Plants & Animals
Giant tortoises outnumber people in Seychelles, with nearly 183,000 on Aldabra
A landmark survey of the world's largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed that the once-endangered species is thriving and stable in the Seychelles.
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Biochemistry
New polystyrene uses 50% plant-based material and breaks into fragments for potential recycling
Polystyrene is used in protective packaging for televisions and electronic devices, in decorative boards and baseboards for interior construction, and in petri dishes. It is one of the world's most important plastics, with ...
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Use of natural gas or propane in commercial kitchens exposes workers to air pollution and dangerous heat
Restaurant workers in commercial kitchens with gas and propane appliances can face heat and air pollution at levels above health-based guidelines, according to a new study by researchers from PSE Healthy Energy, the Stanford ...
Environment
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Radio galaxy from 12.5 billion years ago may be most powerful ever found
Astronomers have confirmed a powerful radio galaxy from nearly 12.5 billion years ago. The source, TXS 2354+015, was originally identified as a high-redshift candidate from its characteristic drop in optical light, and follow-up ...
Flexible tails could boost ancient sea predators' ambush speeds, fossil-based models suggest
Some of the giant marine reptiles that ruled the seas during the age of dinosaurs were better built for surprise attacks, while their relatives were better suited to chasing prey through open water, according to a Rutgers-led ...
Paleontology & Fossils
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Heart recovery technique adapted for pediatric transplants
A donor heart recovery technique developed at Vanderbilt Health has been successfully adapted for children by pediatric heart transplant surgeons at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, potentially expanding ...
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First single-cell DNA analysis reveals mitochondrial damage in vulnerable Parkinson's brainstem neurons
Researchers have carried out the first single-cell analysis of mitochondrial DNA in a population of brainstem neurons that are particularly vulnerable to degeneration in Parkinson's disease.
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New AI method uses engineering knowledge to estimate disaster damage from incomplete satellite imagery
A new technology has been developed that can rapidly predict city-scale structural damage even when portions of satellite imagery are obscured by clouds or smoke immediately after a disaster.
Engineering
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Low-risk prostate tumors reveal molecular signs linked to more aggressive cancer
A new study revealed molecular features linked to more aggressive prostate cancer in a subset of patients who had been classified as low risk, highlighting biological differences that may not be apparent from clinical measures ...
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Optogenetic therapy shows early signs of improving vision in inherited blindness
Scientists have taken another important step toward restoring vision in people with certain inherited forms of blindness. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh ...
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New wireless system could power medical implants as they stretch
Spiking neural network learns to predict what will happen, when, and how likely it is
Speeding drivers use app to dodge fines
US, China, EU: Three paths to regulating AI
Agentic AI turns simple language into self-guided X-ray scans of microelectronics
Atomically thin transistors could transform computing by surpassing silicon's switching limit
How to head into VR without wearing a headset
In rain and darkness, how should self-driving cars trust their sensors?
New index preserves AI search accuracy as records are added and deleted
France's Mistral unveils latest model in sovereign AI push
Cutting unnecessary tasks shows surprising links to greater employee exhaustion
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, attention is turning to the question of what causes psychological strain at work. A study by Bielefeld University shows that inappropriate tasks are not the only factor associated ...
Social Sciences
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Polymer coating tackles MXene's water stability challenge, boosting CO₂-to-methane production
A research team has developed a photocatalytic technology that improves the stability of MXene, an emerging material vulnerable to water, to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into methane.
Analytical Chemistry
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Recordings from hidden brain region reveal clues to how we handle uncertainty
The claustrum is a thin sheet of neurons buried deep within the cerebral cortex. The structure is so small and hidden that neuroscientists once found it very difficult to access, let alone investigate. Now, researchers at ...
Medical Xpress
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IVF-conceived children show more 'jumping gene' DNA, study finds
Infertility affects more than 15% of couples worldwide. Thanks to medical science, infertility treatments have come a long way over the past few years. For millions of people, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has opened a medical ...
The internal chemistry of phytoplankton changes as oceans become more acidic
Our oceans are becoming more acidic, which could have major consequences for marine life. Of particular concern is what this could mean for phytoplankton, the microscopic photosynthetic organisms that form the basis of marine ...
Mysterious Papua New Guinea rock reveals unexpected cooling as it descended deeper underground
The discovery of an unexpectedly hot rock beneath Earth's surface is challenging scientists' understanding of how heat is distributed deep inside the planet, with potential implications for how they understand earthquakes, ...
Earth Sciences
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New wireless system could power medical implants as they stretch
Over the past few decades, electronics engineers have developed increasingly sophisticated implantable medical devices. Reliably powering some of these devices, however, can be challenging, particularly when they are based ...
First observation of quantum spins shifting a centimeter-scale object in the lab
Modern technological breakthroughs like lasers, MRI scanners, semiconductors and quantum computers rest on the study of quantum mechanics. However, the field has predominantly focused on (sub)atomic phenomena far removed ...
General Physics
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Boosting seawater alkalinity could help communities tackle local carbon emissions, researchers argue
When scientists discovered that increasing the ocean's natural alkalinity could enhance seawater's capacity to absorb and store carbon dioxide (CO₂), the idea quickly gained attention as a potential geoengineering solution ...
Earth Sciences
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How your brain keeps learning while you rest
When you're stuck on a tough problem, it's not uncommon to take a walk or give your brain a break, only to gain that sudden flash of inspiration or insight you were looking for.
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Ultrashort laser pulses let new microscope map electron interactions across thin materials
A new type of advanced microscope (wide-field coherent multidimensional microscopy) has been developed. It uses a carefully designed sequence of ultrashort light pulses to study the behavior of high-tech materials, with potential ...
Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe 'chaotic' response
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is creating new hot spots where there's little to no support for patients, responders and officials say, as health workers admit there could still be a long way to go in fighting the disease that ...
Tiny plasma-grown particles enable easier magnetization reversal in materials for high-frequency electronics
Researchers at South China University of Technology, in collaboration with the Dongguan Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a novel supranano multi-precipitate microstructure ...
Vulnerability to heat waves varies greatly from one area to another within cities
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe as a result of climate change. Heat waves are a prime example, as they have direct effects on health, thermal comfort and the livability of cities. That is why ...
Using AI for feedback, not ready-made answers, may help students earn higher grades
Although the use of AI may improve students' performance on average, what matters more is how students use it. If students use AI instrumentally, their grades may even be lower than those of students who do not use AI at ...
Coach training leaves gaps in addressing girls' and women's needs in sport
"There is a systemic failure in the training of coaches for female athletes," says Ådne Ausland, a researcher at the University of Agder.
Enzymes could unlock biological recycling of difficult plastic waste
They are durable, cheap and everyday life is now hardly imaginable without them: plastics. More then 400 million metric tons are produced every year. As a large proportion is only insufficiently recycled, the environmental ...
Small Michigan communities feel early voting strain
Most Michigan city and township officials report positive or neutral impacts from recent state election administration reforms, but many cite the costs and staffing demands associated with nine days of early in-person voting ...
Australia's wildfire crisis linked to colonial land-use change
Research published today in Nature by University of Melbourne researchers, in collaboration with Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Corporation, reconstructed the past 1,000 years of vegetation, fire and erosion in Croajingolong ...
As voters weigh incumbents, research complicates case for congressional term limits
Most voters see Congress through floor debates, campaign promises and partisan conflict. Yet about half the work done by the average congressional office involves helping constituents, businesses, nonprofits, universities ...
A honey trap: Female-baited beetle traps reveal habitat variation in Japanese forests
Monitoring biological indicators plays a crucial role in forest management, which requires finding a delicate balance between timber use and biodiversity conservation. Across forests and species, responses to forestry operations ...
Public health strategies used against cigarettes could help reduce appeal of firearms, paper argues
Public health strategies that helped reduce cigarette smoking in the United States could provide a model for reducing the appeal and use of firearms, particularly handguns, according to a new paper from the Annenberg Public ...
Can picking up a book really improve your brain?
Picking up a book for half an hour may feel like simple downtime, but reading for pleasure appears to do more than just entertain us. Research suggests it can support aspects of cognition and well-being, while also helping ...
Coolcations: Tourism boom is taking a toll on chillier destinations
Rising numbers of visitors headed for destinations in northern Europe in the summer of 2026, seeking respite from the heat.
A new hope for dogs with dementia: Researchers explore gene therapy
The moment Kate Heath saw her 12-year-old pug, Ivy, sitting silently and staring at a wall, she knew something was wrong.
Poor sleep can cause employees to clash with superiors, research finds
Poor sleep can cause employees to clash with their supervisors and other higher-ranking colleagues, according to a series of new studies from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and other institutions.
Top climate scientists set out five steps to help the world prepare for super El Niño
Researchers have identified five key ways countries across the globe can be better prepared for the impending El Niño—and reduce its potentially devastating toll on human health.
Study finds brighter street lighting reduces violent crime
Adding LED lights to illuminate crime hot spots throughout the city of Newark reduced violent crime by nearly 46% and burglaries by 58%, according to new research from Rutgers University–Newark published in the Journal of ...
New climate connectivity taxonomy reveals how different communities talk about climate risk
Climate change adaptation requires rapid, informed decision-making. Yet the knowledge needed to make those decisions is often hard to find, scattered across online platforms and described using inconsistent terminology.
Combining science and community knowledge could shape coral reef conservation in Indonesia
Coral reefs in Indonesia's Spermonde Archipelago are under pressure from both natural and anthropogenic activities. Researchers from Hasanuddin University assessed reef conditions across three islands using underwater photography ...
