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Spatial mapping reveals how human urogenital organs codevelop during organogenesis
A new study has mapped human urogenital development in its native spatial context, revealing how neighboring organs coordinate their development through cellular communication and molecular signaling during embryogenesis.
Scientists develop new system to boost prime editing in dicot plants
A new gene-editing system could make it easier for researchers to introduce precise genetic changes into crops such as tomatoes, soybeans and rapeseed. Developed by researchers in China, SmartPE improves prime editing efficiency in several dicot plants, addressing a major
Figuring out where cosmic neutrinos come from is tricky—radio telescopes could help find 'ghost particles' origin
Neutrinos are funny little particles that weigh almost nothing, making them one of the universe's most elusive building blocks. They can come from objects as mundane as bananas and as exotic as supernovas—the exploding death throes of massive stars. Most neutrinos stream
Livestock guardian dogs enlisted in efforts to conserve Texas' smallest fox
In the Texas Panhandle, two livestock guardian dogs patrol a herd of cattle grazing the Rita Blanca National Grasslands. Although their singular focus is protecting the herd from would-be predators, their presence may make them wildlife conservation allies.
New home for orangutans rescued from Indonesia's burning forests
Deep in a forest in Indonesian Borneo, conservationists open a cage. A female orangutan and her baby waste little time, clambering up the towering trees and disappearing into the canopy, safe at last.
“Zombie Bacteria” Might One Day Lurk in the Sewers
But they’ll be there to help The post “Zombie Bacteria” Might One Day Lurk in the Sewers appeared first on Nautilus .
For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse
Striped bass fishing has been Bill Jakob's passion for more than 60 years, and he remembers an era when he'd spend all night casting his line into the crashing waves off Montauk and get eight or nine fish ranging up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms), a big catch by anyone's standards.
Chemists create disappearing tattoos: Here's the science behind how they work
How handy would it be if you could make your tattoos invisible for a job interview in the morning, and reveal them again for a party in the evening? This sounds like science fiction, but it may soon be reality.
Are narcissists multiplying or is the social media algorithm making them bolder? The answer in five stages
Social media doesn't necessarily reflect who you are, but it may intensify particular personality traits and confirm or even persuade you that your worst behavior is justified.
Hidden erosion: Study reveals soft mountain rock erodes three times faster than hard rock—with climate implications
A University of Massachusetts Amherst-led research team has discovered that weaker rock in mountain landscapes erodes three times faster than harder rock—even on gentler slopes—and is one of the main attributes governing mountain erosion. The finding also challenges our current
Tiny photonic chip links telescopes together to view the universe in 'astonishing' detail
A tiny glass chip developed by researchers at Heriot-Watt University has linked two telescopes together to enable them to act as a single powerful instrument, marking an important step toward a new generation of astronomical technology.
What the Cornell 7 sexual assault allegations reveal about how parents talk to their kids about rape
There is approximately 60 years of research on campus sexual assault and shelves full of books on young people's sexual experiences and behaviors, including their experiences with assault.
The Mystery of Why Some Drugs Vanish
Disappearing versions of pharmaceutical molecules mean scientists can lose the ability to create some drugs, but why? The post The Mystery of Why Some Drugs Vanish appeared first on Nautilus .
Why it could be a bad idea to get AI to flirt for you
You finally started an online conversation with a stranger you find attractive, yet you don't really know what to say. They seem happy to talk, but you struggle to find the correct responses. You worry that their patience is growing thin. You pray for some guidance. Luckily,
Four new frog species reveal more of Peru's biodiversity
Science can't study a species—or unlock its potential to change the world—until people actually know it exists. Four new species of frogs have now been given names, thanks to the efforts of FIU biologist Alessandro Catenazzi.
Hauntology examines how what happened in the past—and what didn't—informs the present
The spooky is a hugely popular phenomenon in British culture, demonstrated in what now seems like a month-long Halloween celebration, a rich tradition of horror cinema and a growing interest in the uncanny. But there are other manifestations of haunting.
How a 'tropical' shortcut could help particle collider experiments
Particle accelerators are expensive. Not just to build or to run, but also to predict the outcome of measurements obtained from them.
Is There More to Cold Fusion Than Failure and Fraud?
Dig a little deeper and you’ll find a thriving research program with exotic atoms that won’t solve the energy crisis but stretches the boundaries of physics. The post Is There More to Cold Fusion Than Failure and Fraud? first appeared on Quanta Magazine
Novel chemical reaction expands options for building DNA-encoded libraries
Finding new drugs requires screening vast numbers of compounds to identify those that interact with a biological target. DNA-encoded libraries (DELs) help researchers explore these large collections by attaching a short DNA sequence to each molecule, acting as a molecular
Survey reveals what students think about AI
College students say they use AI mostly for learning and don't use it to cut corners but think that their peers do, according to the inaugural Dartmouth AI Survey, a new multiyear survey on how AI is shaping students' learning and career readiness.
UTe₂ reveals two flavors of superconductivity under extreme pressure
Quantum researchers are searching for a topological superconductor—a material that, if discovered, would allow major advances in quantum computing by combining two distinct "flavors" of superconductivity.
Crop diversification protects fields from extreme weather and boosts productivity
Varying crop rotations and keeping the soil constantly covered with vegetation help protect crops against droughts and floods, in addition to increasing productivity. This technique was tested in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, by researchers from the Center for Carbon
“We Will Find a Graviton Before We Find Dark Matter”
A quantum information scientist on the hunt for the elemental mediator of gravity and why AI can’t solve physics problems creatively The post “We Will Find a Graviton Before We Find Dark Matter” appeared first on Nautilus .
The world’s biggest cities are sinking. Is yours one of them?
Global cities are subsiding by up to several inches a year, an exhaustive new survey shows
A decade of carbon dioxide data from space gets an upgrade
Every day, two NASA space instruments known as the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 and -3 (OCO-2 and OCO-3) capture more than a million observations of sunlight reflecting off Earth's surface. Using the physics of how light travels through the air, an algorithm converts these raw
Using less politically charged language can 'lower the temperature' on DEI training
Replacing commonly used diversity, equity and inclusion-related terminology such as "belonging" with carefully matched alternative language may improve Republicans' favorability toward diversity training, according to new research from the ILR School.
Rediscovered 1935 recordings reveal earliest known spoken audio of endangered Louisiana Creole
The earliest spoken-word recordings of Louisiana Creole, a uniquely American language at risk of extinction, have been uncovered and analyzed for the first time, shedding light on a tongue that defined the docks and saloons of New Orleans for well over a century.
Drone-based AI system tracks cattle growth without stressful trips to scales
In beef cattle production, determining the ideal time to sell makes all the difference in a producer's costs. This is because, once an animal reaches its natural growth limit, it stops gaining weight significantly. From that point on, every additional day in a feedlot means
Q&A: Deep learning–enhanced air quality monitoring achieved using satellite data
A doctoral dissertation by Andrea Porcheddu, MSc in the field of Technical Physics will be examined at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Kuopio campus.
Global wildlife trade is twice previous species estimates, but major data gaps suggest true scale is even larger
More than 107,000 species are used and traded worldwide, more than double previous estimates, according to new research that suggests the true scale may be far greater due to major gaps in trade and wildlife collection data.
This Bizarre Jurassic “Squid” Swam the Ancient Seas of Wyoming
And likely gobbled up its smaller cephalopod relatives for lunch The post This Bizarre Jurassic “Squid” Swam the Ancient Seas of Wyoming appeared first on Nautilus .
17th-century sleuths in the dock for witchcraft and wizardry
Magical versions of today's private investigators found themselves on the wrong side of the law in one English city some 400 years ago, according to research by a University of Southampton historian.
Ancient copper mine hints that Iberia played an important role in Bronze Age trade networks
Copper is essential for making bronze, which shaped tools, weapons and ornaments across Bronze Age Europe. While many Bronze Age mines have been identified throughout Europe, researchers are still trying to pin down which of them were most active at different times and how far
This Halloween, amateur astronomers may be in for a dwarf planet treat
The Vera Rubin Observatory is shedding new light on the faraway regions by Neptune and beyond, including possible solar system building blocks.
A gamma-ray powerhouse's smoking gun? Gas trail points to microquasar jets
In 2016, a binary star system emitting unusually strong gamma rays was discovered in our galactic neighborhood. Now, astronomers have found the smoking gun, or rather, a smoking trail of cool molecular gas that suggests jets emanating from a microquasar—one of the few known
The bonus that makes employees more committed
Offer your employees money to quit and the ones who say no will work harder as a result. Researchers at the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and McMaster University set out to test whether pay-to-quit programs work as intended. Their results confirmed they do
Different transcription systems shape chromatin behavior in distinct nuclear regions
Inside the cell nucleus, DNA is wrapped around histone proteins to form nucleosomes, which are further organized into chromatin. Chromatin has traditionally been divided into transcriptionally active euchromatin and relatively inactive heterochromatin. However, chromatin is not
Companies' progress on climate reporting gets lost in the average
Companies are increasingly expected to explain the climate risks and how they are responding. CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, is a nonprofit that collects and scores corporate environmental disclosures, including emissions data, climate risks and governance
‘Paleo lighting’ can fix your brain’s clock after daylight savings
The clocks falling back this weekend will give you the opportunity to sleep like a caveman
‘Exhumed’ recounts the true story of America’s first vampire
Science, history and fear intersect in a new book from award-winning podcast creator Aaron Mahnke.
Supercharged 'molecule highway' membrane that speeds water transport could transform industrial processing
New membrane technology delivering faster and more precise molecule separation could improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy-intensive industrial processes—from purifying chemicals and recovering valuable resources to producing sustainable fuels.
Pulling the strings: How stem cells in the developing fruit fly brain organize their DNA from outside the nucleus
Cells are very particular about the proper locations of their contents. For example, DNA is packaged in the nucleus in a highly specific way, but researchers are still trying to understand how this happens. For stem cells in the brain of a larval fruit fly—a model organism used
How fish schools swim in sync may come down to following one influential neighbor
Fish schools are a marvel of navigation. They move in concert without any one fish leading the way. Instead, their coordinated movements arise from individual fish continually adjusting their movements based on their neighbors. But how much of this social information each fish
Global change may alter how ocellated lizards move between shelters, food and predators
Global change is also affecting the behavior and mobility of the ocellated lizard, a reptile typical of Mediterranean ecosystems. This species—the largest lizard on the Iberian Peninsula—could experience changes in its ability to move efficiently between shelters and feeding
Discovery of bromochloropyrene reveals unexpected biological properties
Environmental pollutants containing chlorine or bromine have been widely studied, but compounds containing both elements have remained largely unexplored. Researchers have now detected bromochloropyrene in industrial soils and harbor sediments, investigated its breakdown under
Researchers create light-activated cages for 'protein killer' molecules
Researchers have created a molecular "cage" that keeps protein-degrading drug molecules inactive until they are exposed to low-energy red light. The technology, called RuPHOTACs, controls when and where these molecules become active, which could help scientists develop
How a Sick Chicken Revolutionized Cancer Research
And the story of the man responsible The post How a Sick Chicken Revolutionized Cancer Research appeared first on Nautilus .
This October is on track to be the hottest ever recorded
Global projections suggest this October will be 1.76 degrees Celsius higher than preindustrial averages
Grades are not comparable across schools in Sweden, says researcher
Grades from compulsory school determine which pupils are accepted into popular upper secondary programs. A new thesis from Uppsala University shows that pupils at for-profit independent schools have, on average, higher grades than would statistically be expected given their
