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A drug discovery bottleneck? How cheaper reagents could speed branched molecule synthesis

The lengths male octopuses go to protect the arm they need to mate

Tracking reef winners and losers after a Category 4 storm

If you're a perfectionist at work, your boss's expectations may matter more than your own, research finds

Scientists warn UK biodiversity report may distort evidence with security framing

New glassfrog species named for first Ecuadorian woman to win a gold medal

Ancient tectonic processes are the key to locating rare minerals

Sinking land drives coastal flood risk on densely populated Java Island

Electron–atom scattering encodes the quantum state of electron wave packets

Unique double baptistery and mysterious marble block uncovered at Byzantine cathedral in Israel

Optical control of nuclear spins in molecules points to new paths for quantum technologies

A roadmap for atomic force microscopy use in next-generation semiconductor and energy materials research

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