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Biochemistry Oct 7, 2026

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 ...

Environment Oct 7, 2026

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 ...

Environment Oct 7, 2026

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 ...

Astronomy Oct 7, 2026

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 ...

Earth Sciences Oct 7, 2026

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, ...

General Physics Oct 7, 2026

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 ...

Environment Oct 7, 2026

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.

Environment Oct 7, 2026

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.

Earth Sciences Oct 7, 2026

Penguin poop is melting Antarctic snow by keeping algae green

Penguin poop is fertilizing snow algae blooms along the Antarctic Peninsula, feeding dense green algae patches along the coastline, a new study shows. These expanding stretches of green snow melt faster than clean, white ...

Earth Sciences Oct 7, 2026

Extreme drought and heat from the last El Niño signal a 'new normal' for tropical forests

During the 2023–2024 El Niño, about 75% of the world's tropical forest areas experienced at least six months of unprecedented simultaneous drought and heat. According to a study published in Earth's Future, this scenario ...

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