Astronomy
Well-known planetary nebula's ear-like lobes rewrite its evolutionary timeline
Using the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) and the Manchester Echelle Spectrograph (MES), astronomers from Turkey and Mexico have investigated a planetary nebula discovered two centuries ago, known as NGC 6563. Results ...
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Archaeology
Human sacrifice in Inca Empire may have been driven by political motives, not religion
Three decades ago, researchers working atop the Llullaillaco volcano, located on the border between Argentina and Chile, discovered exceptionally well-preserved remains. The find included the mummified bodies of three children ...
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Modular nanorobot self-assembles, targets cancer cells and cuts viability
A team at the University of Basel, Switzerland, has developed a versatile nanorobot with propulsion and payload modules. The two reusable modules autonomously self-assemble and could be used in medicine or industry.
Bio & Medicine
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Stress gives bees sharper vision and faster reactions, researchers discover
Bumblebees see the world differently under stress, processing visual information more sharply and making quicker decisions, new research from Newcastle University reveals.
Plants & Animals
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Tropical ocean temperatures may drive changes in malaria cases in Malawi
Malaria is one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. Because it is transmitted by mosquitoes, malaria is extremely sensitive to environmental conditions like rainfall and temperature that affect mosquito survival ...
Environment
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Quantum gravity research links continuous parameters to local operators within the theory itself
A researcher at Kyushu University and his collaborators have shown that continuous parameters in quantum gravity may not be freely adjustable "dials" from outside the theory, but rather arise from operators within the theory ...
General Physics
Jun 20, 2026
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Jumping gene caught moving between species in first direct observation
Genes are not passed on exclusively from parents to their offspring. Some are mobile and can also jump to other species, as researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen have now shown. The direct ...
Evolution
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Clues to psilocybin's epigenetic effects on people with alcohol use disorder
Some psychedelics, psychoactive substances that alter people's mood, perceptions and mental processes, were recently found to be promising alternative treatments for some mental health disorders. The substance that has attracted ...
Light-controlled microgripper bridges the gap between precision and force
For some time, researchers have used optical tweezers to manipulate tiny objects with incredible precision, using carefully controlled beams of laser light. So far, however, this technique has always come with strict limits ...
Single amino acid change may help viruses jump from bat to human
Most pandemics start when a pathogen spreads from animals to humans. It's a leading explanation for the COVID-19 pandemic: The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is a cousin of coronaviruses that live in bats.
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Tech Xplore
Scientists invent 'transient thermal barcodes' to improve plastic recycling
Artificial synapse uses light-color programming for brain-like balanced learning
European robotics start-ups go up against Chinese heavyweights
Milan hospital tests 1.2-meter robot to fetch water and relay patient needs
AI museum brings sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest
Paint it black(er): A new way to make cars darker than ever
Wearable glove turns data into heat and touch for more personal insights
How AI helps World Cup referees make the call
AI model extracts hidden semiconductor properties from simple transistor tests in under 1 millisecond
Nordic walking significantly reduces depression symptoms in as little as five weeks, trial finds
Walking with poles is often associated with trekking, but these accessories are part of a very effective aerobic activity called Nordic walking. The specially designed poles make it a full-body exercise that engages up to ...
Three genes may link six mental disorders through shared biomarkers
Different neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are characterized by highly distinct ...
Sound waves could power a new kind of chip inspired by the human brain
Neuromorphic computing is a computing approach that mimics how the human brain works. Our gray matter is a marvel of nature, capable of handling huge volumes of data with incredible energy efficiency. While modern AI hardware ...
Ancient Mongolian cemetery reveals power and status mattered more than blood ties
On the edge of the Mongolian steppe, overlooking where two rivers meet, lies an ancient cemetery. Buried within are two families, traced through ancient DNA across six generations, surrounded by dozens of "strangers." The ...
Eight ways to sleep well in hot weather
When temperatures rise, sleep often suffers. Hot nights can make it harder to fall asleep, increase waking during the night and leave people feeling less rested the next day.
Environment
Jun 20, 2026
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Deep in Libya's Sahara, tiny primate fossils are rewriting how our ancient cousins got to Africa
Hidden beneath the scorched expanse of the central Libyan Sahara lies a prehistoric graveyard that was once a lush, green gateway to a continent. For decades, the origin of Africa's higher primates has been one of evolution's ...
Shake-powered capsule tests and disinfects unsafe drinking water
It is a sobering fact that in the 21st century, 1 in 4 people still lack access to safe, clean drinking water, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The figures increase slightly during natural disasters, when ...
Antarctica is offering 30 to 50 years' worth of warning on sea level rise, models suggest
Scientists predict that the next three to five decades provide a critical window to anticipate and plan for Antarctic ice loss and its contribution to sea level rise. Research published in Nature, led by Monash University ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 20, 2026
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Crane pair dances follow hidden rules, with performances revealing partner-driven timing
Animal pairs engage in mutual signaling by simultaneously performing a diverse repertoire of behaviors. A famous example is the sophisticated dance (mutual displays) performed by bird pairs.
Plants & Animals
Jun 20, 2026
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Saturday Citations: Intermittent fasting and chronic stress; macroscopic entanglement; gamma-ray bursts
Researchers reported this week a deadly outbreak of plague in Siberia 5,500 years ago, revealing that Yersinia pestis evolved lethal genetic traits far earlier than suspected. A drug developed for heart tissue repair may ...
The giant viruses that orchestrate life in the polar regions
Viruses play a major role in the functioning of ecosystems. They profoundly influence the dynamics of microbial communities, the flow of matter and global biogeochemical cycles. Yet despite their abundance and ecological ...
El Niño is underway, satellite observations show
El Niño, characterized by warmer-than-normal water temperatures in parts of the equatorial Pacific, made its return in June 2026. Observations of sea surface height from the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite that month ...
If you're feeling down, maybe don't pet your cat, new study suggests
You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or simply flicks its tail and saunters off without so much as a meow. A dog, by contrast, greets you as though ...
Mars-like conditions fail to kill some Earth pathogens, experiments suggest
Microorganisms from our planet could survive on celestial bodies where water is present, such as Mars. That is the conclusion of Ph.D. candidate Tommaso Zaccaria after experiments with simulated space conditions. Our immune ...
White roofs and urban parks reduce heat in cities, but do not offset extreme global warming
The implementation of reflective white roofs and new urban parks can significantly reduce temperatures in cities and decrease population vulnerability to heat waves, although these measures are not sufficient to counteract ...
MINDY3: A hub between protein quality control and DNA repair
Researchers from the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit at the University of Dundee, together with collaborators from ETH Zürich, the Malopolska Center of Biotechnology and the University of Veterinary Medicine ...
NASA testing advanced capabilities for moon, Mars rovers
On a bleak stretch of the Colorado Desert in Southern California, a compact four-wheeled rover recently trundled 16 miles (26 kilometers) with minimal intervention from the team of engineers trailing it. Called ERNEST (Exploration ...
Can North America mine enough rare earth elements?
In the quest to create a robust supply chain of rare earth elements necessary for the clean energy revolution and everyday modern conveniences, North America has enough deposits of sufficient quality to begin looking in its ...
Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days
In recent years, marine heat waves have been taking an ever-greater toll on the world's oceans and their ecosystems. Amplified by increasing global warming, these events are occurring more frequently and lasting longer. The ...
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what would they eat?
With the release of "Disclosure Day," Steven Spielberg's new film about aliens, a question as old as science fiction itself resurfaces: If aliens were to arrive on Earth, would they come to conquer us, to study us ... or ...
Today's housing emergency is nearly 200 years in the making, says new report
Many of the problems facing the more than 134,000 households living in temporary accommodation in England today—including more than 176,000 children—are part of a pattern of failure stretching back nearly 200 years, according ...
Climate change boosts soybean production but worsens bean quality
A study published by Food Research International analyzed the triple effect of climate change on soybean quality—increased carbon dioxide (CO₂), high temperatures and drought. Using predictive modeling powered by artificial ...
Bat rays employ a chemical cue to warn others of danger
Frightened bat rays produce a chemical cue to warn other rays of danger, a well-known anti-predator strategy for bony fish that has not been documented in cartilaginous fish until now. Oregon State University researchers ...
Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT. Here's how they work
As humans, we live out our lives on a planet that is constantly sweeping through a cosmic ocean littered with ancient debris from the formation of the solar system. For the most part, our world glides silently through space, ...
Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice
This is the sun's time to shine: Sunday is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ancient enamel just exposed a hidden human family entanglement that may still echo in your DNA
An analysis of ancient teeth is giving scientists a rare peek into interactions between human relatives hundreds of thousands of years ago that have left a lasting imprint on our species.
Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear: An interstellar comet looks to be completely natural and free of any alien tech.
Eight ways to sleep well in hot weather
When temperatures rise, sleep often suffers. Hot nights can make it harder to fall asleep, increase waking during the night and leave people feeling less rested the next day.
Herring weight and seal hunting markedly affecting the future of Baltic gray seals
The carrying capacity of the Baltic Sea could withstand a seal population twice its current size, but hunting quotas and Baltic herring mean weight greatly affect the future of the seals. A recent study provides a new estimate ...
How much clothing is too much? The math behind having a sustainable wardrobe
Most people suspect they own too many clothes, but they aren't sure exactly what the "right amount" is. Recent wardrobe studies, in which researchers literally peek inside people's closets, show the scale of the problem is ...
