Ignoring peatlands could derail climate goals
Northern peatlands could seriously complicate efforts to cool the planet, especially after a temporary overshoot of the 1.5°C global warming limit, according to new IIASA-led research.
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Heaviest tin isotopes provide insights into element synthesis
An international team of researchers, led by scientists from GSI/FAIR in Darmstadt, Germany, has studied r-process nucleosynthesis in measurements conducted at the Canadian research center TRIUMF in Vancouver. At the center of this work are the first mass measurements of three
Scientists reveal rapid electric current evolution during solar X-class flare
A research team led by Dr. Shen Jinhua from the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory (XAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has investigated rapid spatiotemporal vertical electric currents (VECs) during an X-class flare.
Astronomers discover a super-Earth exoplanet orbiting a nearby star
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new super-Earth exoplanet that orbits a nearby M dwarf star. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-1846 b, is about two times larger and four times more massive
Displays, imaging and sensing: New blue fluorophore breaks efficiency records in both solids and solutions
A new blue fluorescent molecule set new top emission efficiencies in both solid and liquid states, according to a University of Michigan-led study that could pave the way for applications in technology and medicine.
Unique method enables simulation of error-correctable quantum computers
Quantum computers still face a major hurdle on their pathway to practical use cases: their limited ability to correct the arising computational errors. To develop truly reliable quantum computers, researchers must be able to simulate quantum computations using conventional
Decades-old mystery solved: How Gram-negative bacteria keep their outer membrane intact
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have solved a 60-year-old mystery in bacterial cell envelope biology, defining the primary function of an important protein complex responsible for maintaining the stability of the outer membrane (OM).
Affectionate 'tongue nibbling' observed for the first time among orcas in the wild
A study published in the journal Oceans details the remarkable chance encounter between a group of citizen scientists on a snorkeling expedition in the Kvænangen fjords of Norway and a pair of killer whales (Orcinus orca).
Ornithologists recruit volunteers for citizen science initiative investigating birds' response to wildfire
Attention would-be warbler watchers and pigeon peepers: Ornithologists at UCLA and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County are recruiting volunteers for Project Phoenix, a multi-year citizen science initiative investigating birds' response to wildfire.
Two sides of the same fossil: The story of a small arboreal reptile from the Jurassic period
Paleontologists have identified a new ancient reptile from the Solnhofen limestone slabs, thanks to a chance discovery. A Ph.D. student recently found the counterpart of the original fossil at the Natural History Museum in London. The research team published their findings in
Why do killer whales keep handing us fish? Scientists unpack the mystery
Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 such gifts over 20 years, noting the whales often lingered expectantly—and
Vesicle-based vaccine adjuvant improves protection against influenza viruses, study shows
Influenza hemagglutinin subunit vaccines are more effective and offer better cross protection against various influenza virus challenges when combined with a mucosal adjuvant that enhances the body's immune response, according to a study by researchers in the Institute for
Toward reliable probing of electrocatalysts: Identifying X-ray-induced artifacts in operando spectroscopy
Operando X-ray spectroscopy is a powerful tool for probing electrocatalyst dynamics—but intense X-ray exposure can distort structural insights. A recent article reveals flux- and dose-dependent artifact thresholds and proposes practical protocols to ensure accurate,
Weather clears as SpaceX launches European satellite
SpaceX was facing a poor forecast for its launch attempt of a European satellite on the Space Coast, but the skies cleared and the rocket lifted off right on time.
Aposematism: Standing out from the crowd can be a survival mechanism
Animal communication takes many forms.
Chemistry researchers confirm impact of fireworks particles on air quality
July Fourth is one of the worst days of the year for air quality in the region, said Daniel B. Curtis, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Cal State Fullerton.
For Dolphins, Echolocation May Be More Like ‘Touching’ Than ‘Seeing’
Dolphins seem to “feel” their way across the sea with narrow, sweeping beams of sonar
Humans tend to repeat familiar actions when making sequential decisions, even when better options exist
Behavioral scientists have been trying to uncover the patterns that humans follow when making decisions for decades. The insights gathered as part of their studies can help shape public policies and interventions aimed at prompting people to make better decisions, both for
Effective therapies needed to halt rise in climate anxiety, says psychology professor
More must be done to address the growth in anxiety related to climate change, says a leading psychologist, before it becomes the next mental health crisis.
Survey finds Trump losing favor, Newsom gaining
President Donald Trump's approval ratings among California residents are tanking while Gov. Gavin Newsom's favorability has improved, according to the latest UCI-OC Poll, administered by the University of California, Irvine School of Social Ecology.
Could AI Make Drone Shows Less Technically Challenging?
AI can allow engineers to focus on artistry over technical details for drone shows
The pandemic pet boom was real. The happiness boost wasn’t
Locked-down Hungarians who gained or lost pets saw almost no lasting shift in mood or loneliness, and new dog owners actually felt less calm and satisfied over time—hinting that the storied “pet effect” may be more myth than mental-health remedy even in extreme isolation.
Gaming Cancer
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Cheese Might Haunt Our Dreams
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How female friendships help chimp babies survive
Female chimpanzees that forge strong, grooming-rich friendships with other females dramatically boost their infants’ odds of making it past the perilous first year—no kin required. Three decades of Gombe observations show that well-integrated mothers enjoy a survival rate of up
Illegal shark product trade evident in Australia and New Zealand
Research from the University of Adelaide's School of Biological Sciences and Wildlife Crime Research Hub has highlighted evidence of shark products entering both Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand, including clear patterns in flows between the two countries.
Philippines biodiversity hotspot pushes back on mining
A nickel stockpile towers over farmer Moharen Tambiling's rice paddy in the Philippines' Palawan, evidence of a mining boom that locals hope a new moratorium will tame.
Nature-friendly farming boosts biodiversity and yields but may require new subsidies, trials indicate
Farming methods that support nature improve both biodiversity and crop yields, but more extensive measures may require increased government subsidies to become as profitable as conventional intensive agriculture. That is the finding of the first comprehensive on‐farm trials of
Double detonation: New image shows remains of star destroyed by pair of explosions
For the first time, astronomers have obtained visual evidence that a star met its end by detonating twice. By studying the centuries-old remains of supernova SNR 0509-67.5 with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT), they have found patterns that
New fossils from Earth's most famous extinction show climate tipping point was crossed
The collapse of tropical forests during Earth's most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new research.
Religion, politics and war drive urban wildlife evolution, say biologists
The downstream consequences of religion, politics and war can have far-reaching effects on the environment and on the evolutionary processes affecting urban organisms, according to a new analysis from Washington University in St. Louis.
A geometric link: Convexity may bridge human and machine intelligence
In recent years, with the public availability of AI tools, more people have become aware of how closely the inner workings of artificial intelligence can resemble those of a human brain.
Canada turns to drones for reforestation after wildfires
A large aerial drone flies over the charred remains of Canadian forests devastated by wildfires, bombarding the ground with seed capsules to accelerate reforestation.
What we learned from record-breaking 2021 heat wave and what we can expect in the future
The deadly, record-breaking heat wave that hit the Pacific Northwest in June 2021 continues to be the subject of intense interest among scientists, policymakers and the public.
Experts say seafood deregulation could impact sustainability and supply
A sweeping new executive order to deregulate the U.S. seafood sector risks unraveling decades of scientific progress and environmental protections, according to aquaculture and fishery scientists writing in a new paper published in the journal Marine Policy. Rather than
Relief coming for Europe after brutal heat wave
After days of record-breaking heat waves across Europe, relief will start to arrive from the Atlantic on Wednesday, bringing thunderstorms and cooler temperatures to parts of western Europe.
'Writing is thinking': Do students who use ChatGPT learn less?
When Jocelyn Leitzinger had her university students write about times in their lives they had witnessed discrimination, she noticed that a woman named Sally was the victim in many of the stories.
Bezos-backed methane-tracking satellite lost in space
A satellite backed by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been lost in space while carrying out an important climate change mission, New Zealand officials said Wednesday.
The geologist uncovering Earth's secrets in S.Africa
In the 1997 action film "Dante's Peak," Pierce Brosnan plays the role of a volcanologist sent to investigate seismic activity beneath a long-dormant volcano.
EU to unveil long-delayed 2040 climate target
The EU will present its delayed 2040 emissions-reduction target Wednesday, sticking to its climate goals but with new flexibility to answer the concerns of member states that must greenlight the plans.
Shaped by paleogeography: A new world map of marine mollusks
Biogeographical regions of marine organisms, i.e., their distribution across different habitats, often overlap well with the major global ocean currents. The geological age of the currents plays a major role in this. The ocean circulation patterns are strongly linked to the
Eggs en Provence: France's unique dinosaur egg trove
At the foot of Sainte Victoire, the mountain in Provence immortalized by Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne, a paleontologist brushes meticulously through a mound of red clay looking for fossils.
The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work
The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and dump them out of airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating maggot.
Banned in Europe, sprayed in America: The fungicide threatening our pollinators
Macquarie University researchers reveal that chlorothalonil, still commonly sprayed on American and Australian produce, cripples insect fertility by more than a third at residue levels typically found on food. The unexpectedly sharp drop in fruit-fly egg production suggests
Tiny gut “sponge” bacteria found to flush out toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”
Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of the body in animal tests, removing up to three-quarters of the toxins within minutes. Their findings hint at probiotic pills that could shield people
Ocean model simulations shed light on long-term tritium distribution in released Fukushima water
Operators have pumped water to cool the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) since the accident in 2011 and treated this cooling water with the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS), which is a state-of-the-art purification system that
Researchers tested 200 toddlers — 96 chemicals were lurking in their bodies
Researchers testing urine from 2- to 4-year-olds in four U.S. states uncovered 96 different chemicals, many of them unmonitored and linked to hormone and brain disruption. Legacy toxins like triclosan are slowly declining, yet replacements such as DINCH plasticizer and modern
Ultrafast 12-minute MRI maps brain chemistry to spot disease before symptoms
Illinois engineers fused ultrafast imaging with smart algorithms to peek at living brain chemistry, turning routine MRIs into metabolic microscopes. The system distinguishes healthy regions, grades tumors, and forecasts MS flare-ups long before structural MRI can.
Ancient DNA reveals make-up of Roman Empire’s favourite sauce
Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a fish sauce, often known as garum, eaten throughout the Roman Empire
Ancient DNA provides a new means to explore ancient diets
A multidisciplinary team of researchers, including archaeologists, have analyzed the DNA of fish remains from Roman fish fermentation vats, creating a method to identify animal remains when they are damaged beyond recognition.
