Can camera traps improve conservation outcomes?
While Australia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, we also have some of the highest extinction rates.
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The 'pawprint economy' is booming—and it offers huge opportunities for tourism
Luxury pet pampering packages at hotels, menus with dog-friendly roast dinners and £6,000 animal-friendly charter flights. Pet travel isn't just a trend, it's something of a transformation. This is the "pawprint economy"—and it's booming.
A dance of galaxies: JWST captures interacting dwarf galaxies
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured two nearby dwarf galaxies interacting with each other in this image released on Dec. 2, 2025.
Boosting workplace opportunities for vets
Despite the fact that the U.S. is home to over 15 million military veterans that make up more than 6% of the total workforce, little research is available about their quantitative impact on the economy.
How to Tell if Someone’s Really Listening
The eyes adjust to help us focus as we chat The post How to Tell if Someone’s Really Listening appeared first on Nautilus .
Getting support for opening the 'Pandora's box' of DNA testing
In the last decade, the drive to understand who we are and where we've come from has been accelerated by DNA testing.
Halfway through Florida's bear hunt, state officials won't say how many bears are dead
Florida's first statewide black bear hunt in a decade is more than halfway over but state wildlife leaders have offered no information on its progress, not even a death count.
Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books
People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it's never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again.
Vast freshwater reserves found beneath salinity-stressed coastal Bangladesh
Despite its tropical climate and floodplain location, Bangladesh—one of the world's most densely populated nations—seasonally does not have enough freshwater, especially in coastal areas. Shallow groundwater is often saline, a problem that may be exacerbated by rising sea levels.
Did Humans or Climate Push the Neanderthals Over the Edge?
A new model of what went down in one of the Neanderthals’ last holdouts The post Did Humans or Climate Push the Neanderthals Over the Edge? appeared first on Nautilus .
From stadium to the wild: Sports clubs as new champions of biodiversity
When you walk around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon (France), you can't miss them. Four majestic lions in the colors of Olympique Lyonnais stand proudly in front of the stadium, symbols of the influence of a club that dominated French football in the early 2000s.
Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do
When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness. But the reality of the 1,000-year period from 500 to 1500 was much more complex. This is especially true when considering the peasants, who made up about 90% of
Stripe patterns in blood cells offer new clues for diagnosing disorders and understanding natural designs
Stripe patterns are commonly seen in nature—for instance, birds and fish move in coordinated flocks and schools, fingerprints form unique designs, and zebras can be identified by their distinctive stripes.
New microfluidics technology enables highly uniform DNA condensate formation
A research group has developed a novel and highly accessible technology for producing uniform biomolecular condensates using a simple, low-cost vibration platform.
Database integrates deep-sea multi-omics data to study adaptation in extreme environments
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), has launched the world's first Deep Ocean Omics (DOO) database.
What makes goal-setting apps motivate—or backfire?
With the new year approaching, millions of people will turn to apps to help them get fit, save money or learn something new. Yet digital tools designed to help individuals achieve goals can sometimes backfire and actually demotivate an individual. Consider a fitness app that
NAC protein complex slows early synthesis to optimize cellular protein production
Proteins are among the most important molecular building blocks of life. They are chains of amino acids assembled in our cells by ribosomes, the molecular "protein factories" of our bodies. The genetic code of our genome serves as a blueprint, guiding the step-by-step
How chirality goes from the molecular level to the cellular one
RIKEN researchers have discovered how right-handed molecules in our cells can give rise to cells that are not symmetrical about their central axes. This discovery is a key step toward determining why most of our organs lack left–right symmetry.
Giant clams thrive with Indigenous management in American Sāmoa
A new study led by researchers at UH Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) ToBo Lab has revealed that giant clam populations in American Sāmoa are far more stable and abundant than previously thought, demonstrating the effectiveness of traditional, community-based
Microbial glues go from foe to friend with a simple chemical tweak
In an opinion piece published in Microbiology Australia, a James Cook University team led by Dr. Yaoqin Hong recently introduced a new theory to help scientists engineer biofilms, which are the gluey scaffolds made by bacteria and microbes to house and protect cells from
Is the Mistletoe That inspires Holiday Smooching A Menace to Trees?
Study shows that parasitic mistletoe doesn’t hurt host trees in Oregon The post Is the Mistletoe That inspires Holiday Smooching A Menace to Trees? appeared first on Nautilus .
The stealthy, persistent hazard of thirdhand smoke
While the dangers of secondhand smoke are widely recognized, a new study led by Prof. Sun Yele at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has uncovered a more persistent and stealthy hazard lurking in indoor environments: thirdhand smoke. This
Lily-like plants reveal centromere type evolution paths
The centromere is necessary for the transport of chromosomes during cell division and, therefore, for the correct transmission of genetic information. Most plants and animals have chromosomes with a single centromere, known as a monocentromere.
Structural findings reveal how distinct GPCR ligands create different levels of activation
G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are proteins triggered by ligands (protein-binding chemicals) from outside cells to transmit signals inside the cell. These signals are transmitted primarily through the activation of G proteins, which produce various physiological effects.
What Does Evolutionary Age Have to Do with a Species’ Extinction?
Younger species of sharks and rays were more likely to die out The post What Does Evolutionary Age Have to Do with a Species’ Extinction? appeared first on Nautilus .
Predictive 'mismatch' leads to novel carbon capture method
When experimental results don't match scientists' predictions, it's usually assumed that the predictions were wrong. But new research into materials that pull carbon dioxide directly from the air shows how such mismatches can instead be powerful clues, leading to discoveries
New technique lights up where drugs go in the body, cell by cell
When you take a drug, where in your body does it actually go? For most medications, scientists can make only educated guesses about the answer to this question. Traditional methods can measure the concentration of a drug in an organ like the liver, but they can't pinpoint
Smile and the world will trust you: How mimicry shapes first impressions
How does mimicry affect the way we judge other people? Whose behavior do we imitate, and in what situations? It turns out that we are more likely to mimic people who express joy, and we perceive those people as more attractive and more trustworthy. Scientists, including
Atmospheric rivers explained: What to know about the weather phenomenon
Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land.
How does Santa do it all? Quantum physics, that's how, says scientist
Every year, Santa Claus races around the globe in a matter of hours to bring presents to children all over the world.
Male bees' food begging behavior traced to a single genetic factor
Is complex social behavior genetically determined? Yes, as a team of biologists from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) together with colleagues from Bochum and Paris discovered while studying bees.
New species of beetle named in honor of Gerald Durrell
A museum scientist has paid homage to the renowned British naturalist and author Gerald Durrell, whose stories inspired him to become a researcher when he was growing up in what was then the Soviet Union.
More eyes on the skies can help planes reduce climate-warming contrails
Aviation's climate impact is partly due to contrails—condensation that a plane streaks across the sky when it flies through icy and humid layers of the atmosphere. Contrails trap heat that radiates from the planet's surface, and while the magnitude of this impact is uncertain,
What contributed to the success of termites? Their genomes provide the answer
The most comprehensive dataset of termite genomes to date was created by an international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The team sequenced 45 termite genomes and two cockroach genomes, increasing the total
Fishing fleet tracking can reveal shifts in marine ecosystems
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have already leveraged the vast troves of geolocation data from vessel-tracking systems to pinpoint where whales and other large marine species are endangered by ship traffic and industrial fishing.
Supermassive black holes show selective feeding habits during galaxy mergers
Black holes are notorious for gobbling up everything that comes their way, but astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have discovered that even supermassive black holes can be picky eaters, and this can have a significant impact on their growth.
Fossil-fuel propaganda is stalling climate action; here's what we can do about it
2025 has been a year of setbacks for Canada's climate policy. In November, the federal and Alberta governments signed a memorandum of understanding to remove strict climate policies in the province and to support the construction of a new pipeline from Alberta to northern
Tracing the quick synthesis of an industrially important catalyst
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have successfully traced the mechanism behind how an industrially important "superbase" catalyst is synthesized in a faster, microwave-assisted reaction. They took measurements using X-rays while the reaction occurred, uncovering
Why Does My Lettuce Go Bad so Fast?
What happens when nature has a leaky raincoat The post Why Does My Lettuce Go Bad so Fast? appeared first on Nautilus .
The way our cells respond to estrogen depends on how DNA is 'supercoiled'
Although it also performs some functions in men, estrogen, the main female sex hormone, is involved in a myriad of processes, which is why the body changes so much during menopause. This is because estrogens regulate hundreds of genes.
Reversible spin splitting effect achieved in altermagnetic RuO₂ thin films
A research team affiliated with UNIST has made a advancement in controlling spin-based signals within a new magnetic material, paving the way for next-generation electronic devices. Their work demonstrates a method to reversibly switch the direction of spin-to-charge
Engineering the first reusable launchpads on the moon
Engineers need good data to build lasting things. Even the designers of the Great Pyramids knew the limestone they used to build these massive structures would be steady when stacked on top of one another, even if they didn't have tables of the compressive strength of those
Providing AI training leads to more critical and ethical use by university students
No longer a technological novelty, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has become a common tool for everyday academic tasks among the university community. In view of this, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) has carried out a research project to establish the
Working in groups can help Republicans and Democrats agree on controversial content moderation online
Over half of Americans believe tech companies should take action to restrict extremely violent content on their platforms, according to Pew data, yet even trained content moderators consistently disagree in their decisions about how to classify hate speech and offensive images.
How soil and human antibiotic resistance are connected
A study led by researchers at the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has uncovered alarming evidence that soil worldwide is emerging as a significant reservoir and amplifier of high-risk antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), which enable bacteria
Scientists chart over 140,000 DNA loops to map human chromosomes in the nucleus
One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published in Nature.
Anything-goes 'anyons' may be at the root of surprising quantum experiments
In the past year, two separate experiments in two different materials captured the same confounding scenario: the coexistence of superconductivity and magnetism. Scientists had assumed that these two quantum states are mutually exclusive; the presence of one should inherently
Leaves' pores explain longstanding mystery of uneven tree growth in a carbon-enriched world
The basics of photosynthesis are something that every student learns in school: carbon dioxide, water and light in; oxygen and sugar for growth out. In a world where atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are rising, it is plausible to think that trees and other plant life growth
A third path to explain consciousness: Biological computationalism
Right now, the debate about consciousness often feels frozen between two entrenched positions. On one side sits computational functionalism, which treats cognition as something you can fully explain in terms of abstract information processing: get the right functional
Two ancient human species came out of Africa together, not one, suggests new study
The textbook version of the "Out of Africa" hypothesis holds that the first human species to leave the continent around 1.8 million years ago was Homo erectus. But in recent years, a debate has emerged suggesting it wasn't a single species, but several. New research published
