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Veterinary medicine 17 hours ago

AI tool spotlights welfare concerns in greyhound racing industry

University of Melbourne researchers have uncovered several animal welfare issues in the United Kingdom's greyhound racing industry, reigniting public debate about whether the sport should be banned worldwide.

Evolution Jun 12, 2026

New species of Middle Miocene bear-dog described in tribute to Salvador Moyà-Solà

A research team with the participation of the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) has described a new species of extinct carnivore from fossil remains recovered at the Els Casots site (Subirats, Alt Penedès). ...

Environment Jun 11, 2026

AI study reveals stark inequalities in global climate plans

An international team including researchers from the University of Alicante (UA) and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has used artificial intelligence to analyze the climate commitments submitted to the United ...

Economics & Business Jun 11, 2026

Behind every overconfident leader might be a 'rational sycophant,' veteran game theorists find

The past and present are rife with examples of advisers convincing leaders of the benefits of launching an ill-advised war, or downplaying the risks of a potentially fatal flaw in the design of a car or spacecraft.

General Physics Jun 11, 2026

New art test could help museums spot fake Van Goghs without touching paintings

A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties introduces a pioneering, noninvasive technique that can distinguish authentic artworks from forgeries, offering museums, collectors, ...

Agriculture Jun 10, 2026

Global rice production has nearly doubled over 50 years despite climate change

Global rice production nearly doubled between the 1960s and the 2010s, despite the negative impacts of climate change, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The study found that management ...

Earth Sciences Jun 10, 2026

Global warming hit 1.37°C in 2025, with Earth accumulating heat at an accelerating rate

Strong and consistent evidence shows that the entire climate system is continuing to heat, driving rapid global warming. Human activities pushed global warming to 1.37°C in 2025, and its level is projected to surpass 1.5°C ...

Agriculture Jun 10, 2026

Farm fields become living labs as data tools reshape crop research

For generations, agronomic knowledge has been produced on research stations like AU Flakkebjerg, where fields are designed to answer specific scientific questions. This is where agriculture became measurable, comparable and ...

Environment Jun 9, 2026

How 'undone science' shaped Chile's glacier protection battle

What is "undone science," and how does it affect environmental policy and regulation around the world? In a recent study published in Tapuya: Latin American Science, Technology and Society, Javiera Barandiarán, an associate ...

Plants & Animals Jun 9, 2026

Why vague conservation targets are failing some vulnerable species

A shift toward more precise, measurable conservation goals could hold the key to protecting vulnerable species, according to the findings of a new study looking at African elephants. Conservationists are often faced with ...

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