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Study reports the first detection of a sugar in interstellar space

Uncovering the evidence for child abuse and neglect in archaeological remains

Solving a 30-year-old puzzle about a mysterious superconducting material

Major earthquakes can affect Southeast Asia sea-level projections

Biosensor detects nanoplastics in water within minutes

2.5 million stem cells reveal first genome-scale guide to gene function

3,400-year-old gold diadems and mouth-pieces from Cyprus blend the art of Egypt, Greece and the Near East

The ball is round—and contrary to some keepers' views, in this World Cup it has performed just fine

Random by design: Flickering genes may spend energy to achieve precision

Scientists' credibility depends on audience and perceived motives

Invasive aoudad pose deadly risk to native bighorn sheep

As super El Niño draws global attention, the Indian Ocean may hold the key to Mediterranean climate extremes

Medieval plague survivors left us graffiti, court records and a lesson for COVID

Atomic‐scale tracing of lithium trapped in copper current collectors

Chitosan-based hydrogel membranes as transparent biomaterials for skin regeneration

Oobleck droplets reveal 5 ways cornstarch 'goo' behaves when hitting water

Netflix's 'Heartstopper' sparked global book-buying boom, study finds

Study links sea level to Earth's carbon thermostat

Hidden fifth dimension could tune dark matter resonance, new theory proposes

Firefly brightness holds a cautionary tale about accepting older measurements

How the 'creeping normality' of large language models is quietly reshaping the life sciences

Research reveals how grassroots football could help tackle climate change

Quantum-gravitational mechanism could explain the universe's homogeneity

Scientists strike invisible gold in the deep sea—locked inside fool's gold

New 200Gbps photodetector doubles optical reception capacity for data centers

Computer-guided electricity rapidly transforms flat nanofilms into 3D shapes on demand

Study suggests increased biotoxicity due to anaerobic decolorization of diazo dye by wetland-derived Clostridium

Banned chemicals continue to endanger environmental health in the Middle East and North Africa

Only 13% of biodiversity promises from 180 influential companies pass accountability test

RNA-only repair enzyme reveals how primordial life could have protected genomes

World's first superconducting quantum heat engine offers path to larger quantum computers

Heat wave smashes records across central US

More than 2,700 died as result of heat waves in England, researchers say

China's 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over

Jellyfish videos reveal why science content sparks curiosity for some viewers

Trees for hotter cities: New approach can bolster community input in meeting targets

Machine learning calibration of biosensors for microcystin toxin monitoring in freshwater

The public isn't bored with economists, management scholars and sociologists but engaging people has conditions

Tiny magnetic 'flowers' could expand how researchers image spintronic materials under stronger fields

How simple changes to PowerPoint presentations can make a big difference for learners

New imaging method offers fresh insight into LED materials

Textbook chemistry gains blue-light upgrade to build complex drug molecules in fewer steps

Climate change leaves northern tree swallows more vulnerable than those in the southern US

We assessed dozens of programs for men who use violence. Here's what we learned

Autonomous drones measure volcanic gas clouds, offering clearer eruption warning signs

Neil the seal is more than a viral animal. He's become a global folk hero

Scientists decipher how a psychedelic substance is created, then engineer a plant to produce several at once

Self‑building molecular rings bring next‑generation drug delivery and smart materials closer

Patterned frozen soils get their shape from gravity and funky physics

In deep oceans, evolution is supercharged. This diversity could help unlock humanity's greatest challenges