Don't feed the animals: Researchers warn of risks tied to wildlife interactions
A study led by a scientist at the University of California San Diego offers new warnings on the dangers of human interactions with wildlife.
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Gene editing offers transformative solution to saving endangered species
Gene editing technologies—such as those used in agriculture and de-extinction projects—can be repurposed to offer what an international team of scientists is calling a transformative solution for restoring genetic diversity and saving endangered species.
AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles
A rush to build more energy infrastructure is driven in part by inflated estimates of US data centre growth. That means households and small businesses could face higher electricity bills – even if AI demand falters
The world is losing major ground in the fight against measles
A wave of anti-vaccine sentiment has spurred measles outbreaks around the world, and could lead to outbreaks of other preventable illnesses
What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Trump’s Blood Vessel Condition?
After photographs showed President Donald Trump with swollen ankles and bruised hands, the White House revealed he has chronic venous insufficiency—a blood vessel disease that affects circulation in the legs
Severe weather in tropical storm's wake triggers North Carolina state of emergency
North Carolina can seek federal funding to help its overloaded response efforts to Tropical Storm Chantal, which killed at least six people and left damage from flooding in its wake, as Gov. Josh Stein announced a state of emergency Thursday.
New Thermal Hole Opens at Yellowstone National Park
The park’s newest hydrothermal feature has an otherworldly milky texture from dissolved silica
Trail camera snaps 'gem' of creature locally extinct for 150 years in Australia
Ecologists in Australia were treated to an "adorable" surprise while reviewing thousands of images captured by their motion sensor field cameras.
This invasive insect, spotted in Georgia, is now in peak season
An invasive insect capable of destroying agricultural crops has been spotted more frequently in Georgia this summer, prompting experts to offer simple advice to those who encounter it.
NASA to launch SNIFS, the sun's next trailblazing spectator
July will see the launch of the groundbreaking Solar EruptioN Integral Field Spectrograph mission, or SNIFS. Delivered to space via a Black Brant IX sounding rocket, SNIFS will explore the energy and dynamics of the chromosphere, one of the most complex regions of the sun's
What to know about the extreme U.S. flooding — and ways to stay safe
An oceanographer explains how climate change, warming oceans and a souped-up atmosphere are creating conditions for deadly floods.
Colombia's biofortified rice has untapped potential to improve nutrition, and consumers want it
An effective measure to fight nutrient deficiency is to increase the nutrient content of food, particularly staples that are cheap to produce and widely consumed. Scientists do this by breeding crop varieties that are higher in iron, zinc, vitamins and other nutrients, a
Iron oxide behavior under pressure may reduce reliance on rare-earth metals in consumer, energy and medical tech
Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have discovered a surprising new type of magnetic property that could lead to stronger magnets made from tiny particles of common iron oxide. This finding could enhance the performance of everyday technologies while reducing
Space exploration should be more democratic and equitable to all potential actors
We are amid what appears to be a second space race, except this time, the space race is not just led by two major superpowers, but by a wider group of nations who have interests in engaging in space exploration.
Billions of phones can detect and warn about nearby earthquakes
Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts program is a globe-spanning earthquake early-warning system that uses billions of phone sensors to detect seismic shaking and alert those at risk
Genetically tailored microbes could tweak our microbiomes
Researchers have genetically engineered gut microbes to absorb compounds that contribute to kidney stones – and to thrive in the competitive gut microbiome
Three-Person Mitochondrial IVF Leads to Eight Healthy Births
Long-awaited results of a three-person IVF technique suggest that mitochondrial donation can prevent babies from inheriting diseases caused by mutant mitochondria
Magellanic penguins may use currents to conserve energy on long journeys
Currents can affect marine animals' locomotion, energy expenditure and ability to navigate; the force of currents may cause them to drift off-course of their intended trajectory.
Some penguins save energy by riding ocean currents
When navigating home, Magellanic penguins alternate between heading straight back in calm waters and swimming with the flow in strong ocean currents.
Colonization devastated biodiversity, habitats and human life in the Pacific Northwest
Burrard Inlet, known traditionally as səl̓ilwəɬ (Tsleil-Wat) in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, has been the heart of the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the səl̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) since time immemorial.
Brain Activity Patterns Reveal Why Waking Up from Sleep Can Be So Difficult
Neuroscientists have found that the brain can wake up in different ways, explaining why some mornings feel like a dream and some feel like a disaster
Deer can spread parasites that harm Adirondack moose
Wildlife managers have speculated on why New York's moose populations have failed to grow beyond 600 to 800 individuals, while moose numbers in other states are much higher. Now, a new study published in June in Ecology Letters has uncovered one reason: deer in the Adirondacks
Increased transparency about how countries use AI to manage migration needed, experts urge
Increased transparency from countries about how they use AI to manage migration is needed to boost trust and strengthen the rule of law, a new study says.
One-third of young workers cheated by employers: Study
More than one in three young people have experienced being ripped off by employers, and most of them did not seek redress, according to a new study from Melbourne Law School.
Novel nanoflower technology could shield brain from oxidative damage
At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a new branch of brain science is blooming at the molecular scale—with nanoflowers.
On the origins of life: Metabolic activity successfully incorporated into synthetic cell membranes
At some point during the evolution of life on Earth, inorganic matter became organic, nonliving matter became living. How this happened is one of humankind's greatest mysteries. Today, scientists work to develop synthetic cells that mimic living cells, hoping to uncover clues
International study shows impact of social media on young people
The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, according to a new report by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Singapore-based research agency Research
Electrochemical route allows for synthesis of giant fullerenes at lower cost, less environmental impact
A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and the Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" in Italy has synthesized fullerenes and hollow spherical graphene particles using only natural graphite, ethanol, water, and sodium hydroxide
When grief involves trauma: A social worker explains how to support survivors of the recent floods
The July 4, 2025, floods in Kerr County, Texas, swept away children and entire families, leaving horror in their wake. Days later, flash floods struck Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing three people, including two young children.
Scientists successfully develop half metal material that conducts single-spin electrons
Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have successfully created the world's first experimentally verified two-dimensional half metal—a material that conducts electricity using electrons of just one spin type: either "spin-up" or "spin-down." Their findings, now published as
Childcare educators spend less than 30% of their time in focused interaction with children
A national survey of early childhood educators revealed unsustainable workloads and unpaid hours are impacting the quality of care provided to young children.
Ecologists fight to restore Midwest biodiversity, starting with comprehensive plant species database
Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you're picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, perhaps a few asters. But plant ecologists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say these ecosystems are much more diverse than many people realize.
Optimism about AI lowest in US
Optimism that AI will make human jobs easier is lowest in the developed world, especially in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Australia.
UK online safety law is going to change the way we use the internet
The UK's Online Safety Act is intended to stop children from accessing pornography online, but its potential implications are much wider reaching
Wild pigs costing Georgia farmers
Weather, disease and pests aren't the only things that can wreak havoc on Georgia's agricultural industry. New University of Georgia research found wild pigs to be a startling cause of damage on farms and crops.
Electric weed control proves shockingly effective
A recently published article in the journal Weed Science shows electric control technologies can eradicate weeds just as effectively as herbicides or mechanical methods, with minimal risks to the crop, soil or the environment, despite displaying a potentially higher fire hazard
Historical and current population DNA reveals at least 12 species of rocket frogs, three of which already extinct
A group led by University of São Paulo (USP) researchers in Brazil has described a new genus of frogs, Dryadobates, also known as rocket frogs, which was previously considered a single species. The study was published in the Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History.
People power: How scientists built an accurate, catchment-wide flood model
It wasn't just data from maps, machines and rainfall readings that led CSIRO scientists to build Australia's most comprehensive and accurate flood model for the Richmond River catchment.
Research replication can determine how well science is working, but how do scientists replicate studies?
Back in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench partner for crystals to form on our stick in the cup of blue solution. Other groups around us jumped with joy when their crystals formed, but my group just waited. When the bell rang, everyone left but me. My
New study tackles dynamics of common—and difficult—sailing maneuver
Tacking—a maneuver used to sail a boat against the wind, changing direction in a zig-zag fashion—is one of the most difficult but necessary sailing maneuvers. While tacking is common, the movement of the sails and wind forces during the turn are not well understood.
Programmable DNA moiré superlattices: Expanding the material design space at the nanoscale
Researchers are creating new moiré materials at the nanometer scale using advanced DNA nanotechnology. DNA moiré superlattices form when two periodic DNA lattices are overlaid with a slight rotational twist or positional offset. This creates a new, larger interference pattern
Butterflies that look alike, see alike: Research links rainforest light to butterfly vision evolution
Butterflies that independently evolved the same wing patterns have also evolved similar eyes and brains which are fine-tuned for vision in the shifting light of tropical rainforests, according to new research led by the University of Bristol published in Proceedings of the
How money or donations shape what we share about nature
Voluntary contributions from citizens are increasingly used to monitor biodiversity—but what motivates people to participate, and how do incentives influence the kind of data they provide? A new study led by the University of Osaka and the National Institute for Environmental
Analyzing the size and homogeneity of acquaintanceship networks in the Netherlands
Young people, working people, those with higher education and people with high incomes have the largest social networks. Having a larger network is useful. "It can help in finding work or social support," said Bas Hofstra, a sociologist at Radboud University. "People with a
Vigil: Space weather reporter launches in deep space
Space weather probe Vigil will be the world's first space weather mission to be permanently positioned at Lagrange point 5, a unique vantage point that allows us to see solar activity days before it reaches Earth. ESA's Vigil mission will be a dedicated operational space
The secret stories of trees are written in the knots and swirls of your floorboards. An expert explains how to read them
Have you ever examined timber floorboards and pondered why they look the way they do? Perhaps you admired the super-fine grain, a stunning red hue or a swirling knot, and wondered how it came to be?
What has Webb taught us about rocky exoplanets so far?
The hunt for potentially habitable rocky planets in our galaxy has been the holy grail of exoplanet studies for decades. While the discovery of more than 5,900 exoplanets in more than 4,400 planetary systems has been a remarkable achievement, only a small fraction (217) have
New study assesses ecological and social vulnerabilities in Yarlung Tsangpo river basin
Biodiversity is critical to humanity's sustainable future, but global species extinction is accelerating due to environmental changes and human activities. The Yarlung Tsangpo River, which originates in the Himalayas, flows through one of the world's most biodiverse yet
Want to thrive in your 30s? Study says education and service in your 20s are key
A person's 20s are a whirlwind of choices—picking a first job, choosing an apartment, even debating whether to eat out or heat up the instant noodles in the cupboard. But beyond the daily decisions and early adult chaos, which choices actually set someone up for a successful
Scientists repurpose old solar panels to convert CO₂ exhaust into valuable chemicals
Centuries ago, alchemists worked furiously to convert the common metal lead to valuable gold. Today, chemists are repurposing discarded solar panels to create valuable organic compounds from carbon dioxide (CO2), a common greenhouse gas.
