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Astronomy Aug 12, 2024

Newly discovered X-ray binary system contains a white dwarf, observations find

Astronomers from the Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and elsewhere have observed an X-ray binary system known as CXOU J005245.0-722844. They detected an X-ray outburst from this binary and found that it harbors a white ...

General Physics Aug 12, 2024

Align or die: Revealing unknown mechanism essential for bacterial cell division

A previously unknown mechanism of active matter self-organization essential for bacterial cell division follows the motto "dying to align": Misaligned filaments "die" spontaneously to form a ring structure at the center of ...

Environment Aug 11, 2024

Eco-conscious fashionistas hampered by geographical barriers to return clothing

Eco-conscious consumers are not well-served by clothing companies claiming green credentials, as shoppers' location has a major impact on the effectiveness of clothing return schemes, a new study reveals.

Social Sciences Aug 11, 2024

How overcrowding impacts the world's tourism hotspots

Every summer, millions of people jet off on vacations around the world. The United Nations World Tourism Organization estimates that international arrivals, the measure of global travel, will be 2% higher than the pre-pandemic ...

Plants & Animals Aug 11, 2024

Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons

An insect bites off another insect's leg. Is this predatory behavior, aggression, defense, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it's for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony.

Cell & Microbiology Aug 10, 2024

A common parasite could deliver drugs to the brain—how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend

Parasites take an enormous toll on human and veterinary health. But researchers may have found a way for patients with brain disorders and a common brain parasite to become frenemies.

Ecology Aug 10, 2024

Liked to death? The social media race for nature photos can trash ecosystems—or trigger rapid extinction

Have you ever liked or shared a social media post about nature? It could have been a photo of a rare orchid or an unusual bird. Or you might share a stunning photo of an "undiscovered" natural place.

Other Aug 10, 2024

Saturday Citations: A rare misstep for Boeing; mouse jocks and calorie restriction; human brains in sync

This week's headlines include the extended sleepover for astronauts in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, insight into our imitative behaviors, and the Olympic form of mice.

Paleontology & Fossils Aug 9, 2024

135-million-year-old marine crocodile sheds light on Cretaceous life

An international team of scientists, including researchers from Germany and the UK, have described a new species of ancient marine crocodile, Enalioetes schroederi. Enalioetes lived in the shallow seas that covered much of ...

Materials Science Aug 9, 2024

Researchers discover new mechanism to cool buildings while saving energy

With temperatures rising globally, the need for more sustainable cooling options is also growing. Researchers at UCLA and their colleagues have now found an affordable and scalable process to cool buildings in the summer ...

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