media reporting on war-related land changes in Ukraine. The study asked: How is damage to land represented? What knowledge do these representations draw on? How…Ultrafast light can control ferromagnetism without relying on heatingDespite being known for more mundane uses such as sticking notes to refrigerators or keeping bags shut, magnetization is one of the most fundamental and useful properties of a material. Indeed, it forms the physical basis for…Better data analysis links to stronger marketing and innovation in Thai retail sectorA study of 500 Thai retailers has found that businesses with stronger big data analytics capabilities tend to be better at identifying market needs, innovating and executing effective marketing strategies. Moreover, large…When a few people break the rules, bad behavior spreads quicklyThe old saying that one bad apple spoils the barrel suggests that an individual behaving badly can have a negative influence on the entire group. The idea now has some fresh scientific backing.Methane emissions in Baltimore show seasonal, daily trendsNatural gas leaks are a significant source of methane emissions in cities, but it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where and why they happen. And methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is the main chemical component of natural gas…Hubble observations challenge supernova winds' role in cosmic reionizationAn international team of researchers, including members from the University of Michigan, has revealed surprising results that could rewrite our understanding of a key transition in the early universe.Proposed additional ID requirements for voting could disenfranchise more than 1 in 4 Detroit adultsMore than 1 in 4 Detroiters cannot easily produce up-to-date documentation of their U.S. citizenship that matches their current name, according to a new survey from the University of Michigan's Detroit Metro Area Communities…Poor ocean conditions leave murrelet chicks exposed to nest predators for longerLess favorable ocean conditions mean marbled murrelet chicks take longer to leave the nest, making them more vulnerable to predation, according to a new study of the Pacific Northwest seabird by Oregon State University scientists.Childhood experiences of war loom large over CEOs' decision-makingThe trauma of war has long-lasting reverberations, influencing business decisions made decades later, argue Eun Hye Jo and Jenny Jung-Wha Lee, accounting professors at Costello College of Business based at George Mason University…Two-in-one tool tracks viral RNA inside live infected cells in real timeViruses are sneaky intruders, hijacking the internal machinery of host cells and replicating out of sight. Understanding these dynamics is the first step to developing effective antiviral strategies that could stop infections…AI could turn scientific papers into research assistantsAn AI ‘virtual author’ can help scientists use a paper’s methods on new data. But it’s not going to match a human author’s expertise.Africa's bats could survive climate change—if they can find somewhere to liveClimate change and changes in the way land is used are the two biggest threats to wildlife because they change the environment in which animals survive and thrive. Knowing how species respond to these pressures is central to…Reindeer grazing changes plant roots in pine forestsReindeer grazing changes the vegetation of northern pine forests below ground as well as above it. In a recent study in Finland, trees and understory vegetation in grazed forests had nearly 30% less shallow-root biomass than…Reexamined Viking 2 signal reveals possible marsquake from region active decades laterEarthquakes and the seismic waves they generate provide some of the best clues to Earth's interior. To extend that success to other worlds, scientists placed seismometers on the Apollo missions to the moon and on the Viking Mars…How life on Earth experiences climate changeClimate change can look very different at the scale of a forest, field or hillside. A new review shows how changes in vegetation and atmospheric conditions can cause local microclimates to warm at very different rates from the…Migratory birds spread avian influenza to Greenland's polar bearsMigrating birds that breed in the Arctic are spreading avian influenza to polar bears in eastern Greenland, according to a new study that found evidence of infections in bear blood samples acquired from Greenland Inuit…Light-based method could offer first way to detect hypothetical 'mirror life'Scientists have proposed what they believe is the first method for detecting "mirror life"—a hypothetical form of life made from molecular building blocks that are the mirror image of those found naturally on Earth. Researchers…South Korea guides crowd-pulling shark out of canalA shark that has become a viral sensation in South Korea was coaxed out of a canal in which it was stuck, authorities said on Wednesday, as falling temperatures raised concerns for its survival.Mirror-image molecules are difficult to separate from their counterparts, but a new catalytic method might be the answerJust like gloves, molecules can have left- and right-handed—or mirror-image—forms. Because the left- and right-handed molecules are still very similar, scientists have had trouble separating them from each other. But a team of…'Invisible' tweak could help make protein shakes less clumpyScientists from RMIT University and Riga Technical University in Latvia have shown that static charge left on surfaces can be controlled, which may have big benefits for companies needing to avoid the little zap in production of…'The fishing's terrible': Deforestation devastates Central African riverSitting in his narrow dugout canoe, Jean-Romeo Senguemboli frowned at the meager catch in his nets on the Central African Republic's Mbali River, where experts say deforestation is devastating the fish population.A lifesaving medication is not behind the drop in U.S. overdose deathsA possible reason for the overdose deaths drop is more use of naloxone, which reverses opioid overdoses. But while still a key tool, its use fell too.UN projections say world is losing ground in fight to curb climate change, faulting US a bitLosing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year—and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says.Bending a liquid: Liquid membranes flex 100 times more easily than cell membranesMany structures in biology are bounded by membranes, but not all of them. Droplets of a liquid called a coacervate, which form when oppositely charged molecules come together in water, have attracted attention as models for…Arrival of the Suebi, Alans and Visigoths did not erase deep genetic legacy of Roman HispaniaAn international study led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE, CSIC-UPF) in Barcelona, the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona, Harvard University and the University of the Basque Country (EHU) has reconstructed the…Newly identified metabolic pathway helps explain how cold extends lifespanModerately cold temperatures have proven to effectively extend lifespan and delay age-related decline in animals. However, how cold temperatures trigger these beneficial effects at the molecular level has remained largely unclear.Scientists reveal how deadly Andes hantavirus attaches to human cellsEarlier this year, an outbreak of Andes hantavirus on a cruise ship, which killed three passengers and sickened 13, highlighted the lack of approved vaccines or treatments for the virus. In a study published in Nature, scientists…Physicists trap and tame single particle of antimatter for monthsFor the first time, Northwestern University physicists have coaxed a single positron—the antimatter counterpart of an electron—into an exquisitely controlled quantum state.How many insects are there—and why do we need them?There are an estimated 10 quintillion insects alive on Earth at any given time. That's 10,000,000,000,000,000,000 individual insects. But how many species are there, why do we need them, and what would happen if their numbers…How climate change, new technology are shaping the future of extremes in peak power demandsNew research led by the University of Michigan provides utilities and policymakers with forecasts that can help them better prepare for future extremes in peak energy demand in the United States.Bering Sea heat wave linked to a surprising boom in the number of hybrid crabsMarine heat waves are usually seen as destructive events that can disrupt entire ocean ecosystems and trigger massive environmental damage. In 2018 and 2019, an extreme heat wave hit the Bering Sea, causing spring sea ice levels…Kissing bugs can spread potentially fatal Chagas disease when dogs eat themIn the southern United States and across Latin America, kissing bugs can bite people and pets both outdoors and when they enter homes. While not every kissing bug carries disease, these insects can spread a parasite that causes…Antelope collagen found in 60,000-year-old ochre offers clues to early human practicesIn the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, a research team from Kyushu University, Universitetet i Bergen and the University of Copenhagen reports that it found traces of ancient collagen protein from the common eland…Peek into hidden worlds revealed by the 2026 Nikon Small World contestThis year’s photomicrography contest captured the wonders of the very small, from flying ink droplets to the most adorable jumping spider you've ever seen.Bereaved people from ethnically diverse communities are being let down by support services, study findsThe England-wide study involving 121 bereaved people from 13 ethnic backgrounds found that racism, language barriers and a lack of culturally appropriate support continue to prevent many people from accessing help after the death…Giant Jurassic fossil sheds light on the evolution of a six-legged predatorInsects belong to a broader group of six-legged animals called hexapods. This group also includes other less well-known, small animals, including diplurans or two-pronged bristletails, wingless relatives of insects with two rear…Beyond infections, bacteria reveal promise for making medicines and protecting cropsBacteria get a bad reputation—with all the outbreaks, infections and deaths.Astronomers uncover the engine behind the most powerful stellar flares in the Kepler fieldA new study led by researchers at the Konkoly Observatory of the HUN-REN Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences (HUN-REN CSFK) in Budapest has revealed what makes a distant red giant star the most explosively active in…Australia urged to put biodiversity at the heart of planning as global targets slip out of reachThe world is falling short of its biodiversity commitments because nature is still treated as an afterthought in decisions about housing, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, mining and conservation, according to a new UNSW…AI reveals how a warming climate will intensify NZ's most extreme downpoursThe most damaging weather events are the record-breaking "one-in-100-year" disasters communities have usually only seen once.The ocean's most abundant 'loner' microbe has a sticky second lifeThe oxygen in about every other breath we take comes from microscopic cells—phytoplankton—drifting in the surface of the ocean. Among them is Prochlorococcus, the smallest and most abundant photosynthetic organism in the seas. It…Tackling Lake Erie's algal blooms requires targeted conservation strategiesAnyone living along the coast of Lake Erie will be well aware of the periodic algal blooms that appear on its surface. The greenish blooms can cause rashes and other health problems and pose risks to both humans and animals.Genomes of 20 eastern Finnish species provide unique insights into species' adaptations to local conditionsIn recent years, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have been both leading and contributing to collaborative genome projects. These efforts have produced reference-quality genome assemblies for the Finnish brown…Parents and nongamers struggle to identify video game loot boxesNew research has found parents, guardians and nongamers may struggle to recognize video game loot boxes, their defining features and the digital receipts linked to purchases.Atomic memory keeps distant ions entangled for about 10 secondsQuantum networks, systems that connect devices and allow them to exchange information encoded in the quantum states of particles, could enable more secure communications. To build these networks, physicists need to devise…Smart planning of outdoor sports tournaments using environmental heat measurementsRising temperatures caused by climate change are making it harder to organize outdoor sports events safely. Exercising in the heat lowers performance and raises the risk of heatstroke, which is a leading cause of nontraumatic…Can surplus-food apps have too much competition?Apps that let businesses sell surplus food at a discount in "surplus bags" have become a popular way to keep edible food out of landfills while giving consumers access to lower-cost meals and groceries.Q&A: Do new platform features hurt hiring chances for competitive gig workers?Whether they are driven by economic necessity or a desire for greater control over their careers, a growing number of workers are turning to online gig-work platforms to supplement their income with freelance projects like coding…What can minerals tell us about Earth’s past? 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Some past studies have linked synchronized bodily responses to cooperation and being attuned to the emotions…South Korea launches new bid to guide crowd-pulling shark to seaSouth Korean authorities began a new attempt Wednesday to coax a shark-turned-viral sensation back to sea, with falling temperatures in the Busan canal where it is stranded raising concerns for its survival.Prized wild pepper at risk in Madagascar's shrinking forestsA rare wild pepper endemic to Madagascar and prized by international chefs is facing an uncertain future, a victim of its own success and the destruction of its forest habitat.More current with less calcium: Computational models help solve longstanding ion channel evolution mysteryIn the early 1980s, scientists observed an anomaly. Embedded within cell membranes, they identified ion channels with extraordinarily high conductance. These so-called "BK" (Big K, or Big Potassium) channels had roughly 10 times…Transparent minispheres reveal that some look-alike cancer drugs part ways in 3DResearchers at Uppsala University have adapted Cell Painting, a widely used imaging method in drug discovery, to look at individual cells inside small 3D clusters of cancer cells. Two drugs that looked almost identical in…A First Nation community in Canada is using a data center to preserve its heritageFor thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have passed down their traditions and culture through oral storytelling. Now, a Canadian Indigenous community is using a data center to help preserve its heritage.SpaceX turns a profit after a string of losses as its satellite and computer leasing businesses soarSpaceX reported a bigger quarterly profit than expected Tuesday as its satellite communications operations and its business of leasing computing power to other companies boomed.Targeting a particular gene may improve tea plants' flavor and cold toleranceResearch in New Phytologist reveals a gene that regulates tea plants' flavor and cold tolerance, providing insights on how to expand the potential for better-tasting tea to be grown in a wider variety of locations.U.S. antipoverty tax credit expansion may have unintended costs for children's developmentAs part of U.S. welfare reforms in the 1990s to provide adequate financial support to low-income families while avoiding disincentivizing work, policymakers expanded the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). This change encouraged…Magnolia: A Persistent-Memory Agent Framework for Computational ChemistryarXiv:2610.27230v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Chemistry has recently entered a high-data regime as molecular databases from high-throughput platforms or computational studies have become available. Increasing automation…Guatemala gains its first endemic bird in American Ornithological Society's 67th supplementThe 67th Supplement to the American Ornithological Society's (AOS's) Check-list of North American Birds, which was published today in Ornithology, includes several significant updates to the classification of bird species found…A magnetar can be born when two neutron stars touchAll neutron stars have intense magnetic fields. The typical magnetic field of a neutron star is about 100,000 times stronger than the strongest magnetic fields we can create on Earth. But about 1% of neutron stars have even…Women farmers need better financing to benefit from AIPublic and private investments must address the financial barriers preventing women from benefiting fully from digital technologies and artificial intelligence as multiple global crises and aid cuts bite.Are partisan politics even changing up our accents? They just might be, y'allWith the midterms fast approaching, communicating just the right message has been top of mind on all sides of the political aisle.Controlled vapor treatment guides molecules into highly oriented soft quasicrystalsMolecules can spontaneously organize into complex, ordered structures through a process known as self-assembly. Among these structures, soft quasicrystals display unusual patterns that do not repeat regularly like conventional…Major repairs needed to save Horseshoe Bay LagoonVolunteer researcher Chris Hopper, JCU's adjunct professor Eric Wolanski and independent researcher Natalie K. Dowling examined the impact of saltwater and erosion on Horseshoe Bay Lagoon, a freshwater lagoon and one of the few…Rare solar radiation storm gives scientists clearest picture yet of flight risksThe most comprehensive data set ever collected from Earth's atmosphere during a solar radiation event has highlighted the importance of better-coordinated radiation monitoring for aviation safety, according to new research led by…Shortening Canadian teacher education risks devaluing the profession of teachingRecently, shorter teacher certification programs have been introduced in different Canadian provinces. These programs are being implemented in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Québec.Where El Niño may impact California coastal areas this winterDriving across Highway 37 in the San Francisco Bay Area on the best of days already feels like driving on top of water. Buffeted on both sides by marshlands hosting egrets, herons, ducks and a handful of endangered species, the…Researchers study how AI could improve weed managementAdvances in weed management technology could reduce reliance on herbicides and manual labor, but a new review from the University of Mississippi and Cornell University indicates those tools also bring steep costs and potential…Shipwrecks can become thriving reefs, but may contain hidden toxic time bombsLate last year, scientists in Germany published findings on a World War II munitions dump in the Baltic Sea. Some may dismiss the dump as hazardous waste, but to marine biologists it was something far more exciting: a thriving…Forgotten samples from Greenland's Cold War base reveal warmer summers during ancient ice-free periodThe site of a former U.S. military base in Greenland was ice-free at a time when summers were a few degrees warmer than today, according to a new University at Buffalo–led study of ancient sediment recovered from beneath the site…Judging faces without personality labels uncovers key patterns in first impressionsImagine sitting on a city bus full of strangers. Look around at the people riding with you. If you needed help, how would you choose whom to trust? By scanning people's faces, your brain is already making interpretations about…Building wildfire-resilient homes costs less than residents expectHousing development in Colorado is spreading into fire-prone landscapes, increasing wildfire risk and adding to the challenges of affordable housing and rising insurance costs.Mystery skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may finally have an identityThe identity of a mysterious skeleton found in a Roman sarcophagus in the grounds of Westminster Abbey more than 150 years ago appears closer to being solved.Rule breaking by just a few people can be contagiousPeople are more likely to mimic — or even surpass — rule breakers than rule followers, a study finds. But real-world consequences may keep people in line.Like humans, some primates become cautious of germs in the wake of a viral outbreakIn the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many households wiped down groceries with disinfectant before putting them away. Hand sanitizer was in short supply. With little information on how the virus spread, people became more…Caribbean islands were once the center of diversity for barn owlsLegend has it that a giant elfin, owl-like creature called the chickcharney haunts the islands of the Bahamas. Those who encounter this cryptid on cordial terms are said to be blessed with good luck. Those who disrespect the…Northern Australia is a 'lifeboat' for critically endangered green sawfishGreen sawfish, distinguished by their long, sharklike bodies and tooth-lined "saw" on the front of their heads, are on the verge of extinction, largely due to overfishing and habitat loss.Male seahorse pouch proteins may help remove toxic waste from developing embryosMale seahorses, fishes that belong to the Syngnathidae family, show a distinctive reproductive strategy in which males carry developing embryos in a brood pouch. Their most distinctive feature is the brood pouch on the ventral…Diverse and sustained social activities may boost cognition in older ageDiverse and sustained social activities may boost cognitive performance and slow the decline in brain health associated with aging, suggest the findings of a large international study, published online in the Journal of…Soybean waste yields 3D-printable material that could help repair skinTransforming a soybean processing byproduct into a material for skin protection and repair is the prospect outlined by a study that used okara, a residue from the production of tofu and soy-based beverages, to obtain a bioactive…Are transgender sports bans really about protecting women? Survey data tells a different storyRelatively few transgender athletes participate in high school and collegiate sports. Still, since 2020, 27 states have passed laws banning them from participating in sports based on their gender identity.A hidden rivalry between two quantum states at the heart of superconductorsTransmitting electricity without losing any energy may sound impossible, yet this is precisely the promise of superconductivity. For nearly 40 years, scientists have been working to understand materials that exhibit this…How governments worldwide are shaping what AI can say about politicsWith the U.S. midterms approaching, about one in five voters has asked AI chatbots about elections and politics, a recent survey found.Feral—and threatened? Endangered camels, banteng and hog deer have found an unexpected refuge in AustraliaMillions of large feral animals roam Australia. Pigs, camels, deer, horses, water buffalo, cattle and goats were introduced deliberately as transport, livestock or to hunt. Many have since established wild populations.How buying weapons can harm a country's economySome wars are predictable. There are conflicts past and present which have been more or less expected because of economic and social conditions, a country's history or that of its neighbors.Machine learning reveals potential warning signal for polar vortex disruptionsThe polar vortex, a swirling mass of cold air encircling the North Pole, is sometimes disrupted by sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) events, unleashing waves of frigid air that penetrate farther south than usual. Temperatures…'Terror of kings': Why the 1066 appearance of Halley's Comet terrified the medieval worldA sequence on the Bayeux Tapestry shows King Harold alongside a crowd gazing at the sky, beneath the embroidered caption Isti mirant stella ("those people marvel at the star"). Above Harold sits Halley's Comet, with ghostlike…New study reveals the high financial value of privacy in legal proceedingsA new Management Science study provides rare real-world evidence that people are willing to give up thousands of dollars to prevent sensitive information about their health and income from becoming public. The research, developed…Oxygen collisions show evidence of jet quenching, a signature of early-universe matterNew results from the STAR experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) provide strong evidence that smashing oxygen nuclei together at nearly the speed of light generates a quark-gluon plasma (QGP), a type of matter…Tofu is the winner. Scientist creates new holistic scoring system to measure the impact of foodConsumers are increasingly confronted with conflicting information surrounding how much protein they should have and which protein sources are healthiest, most sustainable, and best value for money. Cambridge research has…Using eyedrops in space—wearable patch offers a new approachApplying eyedrops is difficult in space, where there is almost no gravity. A KAIST research team has developed a wearable patch that delivers eyedrops to the eye without relying on gravity. The research team was led by Professor…From seafloor depths to fishing activity, free software brings ocean data togetherFor scientists studying the ocean, finding the right data can sometimes be as challenging as figuring out what to do with it. Want to know seafloor depth, the location of underwater mountains or sea surface temperatures? The…Why is it so hard to spot a liar? Expert explains the psychology of deceptionFrom The Traitors to everyday life, we often mistake nervousness, confidence or group suspicion for signs of deception. Dr Nadja Heym, Associate Professor in Personality Psychology and Psychopathology, explains why spotting a…What climate change is costing CaliforniaFrom heat-related illness and deaths to lost work hours and higher insurance and utility bills, climate change is already affecting California's economy. A new statewide report in California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment…Distrust in the media and courts can cause democratic backsliding, study suggestsDemocratic backsliding can be tricky to spot.Supercomputer reveals how size could shape the future of nanomedicineScientists have long been interested in cellular nanodiscs, tiny particles made from natural cell membranes that mimic many of the functions of living cells. While previous studies demonstrated the therapeutic potential of…Water as we've never known it: Physicists test water beyond Earth-like conditionsWater isn't always as it seems. Under extreme conditions, such as those found on other planets, it has been discovered to change its atomic structure, giving it the means to alter its appearance and other properties.Aurora supercomputer powers two of the largest cosmological simulations to dateResearchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have completed two of the largest cosmological simulations ever performed. Each simulation modeled the evolution of 13.4 trillion dark matter…'Smoking gun' may help solve mystery of high-temperature superconductivitySuperconductivity has many important practical applications, including creating powerful magnets used in high-resolution medical scans, transporting electricity efficiently and building ultrasensitive measuring devices. Until…Fluorescent reaction maps reveal how catalyst activity changes with operating conditionsCatalysts spur chemical reactions used across industries, from producing fuels and medicines to manufacturing chemicals and treating pollutants. Improving their performance requires understanding where and how reactions happen on…How a cold pulse in the Northwest Atlantic reshaped East Coast fisheriesFishers in the Northeast began noticing an unusual shift in the summer of 2023. Some familiar catches, including shortfin and longfin squid, declined, while cold-water species such as mackerel bounced back from years of decline…The bioeconomy is gaining ground worldwide, report showsOil and natural gas still account for the vast majority of the world's energy and raw materials, with all the associated environmental and biodiversity consequences. The bioeconomy is an approach to overcoming this dependence…Filling the gaps in global rainfall mapsGlobal rainfall maps are built from observations collected by multiple satellites, but they have an important limitation. The satellites that provide these measurements cannot see the whole Earth at once. As a result, some…Over 60% of Connecticut horses exposed to Leptospira bacteria, study findsLeptospirosis is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira bacteria and can affect humans and animals, including horses.Custom frame timing captures ultrafast events across five orders of magnitude in timeMost conventional methods of ultrafast photography use evenly spaced intervals in which images are taken, but new developments have shown how much can be left out of the story, especially when multiple timescales are involved.Seven-minute virtual reality intervention helps students tackle stress and exam anxietyA seven-minute virtual reality (VR) intervention can help students feel calmer, less anxious and better able to cope with academic pressure, according to new research from City St George's. The findings, published in Scientific…A century of records paints a worrying picture for Europe's beesIn most parts of Europe, bees have become less widespread during the last 100 years, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Research concludes that Shakespeare wrote 'Edward III' with MarloweDr. Rory Loughnane, a reader in early modern studies in the School of Humanities, has confirmed "beyond any reasonable doubt" that William Shakespeare was the principal writer of "Edward III" and that it was written in…Limited waste collection services in rural communities linked to high microplastic levels in Mekong RiverPlastics are accumulating in ecosystems around the world, and their tiny fragments can collect and carry chemical pollutants and pathogens into plants, animals and people. When fishermen in Cambodia's Mekong River became alarmed…AI challenges math by solving the unsolvableAnnouncements over recent months that artificial intelligence models have cracked previously unsolvable problems are shaking top-level mathematicians to the core, and they are now asking themselves: Where do we come in?Unraveling DNA repair: How cells protect their genetic blueprintEvery cell in the human body faces a chronic challenge: protecting its DNA. Whenever cells divide, their genetic material must be copied accurately. But DNA is continuously under attack, and when damage goes unrepaired, it can…How the aftermath of negotiations turns 'winners' into 'losers,' and vice versaAt its best, negotiation is the art of mutual value creation. But once created, that value must be capitalized upon in the post-negotiation environment. That means the formal end of negotiations is often only the end of the…Cost-analysis tool allows coastal communities to see and estimate benefits of investing in storm-protection measuresToday, as part of the official release of California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment, researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have launched a platform, data and tools that community leaders can use to estimate…The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here's how and when to watchThe Orionids—one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's Comet—will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.PermitAI team delivers a one-stop shop for federal permitting dataThe PermitAI team at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has changed how federal agencies search past environmental permitting decisions. Now it is taking that access one step further with two newly…A pulsar's apparent slowdown reveals a rare stellar trioPulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars, the extremely dense cores left behind when massive stars explode. Astrophysicists have recently observed a pulsar rotating over 300 times per second that appeared to be slowing down…Steering electrons with extreme ultraviolet light—team achieves quantum coherent controlLight is one of the most powerful tools scientists have for probing matter. By interacting with electrons, light reveals how atoms, molecules and materials are structured and how they evolve in time. Highly energetic ultraviolet…Central Coast will face more extremes, regional report of California's Fifth Climate Assessment findsCalifornia's Central Coast is headed toward more climate extremes, with hotter days, stronger storms and more intense droughts.NASA experimental Mars helicopter blade designs target longer flightsNASA researchers are developing the future of flight on Mars, laying the groundwork for helicopters with the ability to fly higher and farther while conducting science on the Red Planet. Using high-fidelity computer simulations…'Raman barcodes' distinguish 20 SARS-CoV-2 variants by their RNA architectureA research team led by distinguished professor Giuseppe Pezzotti at the Biomedical Engineering Center, Kansai Medical University (Japan), has demonstrated that differences in the molecular structures of viral RNA can be captured…Workplace narcissists crave more than a quiet raiseAccording to a new study, all employees like private rewards—a salary increase or glowing performance review that's not broadcast to others in the workplace—but narcissists also want to have rewards made public for their…'Bomb carbon' in wood shavings helped researchers measure the stability of biochar in soilBiochar can store carbon in the soil and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere—yet we still know too little about how long the biochar will persist. Now, researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural…'Civic laboratories': How online spaces are reshaping civic engagement among Gen ZEven before they are old enough to vote, some young people are finding ways to make a difference. Civic engagement among youth ages 15 to 25 can range from volunteering in the community and joining a protest march to signing a…Individual atomic collisions can now be detected in the lab, potentially opening up pathways to new physicsTiny atoms and molecules are constantly bombarding each other all around us. While we regularly measure the large-scale effects of these interactions, measuring the effect of each individual collision is far more difficult. But…Drones help archaeologists find Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in Australia's rugged Blue MountainsDrone-mounted laser technology is helping archaeologists locate Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in the rugged, densely vegetated landscapes of Australia's Blue Mountains, demonstrating a new approach to surveying archaeological…Marital breakups can also have long-term effects, and some are felt keenly in old ageMarital breakups have consequences that extend beyond the immediate end of cohabitation. Research from the University of Granada has found that these consequences can last for decades, eventually becoming a significant source of…Eighteen years of whale call research reveals key habitat of mysterious speciesIn a boost for the conservation of one of the world's most elusive and least-understood whale species, researchers analyzing more than 18 years of underwater acoustic recordings collected off northwest Australia have discovered…Hot plasma may explain how rapidly feeding black holes launch powerful jetsSome supermassive black holes rapidly consume surrounding matter while simultaneously firing powerful streams of plasma into space at nearly the speed of light. However, this creates a physical puzzle: rapid feeding is expected…Largest collection of Roman cave inscriptions discovered in SpainArchaeologists have uncovered the largest collection of Latin cave inscriptions anywhere in the Roman Empire. Early analysis of the inscriptions discovered at Cova Dones reveals that a female deity was worshipped at the site and…The road to discovery: DNA in the air maps biodiversityCurtin University researchers have detected traces of hundreds of plants and animals by collecting DNA from the air as they drove more than 1,100km (684 miles) across Western Australia.Employees with autism report hidden labor of workplace camouflaging in new studyEmployees with autism may expend considerable time and effort modifying their behavior to meet workplace expectations, from rehearsing conversations and monitoring facial expressions to concealing sensory discomfort, according to…Collecting phones during college lessons raises grades, large randomized trial findsYour phone vibrates, a notification pops up, or you just take a quick glance at the screen. Even minor interruptions can affect your concentration—not least when you're in class. Now, a large randomized trial involving more than…Quantum probability can't be derived without assuming it firstFor nearly a century, physicists have relied on the Born rule to calculate the chances of different outcomes when they measure a quantum system. Yet despite decades of effort, nobody has managed to derive the rule from more basic…Scientists discover a promising blood sugar–regulating compound in red algaIt is a dietary staple found in sushi, rice wraps and ramen toppings. Commonly known as nori in Japan and gim in Korea, red seaweed is especially popular across Asia. Yet, despite its widespread consumption, many of its…Can restoring large animals help mitigate climate change? It's complicatedCan protecting elephants and whales help mitigate climate change?Ancient wildfire study offers warning for a warming worldNew research from the University of Aberdeen has revealed that periods of global warming can trigger long-lasting increases in wildfire activity, with ecosystems taking far longer to recover than previously thought. The study…Human activity threatens biodiversity in remote Patagonian kelp forestsMarine scientists have conducted the first re-survey of northern Patagonia's kelp forests in more than 50 years and discovered dramatic changes across one of the world's most remote marine ecosystems due to human activities.Surprising pattern emerges in reincarnation reportsAn analysis of more than 1,600 cases of purported reincarnation has revealed a striking correlation: The time between death and "rebirth" was shorter on average when records indicated that the prior person had died unexpectedly.A quantum pathway to entropy-free energy transferFor scientists, breakthroughs often stem from unexpected turns. A research team led by Oscar Dahlsten, an associate professor in the Department of Physics at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), set out to prove a theoretical…Study asks, Who benefits from where hospitals or landfills are located?Cities are built around critical public facilities, some more desirable for neighbors than others. People want to live near hospitals and parks. Living near a wastewater plant or a landfill is another matter.Locusts get a sensory assist from nanomaterials—helping them detect more chemicalsScientists have long explored the idea of using insects as our agents in the field in places where humans won't fit or survive. Imagine a cockroach in an earthquake zone, able to skitter into the rubble to map out exactly where…Study links gambling ads to betting activity, searches for helpFrom social media feeds to sports broadcasts, gambling ads have become increasingly difficult to avoid. New CU Boulder research links gambling advertising to more gambling activity and more searches for help with problem gambling.Peat bogs, the natural archives of mining fallout, reveal ancient Europe's hidden metal networksFor thousands of years, humans shaped their world with stone, wood and bone. Metallurgy, the art and science of working with metals such as copper, bronze and iron, marked a turning point in human history. The mining that fueled…Octopus-inspired patch grips skin and reveals pulse through shifting colorsIt looks like a small, transparent patch with a rainbow on its surface—or for those old enough to remember, the back of a CD. The patch is the first of its kind in the world and, when combined with an ordinary smartphone camera…New analytical method reveals what happens inside tiny molecular frameworksTiny magnetic probes can be used to investigate the chemical forces at work inside the pores of molecular framework compounds, but until now, this had only been possible to a limited degree. A new method developed by a team at…Could wood provide a better home for oil-degrading microbes?According to a study conducted by researchers at Sultan Qaboos University, the material used to support microbial biofilms could influence their potential role in treating water generated during oil production. The research was…Octopus and cuttlefish suckers may have evolved by repurposing ancient developmental genesCephalopods, like the octopus, have specialized arms and suckers, but how these structures evolved from the simple bodies of their mollusk ancestors remains a mystery. Researchers from the University of Tokyo compared gene…Giant canyon on Mars is still tectonically active todayScientists at Columbia University and Imperial College London have found that the largest canyon system in the solar system is still active and shaping Mars today, billions of years after it first formed.Researchers explore the valuable connection between birds, memory and territory in ChileBlack-necked swans, spot-flanked gallinules, southern lapwings, austral thrushes and dozens of other bird species fly across the Río Cruces Wetland, carrying the biocultural memory of the territory. Both resident birds and…River model reveals how coordinated water sharing could ease drought's unequal effectsRivers provide water for everything from growing crops and running factories to the taps in our homes, but droughts can leave them struggling to meet all these demands. A new study, published in Water Resources Research, suggests…Added receptor helps CAR T cells stay in bone marrow in cancer mouse modelsBy turning a patient's own immune cells into stronger cancer-fighting cells, CAR T-cell therapy has transformed how some blood cancers are treated. But it's been harder to extend this approach to solid tumors, including cancer…A quantum computing feat brings the ‘megaquops’ era a step closerError correction creates qubits that glitch only 5 out of a million times, the first step toward a new phase for quantum computing.Keeping jumping genes in place: New role for protein complex discoveredAs much as half of the human genome is composed of so-called "jumping genes." These DNA sequences can make copies of themselves that are inserted back into the genome at another location, playing a significant functional role in…Psychological symptoms may drive menopause-related workforce attritionTurnover related to menopause has become a critical global socioeconomic challenge, affecting female career longevity and organizational productivity. A new study suggests that, although many employers have attempted to make…The sun may have stripped away meters of interstellar comet 3I/ATLASThe interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS brought material from another planetary system within reach of our telescopes, but reading its chemistry poses a problem. Energetic particles encountered during its journey through space may have…Fear study finds AI anxiety among Americans' top fears for the first timeChapman University has released the results of its 12th annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears, revealing that concerns about artificial intelligence have entered the nation's top 10 fears for the first time. The…Measuring regrowth: Erk gradients guide zebrafish fins back to their original size after injuryIn a new Nature Physics study, researchers found that fin regrowth in zebrafish is driven by a brief burst of growth signal at the fin tip, sized to the amount lost, which sets up gradients of Erk activity that guide the regrowth.Partisan segregation may be shaping Asian Americans' voting behaviorAs the 2026 midterm elections draw near, candidates are often focused on currying favor among particular demographic groups. A new study of Asian American ethnic subgroups in the U.S. indicates that political segregation is just…Study examines suicide awareness among agricultural educatorsAs concerns about farmer mental health continue to grow, agricultural researchers are compiling more data on the complex nature of suicide awareness among those who may be able to offer help.Lucy mission marks 5 years of discoveriesOn Oct. 16, 2021, NASA's Lucy spacecraft began its journey to the never-before-explored Jupiter Trojan asteroids with an early morning launch. Now less than a year away from the first-ever close-up of a Trojan, the Southwest…AI can give you your voice backPeople who have lost the ability to talk are finding new voices with technology. This technological feat is changing what it means to lose a voice.Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragmentIndonesian authorities were investigating Tuesday after a car-sized piece of debris, possibly from a Chinese rocket according to a government agency, crashed into a palm oil plantation near homes and work sites.Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samplesA Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on a quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples.Deep-sea expedition will revisit Pacific mining site five and a half years after testDuring Oct. 2026, the research vessel SONNE set sail from San Diego into the Pacific Ocean for expedition SO322. Its destination: the Clarion-Clipperton Zone north of the equator—the area that harbors the largest known deposits…Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study findsIn a deep, dark part of the Gulf of Mexico, the number of marine animals plummeted by about 60% in the years following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion, a new study found.Accurate quantification of protein concentrations and state populations by 2D 1H-N Q-BEST NMRarXiv:2610.26017v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We introduce 2D Q-BEST NMR as a quantitative approach for determining protein concentrations and relative state populations from a set of three 1 H-15 N correlation spectra. The…Aptamers as a sandbox for lab-in-the-loop agentic molecular discoveryarXiv:2610.24806v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Despite breakthroughs in AI-driven molecular generation, existing discovery pipelines operate largely in silico, with wet-lab feedback reserved for validation rather than iterative…CPTCs Drive Somatic-Visceral Communication via the Wnt Axis in Somatic Mechanotherapy: A Single-Cell Deep Learning StudyarXiv:2602.05451v3 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Somatic mechanical stimulation (e.g., acupuncture) exerts systemic immunomodulatory effects, yet the cellular bridge translating peripheral physical force into visceral repair…Harmonic Torsional Diffusion for Protein-Ligand Flexible DockingarXiv:2608.20366v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Molecular docking requires reasoning jointly about ligand pose and protein flexibility. Most diffusion-based docking models predict torsional updates with generic Euclidean…LiveCoMS Roundtable: Discussing Markov state models after two decades of development v1.0arXiv:2610.24144v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Markov state models (MSMs) play a central role in the analysis of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations for biomolecules, and MSM methodologies have been under continual development…ProteinGeoBench: Frontier Structural-Biology Agents Are Fluent at Lookup but Lost in GeometryarXiv:2610.26829v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Frontier agents retrieve structural metadata well and compute geometry from coordinates less reliably. We ask how much of a benchmark score reflects that gap and how much reflects…Synthetic public opinion polling: AI personas don't always change their minds like real voters doA voter surveyed in October may give a different answer by January. An AI persona might not, depending on how it's built.NZ's climate in 'uncharted territory,' with more extreme weather events aheadMuch is being made of a record-strength El Niño event that could well spell a drier, windier summer for the north and east of New Zealand. But, as a major new assessment shows, it is forming against a backdrop of warming that's…Juvenile striped bass maintaining average abundance in Virginia waters in 2026Preliminary results from an ongoing long-term survey conducted by William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) suggest that an average year class of young-of-year striped bass was produced in the Virginia…Q&A: How does technology help track foodborne pathogens and outbreaks?After a cyclospora outbreak and recalls of imported beef over the summer, a recent Gallup poll found that Americans' confidence in food safety has fallen to a record low, and consumers may be wondering how foodborne illness…Nanoscale tech tracks proteins inside living neurons to guide Alzheimer's and Parkinson's drug discoveryA technology developed at The University of Queensland allowing scientists to observe how disease-related proteins behave inside living neurons will be used to advance early drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases. The…Students take up to 88 standardized tests before high school, but more testing doesn't improve learningThe public K-12 school system in the United States has become pervasively shaped by standardized testing.New 4D biofabrication technology holds promise for tissue engineering, wound healingIf you've ever created a snowflake by folding, cutting and unfolding a piece of paper, you've practiced the art of kirigami. Like origami, kirigami has inspired innovations far beyond the elementary school classroom, with…Molecular switch controls how cells load cargo for recyclingCells constantly recycle proteins and other cellular components. But how do they ensure that the right cargo ends up in the right recycling vesicle—one of the cell's transport carriers? A team at the University of Basel has…13% of Earth's land identified as biodiversity conservation hotspotsAs governments prepare to gather in Yerevan, Armenia, this week for the U.N. Biodiversity Conference (COP17), new research identifies 13% of Earth's land area as hotspots for biodiversity conservation, highlighting where…How much of a basin's drainage network should flood models capture?As climate change is expected to increase the risks associated with extreme rainfall and flooding, managing floods requires approaches beyond conventional infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs.Forgotten particle could answer mystery of why we exist, say physicistsScientists have unveiled a new theory on the birth of the cosmos, suggesting the early universe was shaped by an ancient particle that has been overlooked for decades.Criminal justice researchers use statistical modeling to examine wrongful-conviction riskA University of Mississippi study is adding nuance to a debate over how often police interrogation tactics can produce false confessions leading to wrongful convictions. In a recent simulation study published in the Journal of…Planetary 'twins' Uranus and Neptune may have different origin storiesBy indirectly probing the depths of Uranus and Neptune's atmospheres, an international team of scientists has revealed a significant contrast in their chemical composition. Neptune appears to be more enriched in oxygen than…Researchers unlock new way to map molecular structure on surfacesScientists at NPL, with the University of Surrey, University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute and IONTOF GmbH, have developed a technique to distinguish and map molecules that share the same chemical formula and mass but…Who speaks for Mars? Scientists call for ethical debate before terraforming beginsTransforming Mars into a more Earth-like world could irreversibly destroy scientific evidence about the planet's history and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. In an opinion article published in Eos, a team of Dutch…Synthetic molecules self-assemble into triple helices with new control methodResearchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have developed a new strategy for programming synthetic molecules to self-assemble into precisely defined three-dimensional structures. The study brings scientists a step…Beehives act as 'living immune systems' with layered antimicrobial defensesResearchers have discovered honey beehives act as "living immune systems" that help protect the bee colony, its offspring and food supplies from disease. The finding underlines the need to protect bee habitat to ensure their…Birds are among Earth's most important nutrient moversBirds play an outsized, underappreciated role in shaping Earth's chemistry, distributing nutrients across oceans, forests and coral reefs and sustaining life far beyond the nest. Researchers from Cornell and five other…The hidden global market behind recycling revealedRecycling may happen far from the place where waste is produced. Paper, metals, plastics and glass discarded in one country can be shipped across the world and used as raw materials in another. This international market is a…Planting trees is not enough: Lasting climate benefits depend on land rights and livelihoodsA new LMU study shows that three-quarters of the estimated global potential for new forests to capture CO₂ is threatened by significant social and institutional challenges.Expanded earned income tax credit improved housing security for childless young adultsA temporary expansion to the earned income tax credit improved housing security for young workers who don't have children, a new study shows.Simpler recycling process recovers pure raw materials from acrylic glass without solventsLarge quantities of acrylic glass are used worldwide in a wide range of applications, from windowpanes and car taillights to furniture. The polymer is also known by the brand name Plexiglas. All too often, acrylic glass still…New wheat disease detection tool established in TanzaniaJohn Innes Centre researchers have trained scientists from across Tanzania to use new loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays to rapidly detect wheat blast, a looming fungal threat to wheat harvests.How enzymes locally block cell wall repair, allowing cells to fuse in an irreversible mannerThe fusion of two cells is a decisive event in the sexual reproduction of many organisms. In fungi, cells must not only bring their membranes together and merge them, but also locally open their protective cell wall.Scientists are growing human brain tissue in living mice—could this make their welfare harder to assess?What happens when scientists start changing the brain—the very system through which an animal's mental states are expressed in behavior?Fully implementing methane plans could reverse emissions growth but miss 2030 targetA new study, led by IIASA researchers and coauthored by UNEP colleagues, finds that if governments fully implement their methane reduction plans, they could reduce global emissions by 11% between 2020 and 2030. This would reverse…Why haven't farm animals evolved against humans? A biologist explains why there won't be a chicken uprising anytime soon"Why haven't farm animals evolved to protect themselves against humans?—Sarang, age 15, Latur, Maharashtra, India"Cosmic 'hamburger' offers rare edge-on view of where giant planets may take shapeAstronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) were surprised to discover the earliest phases of giant planet formation between the dense layers of gas and dust in the "Gomez's Hamburger" system…Webb reveals metal-rich gas around Milky Way's central black holeThe gas orbiting Sagittarius A (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, is rich in metals, researchers at McGill University's Trottier Space Institute have found. The metal enrichment probably…40 days to arrive, 40 days to leave: How Armenian culture honors life's most important momentsEarlier this year, I gave birth to my fourth child. My baby and I entered "karasunk," the traditional Armenian 40-day postpartum period during which mother and newborn remain close to home, sheltered from the outside world.AI helps reveal what sustainability issues companies emphasizeEvery loaf of bread has a carbon footprint, a supply chain and a workforce behind it. As climate change, food safety and labor rights attract growing attention, corporate disclosures on environmental, social and governance (ESG)…Molecular pendulum shuttles protons to enable rapid hydrogen production in enzymesNearly all metabolic processes require protons—positively charged hydrogen atoms. Although these are abundant in the cellular fluid, the biocatalysts involved depend on mechanisms for efficiently capturing protons and…Japan to launch world-first mission to moon of MarsJapanese scientists will launch a spacecraft on Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars' moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth.The housing gap between young people with and without wealthy parents has nearly doubledAmong 30-year-olds with parents in the wealthiest fifth of the population, nearly seven out of ten own their own home. Among those with parents in the least wealthy fifth, the figure is around four out of ten. And the difference…Discovery of chicken immune cells could pave the way for more effective poultry vaccinesA previously unknown population of immune cells in chickens has been discovered by researchers from the University of Bristol Veterinary School in collaboration with The Pirbright Institute. The finding could help transform the…New 'hunter-killer' chemistry captures and destroys forever chemicalsThey can turn up in a nonstick frying pan, a waterproof jacket, a takeout food wrapper or the foam used to fight fires. Known as "forever chemicals," these substances are ubiquitous in modern society, prized for their extreme…Smart farming is already proving profitable in some regions, global analysis findsThe use of robots, drones and AI tools in agriculture is already paying off on 42% of the world's cropland. This could increase to 50% in the next 20 years and to as much as 75% if every country tightened environmental…Survey experiment shows investors focus on type of business rather than gender of leadersWould you prefer to back a man or a woman pitching a business idea? A new study by the University of Portsmouth published in the British Journal of Management suggests that, when it comes to potential crowdfunding investors, the…Auroral structure could be caused by bouncing electronsThe aurora is among nature's most visually striking phenomena. It occurs when charged particles from the sun are funneled by Earth's magnetic field into the upper atmosphere, where they collide with atoms and molecules and…Cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases could save Africa billions while improving healthLowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that…Social norms and infrastructure could help climate transitions stickDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, air travel declined dramatically. Many view the disruption as a potential tipping point for reducing emissions from the aviation sector. However, once travel restrictions were lifted, passenger…Advice around children's screen use can be overwhelming. There is no single 'right' approachWhen should your child start engaging with screens? How long should they use them for? Can they watch or play alone? Should there be a gap before bed?Many data centers are located where water resources are limitedOne-quarter of the world's data centers are located in areas where water demand exceeds supply for at least one month each year, according to a new global analysis. Researchers reporting in Environmental Science & Technology…Beyond the screen: E-health literacy steers young adults to professional health careBetter electronic health (e-health) literacy encourages young adult patients to visit doctors' offices rather than replace professional consultations with self-treatment.Normally forbidden emissions from graphene could expose quantum fluctuations in incoming lightVoltage fluctuations, light fluctuations, temperature fluctuations—any fluctuations are troublesome and thus undesirable. They don't just cause discomfort; in engineering and medical applications, they affect the accuracy of…Earth's core may have been leaking hydrogen for billions of yearsWhen Earth formed billions of years ago, its metallic core was wrapped in a global ocean of molten rock, which eventually cooled and crystallized to form the mantle. Today, when deep-rooted mantle plumes rise toward the surface…Scientists redetermine a key strontium frequency with 50 times better precision for quantum technologiesThe Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has remeasured a key transition frequency of the strontium (Sr) atom for the first time in 88 years, since 1938, using a photonic grating chip. It has established a…Euclid discovers its first new comet 810 million miles from EarthThe European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope has discovered its first previously unknown comet in images taken between Sept. 16 and 24, 2026.How do people quickly recognize what others may be feeling?Communicating effectively with others involves recognizing emotions from faces and voices. How does the brain process and integrate emotional information from what others show and say?Oldest animals on Earth found to share a common wormlike ancestorNew research from the University of St Andrews has shed light on the evolution of an important yet thus far poorly understood group of marine invertebrate animals—brachiopods. The work, published in Science Advances, presents the…Why the ugly history of IQ testing matters for AI and educationOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has recently been discussing "artificial general intelligence" that matches or surpasses human capabilities. This is from the same person who has said children born today (including his own) will "never be…AI reads centuries-old handwriting to reveal Britain's vast historic shipping tradeHistorians have created a first-of-its-kind online interactive map, using data from hundreds of thousands of pages of centuries-old port records to chart Britain's growth into a dominant global trading nation.Ancient technique can improve the bland taste of beansFaba beans are rich in protein and can easily be grown in Denmark—yet they are more often used as animal feed than as food for people. One of the main reasons is that their flavor does not meet consumer expectations compared with…Giving AI a 'crystal clear' view of the materials world by mapping geometry to textIn principle, artificial intelligence could make finding the right material for an application as simple as ordering dinner: Scientists would tell a large language model what they want, and it would serve them the perfect…'24/7 unmanned synthesis platform' uses robots and light to produce drug candidatesEven when AI designs molecules with potential as medicines, drug development can be delayed if the process of producing them is slow. KAIST researchers have developed an "unmanned synthesis platform" that uses synthesis robots…Researchers use artificial intelligence to design potential antiviral compoundsViral infections can be difficult to treat because viruses evolve rapidly, allowing them to develop resistance to drugs designed to attack viral proteins directly.Context is key in how people understand languageWhen describing someone running, most people would say exactly that: "The person is running." They probably wouldn't say the person is moving, even though both descriptions are technically correct. But what if that person were…X-rays reveal surprisingly long-lived spin waves in copper oxideToday's computer technology, based on silicon chips, is slowly reaching its physical limits. Components cannot be miniaturized indefinitely, and clock speeds cannot be increased indefinitely. At the same time, huge AI data…UN climate panel head wants swift end to deadlock over key scientific reportThe world's top climate scientists will reconvene at the earliest opportunity, the panel's chair said on Monday, after member states failed to agree when to release its crucial new findings on global heating.Imagine a social media algorithm that prioritizes trust over outrageFollowing Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russian data centers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested there was "less hate, less division and fewer provocations" online because of fewer Kremlin-linked bot networks…How plants unwittingly help fungal pathogensInfecting a maize plant is no simple task for a fungal pathogen such as Ustilago maydis. A group of researchers led by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) has now uncovered how the fungus detects that it has successfully…A new way to make iridium catalysts for hydrogen production last longerThere are many ways to produce hydrogen, but not all of them are environmentally friendly. Water electrolysis is a promising method that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen without producing carbon dioxide…Frozen in action: Visualizing how a cancer drug scaffold is builtA joint research group led by Ryo Tanifuji and Hiroki Oguri from the University of Tokyo and Yoshikazu Tanaka from Tohoku University has visualized SacC, an enzyme that plays a key role in building the complex five-ring core of…Rolling without wheels: How dwarf reedsnakes coordinate their bodies for high-speed escapesSmall snakes called dwarf reedsnakes can escape danger by rolling rapidly along the ground. Researchers investigated how they perform this unusual form of locomotion using multi-angle video analyses. The results show that the…These tiny snakes cartwheel to escape dangerNew videos offer a closer look at a rare and bizarre escape behavior in some Southeast Asian snakes.Quality of life improving for older AmericansQuality of life for Americans 65 and older increased over the past decade, according to new research from Shatakshee Dhongde in Georgia Tech's School of Economics.Algae fossils from Cambrian explosion hint at sophisticated reproductive systemThe Cambrian explosion was a major diversification of animal life that unfolded early in the Cambrian period, which began around 538.8 million years ago. During this interval, marine animals became much more varied, building the…Epigenetic markers linked to psychotherapy response in OCDOCD is a mental health disorder characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can severely interfere with everyday life. Exposure-based psychotherapy is one of the most effective treatments, but the…Who really made China's Terracotta Army? Fingerprints reveal new cluesThe Terracotta Army near Xi'an, China, is a breathtaking sight: thousands of life-size terracotta figures created in the third century B.C. to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang. They were discovered in 1974, and people have…Ancient Hox code reveals the developmental roots of vertebrate hind fins and limbsPaired appendages—the pectoral and pelvic fins of fishes and the forelimbs and hindlimbs of tetrapods—were a major innovation in vertebrate evolution. Their emergence greatly expanded the ways vertebrates could move through their…Parents put fairness first when helping children buy their first homeNew Curtin University research has found parents want to treat their children equally when helping them buy their first home.What evolved first—our brain or gut?What if the brain evolved to serve the gut? Scientists at Flinders University are challenging a cornerstone of biology, arguing that the gut's nervous system may be the body's original "brain," with the brain evolving later to…Plasmonic coating on bacterial surfaces paves the way for rapid sepsis diagnosisA research team led by senior researcher Minyoung Lee and principal researcher Sunggyu Park of the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), has developed a…Indonesia fires have burned nearly 2 million hectares: MonitorFires in Indonesia that have caused a regional haze crisis burned through over 1.9 million hectares (4.7 million acres) between January and the end of September this year, a monitor analyzing satellite imagery said on Monday.How bacteria survive in a world full of killer bacteriophagesHumans throughout history have invented a variety of ways to fight back against troublesome bacteria. But bacteria live in a dangerous world too. The human body and other bacteria-rich environments abound with bacteriophages, or…Enigmatic Mercury will remain a puzzle until someone sends a landerMercury remains one of our solar system's most elusive and difficult planets to study. It's easier to send probes to the icy moons of Saturn or Jupiter, or even to Pluto, than to land on our innermost planet, Mercury.Teaching financial literacy—key to preventing underinsuranceJames Cook University researchers are calling for greater attention to financial literacy in schools after a new study found that people with a strong understanding of personal insurance were more likely to engage with insurance…Japan’s sample return mission to Phobos may also collect some Mars dustJapan’s MMX mission will be the first to the moons of Mars and it aims to bring back precious rock samples — perhaps even indirectly from Mars.Early heat and drought stress can have lasting effects on corn growthA brief period of heat and drought early in a corn plant's life can affect its growth and flowering months after the stress ends, according to new research from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and the University of…Labeling foods with added sugar content may reduce demand and consumptionThe labeling of added sugar on food labels, which became mandatory in the U.S. by 2021, may reduce demand for and consumption of certain types of food, according to a study led by researchers in Penn State's College of…Genomic study uncovers a new lace bug species on Japan's remote Ogasawara IslandsResearchers have used genome-wide DNA data to identify a new insect species on the Ogasawara Islands, a remote Japanese archipelago roughly 900 to 1,000 kilometers (560 to 620 miles) south of Tokyo. The findings suggest that…Japanese philosophy offers a new perspective on educationModern education is predominantly shaped by approaches that emphasize efficiency, measurable achievement, prediction and the ability to solve problems through rational intervention.Researchers are ignoring most living things: Analysis finds vertebrates dominate biodiversity researchAccording to two new UNSW studies, researchers often choose research topics based on personal preferences and cultural attitudes, including exposure to films, TV shows and even zoos, rather than attempting to fill the most…Researchers advance aquifer mapping using remote sensing and statistical models to improve groundwater managementGroundwater in many areas of the U.S. and across the globe is being depleted as pumping for drinking water and agriculture outpaces nature's ability to refill aquifers. In the most severe cases, this could lead to a point of no…Nations seek reset at UN talks as nature goals off trackNearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia on Monday for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach.The painstaking task of cataloging the world's speciesA bumblebee-like insect that was last seen in France 150 years ago was spotted again in the Paris region in 2025.Factoring daily weather extremes into glacier models reveals greater ice loss and faster sea-level riseA new study led by researchers at ETH Zurich (Switzerland) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) reveals that glaciers worldwide could lose ice faster than previously projected. Published in Nature Communications, the…On the front line of ocean conservation off Portugal's MadeiraJuan Mayorga smiled as a stingray glided across his computer screen, moving gracefully over the seabed near Portugal's Desertas Islands, part of the Madeira archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.Record El Niño? Depends who's countingBritain's Met Office says this year's El Niño is "unprecedented." Japan's weather agency has called it the strongest ever observed. U.S. forecasters say it still trails the biggest events in its record books.Retired pilot helps historical society buy Neil Armstrong's boyhood home for toursKen Schreiber was 9 when Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon in 1969—a moment he would never forget. Like Armstrong, he became a military fighter pilot.Having a baby is too expensive, 4 in 5 parents sayWelcoming a new baby brings moments of joy, major milestones and significant expenses. And four in five parents say it costs too much to have a baby, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital…Evolutionary Informed Translation from Protein to Nucleic Acid SequencearXiv:2610.22562v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The choice of nucleic acid sequence for a given protein strongly impacts function and is species-specific. Current protein-to-nucleic-acid translation models treat sequences in…Generative molecule evolution using 3D pharmacophore for efficient Structure-Based Drug DesignarXiv:2507.20130v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Recent breakthroughs in generative models have shown great promise for drug discovery, yet Structure-Based Drug Design (SBDD) faces two critical challenges: the scarcity…Multiscale Quantum-Classical Simulation of Protein Autoproteolysis in a Million-Atom Membrane EnvironmentarXiv:2610.23108v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Predicting chemical reactions in biomolecules is challenging because reactive centers are embedded within complex environments that strongly influence their energetics and…Who's paying whom? The circular money machine behind the AI boom (or bubble)Imagine a company that sells you equipment, invests money in your business and then rents back what you build with it. It's your supplier, your investor and your customer all at once.Ancient Nubian temple faience workshop reveals links between craft production and royal powerArchaeologists have discovered a faience workshop at a major temple complex in the ancient Nubian capital of Napata, showing how the rulers of ancient Kush used specialized craft production to reinforce royal power.Early humans in America endured climate chaos—new researchSome 23,000 years ago, during the coldest part of the last ice age, people walked across the muddy margins of an ancient lake in what is now White Sands National Park, New Mexico.Earth's oldest evidence of life is written in stone—but it's at risk of disappearingToday, our planet is teeming with life, but it has not always looked the same. Long before forests reached skyward, animals walked on land and dinosaurs rose and fell, our planet was shaped by a much smaller, more unassuming form…Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moonJapanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars' moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth, in what aims to be the first round trip to the Martian region.Spatial genomics tool maps long-range DNA interactions while preserving cells' locations within tissuesDNA is not randomly distributed within the nucleus but is packaged with proteins into chromatin, which is precisely folded into complex three-dimensional structures. However, scientists have not fully understood how this complex…Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes as region grapples with hazeDozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said.Climate change affects the quality of one of the world's most important staple foodsDepending on the cultivar, higher concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere can significantly alter the protein composition of wheat. This affects not only baking quality but potentially also the tolerability of…New monolithic ion trap opens quantum simulations to more researchersSome quantum systems are so complex that even the most powerful supercomputers struggle to simulate their behavior. One solution is quantum simulation: building a controllable quantum system in the lab and tuning it to mimic the…A new way to detect stabilizing properties of optical devicesIn optical fibers, chips and other light-guiding devices, minor defects can scatter photons and disrupt their path. A new study demonstrates a way to reveal properties which, in certain systems, help light wave behavior withstand…Physicists prove a long-suspected quantum speed limit for thermalizationWhether we are waiting for a car windshield to defrost in winter or a warm drink to cool down, how long it takes for an object to settle into a stable, even temperature within its environment (thermal equilibrium) depends on…Genome detectives: Researchers sequence the genome of a harmful plant pathogenGraduate students in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences contributed to the first complete genome sequence of a harmful plant pathogen from an ornamental Prunus host through an active-learning activity in a plant…Scientists discover a way to reverse coral bleaching at record speedFor the first time, scientists have observed bleached corals on the brink of death fully recover through brief contact with healthy clones. Ghostly white corals returned to full health in a laboratory setting within seven weeks…Warming could help make the Indian Ocean a stronger climate bufferThe world's oceans help slow climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere, but how much they take up can vary throughout the year. New research, published in Geophysical Research Letters, suggests these…Close social bonds help wild jackdaws hold feeding spots but come with waiting costsClose social relationships are known to contribute to the survival of many animals, including humans. Maintaining social bonds over time, however, can also require effort and sacrifices.Japan's MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars's moon PhobosA Japanese space mission is about to launch towards Mars. But it will not land on the planet itself. Instead, the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission will focus on Phobos, the bigger of Mars's two small moons.Hybrid diamond chip strengthens interactions between light and quantum bitsResearchers have developed and demonstrated a new hybrid photonic platform that integrates quantum emitters with photonic devices, providing a way to reliably control the interaction between photons and quantum information…Lion droppings yield previously unknown microbial species, exposing hidden diversity inside Africa's big catsScientists know a great deal about how lions hunt, breed and survive, but the microscopic communities living inside them have remained largely unexplored. Now, a study of wild lions in Namibia is beginning to change that, while…One million migrating raptors dodge illegal hunters above Georgia's Black Sea coastStanding on a verdant hill above Georgia's Black Sea coast, ornithologist Bart Hoekstra looked out over one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles unfolding before him—then gunshots pierced the air.Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moonJapan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orbiting Mars.World's oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of TurkeyA shipwreck off the coast of Turkey is the oldest shipwreck in the world, our team of archaeologists believes. There's little left of the ship itself, but based on clues from its cargo—including pottery vessels—a research team I…What a worm's brain can teach us about sex differences in the nervous systemEver wonder what goes on inside the brain of a worm—how it processes information, responds to stimuli and perceives the world around it? Northeastern University researchers have opened up that can of worms, specifically the one…How one of Earth's worst volcanic disasters affected societies in prehistoric JapanA new international study led by Lund University examines what happened to population levels after the Kikai-Akahoya volcanic eruption in prehistoric Japan. The results paint a more complex picture than what had previously been…Simulations explore nuclear mitigation of asteroid threatsLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers are developing three-dimensional simulations to examine how a nuclear device could be used to deflect or potentially disrupt an asteroid threatening Earth.Quantum magic state cleanup cuts errors 40-fold in first successful hardware testQubits, the quantum equivalent of digital bits, are fragile and prone to errors. That makes building reliable quantum computers extremely difficult. One fix has been to use traditional magic state distillation, which filters out…What an ancient volcanic eruption teaches us about resilience todayWhen a massive environmental disaster strikes, do societies simply collapse and disappear? Or do people find a way to adapt, rebuild and recover?Hand-cranked device tells blood type and red cell levels in 1 minuteWhen someone is badly injured, doctors urgently need two facts: the patient's blood type, so that a transfusion is safe, and their hematocrit, the share of the blood made up of red blood cells, which reveals blood loss or anemia…Salt crystals could hold clues to life beneath Enceladus's iceThe ocean beneath Saturn's moon Enceladus lies under kilometers of ice, but some of its contents do reach the surface. Jets near the south pole spray out water vapor and icy particles, offering a way to investigate the hidden…Australian scavengers don't just eat everything and slink away. They approach a carcass like a buffetWhen scientists talk about scavengers, you might imagine an animal sniffing out or stumbling across a carcass, eating as much as possible and slinking away.The ambiguous costs of climate changeAs human activity has increased temperatures globally, determining the costs directly incurred by climate change is challenging. The effects of climate change on extreme weather events—such as hurricanes and heat waves—can be…Lone, starless cloud may be a 'dark' galaxyAstronomers using China's FAST radio telescope have discovered a compact cloud of hydrogen with no visible stars or galaxy around it. This could be one of the strongest candidates yet for an isolated "dark galaxy," containing…Red-sensitive pigments in mantis shrimp eyes act as reversible light switchesWith about 30 visual pigments, compared to just three in humans, mantis shrimp possess a visual system that remains a mystery. Researchers from ULiège and Humboldt University in Berlin have, for the first time, analyzed these…Electrical sliding switches graphene between magnetic statesIn a discovery that could offer a new way to control quantum properties in two-dimensional materials, researchers at Cornell have found that electrically sliding the layers of ultrathin graphene can switch the material between…Global survey links financial hardship to lower trust in sciencePoor access to health care, limited local influence over research priorities and an unequal distribution of scientific benefits are undermining public confidence in science, experts warn, following the release of a global trust…Popular song lyrics express less emotion over time, analysis of 38K+ songs findsNew research from Michigan State University finds that popular music has gradually become less explicit about emotion and relationships—both across generations of artists and within artists' careers.During El Niño, a perfect storm of weather systems could spell disaster for the Great Barrier ReefThe strong El Niño currently under way in the Pacific Ocean raises the specter of marine heat waves and coral bleaching once again threatening Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef. And now new research has revealed the complex…Optical imaging links altered metabolism and oxygen use in Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's disease is best known for its effects on memory and cognition, but the disease also involves changes in how brain cells produce and use energy. Mitochondria, the structures that supply much of a cell's energy, can…How animal identifiability affects children's food choicesNaming a chicken and describing its favorite habits is enough to make preschoolers choose poultry less often. This effect translates into verbal declarations and actual meal choices, but food preferences still most often win over…Political violence: How justifications influence voter approvalWhat happens when political violence is presented as a justified response to threat or injustice coming from an out-group? A study by Ursula Daxecker, director at the Max Planck Institute for Politics and Social Science in…Scientists uncover mystery of how snail shells coil to the right or to the leftScientists have discovered a gene that determines whether Japanese snails develop shells that are left- or right-coiling—with implications for understanding the underlying handedness of our own bodies. The researchers from the…Rabbits were a medieval royal luxury in England—until the Black Death made them commonplaceThe European rabbit is a common sight in the British countryside today. Yet it was not always so. They are not native to the British Isles and are one of the most devastating invasive species.Astronomer leads global team on NASA mission to create unprecedented view of the early universeA University of Missouri astronomer is leading a team of 130 researchers from 62 institutions—including NASA, the California Institute of Technology, Princeton University and Harvard University—on an ambitious mission to capture…Plants shift gene activity within minutes of entering spaceflight, experiment revealsPlants begin responding to spaceflight almost immediately after leaving Earth, according to a new University of Florida study that captured the earliest stages of biological adaptation during a commercial suborbital mission…New 3D model reveals how shadows reshape chemistry in stellar nurseriesHow do young stars reshape the clouds from which they are born? A new high-resolution 3D model developed by an international team led by Dr Brandt Gaches from the University of Duisburg-Essen shows how the uneven structure of…Scientists discover cell division does more than make new cells: It helps reshape tissuesEvery time a tissue grows or renews itself, cells must divide inside an already crowded environment. That creates a fundamental problem that scientists have not fully understood: How does a tightly packed sheet of cells make room…Sexual violence concepts launched online are spilling into the real worldAndrew Tate, a self-described misogynist and an online influencer with millions of followers, faces charges in several countries of allegedly causing physical harm, including rape and sex trafficking of women and girls.New high-frequency method boosts 2D material readout for next-gen quantum computersQuantum computers represent a next step in the fast-paced evolution of technology. Using quantum bits (qubits), they have the potential to run certain calculations exponentially faster than conventional computers. However…Sunlight gives biodiesel byproduct a second life as hydrogen and valuable chemicalsAustralian researchers and international collaborators have demonstrated a solar-driven approach to convert glycerol, a low-value byproduct of biodiesel production, into hydrogen and higher-value chemicals. Using advanced…A highway instead of a racetrack: Strong coupling of light and sound in an optical fiberFor the first time, scientists have achieved strong coupling between light and long-lived acoustic vibrations in an optical fiber. Optical fibers are used in both classical telecommunications and quantum communication and could…Infrared light overcomes mirror coating obstacle in gravitational wave detector upgradesResearchers have developed and tested a new locking method for gravitational wave detectors that will advance the discovery of distant black holes and neutron stars colliding.First comprehensive Mars soil classification offers framework for exploration and future farmingA Ph.D. student at the University of Sydney has produced the first comprehensive classification system and map of Martian soils, creating a new framework that could help scientists compare landscapes across the Red Planet and…Judging strangers' preferences may actually be easier when they're less like our ownResearchers already know that humans have a tendency to use egocentric anchoring—a cognitive bias in which people use their own preferences, beliefs and perspectives as a mental starting point (or anchor) to understand or predict…Essential oil sprays kill cockroaches on contact but offer little lasting controlA German cockroach races across a kitchen floor. Someone grabs a bottle of essential oil spray, soaks the insect and watches it die. The product worked, but a new University of Kentucky study suggests the larger infestation…Wider approach needed to mitigate rising rechargeable battery emissionsA new University of Melbourne-led study has identified insights and evidence that could help mitigate the fast-rising climate impact of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).Belief in change matters more than political anger when it comes to voting intentions, study suggestsWith the 2026 midterm elections around the corner, voters may be feeling everything from excitement to fear. But how might anger motivate political activism and, ultimately, influence who turns out to vote?Genetic evidence raises questions about settler-Indigenous relations in New FranceA Université de Montréal–led research team has analyzed the genetic origins of human remains found in Old Montreal—and uncovered unexpected results.Climate warming can slow how tree roots feed soil microbesA plant's roots do much of their work out of sight, pulling in water and nutrients and holding the plant in place. That makes it hard to see how plants respond when conditions underground change, and how a warming climate affects…About 2% of natural gas supplied to a Midwest city leaks into the atmosphereMost natural gas leakage in Indianapolis likely originates from homes and other buildings, not exterior pipelines and large-scale distribution infrastructure that deliver the fossil fuel, according to Penn State researchers who…New alloy design strategy combines strength and ductility by timing hardening mechanismsStructural metals used in engineering projects are expected to have both high strength and high ductility: the ability to withstand heavy loads and deform before failure. Achieving both of these properties at the same time…Light and ultrasound reveal renewable routes to compounds for pharmaceutical researchSustainable packaging is only the beginning. What a medicine is made from—and how its ingredients are produced—matters just as much. Yet the synthesis of compounds for pharmaceutical research can still depend on fossil…World-record intensity in attosecond hard-X-ray pulses could unlock closer study of electrons in atoms and moleculesResearchers used the European XFEL to create X-ray flashes that were not only extremely short but also reached record intensity for this type of pulse. The researchers focused the X-rays to an area roughly 100,000 times smaller…Automated essay assessment can grade writing more accurately across topics, study findsAn artificial intelligence (AI) model can score English essays with improved accuracy across different writing topics, according to work published in the International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long…Spiny dogfish blood contains a hormone long thought absent in sharksCortisol is a hormone that helps humans and many other animals regulate their energy use and respond to changing conditions. For a long time, sharks and rays were believed to rely on a different steroid hormone for these…Maxwell's demon learns to turn concealed information into usable energy for microscopic systemsSince its introduction more than 150 years ago, the thought-provoking idea of Maxwell's demon has profoundly shaped our understanding of the relationship between information and energy. Maxwell's demon is an imagined microscopic…Replanted landscapes can look restored while soil fungi still lag behindWith up to 75% of the world's soils degraded, restoration projects try to reestablish functional and biodiverse environments to secure adequate food production, biodiversity, climate regulation and human well-being.Finding their sense of direction: Cell movement helps tissues establish polarityFrom the hairs on our arms to the microscopic sensory structures of the inner ear, many tissues in the body are built with a clear sense of direction. To build these structures throughout development, individual cells must…Adaptive molecular convergence more common than previously thought, distant jellyfish relatives revealA new study has found that adaptive molecular convergence—the process by which distantly related or unrelated species evolve the same genomic changes—is not as rare as previously thought.Glowing liquids could help protect products from counterfeiters using distinctive ultraviolet light signaturesResearchers at Nottingham Trent University have developed room-temperature liquids containing chemical elements that produce distinctive patterns of light. They say the materials could provide a flexible new approach to optical…What makes a place ready for radical innovation? Researchers say resident openness mattersWhy do some cities embrace new technologies and business models while others are slower to take them up? Economic conditions, infrastructure and access to technology clearly matter. But a new study from the University of…Supercooled clouds over the highest mountains respond differently to climate changeMost studies of how clouds are responding to climate change focus on clouds over the oceans, rather than over mountains. Those that do focus on mountain clouds tend to explore cloud microphysics rather than long-term trends in…A distant supercluster of galaxies points to self-interacting dark matterSeven billion light-years from Earth, there is an unexpected cluster of galaxies. It has two regions in the process of colliding with each other with a combined mass of more than two quadrillion solar masses. Given its mass, the…No DREAM, fewer offspring: Protein complex may play key role in plant fertilityA protein complex known as DREAM that normally puts the brakes on genes may also be crucial for reproduction in plants, according to new research published in Science Advances.NASA's Hubble spies spiral's edgeThis NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove. Hubble captured the image as part of a survey…Forecasting 'tipping points' with AI climate simulationThe writer Malcolm Gladwell popularized the term "tipping points" to refer to the moment when a trend or social behavior crosses a threshold and rapidly spreads everywhere. In physics, tipping points occur when systems—say…Machine learning analysis of gene regulation reveals new dimension of biological variabilityChanges in our genes affect health risks from heart disease to cancer, but how those genes are turned on and off is just as crucial to health. What's more, almost all genes occur as two copies—one from each parent—that aren't…Wetland reclamation brings limited agricultural gains but high flood exposureWetland reclamation has long been regarded as a strategy to meet growing food demand, given the favorable soil and water conditions of wetlands. However, the trade-off between potentially greater crop production and the…'Excess oxygen' stored in deep Earth magma may help explain how Earth's atmosphere became oxygen-richA research team has found that molten rock can carry more oxygen than its chemical composition would seem to allow. Their study is published in National Science Review.Ancient fungus unlocks secret support system in major food crops that could transform farming practicesArabidopsis thaliana, a small flowering mustard plant used worldwide as the primary genetic model in plant biology, was long believed incapable of forming relationships with underground fungal networks. New research published in…Wind emerges as overlooked factor in ecosystems' carbon uptake and water lossWind does more than sway trees. It also plays an important role in determining an ecosystem's water-use efficiency—defined as the amount of carbon an ecosystem absorbs per unit of water lost. Water-use efficiency is an important…NASA satellites observe historic 2026 El NiñoA phenomenon rarer than a solar eclipse and more powerful than any single storm system is unfolding this fall, and NASA is tracking it closely.Remote work made these colleagues more open with each other, not lessIf you need to participate in video meetings for work, you've probably experienced more than one disruption, whether it's kids darting around or home renovation noise.AI designs working molecular scissors that recognize and cut selected protein targetsProteases are naturally occurring enzymes that break down proteins into peptides and even single amino acids. They are useful in medicine and industrial processes, where they clean tissue, digest waste and help in the manufacture…Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' carTesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a "flying" car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company's facility on Thursday.Matching wastewater treatment to local demand could help China tackle water scarcityWastewater reclamation is increasingly regarded as an alternative water source to mitigate water scarcity in China. However, expanding wastewater treatment capacity alone may not be enough to ease this scarcity, since wastewater…One-step rapid syphilis test uses layered nanoparticles to detect infection earlierPenicillin has cured syphilis cases since 1943, but symptoms of the sexually transmitted infection, known as "the great imitator," mimic many other diseases and can come and go without treatment while the infection keeps causing…Can social media bans protect young people's mental health? Early research suggests that bans aren't the answerThe year 2026 has been an expensive one for social media platforms. Since March, YouTube and Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, have settled or paid out in multiple lawsuits totaling more than $17 billion for…Physics-guided AI reconstructs hidden patterns inside ultrathin magnets from external fieldsTo build faster and more energy-efficient computers, researchers need to understand nanoscale magnetic materials. But looking inside these tiny magnets is surprisingly difficult: Modern microscopes only measure the magnetic field…Putting wood security on the global agenda: Researchers outline 20 core challengesA study led by the Centre for Global Wood Security formally defines the concept of global wood security and identifies the 20 greatest challenges to wood security in the 21st century.AI reveals a shared language guiding cell developmentAs an embryo develops from a small cluster of stem cells, those once "blank slate" cells begin to take on more specialized roles like brain, liver or muscle cells and organize themselves into three-dimensional structures such as…When schools fail to act, weight-based bullying can continueYoung people who experience bullying because of their weight feel that their schools do not take the problem seriously enough. In some cases, they change their own behavior to avoid harassment, according to a new study from Lund…Could your plastic film packaging serve a purpose? We won't know until recycling laws changeFrom the clear covering on your microwave meal to the flimsy bread bag lying on the kitchen counter, plastic film is notoriously tricky to recycle. But what if those annoying bits of plastic waste could be put to better use?The same immune cells play opposing roles in tissue regeneration's balancing actIn a study of fingertip regeneration, a team led by JAX senior research scientist James Godwin found that some immune cells in mice can attack and kill cells needed to rebuild bone, while a subset of those same immune cells can…Horned dinosaurs’ weapons evolved to handle the forces of combatNew simulations reveal which battle moves the skulls of horned dinosaurs could take — and which might have been a very bad idea.New water safety rapid testing method cuts time to results from six hours to 30 minutesFIU researchers have developed a faster, more efficient method to detect forever chemicals in the water system, cutting the testing time from over six hours to just 30 minutes. These findings, which could enhance how water safety…Spain sizzles in hottest September on record: Weather agencyMainland Spain sizzled in its warmest September since records began in 1961, with exceptional heat effectively making it another summer month, national weather agency AEMET said on Friday.Forecasting air drag with deep learning helps predict when uncontrolled satellites and rocket stages fall to EarthOn May 10, 2025, a spacecraft built in the Soviet Union to land on Venus came home. Launched in 1972, Cosmos-482 was stranded by a failed upper stage of its rocket and circled Earth for 53 years. In its last days, several space…Duct tape kept out more floodwater than sandbags in laboratory testsCould a cheap roll of duct tape help protect your home from flooding? New research suggests it could make a surprisingly big difference.Fully automated testing of bulk metals paves the way for AI-driven materials developmentDeveloping stronger and tougher structural metals such as steel requires exploring an enormous range of processing conditions. Even for the same alloy composition, heat treatment can dramatically change the material's…Even or odd numbers: A single molecule makes all the difference in the quantum worldThe researchers in the Quantum Detection Microscopy group at CIC nanoGUNE, in collaboration with chemists at CiQUS of the University of Santiago de Compostela, have demonstrated that adding or removing a single molecule from a…How do combined sewer overflows affect water quality in Philadelphia?In Philadelphia and many urban areas across the U.S. with sewer systems dating back to the 1800s, more frequent flooding is posing a threat not only to people and property but also to surrounding ecosystems. In these areas…Fraudulent paper mills may be manipulating scientific citations and amplifying unreliable findingsThe likely manipulation of citation numbers by research paper mills in high-impact cancer journals has been uncovered by an international team of academic researchers. Their findings point to an organized campaign to inflate…Kids and teens are going to AI chatbots for advice. How can parents make sure this is safe?Last week, Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett warned artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are not a sufficient replacement for human support for children. The comment was in response to a recent Adelaide…The force behind our strength: How mechanical processes regulate muscle developmentSkeletal muscles grow and regenerate as individual precursor cells—called myoblasts—fuse into long fibers from which mature muscle fibers develop. How they coordinate this process and form functional muscles is not yet fully…AI and wastewater DNA-based mapping help identify sewer pipes at risk of corrosionUnderground sewers that safely manage wastewater are essential to modern cities. However, since they are buried underground and difficult to access, their condition can be hard to monitor. Traditional camera inspections are…Shredded star reveals a massive black hole wandering far from its galaxy's centerAstronomers have discovered a star being torn apart by a massive black hole more than 1,000 parsecs from the center of its host galaxy. The tidal disruption event, TDE 2023mfm, was first discovered by ZTF and then studied with a…What land crabs reveal about evolution's repeatsHow can bodies adapt to survive environments completely different from the ones they evolved for?Molecular fingerprints reveal how human activities alter water systems worldwideA Florida State University–led review shows how ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry can help researchers identify the molecular fingerprints of human activity in water systems around the world.Real-time nanoscale imaging reveals differences in antibody access to cancer-linked proteins on tiny vesiclesResearchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have developed a way to observe how antibodies interact with a cancer-related protein carried on tiny membrane-bound vesicles released by cells…Artemis II results show how much science people can do at the moonWe’ve studied the moon with robotic spacecraft for decades. What do human observers add? Artemis II’s first science results offer some answers.Owners who spend more time close to their cats tend to have more positive moodsMany owners will enthusiastically attest that their cat has improved their quality of life. Some studies support this common claim that caring for a feline friend has positive effects on human health and well-being. However, the…Exchange rates react immediately to the threat of tariffsExchange rates are more than just abstract numbers. They determine the value of a Mexican peso, the cost of a German car in the U.S. and whether an Argentine farmer can repay his debts. Jantke de Boer, junior professor of…Tiny molecular changes, big microparticle deformationMaterials that change their shape upon exposure to light are attracting growing interest in applications such as soft robotics, microscale actuators and smart materials. However, the connection between molecular-level structural…Why exposure to firearm suicide may not mean safer gun storageKnowing someone who died by firearm suicide is associated with greater recognition of suicide risk, but may not lead to safer storage practices, according to a Rutgers study published in Psychiatry Research.Solving the gallium anomaly: New calculation may explain neutrino shortfall without invoking new particlesGlimpses of the "gallium anomaly" were first seen in the mid-1990s, but it was first clearly discovered and stated in 2007 by neutrino physicist Carlo Giunti of Italy. The problem is simple to state but potentially very…Crossword: Time linesSolve the crossword from our November 2026 issue, in which we cultivate an understanding of growth curves.Whales take different routes but still reach dinner on timeSome travelers take the scenic route. Others step on the gas and head straight for the destination. New research suggests southern right whales do much the same when crossing the Southern Ocean.Changing how you think about time could help you accomplish year-end goals: Q&AThe way time is described can shape everything from our motivation to our decision-making, according to new research from behavioral scientist Dr. Deepak Sirwani, an assistant professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business. The…Transferable chemical prediction approach may help reduce trial and errorChemical predictions can help prevent unwanted reactions or improve the efficacy of industrial processes, among other applications, but predicting how chemicals interact can be costly and time-consuming—especially because…Resistance to change has 12 different drivers, new measurement tool revealsAlmost all change is difficult: adapting your lifestyle, a reorganization at work, or starting to use gender-neutral language. When behavioral change is required, resistance is therefore often encountered. As a result, it can…Winter sea ice loss may be underestimated, ancient clues from a warmer Arctic suggestFuture Arctic winter sea ice is likely to shrink by around 1 million square kilometers (386,000 square miles) more than previously thought, after researchers used clues from a warm period 6,000 years ago to improve the…Performance under pressure: A new perspective on why we fail—or rise to the occasionThe decisive penalty kick in a final, match point in tennis or the last attempt in a competition: When a lot is at stake, even a well-practiced performance can suddenly break down. Yet pressure does not necessarily impair…StabilityArc: Decoding Protein Sequence Embeddings into Generalizable Stability LandscapesarXiv:2610.00742v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Every protein has a unique stability landscape, but the physical consequences of mutation are governed by recurring biochemical constraints. We test whether a shared decoder…First in-depth map of 'forever chemicals' in the Finger Lakes createdIn 2023, professor Damian Helbling was getting a lot of calls and emails from local residents. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had just announced regulations to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—some of…Endangered species in Canada face extensive delays receiving protectionFor more than 20 years, Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA) has protected wildlife that are at risk of being lost from Canadian lands and waters. Once a species is listed as extirpated, endangered or threatened under the act, it…A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivatedManhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park.Can extra weight weigh on your dog's brain?Scientists have learned a lot about what happens to the human body as we age. But there's still much to learn about how other species age, including dogs. Even carrying extra weight could affect a dog's cognitive health…In animated films, nonhuman characters are still overwhelmingly maleFemale protagonists in animated films have come a long way over the past several decades. Take the 1959 movie "Sleeping Beauty": Soft-spoken and vulnerable, Princess Aurora is cursed as an infant by the evil fairy Maleficent and…Newly discovered viruses reveal an evolutionary missing linkResearchers at the University of Miami have identified a group of previously unknown viruses that bridge an evolutionary gap between viruses and cellular protein compartments, a discovery with implications for both biotechnology…Rigorous analysis confirms NASA's Artemis II heat shield performanceNASA's Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the moon and brought them safely back to Earth, laying a foundation for crewed flights to the moon's surface.White Sands footprints suggest humans experienced abrupt environmental shifts during the last ice ageExpanded excavations at White Sands National Park in New Mexico have provided researchers an opportunity to refine the age of the oldest human footprints in North America and establish a deeper understanding of the landscape and…Imperial woodpecker returns to life as a detailed digital specimenResearchers have created a detailed, animated 3D model of the imperial woodpecker (Campephilus imperialis), a spectacular bird that has not been confirmed in the wild since 1956. The model, built from a museum specimen and the…Food, fear and physics help explain group behavior from plankton to whalesThe open ocean is a dynamic environment, where food is patchy, predators are plentiful, and oceanographic conditions change constantly. Life in the pelagic environment—the offshore waters that extend from the sunlit surface…New spectroscopy method enables direct comparisons of nuclear sizes across heavy elementsThe size of a nucleus (nuclear charge radius) is an important physical quantity that reflects the arrangement of protons and neutrons within the nucleus. Particularly in deformed nuclei, such as those of rare-earth elements…Lunar fault maps reveal how much the moon is shrinkingA new study of young tectonic landforms on the moon offers the most detailed estimate yet of how much the moon has contracted as its interior gradually cooled over time.Nearly half of reef-building coral species face higher risk of extinctionA University of Portsmouth scientist has helped lead a major global study, which finds that 44% of the world's reef-building coral species are now threatened with extinction—and warns the true figure is likely to be even higher.African American young adults favor family support when it comes to caring for older adultsA study led by Nekehia Quashie, an assistant professor of public health in the University of Rhode Island's College of Health Sciences, examined how different African American age groups felt about the responsibility of…First bacterial galactose oxidase expands toolkit for greener drug and food ingredient productionTo produce pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, and flavors and fragrances, it is often necessary to oxidize alcohols. In conventional chemistry, this transformation typically relies on harsh oxidants and elevated temperatures and…Electron density check offers better starting point for chemistry's most difficult metal moleculesNew materials and catalysts have the potential to transform everything from food production and medicine to batteries and stainless steel. Computer simulations help scientists narrow down promising candidates before testing them…Beyond national parks: Researchers explore a broader future for conservationAs governments prepare to gather in Armenia for the U.N. biodiversity summit, researchers are highlighting a conservation approach that recognizes places where nature thrives beyond conventional protected areas.Measuring deep-ocean oxygen with microscopic magnetic fossilsHumanity's ongoing disruption of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations, temperatures, and global nutrient cycles is starving the oceans of oxygen. Although we can measure ongoing changes to ocean circulation and marine…Retail research shifted in five ways, study findsRetail research has changed during the last couple of decades, according to an analysis of almost 5,200 papers covering business practices, consumer behavior and technology. The study, published in the International Journal of…Baby lobster decline foreshadows major midcoast population losses, study showsA steep drop in baby lobsters provided an early warning of the sharp decline in adult lobsters along Maine's midcoast, a new University of Maine study shows.Silicon qubits surpass 99.99% gate fidelity while operating three at onceSilicon spin qubits are a promising platform for building scalable quantum computers as they are compatible with the semiconductor manufacturing technologies used to produce today's computer chips. However, they have an important…Building trust in governments through digital platformsAround the world, many people report distrusting their government. In some places, such as Latin America, North America and Africa, trust in government has declined in recent decades. How can governments rebuild this trust?Molecular snapshots reveal how viral enzymes switch between inserting and removing DNABacteriophages, or viruses that infect bacteria, have a fiendishly simple purpose in life: attach to a bacterial cell, inject their DNA and then use the host's genetic machinery to reproduce. In doing so, they may have evolved…Single 2D crystal transforms into transistor with built-in insulation and electrical contactsA transistor normally requires several fundamentally different materials—a semiconductor to carry current, an insulating dielectric to control it and metallic contacts through which current enters and leaves. Integrating all of…Targeting the cell cycle for cancer therapy: From the discovery of CDK9 to precision medicine and beyondMore than 30 years after the direct connection was established between the molecular machinery controlling cell division and cancer, a new paper traces the evolution of cyclin-dependent kinase research and outlines the next…AI turns scrap impurities into useful ingredients for stronger recycled ironAbout 2 billion metric tons of metal are produced worldwide every year to meet the demands of industry, infrastructure and the energy sector. Much of this production still relies on primary raw materials, contributing to an…The little‑known 14th-century battle that has shaped English, Scottish and French relationsOn Oct. 17, 1346, the Battle of Neville's Cross was fought outside Durham in the northeast of England. It was a decisive moment in Anglo-Scottish history that led to the capture of King David II of Scotland. Yet few have heard of…North Sea heat wave fueled underwater plankton bloom largely missed by satellitesWhen a marine heat wave strikes, scientists often turn to satellites to see how the ocean is responding. From space, changes in ocean color can reveal shifts in phytoplankton, microscopic organisms that form the foundation of…Six lessons to improve leadership opportunities for women with disabilityEmployers must do more to remove the barriers preventing women with disability from progressing into leadership, according to a new report from People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national disability rights and advocacy…Two brain circuits coordinate fruit flies' wing and leg movements to threaten rivalsLimbs evolved as a means of locomotion. From the primitive rotating flagella of bacteria to the wings of flies and even our own legs, animals use these appendages to travel to find food or mates or escape predators. But in…How did Mars get its moons? Japan's MMX space mission aims to solve the puzzleThe Earth got its moon when a small planet collided with our planet more than 4 billion years ago. This impact hurled molten rock into space, which eventually coalesced to form the satellite we can see every night from across our…Researchers find that some weeds get supercharged by an indirect hit of herbicideA brush with low doses of the herbicide dicamba spurs oxalis, a weed commonly known as wood sorrel, to produce more flowers, University of Michigan researchers have discovered. The finding suggests that farmers and homeowners are…Better together? Coral fusion could throw bleached reefs a lifelineWhen corals are stressed by pollution, high water temperatures or other environmental changes, they can lose the microscopic algae living inside them and on which they depend for food. As a result, they turn white, a phenomenon…Lion tracks from the ice age: How two ways of seeing brought ancient animals to lifeThe coastline near the southern tip of Africa looked vastly different between about 400,000 years ago and 70,000 years ago, compared with today. At times it lay as much as 100km (62 miles) south of its present location, exposing…New DNA sequencing methods detect rare mutations acquired as bodies grow and ageSomatic mutations, the DNA changes that occur as our bodies grow and age, not only hold an important key to cancer but are emerging as the seeds of a wide range of common, noncancerous diseases. The Somatic Mosaicism across Human…How COVID reshaped college gradingTwenty-three Indiana University undergraduates are co-authors on a new study examining how the pandemic reshaped college grading, the result of a semester-long research seminar that took them from a classroom question to a…Nearly 600 California earthquakes help validate models that forecast next-day seismic riskThe University of Bristol–led study, published in Nature Communications, could help millions of people living in earthquake-prone countries make better-informed decisions about seismic risk, particularly during ongoing periods of…El Niño a 'terrifying' threat to coral reefs: UN biodiversity expertA super El Niño fueling record ocean temperatures poses a "terrifying" threat to the world's fragile coral reefs, the chair of the U.N.'s expert nature panel told AFP.Plants use a molecular measuring tape to tell fungal friend from foeChitin, a chain of repeating sugar molecules, is the main building block of fungal cell walls. When fungi grow or are broken down, fragments of chitin chains of different lengths end up in the soil, and plants detect them to…Study reveals how young adults' work lives affect their parents' mental healthEarlier this fall, researchers Sara Kalucza (Department of Sociology) and Anna Baranowska-Rataj (Center for Demographic and Aging Research, CEDAR) at Umeå University published a research article showing a connection between young…In plants, sense of time is connected with sense of dangerSalty soil is a growing threat to crops worldwide. Hotter, drier weather has increased evaporation rates, drawing moisture from the soil and leaving behind concentrated mineral salts. At the same time, water shortages are forcing…Global ice-cliff survey tests disputed theory behind projections of accelerated sea level riseA new study led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provides the most comprehensive observational analysis yet of the towering ice cliffs that fringe Earth's ice sheets, giving scientists new evidence to evaluate a…I discovered a Roman fort in Wales—it may hold the key to the ancient Welsh legend of Macsen WledigMy recent discovery of a Roman fort and its extraordinary connection with medieval folklore was the fruition of many hours of painstaking research.Wild birds rewrite rules of flight efficiency: Study reveals power of 'free fuel' from the skyAn international study has overturned a longstanding textbook view of how much energy animals use to travel, revealing that flying can sometimes be cheaper than swimming.We're surprisingly close to conserving 30% of the world's landIn an effort to conserve the world's plants and animals, governments have pledged to conserve 30% of the planet by 2030. Official figures suggest that attempts to reach this target on land have stalled, but a new study led by the…Americans who go to church and trust science are also more likely to believe in ghosts and curses, research showsAmericans who trust science and reason more than their churches' teachings, but still believe in God or attend services, are also more likely to believe in magic than those who prioritize religious teachings.India's cobras share genetic ties across the mainland, while Sri Lankan cobras form a distinct genetic lineageThe spectacled cobra (Naja naja) is one of India's "big four" snakes responsible for most serious snakebite cases. It is currently considered one species, which lives across much of South Asia, with regional differences in color…Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun controlNearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and about 60% say they plan to. If they follow through, it would break midterm turnout records for voters under 30.Do you think teachers are similar to coaches, pastors or something else? It depends on where you liveThree answers, three countries, one open-ended question: "Teaching is similar to what other occupation or activity?"Laser pulses bring order to a quantum material's tiny electrical regionsPhysicists at Auburn University have used flashes of laser light to bring order to tiny electrically charged "islands" inside a crystal. The discovery helps answer a decades-old question about how the material organizes itself…Many American diets may not include enough of this essential nutrientWith the proliferation of fancy salts and changing dietary habits, there are signs people aren’t getting enough of the crucial mineral iodine.Palm-leaf manuscripts reveal traces of their preparation through X-rays and machine learningFor centuries, people across South and Southeast Asia recorded religious teachings, literary works, legal regulations and scientific knowledge on palm leaves. Before they could be inscribed or written on, the leaves had to…WHO urges action on lead poisoning dangersThe World Health Organization on Thursday told countries to do more to prevent lead exposure, with hundreds of millions of children affected worldwide.How did early Māori society develop? New research reveals a clearer timelineWhen the first Polynesian settlers arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand some 750 years ago, they found an environment very different from the lands they left behind.Chandra breaks down 'Treble Clef's' galaxy cluster collisionAstronomers have used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory to break down the cause of a remarkable formation of radio waves they have nicknamed the "Treble Clef" because its distinct shape strongly resembles the musical symbol.AI helps detect media bias, informing voters and news consumersIn 2024, a collaborative Penn venture introduced a more objective way for people to examine how different outlets cover the same events and ultimately decide how they perceive and use information shared in the media. The Media…Mass shooting survivors' memories are full of sensory detail, both positive and negativeIt was perhaps fitting, in a twisted, only-in-America way.Why are pets scared of fireworks?Fireworks are an integral part of many celebrations and cultural events. With their pretty colors, spectacular sights and big bangs, fireworks are a popular attraction for many people.Quantum calculations reveal how spin defects lose energyWhen light hits a tiny defect embedded in a solid material like diamond or silicon carbide, it can kick the defect's electrons into an excited state. These spin defects have the potential to be used as stable, readable qubits for…Solving the mystery behind a flightless beetle's transatlantic journeyThey can't fly or swim, so why do their closest relatives appear on different continents? Grey Gustafson, an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, discovered through DNA sequencing that the ancestors of…Two decades of publications reveal research institutions becoming more alike worldwideWhere researchers go, their knowledge goes. And that shapes where innovation happens. "Recruiting researchers is one way institutions gain new knowledge and steer their research in particular directions," explains Vito D. P…Fatal Neanderthal wound may be earliest evidence of a wooden spear attack on a human ancestorA round hole in the shoulder blade (scapula) of a Neanderthal whose partial remains were unearthed in a cave in Iraqi Kurdistan may be the earliest known example of lethal interpersonal violence with a wooden spear in the hominin…Scorecard: Colombia gets top marks while high-emitting countries doing too little to protect health from climate changeThe latest Healthy NDC Scorecard, published by the Global Climate and Health Alliance, finds that, Colombia integrates health most deeply into its national climate plan, closely followed by Nigeria and Cambodia. Conversely, the…A telling hole in a Neandertal bone hints at a bitter endAn excavation at an iconic Neandertal burial site uncovers evidence for one individual's potential fatal wound as well as an injury endured for years.Scientific expertise does not guarantee greater credibility in public debates, survey suggestsA study of more than 6,000 people in the U.K. and Sweden suggests that although scientists are generally regarded as credible, their status as experts is more contested when they discuss issues such as health, education and…New smart patch could help detect and treat blood clots after spinal surgeryBlood clots that develop after spinal surgery can lead to serious complications. When blood accumulates around the spinal cord, it may increase pressure on surrounding nerves, potentially causing severe pain, muscle weakness or…Fossil footprints reveal how dinosaur ancestors gradually shifted from sprawling to upright walkingA research team led by Dr. Lorenzo Marchetti of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin described the earliest archosauriform footprints (Pachychirotherium gardenaensis) from the GEOPARC Bletterbach—UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites…Drowned 5,000-year-old forests reborn as thriving peat reefs and biodiversity hotspots off MozambiqueResearchers from the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) Ocean Observatory have documented ancient forests that grew on the Mozambican coast thousands of years ago and have been found beneath the sea, where they now…Pupil size reveals differences between speaking aloud and inner speechEven when we are silent, we often talk to ourselves in our heads, using words to guide our thoughts and actions. This "inner speech" is thought to be involved in thinking and self-control.Research finds vegan honey could be made with similar antimicrobial properties to mānuka honeyVegan honey alternatives could be engineered to have antimicrobial properties similar to those of prized mānuka honey from New Zealand, according to research at Aston University.Cortisol is a reproduction friend, not enemyA major international study of the role cortisol plays in reproduction has found it may not be the villain it has been depicted as, and it may actually promote healthy reproduction.Finding new ways to catch a thief—via intruders' airborne eDNAEnvironmental DNA (eDNA) is increasingly being investigated by forensic scientists as a tool to help solve criminal cases that lack biological traces—and attention is also turning to collecting trace airborne eDNA left behind by…Time to redefine concept of health: Indigenous views of health reveal gaps in Western health frameworksHow health is defined, measured and addressed by Indigenous communities doesn't match Western frameworks, leading health systems to fall short in caring for vulnerable communities, a University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka–led…Brain implants are helping people who’ve lost their voiceThe technology could get those with ALS, Parkinson’s disease and brain injuries “talking” again.Why tightly confined water's response to electric fields depends on directionUsing an advanced new mathematical model, a pair of physicists in Belgium has revealed the origins of an unusual, direction-dependent effect found in water confined to a narrow gap between two plates. Through research published…Q&A: Expanding climate models to better capture the complexities of public healthAbout a decade ago, a group of climate scientists described five scenarios for the future. Called the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), these scenarios suggest how socioeconomic development could evolve in worlds with…New research challenges the idea that GST always hits lower-income households hardestGoods and services tax (GST) is priced into many everyday purchases, from groceries and clothing to restaurant meals and household bills. That means any change to the tax can affect how much households have left to spend.Turning up the heat on chickpea yieldA University of Queensland study has outlined a practical pathway for accelerating the development of heat-adapted chickpeas using data from new 'omic' technologies. Ph.D. candidate Callum Jamie said the suite of technologies…Looking for relief from dating app anxiety? Try a variety of platformsUsing more than one type of app, including both mainstream apps such as Tinder or Hinge and gay apps like Grindr, could lead to lower levels of anxiety among gay men who use mobile dating platforms.Early growth differences help explain which beech trees survive forest competitionThe fight for survival in the forest is fierce: light, water and nutrients are all limited. This is particularly true in "mast years"—times when trees and shrubs produce an unusually large crop of fruits, nuts or seeds. Then the…Green space is linked with fewer gun-related homicides—but not everywherePhysical surroundings affect everything from personal well-being to a neighborhood's safety. A new study from The Ohio State University finds that when it comes to preventing gun violence in a community, green space can help, but…Quantum sensor could measure how Earth drags spacetimeEinstein's theory of general relativity describes gravity as the bending of spacetime, a mathematical model that combines three-dimensional space and time into a single, four-dimensional continuum. The theory also predicts that a…Countries most vulnerable to fossil fuel phaseout generate just 6% of global output, climate analysis findsCountries highly vulnerable to the phase-out of oil, gas and coal account for just 6% of global economic output, countries in Africa stand to benefit from their vast solar energy potential, and the economic interests of the U.S…Ascension Island: How a planting project created a lush cloud forestIn the middle of nowhere, a small island emerges in the Atlantic Ocean. This unique territory completely changed in the 19th century thanks to the efforts of two British scientists: Charles Darwin and Joseph Dalton Hooker…Consumers need clearer answers before they can trust precision fermentation, new report findsConsumers may not fully understand precision fermentation yet, but many are curious enough to taste the results. New qualitative research from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory, published ahead of World Food Day on Oct. 16…Report identifies investment priorities for low-emissions agricultureA new report by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has found a growing suite of promising options already available to reduce on-farm emissions, as well as further opportunities for practical solutions for Australian…Now you see them: Researchers uncover patterns in vessels that vanish at seaAcross the waters of West Africa, commercial fishing vessels vanish along international boundary lines.Scientists alarmed as super El Niño collides with 'strange uptick' in Galapagos iguana traffickingThe only lizard in the world that can live and forage at sea may now be in a fight for survival. International scientists warn black-market trafficking of Galapagos marine iguanas is peaking just as the super El Niño decimates…Climate adaptation's delivery gap: Turning national plans into actionBy 2025, 143 of 154 developing countries had a National Adaptation Plan process in place, yet implementation has not kept pace. Many countries still lack the institutional capacity, project preparation and finance needed to turn…Social service agencies need safeguards when using AIArtificial intelligence is increasingly being used by social service agencies to handle cases involving child abuse, intimate partner violence and elder abuse. But a University of Iowa researcher and former social worker says the…Why caring about climate change does not always translate into greener holidaysTourists who care deeply about sustainability are not necessarily willing to pay extra to reduce the environmental impact of their vacations, according to new research from the University of Portsmouth.Nepal flood triggered by rock and ice avalanche: ReportNepal's disaster authority said Wednesday that an avalanche of rock and ice triggered a recent flash flood, echoing the mountain collapse that unleashed a tsunami-like wall of water in August.Can AI feel safer than human advice for consumers who face discrimination?What should you cook for dinner on a budget of 20 euros when you have a guest with a gluten intolerance? A shopper might ask a shop assistant for advice or consult, for example, Hopla, the AI-powered shopping assistant launched…Fair climate transitions need more than financial support, evidence review suggestsThe transition to a low-carbon economy will not affect all people and places equally. Although its overall benefits may outweigh its costs, workers may lose jobs, households may face higher prices and communities dependent on…Green, pink and purple: Astronomers reveal the surprising true colors of white dwarf starsUniversity of Warwick astronomers have shown that white dwarf stars can glow in a range of colors, including the first star ever found that would appear green to the human eye.Researchers in exile thrive in new academic settings when they contribute knowledge, not just receive aidPublishing scientific articles requires more than knowledge of academic writing conventions; it also depends on access to networks that support the research and publication process. Academic networks provide opportunities to…One-third of food is lost or wasted: How to help farmers cut postharvest lossesAgriculture in the Global South remains under pressure to produce more food while responding to climate change and resource constraints. Policy responses have focused on increasing production. But what about postharvest losses?…NASA develops batteries to power humanity's return to moonIf you've ever had your car start sluggishly, or not at all, on a particularly frigid winter morning, you know standard batteries do not like extreme cold. That's why NASA researchers are working to develop a battery that could…Uganda's sugarcane boom leaves families hungry: What needs to changeBusoga, in eastern Uganda, is a low, fertile plateau surrounded on three sides by Lake Victoria, the Nile River and Lake Kyoga. Most of its 4.3 million people farm small, rain-fed plots. Yet hunger is common: in the 2024 census…Fine particles from aircraft exhaust become more harmful over time, lab tests suggestFine particulate matter consists of tiny particles with diameters in the nanometer range. They are produced, for example, by fuel combustion, remain suspended in the air and can penetrate deep into the respiratory tract. There…New chip-scale gyroscope measures rotation with unprecedented sensitivityResearchers have developed a chip-scale optical ring-laser gyroscope that can measure rotation as slow as 37 degrees per hour. This record sensitivity, approaching Earth's rotation rate of 15 degrees per hour, could eventually be…A trip to Mars could come at a heartbreaking costWhen astronauts first travel to Mars or anywhere else in deep space, they will have to contend with two problems that our planet protects us from on its surface—radiation and weightlessness. Scientists already know both can have…Urbanization takes a bigger toll on bird diversity in the tropics than it does at other latitudes, study findsResearchers at McGill University have found that urbanization is weakening one of Earth's most enduring ecological patterns: the tendency for biodiversity to increase toward the tropics, a pattern known as the latitudinal…When parents don't see eye to eye: Are differences in parenting styles a bad thing?Sometimes it can be hard for parents to agree on how to raise children. One parent might insist their child's homework has to be finished before they're allowed to use devices. The other may think a bit of screen time before…Waste plastics become molecular sponges that capture water from airDiscarded plastic packaging materials, old CDs and even LEGO bricks can be transformed into materials that capture significant amounts of moisture from the air. Materials chemists Anastasiia Naryshkina, Paul Schweng and Robert…Spawning coral release quintillions of eggs each year, new calculations suggestMost kinds of coral spawn once a year. In an enormous multiday event synchronized to specific phases of the moon, they release vast slicks of eggs and sperm into the ocean to be mixed together by the drifting currents.Genome publishing overhaul targets 200 reports per month, up from 30The Wellcome Sanger Institute's Tree of Life program plans to accelerate publication of genome notes from approximately 30 per month to 200, expanding access to research that is supporting advances in agriculture, conservation…A single carbon atom stitches flat molecules into 3D structuresFlat is fine for a sheet of paper, but many of the most useful molecules need depth. Now, researchers from Japan have found a way to give them that depth using nothing more than a single carbon atom.How E. coli eavesdrops on the metabolic activity of other gut bacteriaThe gut microbiome is teeming with hundreds of bacterial species and trillions of bacteria. These microorganisms influence many aspects of health, including digestion, and assist with numerous functions in the body. Gut bacteria…From 'A Little Princess' to 'Black Panther,' how Hollywood films have reimagined the South Asian epic 'Ramayana'American audiences will be able to watch an English-dubbed version of "Ramayana," a Hindi film based on a South Asian epic tradition, in theaters in November 2026.Warmer climate could reshape hurricane risk and its relationship with El Niño around Hawai'iA new study examining how tropical cyclone activity near Hawai'i could change in a warmer future finds a shift toward stronger storms, even though substantial uncertainty remains about whether the total number of storms near the…How detection dogs are helping protect one of Australia's most imperiled lizardsMany of the Australian animals most at risk of extinction are extremely tough to track down. That's because they live in small pockets of disappearing nature, such as rare grasslands or ancient forests, in worryingly low numbers.Scientists identify avian cholera as major cause of penguin deaths in AntarcticaThousands of Adélie penguins found dead in Antarctica in 2024 were primarily victims of avian cholera, not high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5N1) as researchers initially suspected, according to a study published today in…Engineered enzyme could improve detection of HIV and other virusesScientists have long used a powerful gene-editing tool called CRISPR to make precise changes to DNA. But a different version of the technology, known as Cas13a, targets RNA, the genetic material found in viruses such as HIV. Now…Firms facing tariff shocks choose collaboration over conquestNew research has charted the way U.S. businesses adapted to market shocks caused by reductions in import tariffs and increased foreign competition, with greater innovation emerging as a longer-term benefit.AI-assisted math advance highlights gap between finding answers and judging their significanceAI models are good at finding answers to mathematical puzzles but are not as good at research judgment, according to theoretical computer scientists.International business is influenced by local political climate, study findsA new study co-authored by Tang Yinuo, a tenured associate professor at Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS), reveals that conservative communities in the U.S. are more likely to resist mergers and acquisitions (M&As) by…Wide-scale cropland loss has consequences for wildfire resilience in the American WestThe western U.S. is facing parallel and escalating hazards in the form of ongoing drought and increasingly frequent wildfires. Although the region's ecosystems have evolved with wildfires, the intensity and frequency of blazes…Mollusk family trees play a key role in shaping microbiomes, researchers findA mollusk's microbial community has more to do with its family tree than its address. In other words, the composition of a mollusk's microbiome depends less on the environment in which it lives and more on what species it belongs…Examining fraud prevention in federal relief programsSUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) assistant professor of accounting Dr. Katie Matt, in collaboration with Daniel Hebert of Syracuse University, recently published research examining the widespread fraud associated with the…New framework links magnetic phase boundaries to string-like defects in spin iceA research team led by Haruki Watanabe, a professor in the Department of Physics and the Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with…Job loss and AI-exposed jobs: Q&A with sociology professorJennie Brand, a UCLA professor of sociology with an appointment in statistics and data science, is an expert on the socioeconomic effects of job loss, including the long-term economic, psychological, physiological and…Learning reshapes inhibitory synapses differently within the same nerve cell, study suggestsOur brain must be able to learn new things without losing previously stored information or the stability of its networks. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology (LIN) in Magdeburg, together with partners in…Rare particle decays hint at deviations from Standard Model predictionsStudying rare processes is part and parcel of particle physics, providing stringent tests of the Standard Model. At the recent International Conference on High Energy Physics (ICHEP), the CMS and LHCb collaborations presented…Sheep grazing in solar fields offers farmers economic, ecological gainsTwo new research papers shed light on the growing practice of grazing sheep in fields with solar arrays. One demonstrates that, in the right numbers, sheep grazing increases populations of beneficial insects like bees and lady…Superheavy-element compound reveals weaker-than-expected bond due to relativistic effectsAn international collaboration led by a research group from GSI/FAIR in Darmstadt, Germany, has achieved the first measurement of the chemical stability of a superheavy element compound.Patchier permafrost is linked to more intense hillslope erosion in AlaskaThe Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the globe, and scientists are racing to understand how that fact affects the region's landscapes and ecosystems. Permafrost thaw is one of the most visible signs of climate…Employees look to leaders as study finds gap between workplace promises and employee experienceA survey of UK employees has revealed that more than half experience a mismatch between what their employer says and what they do in practice, with many looking to leadership behavior when judging an organization's true values.Earth's mantle was 'breathing' oxygen a billion years before it hit the atmosphere, mineral time capsules revealWhy is there life on Earth? It's one of the oldest questions humans have asked, and as far as we know, our planet is the only one that holds the answer.How can AI transform education without leaving anyone behind?As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly enters classrooms and learning environments, how can societies ensure that its benefits reach learners and educators while avoiding new forms of inequality? A new international study led by…Healthy corals restore bleached neighbors' color after five days of contactThe world's coral reefs face an existential threat from rising seawater temperatures that trigger widespread bleaching, a problem driven by climate change and compounded by this year's intense El Niño phenomenon.Museum specimens reveal pathogen behind decades-old mystery of disappearing frogsIn the 1970s, researchers began to observe drastic amphibian declines in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a global hotspot of frog biodiversity. For decades, these disappearances remained a mystery. Now, new research from scientists at…IBM executive warns of risk of quantum computing hacksOrganizations are unprepared for the risks posed by quantum computing, IBM's Europe and Africa vice president Alessandro Curioni told AFP Wednesday, referring to the high-speed technology that could crack security encryptions and…Border-hopping virus identified in Chilean pepper and tomato cropsAn international team of scientists recently collaborated to identify a mysterious viral disease damaging pepper and tomato crops in Chile.Most marine protected areas fail to curb fishing: StudyFishing is increasing in most marine reserves worldwide in spite of conservation pledges, a study published Wednesday found.Muscle cells self-organize into spirals, advancing efforts to engineer tiny blood vessels that regulate flowDifferent tissues need different amounts of blood depending on what they are doing. Meeting those changing demands requires the circulatory system to continually balance how much blood flows to different regions of the body.Indonesia rescues starved orangutan from fires: OfficialsA female orangutan that was likely starving was evacuated Wednesday from an area razed by fire on the Indonesian island of Borneo, officials said, as the country rescues hundreds of animals affected by the blazes.Same-day heat wave and wildfire smoke exposure is increasing worldwideEurope's heat waves this past summer broke countless records, and wildfires spread across Spain and France, forcing mass evacuations.Storm Harry: Drifting buoys help improve early forecasts of extreme events in the Mediterranean SeaA network of drifting buoys equipped with barometers can help improve weather forecasts of extreme Mediterranean storms by providing crucial atmospheric observations from areas of the sea where measurements are scarce. A new…Scientists establish new genus of deep-sea 'spaghetti worms'Scientists have announced a new genus of deep-sea segmented marine "spaghetti worms" with suction cups on their bodies, showing just how much undiscovered biodiversity is out there in the deep seas around Australia.Software advance brings complex quantum simulations to standard computersA major software advance could aid the creation of bigger, more reliable quantum computers, a study suggests. Researchers have developed an algorithm that enables off-the-shelf computers to run quantum simulations previously only…Fighting off microbial invasions drains plants' iron stores, but one protein helps restore balanceEnergy production in our cells, oxygen traveling in our blood and immune cells fighting infection all depend on iron, an essential mineral that enters the food chain when plants absorb it from soil. But iron is often…Bering Land Bridge base camp reveals what life was like nearly 14,000 years agoThe area of water between Russia and North America and the Pacific and Arctic oceans is now known as the Bering Strait. Yet it was once what we call the Bering Land Bridge, an exposed land and maritime region that connected Asia…Main factors in pornography use among adolescents identifiedA study by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) has analyzed which factors are most associated with pornography use during adolescence. The results show that the most predictive variable is gender, followed by problematic…New DNA tool could help detect harmful algal blooms before they spreadA new study by researchers at the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University has demonstrated that a DNA sequencing tool can rapidly identify harmful algae in coastal waters, offering a new approach for…Removing rats and restoring native plants could help atolls withstand rising seasProtecting seabirds and restoring natural vegetation could give low-lying tropical atoll islands a fighting chance against the threat of sea-level rise, a new study reveals.Warmer coastal waters drive heavy cyclone rainfall farther inland, raising flood risksA research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has found that the area affected by tropical cyclone (TC) rainfall is extending inland along Northern Hemisphere coasts at an average rate of approximately 3.8…Nine studies reveal consumers favor eco-friendly additions over waste-cutting removalsWhen hotels replace single-use toiletries with refillable dispensers, or companies strip unnecessary items from product bundles to cut waste, they may expect consumers to hail these changes as environmentally responsible.Bacteria turn 3D-printed sand into solid building elementsCement manufacturing is one of the largest sources of CO₂ emissions in the construction industry. At the Department of Architecture, Karen Antorveza Paez, who has just completed her doctorate at ETH Zurich, is researching an…Gathering rare airborne observations of firestorm cloudsJust minutes into a planned research flight from Colorado to Oregon in August to study massive storm clouds fueled by intense wildfires, scientists discovered that a fire in Utah offered a more promising target. The mission…'Sundown towns' linked to lingering racial biasA sundown town is a community that prohibited Black people from staying within its borders after dark or from owning property. This was done through laws, signs, threats, harassment or violence. More than 150 years after the end…Toothless 'hell chicken' dinosaur may have had a taste for fruitWhile many dinosaurs were fearsome predators with razor-sharp teeth, others were peaceful herbivores munching on plants. We can now add a new species to the list of plant-eaters, Infernogallus jamesi. Its name means hell chicken…Local DNA motion inside the cell stays nearly constant throughout interphaseHuman genomic DNA is wrapped around core histone proteins to form nucleosomes, the fundamental units of chromatin. During interphase, the period between cell divisions, DNA is replicated and the nucleus becomes larger. At the…How drought shapes the impact of Xylella fastidiosa on almond treesXylella fastidiosa is a pathogen that poses a serious threat to agri-food systems. An insect-borne bacterium that eventually causes trees to dry out and die, it was first detected in Spain in 2016, alarming the farming community…Can math stay human in the age of AI?As AI churns out mathematical proofs, a DeepMind study raises a bigger question: What do we lose when we focus only on the answers?Australia's oldest underwater archaeology reveals ancient life within a lost landscapeNew discoveries from Australia's oldest known underwater archaeological record reveal how First Peoples lived, transported goods and used different places within a vast cultural landscape that was submerged when rising seas…A tiny magnetic whirlpool could point to a new kind of ultra-efficient memoryEvery time a computer stores or erases information, it uses energy. The amount is tiny for a single operation, but those operations happen billions of times every second. For decades, scientists have wondered just how little…Mont Blanc's snowy crown grows nearly 2 meters higher in 3 yearsMont Blanc's snowy crown has been measured at nearly 2 meters (6 feet) higher than in 2023, French surveyors announced Wednesday after an expedition that involved hauling instruments up Western Europe's highest mountain for an…Ocean discovery: Pacific bluefin tuna confirmed in Victorian watersA discovery has led to the first confirmed records of recreational catches of Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) in Victorian waters.From spin wave to superconducting circuit: A one-way street for quantum informationQuantum information systems could one day shape everyday life through faster computing, sharper sensing and more secure communication. A new result from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the…Storing memory on a chip with flowing waterLike the folds in crumpled sheets or the footprints on recently trodden sand, certain materials mark their histories. Now, Yale researchers show that networks of flowing water and other fluids can store their own memories—similar…Workers who fear AI replacement show worse workplace behaviorWorkers who fear artificial intelligence is threatening their occupation are more likely to slack off on the job, swipe a coworker's lunch or engage in other counterproductive workplace behavior, a new study finds.Enzyme discovery opens a new route to natural UV-absorbing saclipinsUltraviolet (UV)-absorbing compounds from natural sources are attracting interest as potential ingredients for cosmetics and other protective materials. Saclipins A and B are unusual UV-absorbing oxylipins produced by the edible…Rising seas could weaken Chesapeake Bay's natural storm surge bufferA hurricane does not have to make a direct hit to affect the Chesapeake Bay. Even from out at sea, a hurricane's winds, waves and rising tides can cause major flooding.Rocks from hydrothermal vents can spontaneously combust, posing potential risks for deep-sea mining operationsProjects involving the mining of seafloor massive sulfide (SMS) deposits around hydrothermal vents already face criticism over their destructive nature, and now these projects may face a new concern: spontaneous combustion. A new…AI ethics analysis clarifies why different goals call for different ethical approachesAI ethics has come under increasing criticism. Critics argue that while companies publish guidelines for AI development and use, the AI systems themselves often remain problematic. Researchers from the University of Bayreuth…Ivy bees fight back against honeybees that drive other pollinators off flowersHoneybees are outcompeting wild pollinators in the U.K., and new research has found evidence of their aggressive behavior, recording for the first time the extent to which they restrict access to food sources and attack and chase…Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in largest controlled test yetResearchers have conducted the largest-ever controlled test of space-based methane monitoring, finding that dedicated methane sensors correctly detected nearly all methane plumes released on clear days.The stubby legs of ancient sled dogs helped people traverse the Arctic for the past 9,000 yearsFor centuries, dogs have helped people travel across the Arctic, hauling supplies, equipment and other goods through snowy landscapes where other domesticated animals struggled to venture. Now, a new study publishing Oct. 14 in…Sustained pressure halts cancer cell migration and triggers death in 3D lab modelsThe growth and death of cancer cells in the lab are studied primarily in two-dimensional cell cultures. In a study published in the journal Developmental Cell on Oct. 14, researchers instead used three-dimensional models to…Robotic 'time crystal' organizes itself into a single rhythm despite random disturbancesScientists have developed a material that can grow and coordinate its own movement until the entire structure pulses in unison, paving the way for versatile robots that behave more like living systems.Microplastics are chemically active and could cause biological harmPlastics are supposed to be chemically inert. It's the reason they're used so frequently to package food, bottle water and create children's toys: They're safe. But something important happens when a large piece of plastic…Not all early birds evolved toward better flight, Jurassic fossil suggestsFor early birds, evolution wasn't always about becoming better flyers. This conclusion is supported by the recent discovery of a remarkably well-preserved, 150-million-year-old bird fossil from Fujian province, China, which is…Modeling study shows early tetrapods had surprisingly little ability to move their necksA new model using sturgeon as a material analog has made it possible to estimate how the backbones of some of the first animals on land could and could not move. These results disprove a long-standing hypothesis that changes in…AI-enhanced weather model doubles predictive power two to six weeks outIn 2021, Texas suffered the worst energy infrastructure failure in state history, following three severe winter storms in February. At least 246 people were killed as a result of the disruptions, which led to food, water, heat…Little fish, big deal—Record haul of baby sturgeons offers hope for the futureJust a few centimeters long, slimy and covered in razor-sharp spines, baby sturgeons look like creatures from one of the Alien movies. But for the people who pull them from the river, these diminutive ugly ducklings of the fish…Tiny implants can use the body itself to talk to each otherResearchers made a rat’s front-leg movement trigger its back leg. The experiment could point to a new kind of body-based network to connect implants.Team builds resource-sharing technology platform for nonprofitsNonprofit organizations have historically struggled with underfunding, scarce resources and even identifying what physical, human, social and financial capital they already have. But what if there were an easy way they could…Could a molecular ZIP code unlock treatments for untreatable diseases?Imagine a medicine that stops seizures at their source, switches off instructions that keep a cancerous tumor growing and prevents Alzheimer's from stealing memories and wreaking havoc on the brain.How shark ecotourism sparks long-term conservationPeople who join shark ecotourism tours are more likely to take action to protect sharks, including donating to related causes, signing petitions or speaking up online, new research from the University of Sydney shows.DNA analysis uncovers first known genetic connection between rare New Caledonian plant and parasitic plantA new genetic analysis tool developed by UF assistant professor of biology Liming Cai, Ph.D., has led to the discovery of the first known interaction between Amborella, a rare New Caledonian plant, and a parasitic plant called…Your dog may link sounds with shapes, just like you doSounds have shapes. That might sound strange since sound waves are invisible, but a famous psychological experiment in the 1920s showed that our brains naturally link spoken sounds to visual forms. According to new research…Jamming the flow to enable memory in quantum materialsUnderstanding and controlling phase transitions are fundamental to physics and central to many technological revolutions. There is currently strong interest in materials with coupled structural and electronic phase transitions…Chemists develop blueprint for designing powerful fluorescent materials for better disease detectionThe team, led by professors Simon Lewis and Tony James and Dr. Dan Pantos in the university's Department of Chemistry, has transformed azulene, a naturally occurring blue compound found in certain mushrooms and corals, into a…New evidence points to two feeding black holes just 175 parsecs apart lurking in the early universeAstronomers have found two actively feeding supermassive black holes separated by just 175 parsecs (570 light-years) in a galaxy seen when the universe was only about 2 billion years old. The system, MG B2016+112, lies at a…How lessons from fisheries management could help us govern Earth's orbital spaceThe space industry is rapidly expanding. About 20,000 satellites already circle Earth, a number that could reach 100,000 by 2030. They bring growing environmental costs: space debris, collision risks, atmospheric pollution from…U.S. methane emissions flatline, despite increases in oil and gas productionMethane emissions from the oil and gas sector held steady in the United States even as oil and gas production increased during a recent period of heightened regulations, according to new research from Johns Hopkins University.Introduced species aren't good or bad—they are labeled according to human interestsIn George Orwell's 1945 allegorical novella "Animal Farm," pigs coach the other revolutionary farm animals in their new creed of Animalism using the memorable maxim: four legs good, two legs bad.Math under pressure may make a gamble's downside seem smallerPeople who tackled arithmetic problems while stressed by a countdown clock, error buzzers and an observer nearby later gave potential losses less weight when deciding whether to accept a gamble. This finding from a new study…Earth's climate system increasingly unstable, but signs of positive change emergeThe seventh annual report by an international coalition led by Oregon State University scientists says the Earth's climate system is quickly becoming unstable and that while signs of important societal changes are emerging…Voyager 1 is nearly one light-day from Earth. What’s out there?On November 18, Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth. It’s still finding surprises in interstellar space.New study finds gendered messaging can backfireCampaigns and initiatives aimed at advancing equity for girls and women often reference gender—"The future is female" or "Fight like a girl," for instance. However, is such messaging effective in championing their abilities and…'Lost' Iron Age cemetery reanalyzed more than 70 years after its finds went missingIn 1955, workers in a chalk quarry in Highsted, near Sittingbourne, were working when a human skull came tumbling down the bank at the edge of a pit. It would be the first of some 26 burials, all belonging to an ancient cemetery.Astronomical nanosatellite VERTECS completes initial operations and begins scientific observationsA research team from the Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kwansei Gakuin University, Tokyo City University, Kanazawa University, the University of Tokyo and other institutions has successfully completed the test operations…Why the AI shopping revolution could backfire on retailersRetailers have every reason to be interested in AI. A shopping assistant that answers questions at any hour, compares products instantly and offers personalized recommendations sounds like a win for customers and businesses alike.Children's mental health struggles may expose parents to stigma tied to parenting idealsParents of children with mental health problems may experience stigma when the ideals that matter most to being considered a "good parent" are perceived as not being met, according to preliminary research led by Weill Cornell…Study finds overlooked 'forever chemicals' widespread in New Jersey tap water and bottled beveragesResearchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have found that a largely overlooked class of "forever chemicals" is widespread in New Jersey drinking water and commercially available bottled beverages, raising new…Quantum network test checks entanglement without having to trust detectorsQuantum networks are systems that connect different users or devices using principles of quantum mechanics. In the future, these networks could help improve the security of communications.Global deforestation slowed in 2025 but surged in Congo basin: StudyDeforestation slowed worldwide last year, but the improvement is unlikely to last as the situation deteriorates in Central Africa and an exceptionally strong El Niño weather pattern intensifies, a new study said on Wednesday.Trailblazing technique uncovers real shape of scorching-hot exoplanet atmospheresUntil now, the alien white-hot worlds of exoplanets have been depicted as circular, but new research has revealed the true shape of their atmospheres to be a deformed sphere rather than a perfect circle.Ancient climate shifts may explain why today's flowering plants are so diverseThe two warmest time periods on Earth in the past 140 million years drove both mass extinctions and explosions in plant diversity, according to researchers in Australia and Austria who say this could explain how flowering plants…Calibrating AlphaFold confidence scores for interface qualityarXiv:2610.17108v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: AlphaFold confidence scores are widely used to rank protein complex predictions and to select subsets of models for downstream applications. Although these scores provide strong…QSAR-Guided Generative Framework for the Discovery of Synthetically Viable OdorantsarXiv:2512.23080v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: The discovery of novel odorant molecules is key for the fragrance and flavor industries, yet efficiently navigating the vast chemical space to identify structures with…RNAGenScape: Property-Guided, Optimized Generation of mRNA Sequences with Manifold Langevin DynamicsarXiv:2510.24736v4 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Generating property-optimized mRNA sequences is central to applications such as vaccine design and protein replacement therapy, but remains challenging due to limited…Wild bobwhite quail spotted after habitat restoration projectMultiple coveys of wild bobwhite quail were recently sighted at the University of Tennessee's Ames AgResearch and Education Center, marking an encouraging milestone in an ongoing effort to restore habitat for the species at this…Black women in food industries face systemic roadblocksLilly Jan was perplexed and a little annoyed. Last year, Jan, an assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, was trying to collect information on…Simple cleaning steps could curb deadly fungal disease risks for Australia's wild reptilesWith spring underway and the weather warming, reptiles are on the move in suburbs, parks and scrubland across Australia. Snake catchers and wildlife caregivers are responding to calls for help, and reptile enthusiasts—known as…Ultrashort laser pulses offer a new way to probe electrons' quantum geometryResearchers at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the University of Regensburg have developed a method for determining, using light, a quantum property of electrons that has hitherto been difficult to access. The focus is on…Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million yearsDeep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered a "fungal giant" that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become. The newly described species, Dianjunus rex, produces vertical fruiting bodies up…Isle of Wight fossil Europe's first known long-clawed megaraptoran dinosaurA new species of dinosaur—a long-clawed predator the size of a large tiger—has been discovered by a UCL-led team from a fossil found on the Isle of Wight. The dinosaur, described in a new paper in the journal Royal Society Open…People with a 'good ear' for sounds make better language learners, study suggestsPeople who are better at noticing fine details in sound—an ability known as auditory precision—can master the pronunciation of new languages faster and more accurately than other learners, a new study published in the Journal of…Optical skyrmions can control the motion of magnetic skyrmionsMagnetic skyrmions (MSks) are swirling patterns of magnetization that form inside certain magnetic materials. They can behave like actual particles in many ways, exhibiting a stable internal structure and distinct boundaries…Patterned X-rays map 3D chemical structures faster with fewer measurementsSeeing inside an object is one thing; seeing exactly what it is made of, in three dimensions, is far more difficult. Now, researchers at Bar-Ilan University and collaborating institutions have developed a new X-ray imaging…Computational model guides lighting design to improve color discrimination in aging eyesResearchers have developed a new computational model that accounts for the effects of aging on our eyes' ability to discriminate color. It could help guide lighting designs that make it easier for older adults to perceive colors…How eye-catching social media feeds steer attention toward misinformationA research team led by Jiyoung Lee, a professor in the Department of Media and Communication, has worked with international researchers to uncover how visual contrast across social media feeds influences how quickly users spot…Hawaiian coral tests reveal heat tolerance varies by species and locationAs ocean temperatures rise, corals' ability to withstand and adapt to heat stress is critical for the future of coral reefs. Many reef-building corals already live near their upper thermal limits, making them vulnerable to…The politics of city rats: What urban rodents tell us about housing and sanitationRats are on the ballot in Canadian municipal elections this fall, with several political parties promising to tackle city rat problems. While rats may seem like a niche election issue, they can point to broader societal concerns…Thwaites Glacier could contribute twice as much sea-level rise as previously projectedA new ice sheet model developed by glaciologists at the University of California, Irvine and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory projects that the melting of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica will contribute up to 30 millimeters…Could meditation reveal an SU(3) symmetry shared by the observer and the universe?You sit down to meditate. A conversation returns, then thoughts. You bring your attention back to the breath. Sometimes, after many such returns, the effort eases. Thoughts lose their urgency, while awareness remains clear. Less…Drier Texas rivers support simpler food webs and higher animal productivity, study findsGlobal warming is often treated as synonymous with climate change, but rising temperatures are only one consequence of the human-driven phenomenon. Changes in rainfall patterns are another, but their effects on ecosystems are…'Carpet' growth method yields long-sought 2D quantum materialFor decades, physicists have sought a practical two-dimensional topological insulator: an ultrathin material whose interior blocks electricity but whose edges conduct it. In ordinary wires, electrons constantly bounce off…Liquid metal dealloying creates nanoporous silicon carbide at just 800°CSilicon carbide (SiC) is a ceramic known for its excellent heat resistance and chemical stability, which makes it attractive for a wide range of applications like electronics, catalysts and energy-related materials. However, SiC…Faster molecular simulations identify promising diamond defects for quantum computers and sensorsA faster way of finding the best diamond-based materials for quantum computers has been developed by a researcher at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). The new approach has already…New topological microscope tip reveals evidence of 2D altermagnetismResearchers have fashioned a layered topological material into a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) tip that senses spin-related electronic states at atomic resolution.DNA 'flight recorder' traces embryonic development cell by cellFor decades, scientists have been able to look at individual moments in the development of an embryo: a snapshot of a developing brain, a picture of how the heart takes shape or a glimpse of cells beginning to form the nervous…New method helps researchers study proteins involved in plant health, diseasePlants—like people—come in all shapes and sizes. And just like scientists want to understand the components of the human body to treat disease and improve our lives, they also want to understand how plants thrive, develop…Humans and songbirds hear the same sounds, but organize them differentlyResearchers from the University of Amsterdam and Leiden University have discovered that humans and songbirds use markedly different strategies to recognize sequences of complex sounds. The findings shed new light on how biology…Sequence changes help modified mRNA avoid protein-making errors to improve vaccine designWhen the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 turned our world upside down, mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 brought a breakthrough. Their success established modified mRNA as a powerful foundation for vaccines and opened the way for new…Researchers uncover multiple genetic paths that lead to mottled feathers in chickensThe white-tipped feathers found in many chicken breeds may look like variations of the same decorative pattern, but new research shows that they do not all share the same genetic origin.Quantum physicists trace a century of controlling spinA concept from the field of quantum mechanics, spin is a property of particles that has no direct counterpart in everyday experience. Since the early 20th century, researchers have learned to manipulate it deliberately by means…New electrochemical sensor could make food quality testing faster and less expensiveResearchers at the Oregon State University College of Science have developed a new electrochemical sensor for rapidly and accurately detecting a naturally occurring compound widely used in the food, beverage and fragrance…Want more women CEOs? Start with company structure, research findsWomen managers are significantly more likely to be promoted to CEO at companies organized into separate business units—each with its own revenues, costs and bottom line—than at companies that operate as a single, stand-alone…New carbon calculator helps research labs pinpoint emissions and target reductionsResearch labs are among the most energy-hungry facilities at universities worldwide. According to both University College London and a Swiss initiative called Green Lab, these labs require anywhere from three to 10 times more…3D map of rice development charts gene activity across plant's entire life cycleRice is one of the world's most familiar staple foods, but how does a single cell develop into a rice plant with specialized tissues and organs? A new study offers a detailed look at this process through a three-dimensional (3D)…A new way to replace carbon with nitrogen atoms could lead to better medicinesWhen drugmakers want to improve on compounds they have already created, they can replace a carbon atom with a nitrogen atom. While effective, the techniques they use to perform this chemical swap, known as skeletal editing, have…Candida auris copies its entire genome to survive antifungal treatment, research revealsNew research has revealed an unexpected new mechanism through which the killer fungus Candida auris is resisting antifungal drug treatment. A team led by the University of Exeter and City St George's, University of London…The ocean circulation that persists even after a key AMOC component failsThe Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) is thought to face a potentially existential threat from climate change. But attempts to model what happens to AMOC as the oceans warm show divergent outcomes, leaving its…Satellite model finds Alpine peatlands may be smaller than official maps showPeatlands in the Alps are mostly small, scattered and difficult to access. As a result, up-to-date information on their extent and condition is often lacking. An international research team, including researchers from the…Newly discovered antiviral system in bacteria is 'strangest of its kind'Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have uncovered an unusual bacterial immune system that operates in reverse of known defenses. The discovery, published in Molecular Cell, details the mechanics of "type VI retrons"—a…Before leaf miner damage shows, horse chestnut leaves alter how they functionResearchers from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) and Semmelweis University have investigated what happens to horse chestnut leaves when they are attacked from within by the horse chestnut leaf miner. Their findings show that the…NASA JPL testing readies Voyager technologies lander for moon missionA commercial lander that will be at the forefront of NASA's efforts to establish a moon base, humanity's first lunar outpost, has passed a series of critical tests at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California…Chemical surroundings, not size alone, help glucose-processing enzyme stay active as temperatures riseCells must produce energy despite changing conditions. But what keeps metabolic enzymes functional during temperature fluctuations? A team led by professor Simon Ebbinghaus and Dr. Harshita Rastogi at Ruhr University Bochum and…Americans are stressed about grocery prices, so why do they toss or overlook so much 'misfit' food?There's a paradox that drives the shopping decisions of many Americans: Almost three-quarters say they're feeling stressed out about skyrocketing grocery bills. But they keep discarding large quantities of food that's safe to…Natural RNA modifications in archaea mirror those used in medicineRNA therapeutics open up new possibilities for the targeted and precise treatment of diseases. To ensure that RNA molecules remain stable in the body and can reliably exert their effects, they undergo specific chemical…Across the US, people don't want data centers coming to their communitiesRegardless of their views on politics or climate change, most Americans oppose the development of data centers in their communities.Winged insect evolution: New evidence sheds light on century-old debateA new study combining genomic analyses and fossil evidence sheds light on the century-old "Palaeoptera Problem," a longstanding debate over the evolutionary relationships among major groups of winged insects.Variations in the human vocal tract could have influenced language diversityThe anatomical differences in our vocal tracts could be one of the sources of our Tower of Babel—the vast difference in languages spoken around the world, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by…Messy, risky outdoor play is important for children, but adults can stop them enjoying itThere is growing evidence that children today have fewer opportunities for independent, adventurous outdoor play and fewer chances to make decisions and shape their own experiences than previous generations.'Atmospheric rivers' helped open a Portugal-sized hole in Antarctica's winter sea icePolynyas are patches of open water surrounded by sea ice, where heat and moisture can pass freely between the ocean and atmosphere. In August 2024, a vast polynya opened up in Breid Bay, off the coast of East Antarctica, in the…Colorado River drought drives unprecedented pattern of groundwater lossDeclining Colorado River flows and falling water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead are highly visible signs of the Southwestern megadrought.New solar model maps sun more accurately by checking far-side activityA Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)-led team has developed an improved model for predicting solar events that incorporates activity on the far side of the sun. The team studied near-simultaneous maps of the whole solar surface…How literature can inspire us to forgiveA story that places us inside the mind of a character who is remorseful about causing harm can inspire forgiveness for that fictional bad act, a new study finds.Sexual violence survivors often expect systems to fail or harm them, study findsUniversity students who are survivors of sexual violence are forced to perform a constant, exhausting "calculus"—weighing risks, safety, stigma, emotional costs, institutional consequences and likelihood of being believed—when…A small RNA switch with huge potential opens up new possibilities for synthetic biologyAn international research team led by TU Darmstadt Professor Beatrix Süß, working in close collaboration with partners in Germany and Denmark, has elucidated how an RNA switch newly developed at TU Darmstadt recognizes the…To turn invisible, we need to tweak the path light travelsTurning invisible is a handy superpower in fiction — we don’t see you, Sue Storm! — but the technology to make it work in real life has a way to go.A closer look at hard-to-see cells could answer new questions about nerve damage and recoveryUnder the microscope, mitochondria inside healthy terminal Schwann cells form a web of interconnected branches, with tiny doughnut-shaped loops appearing near where the cells branch and split.'Discovery compact' proposal calls for new social contract to sustain U.S. scienceIn a perspective article, Sergio Carbajo and colleagues call for a "Discovery Compact" in the face of the recent destabilization of the postwar compact for science, which reliably supported basic research for decades.Nanoparticle injection reprograms NK immune cells to fight cancer and autoimmune disordersMIT engineers have developed a new way to program natural killer (NK) immune cells to target cancerous T cells or T cells that have become autoreactive, leading to diseases such as lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.Air conditioners contribute to climate change—this 40‑year‑old treaty aims to limit the harmAs temperatures broke records this summer, sales of air-conditioning units soared. But this technology can compound climate change.Mushroom-derived peptides boost saltiness by up to 70%, offering a path to low-sodium foodsScientists have found a way to make salt taste saltier without increasing its sodium content, a welcome development in the culinary world. Salt is a powerful flavor enhancer, drawing out the subtle flavors of a dish while…Feeling undervalued emerges as strongest link to women leaving academia, survey findsWomen leave academia at higher rates than men, contributing to consistent gender imbalances at senior levels. Interventions often target work-life balance and motherhood.Powerful X-rays reveal unexpected roles for water in enzymes linked to cancer and penicillinIn biology, a group of enzymes called 2-oxoglutarate-dependent oxygenases is responsible for catalyzing a wide range of reactions that play a role in everything from how genetic code is used by cells to the synthesis of…Boys' lower regard for school effort may help explain academic gender gapA survey of 15-year-olds around the world suggests that the underperformance of boys in education may be linked to gendered cultural attitudes about whether it is important to try hard at school.Newly discovered 3D 'chair' shape can fill all space without repeating patternsSoftware developer Ioannis Tsiokos has reported the discovery of a three-dimensional shape, which roughly resembles a chair, that can fill space infinitely without repeating a pattern. The shape follows certain mathematical rules…Recycled fertilizers from sanitation systems are as effective as conventional fertilizers, study findsAgriculture depends on a reliable supply of nutrients. Phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium, for example, are indispensable for agricultural crop production. However, natural reserves are limited, vary greatly in regional…Structure in the unstructured: New phenomenon discovered in the solar windTurbulence is ubiquitous and occurs every day, such as when milk is stirred into coffee or in the stormy motions of the ocean and the atmosphere. Media in space and astrophysical systems can also develop turbulence, but the…Copper-resistant bacteria complicate efforts to keep ship hulls cleanMarine bacteria have evolved to bypass the copper-based coatings applied to ship hulls to stop the growth of barnacles, algae and other marine life. This necessitates new methods for managing biofouling—the unwanted accumulation…How much training is too much for a racehorse? New bone research has some answersThe old "more is better" mindset in racehorse training is changing. And with no link identified between higher racehorse training workloads and a trainer's success, there's a big opportunity to change things.A duo goes against the tide to explain an origin of human enduranceTheories that aquatic foraging drove human evolution have a fraught past. But the pair argue it granted stamina that other primates lack.Webb spots possible early-universe supernova just days after it happenedThe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected a possible supernova in the early universe just days after the star exploded. Called AT 2026abck, the transient lies in a star-forming galaxy at a redshift of 5.017 and was found…Reaching net zero sooner could limit long-lasting El Niño-like shift in the PacificReaching net zero sooner would limit long-lasting changes to El Niño and the tropical Pacific, new climate modeling suggests, although heat stored deep in the ocean means changes to the tropical Pacific could persist for…What sets Gen-Z entrepreneurs apart from prior generationsIdealism, it's often thought, runs high at either end of the age spectrum and sags in the middle. The altruistic inclinations of youth are set aside due to the professional and personal demands of midlife but reemerge as one ages…Planetary systems reveal two distinct families tied to their host starsAnalyzing a sample of 300 of the best-characterized planetary systems among the more than 1,000 known in the Milky Way, an international research team led by the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) has discovered…Conflict with father can influence whether teens receive mental health supportYouth are less likely to seek mental health services if they have a tumultuous relationship with their father, although the exact nature of this link is still unclear. "The more conflict teens experience with their father, the…Random mutations turn RNA droplets into cell-like structures that move and store cargoA small number of random genetic mutations cause simple RNA droplets to transform into cell-like structures. In this process, they form cavities, can move and are able to take up cargo.Highly educated women continue to find partnersIn the past 25 years, Switzerland has seen the steepest rise in the share of highly educated women across Europe. Between 1999 and 2024, the share of women aged 30 to 40 who hold a higher education degree increased from below 20%…Damaged and drained, Indonesia's peatlands go up in smokeFor weeks on end, parts of Indonesian Borneo have resembled an Armageddon landscape with masked residents immersed in a putrid, red-brown haze as wildfires devour peatlands near homes and farms.Increasing woody vegetation may boost populations of Georgia's gamebirdGeorgia has been a destination for quail hunters for more than a century. But recent declines in its bobwhite population have researchers searching for answers to boost the popular game bird's numbers.Illegal fungus release reveals tangled history of Australia's decadeslong battle with blackberryOver the summer of 1983–84, a fungus called Phragmidium violaceum was introduced to Australia. It was done secretly, deliberately and illegally. And it was done for one purpose: to kill blackberry plants.How cells make their command center accessibleThe cells of higher organisms such as mammals, flies and fungi enclose their genetic material in a nucleus. A nuclear envelope, consisting of two stacked membranes, protects it. For the cell to survive, the nucleus must…300 glaciers have disappeared from the American West since the mid‑20th centuryFrom an airplane, most of the glaciers of the Rocky Mountain West look like small patches of white nestled into the rugged landscape where the topography folds. The white is the snow cover, and lower down you can see the…Space waves reveal where Earth's magnetic shield is under pressureA new study led by researchers at the University of Oulu in Finland sheds light on a poorly understood part of space weather: where powerful waves form at the edge of Earth's magnetic shield and where the solar wind can find a…Modified lentil protein mimics fat in non-fat yogurtModified lentil protein can act like fat in nonfat foods, especially yogurt, delivering creaminess and richness, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The work, published in Food Chemistry, is the latest…Disaster recovery in Australia exposes housing gaps and points to three prioritiesThis summer, Australia could face some of its most extreme wildfire conditions ever due to the severity of an ever-strengthening El Niño. And for many Australians, memories of catastrophic natural disasters are still painfully…Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 yearsFrom a humble mayonnaise-laden sandwich to an expensive piece of sashimi, tuna is a prized source of food for people around the world. Once an inexpensive, easily shipped canned protein source, today's bluefin tunas can fetch…NASA's SpaceX CRS-35 mission to launch health researchNASA experiments focused on human and plant health and drug-resistant organisms will travel to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's 35th Commercial Resupply Services mission for the agency from Cape Canaveral Space…Vera Rubin Observatory spots the largest ultra-fast spinning asteroid yetThe speed of an asteroid's spin can tell astronomers a surprising amount about what it is made of. However, existing approaches to measuring spin based on telescope observations can often produce misleading estimates.Flexible work is everywhere—except where future leaders need it mostEmployers could unlock a lucrative stream of talent by focusing their attention on "good flexibility," according to a new report. Bankwest Curtin Economics Center's analysis of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency's (WGEA)…Why what we hate in music mattersAmanda Krause, a senior lecturer in psychology at James Cook University, said musical taste shapes social identity, personal expression and everyday behavior.'Devastating' waves leave California beach homes on brink of collapseEmergency repairs and cleanup were underway Monday in California's wave-battered city of Long Beach, where several homes appeared on the brink of collapse and remained too dangerous to enter.Rangers reimagine AI in wildlife monitoringAs workplaces around the world wrestle with integrating artificial intelligence into their operations, researchers and rangers in the heart of West Arnhem are successfully embracing this technology in conservation without…What happens when you lose your voice?Losing your voice can feel like losing part of yourself. Can voice-cloning technology help people find themselves again?El Niño watch: The impacts around the world this weekFood security concerns, wildfires and power warnings are among the impacts around the world this week from an exceptionally strong El Niño weather cycle.World's largest penguin colony loses its title after decline of more than 250,000 breeding pairsZavodovski, a volcanic island in Antarctica, is silently witnessing a shift in the local ecosystem. Known as home to the world's largest penguin colony, this island has long been under the watchful eye of scientists. One such…5 dead as Hurricane Simon, Rachel pummel Mexico's Pacific coastRains and flooding along Mexico's Pacific coast from Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel have left five people dead, authorities said Monday.Indonesia returns 20 green sea turtles to the ocean after Bali smuggling raidIndonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali released 20 protected green sea turtles back into the ocean Tuesday after they were found and seized on an empty boat seemingly abandoned by wildlife smugglers fleeing a police…100-year magazine study reveals 'narrowing' of U.K. seafood recipesA century of recipes published in the magazine Good Housekeeping reveals how the variety of seafood presented to U.K. readers has "narrowed," new research shows.Snakebites are a far bigger problem than we knew: new study maps the hidden dangersNot every snakebite injects venom. When venom enters the body, however, it can cause snake envenoming. This is a potentially fatal condition that mostly affects poor rural communities across tropical and subtropical regions where…Stabilizing a simple amino acid opens a path to biodegradable sensorsThe humble amino acid glycine—the simplest of all amino acids—is everywhere. The human body produces it, and it helps make up our skin, bones and ligaments. It's found in meats like beef and has even been discovered in comets…Gravity and quantum information linked through a derivation of Einstein's equationsRecent research shows that gravity and quantum information are deeply connected and that the shape of spacetime can be traced back to the way information is stored in quantum fields.New research traces the origins and human impact of Britain's largest medieval lead industry through ancient teethThe first definitive evidence of when post-Roman lead production began in one of Europe's largest medieval lead-producing regions, the Derbyshire Peak District in central England, has been uncovered by archaeologists after…Magnetic sculpting transforms single-source fields into predetermined shapes with mathematical precisionMagnetic fields are invisible yet essential components in technologies ranging from MRI scanners and particle accelerators to atomic clocks and future quantum computers. Each of these applications requires magnetic fields with…Bacterial antiviral defense suggests ancient link to human chromosome protectionA new antiviral defense system discovered by Columbia scientists could be adapted in the future into a gene editor that slows down aging in our cells and improves cancer therapies. At the same time, the discovery also sheds light…Electoral integrity under pressure as elections faced persistent threats in 2025Elections across the world faced a wide range of pressures on electoral integrity in 2025, from violence and misinformation and disinformation to electoral management malfunctions, cyberattacks and natural hazards, according to a…Nanostructure-assisted ultrasound shows potential for Parkinson's treatmentParkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurological disorders associated with later life, and its prevalence rises sharply with age. It affects the brain systems that control movement, often causing tremor, stiffness…Chemical disorder gives new ceramic film magnetic properties for potential low-power electronicsA material thinner than a human hair may foster faster computing devices that demand less energy and store more data, according to a multi-institutional team led by researchers in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral…From nonmagnetic to magnetic: A 2D semiconductor with electrically tunable magnetismResearchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS), in collaboration with scientists from institutions in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Germany, have demonstrated a way to introduce magnetism into an otherwise…Data-driven cricket ratings could reveal undervalued batters and bowlers through peer comparisonsAn analytical method could help high-level cricket franchises make more informed decisions about player recruitment, retention and team selection, according to research published in the International Journal of Services and…Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impactA northern gannet scans the sea for fish from 100 feet (30 meters) in the air. Upon seeing a school, it pitches its body into a nosedive, somehow breaking the surface at 70 miles per hour (113 kilometers per hour) without…Global satellite data reveal widening recovery gap between urban and rural vegetationA global study has revealed a striking divergence in how urban and rural vegetation respond to climate stress. The study was led by Jin Wu from the School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, and professor Yuyu Zhou from…Measuring wildfire plumes to predict extreme fire behaviorPredicting the unpredictable starts with understanding how extreme wildfires develop and under what conditions. This knowledge is essential to better anticipate and respond to them. To achieve this, firefighter and researcher…Cholesterol-linked drug boosts gene-targeting potency in early findingsNucleic acid therapeutics, such as antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), have emerged as promising platforms for treating a variety of previously hard-to-treat diseases, including neurological diseases.Vapor-based method creates ultralight aerogels without conventional liquid-based chemistryResearchers at National Taiwan University (NTU), working across the College of Engineering, College of Medicine and National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH), have developed a new method for producing aerogels, introducing what…Major cities worldwide are sinking, satellite data revealLand subsidence is the gradual sinking of the ground, which can damage buildings, foundations, and drainage and sewage systems, and may increase flood risks. However, information on land subsidence dynamics remains limited, which…High-speed microscopy captures sugar-building enzymes forming rigid pairs and flexible assembliesFrom a rigid molecular pair to flexible assemblies with moving domains, the enzymes that build sugar chains display strikingly different behaviors.Hurricane Simon lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, threatens landfallHurricane Simon lashed Mexico's Pacific coast with severe winds and heavy rain on Monday as it threatened to make landfall this week, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.Baby tooth places macaques in northern Germany more than 300,000 years agoA research team from the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the University of Tübingen and Leiden University in the Netherlands has examined a tooth from the Schöningen archaeological site in Lower…Water-based process turns wood industry byproduct into carbon nanofibers for sodium-ion batteriesA new study led by researchers at the University of Limerick (UL) has identified a new battery material from a renewable wood industry byproduct that could help reduce reliance on scarce and expensive materials.New light-emitting organic materials could enable deep-tissue bioimagingResearchers at the University of St Andrews have identified the first examples of a new class of advanced organic semiconductor materials that could one day be used as bioimaging agents, opening up new possibilities for…Tiny fossils reveal a missing chapter of ocean life after Snowball EarthA rare assemblage of micro- and macro-fossils found in a roadside outcrop in South China, featuring thin ribbons, branching shapes and a tiny balloon on a stalk, offers a glimpse of marine life after one of Earth's most extreme…New study finds the staffing structure of an audit office improves outcomesAudit firms rely on partners to oversee audits and client relationships; managers to supervise teams and projects; and staff to perform much of the day-to-day work. The more audit partners and managers are involved in supervising…What 2024's record-breaking rainfall says about the next El NiñoThough strong El Niños have occurred only four times in as many decades, 2024's intense El Niño is already getting a sequel. New UCLA research shows that 2024 broke the record for extreme rainfall, with 40% of that increase tied…Primordial helium further confirms our understanding of the Big BangIn the early moments of the big bang, two elements were forged: hydrogen and helium. Technically, the tiniest traces of light elements such as lithium were produced as well, but nothing of consequence. The early universe was…Escape rooms give health care students a safe place to get things wrongThe buzzer goes off. Three occupational therapy students are convinced they have worked out what should happen to their patient next. They are wrong.Elephants continue to shape the savanna even after deathElephants shape the African savanna. They consume huge amounts of forage, dig for water, topple trees and affect all the animals around them. So, what happens to their outsized presence after these iconic animals pass away?High-speed video reveals how honey bee stingers keep pumping venom after detachmentAustralian scientists have used high-speed video to uncover the unique mechanism that allows a honey bee's stinger to continue to pump venom into its target even after it has separated from the bee's body.NASA demonstrates next-generation heat shield technologiesNASA is taking an unusual approach to testing heat shields that can keep astronauts safe as they return from missions to the moon and Mars: taking out the trash.Fijian bee genomics suggest 99% effective population decline since European colonizationThe decline of pollinator species due to habitat loss and pesticide use over recent decades has been a global concern. Pollinators like bees and butterflies support both wild plants and agricultural food production, but many…Love in the ruins: The paradox of modern romanceAsk young adults about love in this day and age, and their diagnosis is bleak: They live in an individualistic society, dating has been reduced to an algorithm, and a generation is afraid to commit.Study links environment and youth mental healthA new University of Canterbury-led study of almost 1 million young people in New Zealand shows the environments they live in may be linked to their mental health over time. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury…New Jurassic crocodile species had unusually slender teeth, suggesting it fed on shrimp and tiny fishA new species of ancient crocodile relative that lived around 170 million years ago has been discovered by scientists at the University of Portsmouth and Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco.Alternative gravity theory offers possible explanation for dark energy changing over timeFor many years, the simplest view of dark energy has been that it remains unchanged. Throughout cosmic history, the mysterious ingredient believed to drive the universe's accelerated expansion is thought to have behaved in the…How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?Hurricanes can produce enormous amounts of rain, adding up to trillions of gallons of water. But the big risk isn't the total amount—it's how much rain falls on each location.The dying sun could tear the solar system apart sooner than thoughtThe fate of our solar system is written in the stars—well, one star to be precise: the sun. Estimates of what the end will look like once the sun sheds much of its mass and ultimately dies vary widely. New research published in…Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica's role in exploring the cosmosWhen Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics "for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical…Ancient people relied on genetic variation already present in wild plants to domesticate crops like rice and cornOryza rufipogon is an ordinary-looking wild grass found today in parts of China, India and Southeast Asia. More than 8,000 years ago, people living in the Lower Yangtze Valley began cultivating it.A migration running out of time? New Zealand banded dotterels reach Australia later each yearOn open beaches, gravel riverbeds and bare volcanic plateaus, banded dotterels—or double-banded plovers, as they are called in Australia—are a familiar and much-loved sight across New Zealand, the only country where these…This economist believes the system is broken. Maybe she has a pointGovernments need to work hand in hand with the private sector, rather than leaving business to its own devices. They should be "moving away from fixing market failures and government failures toward actively shaping how markets…Letters reveal forgotten role of Baghdad antiquities dealers in early 20th-century Kish excavationsBetween 1880 and 1912, no official excavations took place at Kish. Yet museums from London and Paris to New York were somehow acquiring brand-new tablets from the legendary old city. As it turns out, local Iraqis had been…What can free‑living Indian street dogs teach us about how to care for pet dogs?We give our pet dogs shelter, veterinary care, affection, training and play. We decide when they eat, where they sleep, when they go outside, who they meet and how they move through the world.Franklin created famed 'Photo 51' after calculating key features of DNA's helix from an earlier image, study reveals"Photo 51" was a cleaner version of an earlier X-ray image, "Photo 49," that Rosalind Franklin had already used to calculate key features of DNA, challenging long-held assumptions about her role in the discovery of the double…Mangroves shield coasts from waves, but seedlings need calm waters to take rootMangrove forests, which are widespread along subtropical and tropical coasts, play a vital role in coastal protection, as they dampen the force of waves and storm surges. They also naturally store carbon in the soil and are home…Conservation parks don't have to be vast—as one tiny grasshopper reminds usA vast stretch of land where animals roam widely and plants grow freely. That's what most people would picture if they thought of a conservation area.Scarred blood vessels may be one clue to APOE4’s Alzheimer’s riskScientists know APOE4 raises Alzheimer’s risk. A surprising change in blood vessel cells may help explain how.How nature lovers can aid ecology with an assist from AIMillions of people worldwide, likely without realizing it, are capturing rare and valuable data that can help researchers assess trends in ecosystem health. Such data, however, are hidden in an ocean of comments on free online…African genomics research is growing: What countries are doing to connect genetic data and health careMuch of what scientists know about how genetic differences affect health comes from studying populations outside Africa. This matters because genetic information is increasingly being used to understand disease, interpret genetic…One step closer to quantum computers that can correct their own mistakesResearchers from Rutgers, IBM and collaborating institutions have shown that a quantum computer can check what is happening inside it and respond while it is running, repeatedly resetting parts of the system to bring chaotic…Universities are making different choices about AI. How will they fit with their public missions?Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from an emerging technology to one that is forcing universities to make consequential choices.ALMA catches a dying star mid-transformation, with a ring from its last outburstAstronomers have used radio observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to catch a dying star in the middle of a dramatic transformation, and the data show a ring that records its final outburst. The…Identity develops well into adulthood and is linked to better mental well-beingIdentity development is not limited to adolescence, a recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows. Researchers found that identity developed positively from age 27 to 61. A more positively developed identity was…Supply chain experts say uncertainty will disrupt 4th QuarterThe results of the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index for the fourth quarter of 2026 show a slight decrease from last quarter's sharp jump in overall risk. Transportation disruption risk remained the highest-rated…'Molecular sunscreen' may explain why DNA uses thymine despite its vulnerability to UV damageScientists have long sought to understand the complex origins of intelligent life. 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A group of B cells known as atypical B cells has attracted considerable interest among researchers in recent years. They occur…The gooier marine snow is, the better it is at transporting carbon, new study findsIn the deep sea, it never stops snowing. The type of snow that falls in the ocean, known as marine snow, is very different from the flaky geometric wonders that fall on land. Marine snow describes tiny clumps of organic and…When climate change brings the heat, what happens to a mighty redwood?In heat wave-like temperatures, coast redwoods' photosynthesis slows down, which may put one of Earth's most efficient carbon storers in jeopardy.As the school year settles in, making room for the arts can support everyday well‑beingAs the days darken, making more room for arts-based practices and experiences is one way to bring useful, interesting or sustaining activities into the seasons ahead.Ball or strike? Why the count may change what a baseball umpire seesIn baseball, a borderline pitch is more likely to be called a strike when the batter has three balls and no strikes than when the count is no balls and two strikes. The official strike zone hasn't changed. The umpire's judgment…AI platform and database map protein phase separation across speciesScientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an AI-powered database and a platform that could enable researchers to more accurately predict which proteins undergo phase separation—a…Why a tiny number of venture capitalists capture almost all the profitBeyond a handful of big names, most venture capitalists are relatively unknown. Who are they, and what distinguishes the superstars from the rest?Climate fingerprints reveal stronger evidence of human-caused warming after more than 30 yearsThe scientific evidence for human-caused global warming is stronger than ever, according to a major new review—despite a U.S. government report questioning the science.DNA reveals genetic divide in Australian brolgas, with southern birds facing greater diversity risksNew research on the brolga, an iconic Australian crane species, has shown important genetic differences between northern and southeastern populations, with evidence that those in western Victoria are at increased risk, likely…Why some anglers always follow the rulesNew research sheds light on why a surprising number of fishers always follow fishing rules, even when enforcement is unlikely and breaking the rules offers a financial reward.New sensor uses slowed light to detect gravitational pull of tiny objectsGravity, the attraction between objects with mass, is the weakest of the four fundamental forces governing physical processes. Detecting the tiny gravitational pull of objects that are just a few millimeters in size and have a…AI system could transform rabies testing around the worldRabies virus detection in cell cultures could soon become faster and more accessible, thanks to the world's first AI system for this purpose, developed by researchers at the University of Surrey's Institute for People-Centered AI…Study explores why Indigenous communities may accept oil extraction despite its harmsThe uneven distribution of oil extraction's impacts and benefits helps explain why some Indigenous communities accept it, newly published research shows.Model links course design, psychological safety and guided AI useUniversity of Phoenix researchers have published a new peer-reviewed study examining how stress, self-regulation, resilience, belonging, psychological safety and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) interact in the…Americans Hall and Woodford win economics Nobel for stabilization modelsAmericans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can better stabilize disruptive economic fluctuations.AI platforms offer promise in limiting the illegal wildlife tradeNew University of Kent research has found promising signs that AI platforms have the potential to limit the illegal wildlife trade. The research paper titled "Assessing safeguards against the illegal wildlife trade on AI…Hybrid quantum computers could finally get to grips with light and matterMany of nature's most important processes depend on how particles of matter interact with light and other force-carrying particles. So far, however, it has proven difficult for conventional computers to determine how individual…Hurricane Simon churns off Mexican coast after shift in courseHurricane Simon shifted track slightly on Sunday and was forecast to skirt Mexico's west coast without making landfall, while packing heavy rain and severe winds.World leaders urged to 'course correct' as UN nature goals fall shortNations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's U.N. biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.El Niño sets temperature record in key Pacific zone: EU monitorAn intensifying El Niño broke a temperature record in a key zone of the Pacific in September, the EU's climate monitor said Monday, in another sign the weather pattern is gaining exceptional strength.Italian rice farmer beats heat with biodiversity havenFour hundred years after monks transformed a patch of marshlands in northwest Italy into rice fields, farmer Alice Cerutti has restored a third to their natural state, prioritizing biodiversity over crop yield.Rescued weather records reveal hot days became nearly twice as common in the Congo Basin over two decadesNew research led by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and published in the journal Earth System Dynamics shows a clear warming signal across the Congo Basin since the 1960s, using historical weather records from the Democratic…Bayesian Sampling of Structural Ensembles: The Role of Ensemble-Counting MeasuresarXiv:2606.18495v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Structural ensemble refinement is widely used to integrate molecular simulations with experimental measurements. While most applications focus on the maximum-a-posteriori…Designing Protein Structures from Natural LanguagearXiv:2610.13917v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: A central challenge in de novo protein design is generating proteins with desired structural and functional properties. Existing design models typically require a dedicated input…MORAD: Reinforcement Learning with Multi-Objective Rewards for RNA Inverse DesignarXiv:2610.13305v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We introduce MORAD, an online reinforcement learning framework for backbone-conditioned RNA diffusion models that trains a single shared policy across diverse target backbones…TopoLIA: Topology-Inspired Latent Interaction Attention for Drug DiscoveryarXiv:2610.13006v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The growing sophistication of drug discovery calls for new advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Transformers have underpinned recent breakthroughs in AI, yet their conventional…Wildlife populations have declined 73% since 1970—but many of the world's animals still aren't being countedWildlife populations around the world have declined by an average of 73% since 1970. That's according to the WWF's new 2026 Living Planet Index—a major estimate, updated every two years, of the changing state of nature. This does…'DNA Typewriter' records cells' history in developing mouse embryoScientists have succeeded in reconstructing the family tree of cells in a developing mouse embryo. They recorded cells' relationships, starting when the fertilized egg first split in two and ending after the body and its organs…Quantum 'birthmarks' hold lasting traces of a system's pastSome classical physical systems can explore many configurations over time until their long-term behavior no longer reveals their starting conditions. The sampling of available configurations according to the appropriate…New study shows effects of hypoxia in Florida's Banana RiverA new study by Florida Tech assistant professor of marine sciences Austin Fox, Ph.D. '15, found that low oxygen levels are contributing to the rerelease of nutrients buried on the river floor that feed harmful algal blooms. The…Conservation groups alarmed at marine mammals' deaths in SpainConservation groups on Sunday condemned the death of a dolphin transferred from France to a Spanish marine park, saying it added to the deaths of other sea mammals recently moved to Spain from Canada.Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires to protected forestEight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, Indonesian authorities and rescuers said on Sunday.At least 4 dead as cyclone Isaias drenches southern U.S.Four people died in the southeastern United States as post-tropical cyclone Isaias posed flooding and tornado risks Saturday as it moved northward after making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.Jurassic fossil reveals ancient origins of how mammals drink milkAn international team of researchers has uncovered new evidence illuminating the evolutionary origins of one of the defining features of mammals: the ability to suckle and consume milk during infancy. Their findings, published in…Hurricane Simon strengthens as it nears western MexicoHurricane Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm and was expected to make landfall or skirt the coast of west-central Mexico on Sunday, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.South Korea completes trial of Arctic shipping routeA South Korean container ship returned on Sunday from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route opened by melting sea ice as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping.Egypt's Fayoum mummy portraits to travel abroad for first time after restorationEgypt unveiled Sunday a restored version of the "Tondo of the Two Brothers," a prized second-century painting from the famed Fayoum portraits.New algorithm could predict Arctic sea ice up to 9 months ahead, offering new climate insightsResearchers at the Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new algorithm that can forecast Arctic sea ice extent up to nine months in advance, offering a new way…Spinach nanoparticles help failing rat hearts via 'borrowed photosynthesis'A spinach leaf can turn light into chemical energy. A struggling heart cannot. Researchers in China have brought part of the leaf's energy-making machinery into rat heart cells to test whether borrowed photosynthesis could help…Zimbabwe's dinosaurs were different from South Africa's: New species offers cluesAfrica boasts up to 25% of Earth's animal and plant species. This diversity is driven by varied habitats: harsh deserts, vast grasslands, dense forests, towering mountains, lush coastlines and teeming seas. It is also due to deep…Ultraviolet laser pulses engineer diamond defects selectively, leaving quantum qubits intactWhen we think about a diamond, we often think about a material whose value comes from its perfection. In my research, however, I am interested in something almost opposite: the tiny imperfections inside diamonds. These…How the Grand Canyon could have lost 1 billion years of geologic historyThe rise and fall of a continent-spanning cliff may help explain a mysterious 1-billion-year gap in Earth’s geologic history, a new study suggests.Here’s a look at the Nobel Prizes for scienceAn icy window into the cosmos, a light switch for the brain and solving the mystery of mirror image molecules all took home the top prize.Kilauea’s display is revealing why volcanoes spew like a fountain showScientists are using a variety of methods to study why Kilauea has repeatedly spewed lava fountains since late 2024. They may have ruled out one theory.An experimental drug kills fat cells, rather than shrinking themParticipants in two small trials lost dangerous fat around their internal organs. This fat is linked to health issues like diabetes and heart problems.Gene therapy and special goggles give some blind people limited sightOptogenetics, recognized by the 2026 medicine Nobel, makes cells respond to light, including eye cells that normally relay signals to the brain.A quake on Mars may have set these rocks rollingFresh boulder tracks on Mars could reveal how a quake shook the planet and help scientists detect future tremors from orbit.Remember the ‘caregiving kills’ study? Reality is more nuancedA decades-old claim linking caregiving stress to risk of death has stuck around, hampering research into its benefits. But caregivers still need support.An extinct crocodilian was found among rocks that built the Great SphinxHerugavialis is the new name for a fossil found in the same rocks that built the Great Sphinx. The reptile is a unique branch of the gharial family tree.‘A Mother’s Brain’ explores the neuroscience of motherhoodNeuroscientist Susana Carmona’s book guides readers through a new mom’s changing brain.The world’s loudest bird could drown out a rock concertBigger bodies and wider beaks help birds like the bare-throated bellbird belt out calls louder than a jackhammer, but why such volume evolved remains unclear.Your voice is more than sound. It’s part of who you areThe human brain is built to hear voices. Speaking connects us to other people — and ourselves. What do our voices reveal about ourselves?