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Trends of generative AI applications in educational settings
A study published in the International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation has mapped the fast-growing field of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in education. The research highlights both the technology's transformative potential and gaps in understanding how
Bats That Glow
And shifting battles with rats: New discoveries take flight during Bat Week The post Bats That Glow appeared first on Nautilus .
Why honey bees overthrow their queen
It sounds like the plot of a medieval historical drama: A once-powerful monarch, weakened by illness, is overthrown by her previously loyal subjects. But in honey bee colonies, such high-stakes coups aren't just fantasy—they're a common occurrence that comes with both risk and
Leaf arrangement steers vascular pattern evolution in ferns, research finds
Research by Assistant Professor Jacob S. Suissa at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is revealing complexity in how ferns have evolved. Instead of the vascular structure inside fern stems changing as a direct adaptation to the environment, he discovered that shifts in
Iguanas on Clarion Island, Mexico, found to predate human presence in the Americas
An international team of biologists, including those at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, have discovered that the spiny-tailed iguanas on Clarion Island (Mexico), previously thought to be introduced by humans, have likely been there since before humans colonized the Americas.
Air pollution sharply raises workplace accident risk, study finds
Air pollution is widely recognized as a public health hazard, but its role in workplace safety is often underestimated. A new study reveals that polluted air can make industrial accidents both more likely and more severe, adding a hidden layer to their human and economic costs.
Cows with freedom of choice: How the 'dairy barn of the future' could improve animal welfare
What happens when cows are allowed to decide for themselves whether they want to be indoors or outdoors? When calves grow up with their mothers, can visitors observe the animals, everyday life in the barn and the research—without disturbing them? An Invited Review on the "dairy
How missing nutrients rewire fly brains to seek out beneficial microbes
New research from the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) reveals how missing just one essential amino acid can change gene expression and the brain's sensory systems, prompting animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria that help them restore nutritional balance and
Major Canadian banks' digital emissions stay massive while they disclose less and less
In early 2025, some of Canada's largest banks—including those with the highest digital emissions and greatest responsibility—withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative.
'Sticky' chemistry secrets could unlock cleaner, more efficient fuel production
In a new study, chemists have developed a novel framework for determining how effectively carbon monoxide sticks to the surface of a catalyst during conversion from carbon dioxide.
Imaging technique maps fleeting intermediates in hydrogen electrocatalysis
Electrocatalytic transformations not only require electrical energy—they also need a reliable middleman to spark the desired chemical reaction. Surface metal-hydrogen intermediates can effectively produce value-added chemicals and energy conversion, but, given their low
Aboveground, not belowground productivity drives variability in biomass crop's net primary productivity
A study by researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) found that net primary productivity in Miscanthus × giganteus (M × g) is driven by aboveground productivity, influenced by nitrogen application and site. The results provide useful
An old fish fossil tells a new story about lamniform shark evolution
An international, multi-university research team, including scientists from Columbus State University, has unearthed a crucial new piece of the puzzle in the evolution of sharks.
Memristors achieve stable resistance values tied to fundamental constants of nature
Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich, together with international collaborators, have demonstrated for the first time that memristors—novel nanoscale switching devices—can provide stable resistance values directly linked to fundamental constants of nature. This paves the way
This Spiritual Eclipse Calendar Might Still Work
The remarkable accuracy behind the Maya people’s eclipse forecasts may have emerged from an astrological calendar system that could still hold true The post This Spiritual Eclipse Calendar Might Still Work appeared first on Nautilus .
Witness the Rare Birth of a Water Bear
A vulnerable moment for one of Earth’s most resilient creatures The post Witness the Rare Birth of a Water Bear appeared first on Nautilus .
When a hurricane threatens, these tips can help you prepare
Hurricane season can be stressful for anyone near the potential path of a storm, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people's lives.
Discovery of how a coral stiffens its skeleton on demand opens new directions for bio-inspired engineering
Touch the branches of Leptogorgia chilensis, a soft coral found along the Pacific coast from California to Chile, and its flexible arms stiffen. Penn Engineers have discovered the mechanism underlying this astonishing ability, one that could advance fields as varied as
More friends, more division: Study finds growing social circles may fuel polarization
Between 2008 and 2010, polarization in society increased dramatically alongside a significant shift in social behavior: the number of close social contacts rose from an average of two to four or five people. The connection between these two developments could provide a
DNA reveals Neandertals traveled thousands of kilometers into Asia
DNA and stone tool comparisons suggest Eastern European Neandertals trekked 3,000 kilometers to Siberia, where they left a genetic and cultural mark.
Why did ancient people build Poverty Point?
Some 3,500 years ago, hunter-gatherers began building massive earthwork mounds along the Mississippi River at Poverty Point, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeast Louisiana. "Conservatively, they moved 140,000 dump truck loads of dirt, all without horses or wheels," said
Hurricane Ian dataset reveals link between first-floor elevation and flood damage
The first steps into a house are important ones. When it comes to assessing flood risk from hurricanes, first-floor elevation can be a key factor. Agencies such as the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rely on data such as first-floor elevation in their damage
Electric signals reveal magnetic spin waves, hinting at faster computing
Today's computers store information in magnetic hard drives, keeping files safe even when the device is powered off. But to run programs and process information, computers rely on electricity. Each calculation requires a transfer of information between the electric and magnetic
Mysterious transient objects in sky linked to nuclear testing and unidentified anomalous phenomena
A new study analyzing historical photographs taken by the Palomar Observatory between 1949 and 1957 has detected several mysterious bright spots in the sky. These transient objects, captured on film before the first satellites were ever launched, appear to have occurred on
New software tool fast-tracks identification and response to microbial threats
Metagenomics is the study of all organisms present in a particular environment, such as soil, water, or the human body. A key part of metagenomic analysis is understanding what species are present (classification), how much of each there is (abundance), and the function of the
Topological insulator maintains quantum spin Hall effect at higher temperatures
Topological insulators could form the basis for revolutionary electronic components. However, as they generally only function at very low temperatures, their practical application has been severely limited to date. Researchers at the University of Würzburg have now developed a
New earthquake model goes against the grain
When a slab slides beneath an overriding plate in a subduction zone, the slab takes on a property called anisotropy, meaning its strength is not the same in all directions. Anisotropy is what causes a wooden board to break more easily along the grain than in other directions.
As global warming worsens, so may space communications
Researchers at Kyushu University have found that rising CO2 levels in our atmosphere could lead to future disruptions in shortwave radio communications, including systems used for air traffic control, maritime communication, and radio broadcasting.
Physics-based model can predict floods and improve water management worldwide
Floods account for up to 40% of weather-related disasters worldwide, and their frequency has more than doubled since 2000, according to a recent report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. Global flood losses now average $388 billion a year.
Supercomputer-developed AI learns the intricate language of biomolecules
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have harnessed a powerful supercomputer, normally used by astronomers and physicists to study the universe, to develop a new machine learning model which can help translate the language of proteins.
Tiny galaxy, big find: Black hole discovered in nearby Segue 1
Small and unassuming, Segue 1 is a nearby dwarf galaxy containing only a handful of stars—too few to provide the gravity needed to keep itself from scattering into space. Like other dwarf galaxies, it was long believed that gravity from a mysterious substance called dark matter
Chimpanzees in Uganda use flying insects to tend their wounds, study reveals
Animals respond to injury in many ways. So far, evidence for animals tending wounds with biologically active materials is rare. Yet, a recent study of an orangutan treating a wound with a medicinal plant provides a promising lead.
Humanity rises as wildlife recedes: Two studies show the extent of human domination over nature
Wolves roaming the Mongolian steppes cover more than 7,000 kilometers a year. The Arctic tern flies from pole to pole in its annual migration. Compared to these long-distance travelers of land, sea and sky, humans might seem like the ultimate couch potatoes. But a new study
Can AI have morality? Philosophy weighs in
As the influence of artificial intelligence grows, so do the ethical questions that surround it.
Nuclear clock technology enables unprecedented investigation of fine-structure constant stability
In 2024, TU Wien presented the world's first nuclear clock. Now it has been demonstrated that the technology can also be used to investigate unresolved questions in fundamental physics.
Fossil hand from human relative puzzles scientists with mix of human- and gorilla-like features
Experts have been puzzled by recently discovered fossils from the hand of an extinct human relative, Paranthropus boisei. They have been surprised by a mix of human-like and gorilla-like traits in the fingers.
Distributed quantum sensor network achieves ultra-high resolution near Heisenberg limit
Precise metrology forms a fundamental basis for advanced science and technology, including bioimaging, semiconductor defects diagnostics, and space telescope observations. However, the sensor technologies used in metrology have so far faced a physical barrier known as the
Remote work reduced gender discrimination. Returning to the office may change that
Return-to-office mandates are spreading across North America, with Canada's major banks, the Ontario government, Amazon and Facebook calling employees back into the office.
Seven things Halloween and Hollywood get wrong about bats
October is bats' time in the spotlight, although they are mostly portrayed as spooky and creepy. The truth is, bats are more likely to help you than harm you.
From grooming gangs to Virginia Giuffre, this is the common thread in abuse
Two stories of abuse have repeatedly captured the nation's attention. The first relates to Prince Andrew's friendship with financier Jeffrey Epstein, even after Epstein was convicted for sex offenses. The second is the group-based child sexual abuse in Rotherham, Rochdale and
Metallic nanodots use reactive oxygen to selectively kill cancer cells
An international research team led by RMIT University has created tiny particles, known as nanodots, made from a metallic compound that can kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells largely unharmed. While this work is still at the cell-culture stage—it hasn't been tested
Despite naysayers and rising costs, data show that college still pays off for students, and society overall
No industry has perhaps felt the negative effect of a radical shift in federal policy under the second Trump administration more than higher education.
AI is changing who gets hired. What skills will keep you employed?
The consulting firm Accenture recently laid off 11,000 employees while expanding its efforts to train workers to use artificial intelligence. It's a sharp reminder that the same technology driving efficiency is also redefining what it takes to keep a job.
'Minimalist' lifestyles may not effectively tackle overconsumption. Can performance management help?
Overconsumption of material goods is a problem with significant consequences, from environmental crises—it's a key driver of resource depletion—to diminished personal well-being—it can lead to a host of mental health challenges. One popular answer to this problem is minimalism,
California schools are losing tree canopy, study finds
About 85% of elementary schools studied in California experienced some loss of trees between 2018 and 2022, according to a paper from the University of California, Davis, published this month in the journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening.
Seafloor-foraging sea snakes sometimes perform a puzzling wiggle
Researchers have for the first time closely tracked the fine-scale diving behavior of two species of sea snakes that forage along the seafloor and discovered that one species performs a curious wiggle while traveling underwater.
Global study reveals seabirds as critical connectors between islands, the ocean and people
A new global synthesis published today in Nature Reviews Biodiversity reveals how seabirds act as powerful connectors between marine and terrestrial ecosystems and why protecting seabirds is a powerful opportunity when tackling the triple crises of climate change, failing ocean
Racial disparities persist in victim compensation for homicide survivors
Families of Black homicide victims are more likely to file victim compensation claims but face disproportionately high denial rates, according to a Rutgers Health study.
Two earthquakes recorded just hours apart in NC mountain community, U.S. Geological Survey reports
Two earthquakes were recorded within hours of each other near Marion, North Carolina, and witnesses report they felt shaking miles away, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
