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Nudging Earth's ionosphere with radio waves helps us learn more about it, study shows

Genetically modified yeast can create valuable materials from urine

New research shows Australians see influencers as major sources of misinformation

How hair follicles sense their environment

New research maps optimal locations for climate-fighting reforestation

Nanofibers yield stronger, tougher carbon fiber composites

AI perceived more negatively than climate science or science in general

A weird group of boronias puzzled botanists for decades. Now we've solved the pollination mystery

AI tools create new framework for sustainable chemistry

Report reveals Western views of Africa are based on stereotypes of poverty, corruption and nature

Native forests sink more carbon than expected, inverse modeling reveals

Nanoparticles attach to polymers like toy blocks via simple mechanical collisions

Ancient termite poo reveals 120 million-year-old secrets of Australia's polar forests

A new perspective on gut microbiota diversity: Study reveals link between cell shape and metabolic function

Fire ants may offer insight into crippling honey bee disease

Australians in the bush want tougher penalties on crime. Here's why—and what's needed now

Q&A: Wildfires could be harming the oceans and disrupting their carbon storage

There's a new ban on vaping in childcare centers, but what else do we need to keep kids safe?

UV-altered yeast strain enhances D-lactic acid output

Discovery links RyR1 activation and calcium release to sedative effects of inhalational anesthetics

From asteroid mining to space rustling—what do we do when an asteroid threatens Earth?

Distant super-massive black hole shows high velocity sign of overeating

Report outlines blueprint to grow Australia's bioeconomy

Blueprint integrates rewilding and agriculture to tackle biodiversity crisis

New book guides school leaders to reform discipline practices

Crop insurance outcomes vary significantly by policy type and coverage level, study finds

Human-caused stratospheric cooling may have been detectable as early as 1885

Physicists validate ratio method for studying halo nuclei

Cephalopod-inspired synthetic skins could enable color switching for soft robots and wearables

Thermodynamics revisited: Study solves 120-year-old problem and corrects one of Einstein's ideas

Tarantulas bend rules to keep running after losing two legs

Largest Oort Cloud comet ever observed reveals its secrets under ALMA's powerful gaze

Wetland restoration is seen as sunk cost—but new research shows why it should be considered an investment

Coveted red dye may owe its origins to a hidden fungal partner in lac insects

Colonization cleared 95% of these woodlands—Indigenous cultural burning is bringing it back

From single cells to complex creatures: New study points to origins of animal multicellularity

Fashion brands gain edge by embracing disability representation

Pulsing ultraluminous X-ray sources are unlikely origins of periodically active fast radio bursts

The European Huns had ancient Siberian roots, linguistic study reveals

Successful synthesis of neutral N₆ opens door for future energy storage

New RNA test for African trypanosomiasis in livestock aids control efforts

Abrasive lunar dust is still less toxic than city pollution, study finds

Australia's oldest occupied ice age cave found at high elevation in Blue Mountains

Volcanic microbes under the microscope: Scientists identify optimal DNA extraction method

Acoustic data reveal when and where fishing vessels compete with whales and penguins for krill in the Southern Ocean

How chemical bonds are formed: Physicists observe energy flow in real time

Axolotl skin mucus as a potential weapon against multi-resistant bacteria and cancer

Fossil discovery reveals giant ancient salamander

Rare environmental extremes can support biodiversity, challenging stability-focused models

Lake Tahoe mystery: Why aren't the lake's famous waters getting more clear?