Earth Sciences
Seismic study sheds light on factors that led to 2025 Myanmar supershear rupture
Recently, Science put out an article detailing new research on the Myanmar earthquake that occurred on March 28, 2025. In one of these studies, Shengji Wei and colleagues analyze data on the event and provide insight on multiple ...
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Earth Sciences
Abandoned coal mine drainage identified as a significant source of carbon emissions
For the past 250 years, people have mined coal industrially in Pennsylvania, U.S.. By 1830, the city of Pittsburgh was using more than 400 tons of the fossil fuel every day. Burning all that coal has contributed to climate ...
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Possums in Australia show some of the world's highest PFAS levels among small mammals
New research has shown for the first time that Australian marsupials are contaminated with synthetic "forever chemicals," which are linked to significant health impacts on other animals and humans.
Environment
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Menstrual cup upgrades: Self-cleaning and sustainable design adjustments could them easier to use
Reusable menstrual cups reduce waste and are more cost-effective than single-use pads and tampons. But some people avoid the cups because they require thorough cleaning and are sometimes messy to empty. To solve these problems, ...
Materials Science
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Rare lost allele that boosts soybean seed protein identified
A research team led by Prof. Hou Xingliang from the South China Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has used genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify a rare allele that controls seed protein content ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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China's Shenzhou 21 docks with space station, sets the country's own speed record
China announced Saturday that its Shenzhou 21 spaceship docked with China's space station with its latest three rotation crew at the country's own record speed after a successful launch.
Space Exploration
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Rapid brightening of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it nears sun surprises scientists
An interstellar comet that originated outside our solar system has just made its closest pass to the sun, brightening dramatically and rapidly as it did so. The reason for the sudden extreme activity is currently puzzling ...
A problem that takes quantum computers an unfathomable amount of time to solve
It's a well-known fact that quantum calculations are difficult, but one would think that quantum computers would facilitate the process. In most cases, this is true.
Patient voices reveal the reality of living with the chronic sleep disorder idiopathic hypersomnia
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare, chronic neurological disorder that causes people to feel excessively sleepy during the day, even after getting a full night's rest. Other symptoms include severe difficulty waking up ...
Astringent, sharper mind: Flavanols can trigger brain activity for memory and stress response
Astringency is a dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery sensation in the mouth caused by plant-derived polyphenols. Polyphenols, including flavanols, are well known for risk reduction in cardiovascular diseases.
Medical research
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Medical Xpress
Wave of RSV, particularly dangerous for babies, washing over US: Doctors urge vaccination
Measles outbreak in Utah, Arizona grows to over 130 cases
Couple conceive with the help of an AI-guided sperm recovery method
Opening the door to a vaccine for multiple childhood infections
Lab-grown liver model offers a platform to study fibrosis and regeneration
Researchers discuss gaps, obstacles and solutions for contraception
Researchers unravel mystery behind rare pregnancy disorder
Tech Xplore
Researchers explore how AI can strengthen, not replace, human collaboration
New diode chain could be used to develop high-power terahertz technologies
Sunlight split in two: Organic layer promises leap in solar power efficiency
Iron-based battery material achieves higher energy state, promising improved storage and voltage
Electronic fiber with liquid metal droplets enables stretchable sensing
Ubiquitous polymer forms self-healing, flexible conductor for wearable electronics
Nvidia to supply 260,000 cutting-edge chips to South Korea
As AI grows smarter, it may also become increasingly selfish
Sustainable aviation fuel made from food waste meets industry standards
Injectable antenna could safely power deep-tissue medical implants
Self-evolving edge AI enables real-time learning and forecasting in small devices
Mistake-filled legal briefs show the limits of relying on AI tools at work
Battery-equipped kitchen stove makes it easy to switch from gas to electric
Restoring youthful microvascular function to aging skin
The New York University School of Medicine and collaborators found that capillary-associated macrophages in skin decline with age, weakening microvascular repair and reducing perfusion in mice, with skin restoration possible ...
Calorimetric experiment achieves tightest bound on electron neutrino mass
In a Physical Review Letters study, the HOLMES collaboration has achieved the most stringent upper bound on the effective electron neutrino mass ever obtained using a calorimetric approach, setting a limit of less than 27 ...
How parasitic cuckoos lay host-matching eggs while remaining a single species
European cuckoos lay very different eggs depending on the host species. Genetic analyses have revealed how this adaptation is inherited without leading to speciation.
Evolution
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Researchers realize a driven-dissipative Ising spin glass using a cavity quantum electrodynamics setup
Spin glasses are physical systems in which the small magnetic moments of particles (i.e., spins) interact with each other in a random way. These random interactions between spins make it impossible for all spins to satisfy ...
New diode chain could be used to develop high-power terahertz technologies
Electromagnetic waves with frequencies between microwave and infrared light, also known as terahertz radiation, are leveraged by many existing technologies, including various imaging tools and wireless communication systems. ...
Research reveals chimpanzees and bonobos have 'circles of friends,' just like humans
Chimpanzees and bonobos structure their social relationships in similar ways to humans, according to a new international study led by researchers from Utrecht University and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. By analyzing ...
Plants & Animals
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Couple conceive with the help of an AI-guided sperm recovery method
After trying to start a family for nearly two decades, a couple has conceived with the help of researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center. The case is described in a research letter published in The Lancet. It ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Oct 31, 2025
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Experimental proof of long-suspected atomic decay pathway adds new detail to 'nuclear periodic table'
For the first time, a research team from the University of Cologne has observed the electron capture decay of technetium-98, an isotope of the chemical element technetium (Tc). Electron capture decay is a process in which ...
General Physics
Oct 31, 2025
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Could a cancer vaccine developed long ago hold the key to long-term survival in breast cancer?
A small group of women with advanced breast cancer received a vaccine via a clinical trial more than 20 years ago. Today, they're all still alive. Scientists say that kind of long-term survival is almost unheard of for patients ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Advanced imaging reveals how electrocatalysts simultaneously generate hydrogen and organic compounds
Hybrid water electrolysers are recent devices, which produce hydrogen or other reduction products at the cathode, while valuable organic oxidation products are formed at the anode. This innovative approach significantly increases ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Spiders inspire biologists to create artificial webs to capture airborne DNA for biodiversity monitoring
The global crisis of diminishing biological diversity is challenging our current ability to monitor changes in ecosystems.
Four urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico's troubled hurricane recovery
Across Jamaica, streets are littered with torn-off roofs, splintered wood and other debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Downed power lines have left communities in the dark, and many flooded and wind-damaged homes ...
Drinking tequila and mezcal sustainably on The Day of the Dead
People in Mexico and elsewhere will soon be marking the annual Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Nov. 2. Many will celebrate the day with the quintessential Mexican beverage, tequila; perhaps in the form of a slushy margarita ...
New 'miniature T rex' rewrites the history of the world's largest predator
A new specimen of one of the most controversial species of dinosaur has the potential to overturn decades of research on the T rex.
Humanity is on path toward 'climate chaos,' scientists warn
Industries and individuals around the world burned record amounts of oil, gas and coal last year, releasing more greenhouse gases than ever before, a group of leading scientists said in a new report, warning that humanity ...
Rate my AI teacher? Students' perceptions of chatbots will influence how they learn with AI
A "transformation" is upon us. After a multi-year procession of educational technology products that once promised to shake things up, now it's AI's turn.
Assessing the threat status of Vietnam's bird species
A new study published in the journal Nature Conservation assesses the threat status of bird species from Vietnam, underscoring the country's critical conservation needs.
NASA rejects Kardashian's claim Moon landing 'didn't happen'
NASA hit back on Thursday at reality TV star Kim Kardashian's claim that the 1969 moon landing "didn't happen," a theory consistently debunked over decades.
Nearly 50 dead after Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa was finally leaving the Caribbean Friday after battering communities there for days, leaving a trail of devastation that killed around 50 people.
China sends astronauts—and mice—on its latest space station mission
China said Saturday that it successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 spaceship on a mission to the country's orbiting space station, sending its newest rotation of three astronauts—along with four mice.
Black vultures attack and kill cattle. Climate change is one reason they're spreading north
Allan Bryant scans the sky as he watches over a minutes-old calf huddled under a tree line with its mother. After a few failed tries, the calf stands on wobbly legs for the first time, looking to nurse.
Team reviews 2024 photonics advances, including free-electron coupling with nonlinear optical states
Nonlinear optical dynamics—intensity-dependent response of light upon interaction with materials under high-intensity light sources—are of huge significance in modern photonics, finding applications in fields ranging ...
How the physics of baseball could help Kevin Gausman and the Blue Jays win the World Series
There are few sports more exciting than playoff baseball, but behind every pitch there is also a fascinating story of physics. From gravity to spin, the science shaping the game can be just as compelling as the action on ...
Kids have high trust of scientists, despite TV depictions
Young children have a lot of trust in scientists, and watching superhero TV shows with villainous researchers has little impact—and only in certain situations, a new study shows.
Simple checklist can help you choose the best way to green your space
A practical, evidence-based checklist developed by scientists at the University of Surrey is helping everyone from keen gardeners to local councils plan their next greening project with confidence.
Parabolic flight experiment highlights flame dynamics in microgravity
Casting a swirling shadow, a glowing candle flame sways eerily before flaring up once more. As ghostly as it looks, this flame dance is not the result of any force—paranormal or otherwise—but rather the lack of one: gravity.
What do spiders really get up to on Halloween?
If you're scared of spiders, Halloween certainly doesn't help. People decorate their homes with monstrous-looking fake cobwebs and horror movies depict giant spiders hunting humans or creeping around spooky abandoned houses. ...
A mundane universe and the rarity of advanced civilizations
How could the principle of "radical mundanity" proposed by the Fermi paradox help explain why humans haven't found evidence of extraterrestrial technological civilizations (ETCs)? This is what a recent study posted to the ...
English text readability can be estimated using basic linguistic features, study indicates
Text readability encompasses two aspects, namely, ease of comprehension and ease of processing (in relation to the effort required for reading comprehension). Researchers at University of Tsukuba analyzed eye-tracking data ...
Study links climate anxiety to social media use
A new University at Buffalo-led study suggests greater social media use is linked to emotional distress caused by the perceived threats of climate change.
