Earth Sciences
Ice streams move due to tiny ice quakes: Dynamics of Greenland's ice decrypted
The great ice streams of the Antarctic and Greenland are like frozen rivers, carrying ice from the massive inland ice sheets to the sea—and a change in their dynamics will contribute significantly to sea-level rise.
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Ecology
New agroforestry maps plot environmental, social and economic benefits of trees
There's a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture don't mix. But agroforestry—the intentional integration of trees and shrubs in agricultural systems, such as planting trees as windbreaks, ...
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Large differences in water-seeking ability found in US corn varieties
A corn plant knows how to find water in soil with the very tips of its roots, but some varieties, including many used for breeding high-yielding corn in the U.S., appear to have lost ...
A corn plant knows how to find water in soil with the very tips of its roots, but some varieties, including many used for breeding high-yielding corn ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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A hopping treasure trove: Scientist discovers 16 new grasshopper species
A Mississippi State University scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove—16 new species of grasshoppers living in the thorny scrubs of U.S. and Mexican deserts.
Plants & Animals
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Scientists recode the genome for programmable synthetic proteins
Synthetic biologists from Yale were able to re-write the genetic code of an organism—a novel genomically recoded organism (GRO) with one stop codon—using a cellular platform that they developed enabling the production ...
Biotechnology
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Restoring predators, restoring ecosystems: Yellowstone wolves and other carnivores drive strong trophic cascade
A new study reveals the profound ecological effects of wolves and other large carnivores in Yellowstone National Park, showcasing the cascading effects predators can have on ecosystems. In Yellowstone, this involves wolves ...
Plants & Animals
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Risk it or kick it? Research analyzes NFL coaches' risk tolerance on fourth down
During the Super Bowl, every decision matters. With millions of fans watching, the game often comes down to a single play call. And no call is more scrutinized than what a coach decides to do on fourth down. Punt? Attempt ...
Mathematics
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Scientists discover brain mechanism that helps overcome fear
Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Center (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. Published in Science, the study in mice could have implications for developing ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Engineers expand multi-material design possibilities with cellular fluidics
Engineering researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have achieved breakthroughs in multi-material additive manufacturing (3D printing) through the power of capillary action. The LLNL team printed lattice ...
Engineering
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Newly discovered mechanism regulates microglial characteristics in early brain development
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered a novel mechanism involved in brain development. They found that small fragments called micronuclei produced by neuronal nuclei are released into the extracellular space ...
Neuroscience
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The power of babble: Babies elicit simpler speech from adults
How do babies learn to talk? Across languages and cultures, parents simplify their speech significantly in response to babies' babbling and early speech—an exchange that appears fundamental to early language development, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Medical Xpress
Scientists discover brain mechanism that helps overcome fear
Why some heavy drinkers develop advanced liver disease, while others do not
Prescriptions for obesity management drugs increasing
Holmium Laser of the Prostate Double-n Technology promising for benign prostatic hyperplasia
The power of babble: Babies elicit simpler speech from adults
AI accelerates search for new tuberculosis drug targets
Exploring the psychological mechanisms behind virtual reality exposure therapy's success
Intestinal worms could hold key to treating inflammatory bowel disease
AI tool converts data into 2D circular images, offering new way to visualize disease
Cystic fibrosis alters immune system from early life stages, researchers discover
New bird flu strain found in US dairy cows
Tech Xplore
Alternative to studded winter tires reduces airborne particles by 20%
How workplaces can better support the growing number of EV drivers
Electricity-producing slime could power floors, shoes and more
Unique hybrid device generates electricity and stores thermal energy efficiently and sustainably
Psychology-based tasks assess multi-modal LLM visual cognition limits
AI datasets have human values blind spots: New research
Top researcher blasts 'nonsense' of superhuman AI
UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactors
AI risks 'disaster' without 'cast-iron guarantees': Expert
One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location
Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris
South Korea ministries, police block DeepSeek access
A brain-inspired AI technology boosts efficiency and reduces energy consumption
Improved brain decoder holds promise for communication in people with aphasia
People with aphasia—a brain disorder affecting about a million people in the U.S.—struggle to turn their thoughts into words and comprehend spoken language.
Neuroscience
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AI accelerates search for new tuberculosis drug targets
Tuberculosis is a serious global health threat that infected more than 10 million people in 2022. Spread through the air and into the lungs, the pathogen that causes "TB" can lead to chronic cough, chest pains, fatigue, fever ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Scientists enhance localized surface plasmon resonance through oxide particle superlattices
A research group led by Prof. Yang Liangbao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has enhanced localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) by studying Cu₂O₁₋ₓ superlattices ...
Nanophysics
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Making an invisible electric wire: Guiding electricity with sound
Electric sparks are used for welding, powering electronics, killing germs or for igniting the fuel in some car engines. Despite their usefulness, they are hard to control in open space—they split into chaotic branches that ...
Plasma Physics
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Recycling the unrecyclable: New method reclaims materials from epoxy resins and composites
Epoxy resins are coatings and adhesives used in a broad range of familiar applications, such as construction, engineering and manufacturing. However, they often present a challenge to recycle or dispose of responsibly.
Analytical Chemistry
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Pangenomic study suggests major DNA flip made finches resistant to certain diseases
Could a novel approach to genetic studies give us a clearer picture of how evolutionary adaptations occur? That's what the findings of new research on a common backyard bird, the house finch, imply. A groundbreaking pangenomic ...
Plants & Animals
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Researchers observe a phase transition in a 1D chain of atoms using a quantum simulator
Phase transitions, shifts between different states of matter, are widely explored physical phenomena. So far, these transitions have primarily been studied in three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) systems, yet theories ...
Intestinal worms could hold key to treating inflammatory bowel disease
A four year-long research study has found that particles secreted by an intestinal worm may assist in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an ailment suffered by millions of people globally.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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How gut bacteria might trigger autoimmune diseases like lupus
Bacteria in the gut have been implicated in autoimmune diseases, like lupus, that don't primarily affect the gastrointestinal system. But how those bacteria affect the human immune system remains unclear.
Immunology
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Q&A: What the laws of physics tell us about CO₂ removal
Human activities continue to pump billions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, raising global temperatures and driving extreme weather events. As countries grapple with climate impacts and ways to significantly ...
Environment
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Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms of cold tolerance in desert moss
A study led by Prof. Zhang Daoyuan from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed crucial molecular insights into the cold tolerance of Syntrichia caninervis, a ...
Study reveals how swimming speed alters foot vortex dynamics
When humans kick swim through water, vortices form around their legs, generating the force that propels them forward. However, the mechanisms underlying variations in the structure of these vortices with swimming speed remain ...
Legislative theater: How this interactive artform empowers communities to create social change
What if every citizen could have a say in how the issues that affect their lives and communities were dealt with? Or could input into policy and even law-making? Legislative theater is a form of community-based theater that ...
We know how hard it is for young people to buy a home—so how are some still doing it anyway?
For young Australians, breaking into the housing market feels tougher than ever. Many now fear they'll never be able to own a home.
Loving the world could address the climate crisis and help us make sense of changes to come
This January, the world watched as Los Angeles burned. "I've never seen anything like this," one police chief told reporters, a sentiment echoed by front-line firefighters.
The butterfly effect: This obscure mathematical concept has become an everyday idea, but do we have it all wrong?
In 1972, the US meteorologist Edward Lorenz asked a now-famous question: "Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?"
AI-driven subscription models reshape retail landscape, new study finds
Retailers are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence and subscription-based models to enhance customer loyalty and drive growth, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
'Do I have to get it in writing?' Even with compulsory lessons, some teens are confused about how consent works
Consent education has been mandatory in Australian schools since 2023.
Astronomers find the largest structure in the universe and name it Quipu
Is it possible to understand the universe without understanding the largest structures that reside in it? In principle, not likely. In practical terms? Definitely not. Extremely large objects can distort our understanding ...
What's the difference between climate and weather models? It all comes down to chaos
Weather forecasts help you decide whether to go for a picnic, hang out your washing or ride your bike to work. They also provide warnings for extreme events, and predictions to optimize our power grid.
The 'degrowth' movement envisions global climate justice, but must adapt to global south realities
It is widely accepted that human activities are the primary drivers of global warming and environmental crises, including the rapid loss of biodiversity. However, the debate over how best to address these issues is far from ...
Internal disclosure laws save taxpayer money while increasing job creation
In 2019, Kansas and Missouri called a truce in a subsidies war. After competing to lure businesses to their respective sides of Kansas City, they found they'd collectively spent $350 million over 10 years to net a paltry ...
Why personal climate action matters—according to experts
Do you feel powerless? You probably aren't responsible for the investment decisions of an energy company, nor do you have a hand in government policy. But still, you are reading about climate change—a problem that can easily ...
Why conspiracies are so popular—and what we can do to stop them
Even in the face of overwhelming evidence, false narratives can be incredibly sticky. Many people insist that the earth is flat, that childhood vaccines cause autism, or that climate change is a hoax, despite ample scientific ...
Drying and rewetting cycles substantially increase soil CO₂ release, study shows
The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released by microbial decomposition of soil organic carbon on a global scale is approximately five times greater than the amount of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Thus, it is essential to ...
Vanilla farmers balance crops and conservation with innovative game
Vanilla is vital to the livelihoods of farmers in Madagascar, where the globally popular dessert ingredient is the country's No. 1 export. A fun, thought-provoking game designed by a team of scientists and played by Malagasy ...
Study identifies key areas for caribou habitat restoration in Alberta
University of Alberta research offers new guidance that can help recover habitat for woodland caribou in forests across the province's Athabasca oilsands region.
These maps of support for Germany's far-right AfD lay bare the depth of the urban-rural divide
The process of industrialization, globalization and urbanization—spreading out from urban centers into the countryside—is one of the core developments of modern society. It has changed people's lives in almost every part ...
Millions of animals die on roads—does this make driving morally wrong?
Imagine one morning, you are deciding whether to drive to work or catch the train. Eventually, you decide to drive. On your way to the office, a squirrel crosses the road leaving you no time to react, and you run them over. ...
Turkey's earthquake reconstruction efforts must balance speed with fairness
Two years after the devastating 2023 earthquakes in Turkey that killed about 60,000 people and caused the collapse of 57,000 buildings, the country's recovery remains slow, fragmented, and heavily politicized.
