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Beyond green claims: Understanding how consumers evaluate sustainable products
Sustainability has become an increasingly visible feature of consumer-packaged goods (CPGs), from the ingredients used in household products to the materials and design of their packaging. For companies marketing sustainable products, however, an important question remains:
Release of largest dataset to date on wildlife in Europe
Every autumn for the last five years, hundreds of volunteers have set out remotely triggered cameras in mountains, forests, farms and beaches in more than 20 countries in Europe. Their joint project is called Snapshot Europe, and it's the largest open-access survey of mammals
From chaos to 'intelligent' soft matter—how tiny chemical differences guide droplets into ordered structures
Disorder can make sense, and understanding its logic can be genuinely useful. A study by a research group at the University of Trento shows how a minimal chemical difference can turn chaotic, disordered motion into a highly coordinated and reproducible structure.
Wacky magnetic fields of ice giants may stem from conductivity changes in their deep interiors
When NASA's Voyager 2 robotic probe flew by Uranus and Neptune in the 1980s, it uncovered an anomaly: their magnetic fields are highly disordered, unlike Earth's, which has well-defined north and south poles.
Why bandicoots and bilbies evolved such different snouts
Why does a quenda have a short, sturdy snout, while its relative the bilby has such a remarkably long one? New research led by Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute suggests millions of years of adaptation to different environments across Australia and New Guinea may help
This armored amphibian once lived and hunted on the seafloor
Gerrothorax maritimus , which existed about 237 million years ago, is the first ever amphibian known to have lived without access to land or freshwater.
Paired but out of step: Why electron pairing alone is not enough for room-temperature superconductivity
Levitating trains, ultra-efficient energy storage, and quantum computers: superconductivity could unlock a wealth of possibilities for the future. New research led by scientists from Utrecht, Leiden, and Munich has now shed light on one of the key requirements for achieving
Higher grocery prices linked to worse food insufficiency, mental health
As grocery prices continue to rise, a study by researchers at Penn State found that in addition to increased spending, the price hikes are also associated with higher risk of food insufficiency and worse mental health conditions.
Social media could improve disaster aid coordination, review finds
A literature review in the International Journal of Services and Standards has highlighted the potential of social media to improve humanitarian supply chain management. However, it also identifies a shortage of research into its role in the delivery of aid during emergencies.
2026 'most likely' to be second-hottest year on record: EU monitor
The world is on track for 2026 to be the second-hottest year on record as an exceptionally strong El Niño weather pattern turbocharges human-driven global warming, the EU's climate monitor said Friday.
Innovative study tests how people respond to flood warnings under pressure
As floods become more frequent, severe and widespread, getting people to respond appropriately to flood warnings is more important than ever. New research from the University of Vermont shows that the way flood hazard information is presented can dramatically affect not only
Inside King Tutankhamun’s Tomb, 104 Years After Its Discovery
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A galaxy nicknamed Misty Moons offers a glimpse of early star formation
Gravitational lensing is one of astronomy's best tricks for seeing the early universe. When a massive galaxy cluster sits in between the observer and a distant object, its gravity bends and magnifies the distant object's light, acting like a giant natural magnifying glass.
Emptying towns reveal links between state withdrawal and political radicalization in Eastern Europe
Across Europe, the 'emptying' of places abandoned by the state, capital and people is increasingly common. At the epicenter of this growing phenomenon are villages and towns in Eastern Europe and Russia, where the transition from socialism to capitalism has expelled people and
Autistic children benefited from online literacy instruction during COVID pandemic
Despite many obstacles presented by students being at home during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, autistic children involved in a feasibility study still showed significant progress through online instruction. Flinders University's Professor Joanne Arciuli, who led the
Positive views of caregiving nearly double for dementia caregivers after support program
Chinese American family caregivers of people with dementia reported a greater sense of control and competence in their caregiving roles and more positive views of caregiving after taking part in a seven-week digital support program, researchers at George Mason University found.
Have astronomers spotted Planet Nine?
Archived observations appear to show a moving object in the far-distant outer solar system, but its reality is unclear
Scientists just found dinosaur blood that survived 115 million years
Scientists have discovered chemically confirmed traces of ancient blood inside 115-million-year-old dinosaur bones, challenging assumptions about how long biological molecules can survive. The extraordinary preservation could unlock new clues about dinosaur physiology and even
Kevin Roose says the race to build superintelligence is accelerating
What happens when a technology becomes more powerful than its creators can fully understand?
Major trial challenges how doctors decide who really needs statins
A study of nearly 5,800 adults found that heart scans measuring calcium buildup in the arteries led to the same observed rate of major cardiovascular events as traditional risk assessments, despite recommending statins to far fewer patients. Surprisingly, patients advised to
Forests or underground storage? New metric compares risks of carbon removal projects
The risk of relying on uncertain carbon removal projects can now be quantified using a new standardized metric that can be applied across all such schemes, irrespective of the technology used.
High-elevation terraces suggest faster-than-expected uplift in southern Italy
University of Oregon geologist Becky Dorsey's latest research sheds light on the Siculo-Calabrian rift zone, a belt of faults spanning more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) in southern Italy. The new data could help improve earthquake hazard assessment in this seismically active
Can AI learn to understand nature? Scientists set out a roadmap for the future of ecology
An international team of scientists has outlined how a new generation of artificial intelligence models could transform our understanding of ecosystems and help predict their responses to environmental change.
Cancer-linked gene uses 'shortcut' to trigger cell division
Living cells are one of the few materials that can replicate themselves, and this is crucial for tissue development and recovery from injury or illness. But making sure cell division only happens at the right time is essential; otherwise, unregulated replication can lead to
Five-inch-long beetle larvae are quietly destroying blueberry roots
Scientists have solved a mystery surrounding destructive beetles attacking blueberry bushes in North Carolina, identifying a species whose massive larvae can grow up to five inches long and destroy plant roots. Although farmers have reported damage for more than a decade, the
Bear necessities: Indian techie builds wildlife alert
After his mother was killed in a bear attack in Kashmir, Indian software engineer Mudasir Ali developed an online early-warning system to help people in the Himalayan region avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife.
Don't miss: Meteor showers, fireballs, and a supermoon light up November's night sky
November's night sky is packed with celestial wonders, from bright meteor fireballs and a close pairing of Mars and Jupiter to a spectacular supermoon. Meanwhile, NASA's Voyager 1 is making history by becoming the first spacecraft to reach a distance of one light-day from Earth.
NASA’s Swift telescope falls to Earth after nearly 22 years in space
After nearly 22 years of exploring the universe’s most violent explosions, NASA’s Swift Observatory has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia. Originally designed to last just two years, the pioneering space telescope transformed our understanding of black holes,
For decades, we were told to avoid full-fat dairy. New research says otherwise
Full-fat dairy may not be the health villain it has long been portrayed as, according to a new study finding that three daily servings did not worsen weight, cholesterol, or insulin resistance over 12 weeks. Researchers also observed improvements in blood pressure and nutrient
Investigation links Australian deforestation to beef farming and major bank loans
ACF's latest report, "Bulldozers and Broken Promises," an investigation into deforestation, has ruffled a few feathers. But someone has to do it. Why? Because deforestation is a huge problem in Australia.
Adaptation isn't keeping up with global warming, UN warns
With global warming set to exceed 1.5°C, adaptation finance falls far short of needs, implementation is constrained by institutional barriers, and losses and damages are mounting, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
New species of sawfly described
Yale College junior Leah Mock did fieldwork in a remote quarry in western Colorado that exposes the 50-million-year-old Green River Formation.
How mitochondria keep protein production moving
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered how a protein called TACO1 helps mitochondria produce proteins when the process encounters difficult sequences. The study, published in Nature Communications, provides new insights into a mechanism that is disrupted in some
Dead stars could break one of physics' most famous limits
A surprising new discovery suggests that some dead stars can grow far more massive than scientists once thought possible. Computer simulations show that powerful magnetic fields could allow white dwarfs to reach 2.4 times the mass of the Sun, dramatically exceeding a famous
Research seeks to clarify assisted suicide practices in Germany and inform future regulation
Assisted suicide is morally and ethically controversial. Public debate on the topic tends to arise primarily when a high-profile case comes to light—as was most recently the case with the famous twins Alice and Ellen Kessler. While assisted suicide is permitted in Germany, it
Can engineering solve the forever chemical problem?
Among the technical inquiries spanning topics like cyclodextrin polymers and mass spectrometry that were stacked in Damian Helbling's inbox was a question about four golden retrievers.
Hidden ecological risk from overlooked invasive crayfish species
A new study reveals narrow-clawed crayfish, an understudied invasive species in the U.K., to be as aggressive as the well-known signal crayfish.
Successful restoration of fish migration requires more than fish passes
The Netherlands is constructing fish passes to make rivers and streams accessible to fish again. But how effective are these structures? New Ph.D. research by Panos Panagiotopoulos of Wageningen University shows that successful fish migration requires more than making
Soccer: Opaque club ownership is more likely associated with higher financial and criminal risks
Who are the ultimate owners of Italian soccer clubs? Where does the money invested in these clubs come from? And what risks lie behind investment funds, fiduciary companies and transnational corporate structures that make it difficult to identify the individuals who ultimately
How often should you be working at the office? Here's what the research suggests
Office attendance from Monday to Friday used to be a pretty standard requirement for many jobs. But plenty of employees have now developed a taste for working from home. And in response, some of their employers have started to tighten the rules on hybrid work.
An anti-aging drug may help protect the brain before Alzheimer's symptoms begin
A surprising new study suggests that an anti-aging drug could help protect people genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that just four weeks of low-dose rapamycin improved brain blood flow in healthy middle-aged adults carrying the high-risk APOE4
Chemicals in sewage-based fertilizer may persist in farmland soil for years
UNSW engineers have identified a number of chemicals that may merit closer scrutiny to ensure water utility companies and regulators can make informed decisions about the management of biosolids.
Astronomers deliver the sharpest and deepest view yet of the low-frequency radio sky
Using the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), an international team led by Leiden University has produced the sharpest and most sensitive radio image of the sky ever made at low radio frequencies. The image reveals almost 63,000 radio sources, such as active galactic nuclei and
Children may be missing out on free school meals as families favor private education, study finds
Children in some of India's poorest families may be missing out on free school meals because the scheme does not match parents' aspirations for their futures, new research has revealed.
Twisted atomic layers slide spontaneously at room temperature in simulations
Researchers revealed an ultralow-barrier collective sliding mechanism mediated by domain walls, as well as defect-induced pinning of the sliding motion. They found that twisted bilayer MoS₂ moiré superlattices can undergo spontaneous long-range interlayer sliding at room
Climate shapes microbial nitrogen pump in forests, not in farmlands
Microbes build a long-lived nitrogen reservoir in soil from the remains of dead bacteria and fungi, which cling to minerals and resist decay. The microbial nitrogen pump turns nitrogen taken up by living microbes into this persistent pool, and microbial nitrogen use efficiency
Societies could lose ability to respond to climate change
Human societies could lose the ability to respond to worsening climate change, scientists have warned.
Laser-plasma accelerator could generate bright X-rays for biological imaging, simulations show
X-rays with wavelengths between approximately 2.3 and 4.4 nanometers, i.e., in the so-called water window, are particularly well suited to examining biological samples in their natural, aqueous environment. To date, however, it has been technically difficult to access this type
Land plants' closest algal relatives evolved multicellular growth repeatedly, genetic analysis suggests
What did the algae that gave rise to the first land plants look like? A research team led by the University of Göttingen and including the universities of Maastricht and Innsbruck and Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales has now taken a detailed look at one of the most
