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Glucose transport may hinge on a fleeting transition-like state

Avoiding the very hungry caterpillar: Herbivores pose unexpected threat to predatory mite eggs

Why some bosses reward 'dark traits' at work, and what it costs later

Global trade in wild birds is poorly monitored: The risks to wildlife, ecosystems and human health

Physicists zero in on the mass of the fundamental W boson particle

Countries suffer when credit rating agencies lack data: How to fix the problem at source

Why some children with learning difficulties get identified, and others don't

Can serendipity be harnessed? Reflecting on unplanned outcomes offers benefits

AI uncovers hidden immune defenses inside bacteria

Seal tooth pendant reveals ancient human culture and long-distance trading

The oldest breath: A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals the origins of how amniotes breathe

Sound-sensing hair bundles in our ears act as tiny thermodynamic machines

Neanderthals in Central Europe hunted pond turtles—not for food, but likely for their shells

'Pinprick of light': Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on moon

Triple threat emerges as sharks, beach nourishment and murky waters collide

Split shift: A surprising twist in the biology of aging

Absinthe: What the ban on France's aromatic spirit teaches us about modern-day blaming and shaming

Celestial wonders in Leo

Giant jars, ancient bells, buried bones and a mystery that endures

Hacks, doxxing and deepfakes: Are we overexposed as a society?

Heat from traffic is contributing to rises in city temperatures, study finds

A volcanic medley near Mammoth Lakes

Ancient Romans were obsessed with a plant said to be a contraception and an aphrodisiac. Then one day, it went extinct

'Screams of delight': Artemis crew flying home to thrilled NASA scientists

Why doesn't the US recycle more plastic? Study points to lack of access

Photos show stunning views of the moon and Earth from the Artemis II mission

Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon

Atmospheric dust gives plants nutrients through their leaves, study finds

Seizure of 2,000 ants at Nairobi airport highlights the hidden scale of insect trafficking

Climate change may speed evolution through inherited gene regulation changes

Guidance aims to improve collaboration between scientists, tribal nations

Drought parches Florida

Climate change does not polarize opinions: 'In fact, we are increasingly in agreement'

Swipe right? Dating apps linked to body image pressures

'Vegan leather' isn't as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim

'We are living with disinformation. We are not going to eradicate it,' global expert argues

Turmeric and ginger extract may boost implant bonding and kill 92% bacteria

Earthrise to Earthset: How the planet's climate has changed since the photo that inspired the environmental movement

Light-driven method enables sustainable production of porous semiconducting polymers

US plans tariffs up to 100% on some brand-name drugs

'Oldest octopus' fossil is no octopus at all, scans reveal

Expert explains how AI could redefine the scope of engineering work

AI is reengineering drug discovery by speeding up testing and scanning petabytes of data

This protein helps cancer cells survive treatment—and points to new treatments

Molecular editing tool relocates alcohol groups to neighboring sites while preserving 3D structure

Planting trees to remove carbon can harm the environment or protect it: Study highlights trade‑offs

Molecular 'leash' measures force-sensing protein activation at about 15 piconewtons

African frogs haven't forgotten the ice ages. Scientists can tell by where they live.

New study reveals why housing booms and busts are built into the system

Researchers clarify how cells remove damaged endoplasmic reticulum