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Biotechnology Jul 27, 2026

AI finds tiny gene editor changes that reduce unintended DNA edits

Gene editing is a highly precise and powerful technology that allows scientists to insert, delete, modify or replace DNA bases in living organisms. It has a variety of uses, including correcting disease-causing mutations ...

Social Sciences Jul 25, 2026

New model maps how social media users repeatedly spread misinformation

People who receive information on social media play a greater role in the spread of misinformation than research has acknowledged, according to research published in the International Journal of Enterprise Network Management. ...

Environment Jul 25, 2026

China evacuates 340,000 people as Typhoon Noul approaches

Authorities have evacuated more than 340,000 people and suspended work and rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in Hong Kong.

Ecology Jul 24, 2026

How did inbred brown tree snakes take over the island of Guam?

If you look up invasive species in a textbook, there's a good chance you'll find a picture of a brown tree snake. Native to Australia and the South Pacific, the brown tree snake arrived on Guam sometime after World War II, ...

Environment Jul 24, 2026

Wildfires: What can the UK and other nations learn from Australia's world‑leading fire response systems?

Wildfires are becoming a feature of the UK's hotter, drier climate. In July 2026, major fires swept through parts of the UK in a matter of days—notably setting Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano in the center of Edinburgh, ...

Social Sciences Jul 24, 2026

Rejection hurts: How to help kids and teens bounce back when they've missed out

Rejection can sometimes be so intense it feels like physical pain—a punch in the gut or a heart that aches. It often involves feeling left out and unwanted. And it can make us question our self-worth.

Biotechnology Jul 23, 2026

How researchers are using AI to speed up drug discovery and development: Q&A

Drug development is among the slowest, most failure-prone processes in modern science, with about 90% of drug candidates never reaching the market. Today, artificial intelligence methods have accelerated the first step—plucking ...

Social Sciences Jul 23, 2026

Less cannabis use among adolescents, but social disparities persist

Past studies have shown that cannabis use during adolescence is associated with a variety of negative impacts—including emotional distress, adverse academic outcomes, and brain development and functioning—that can persist ...

Ecology Jul 23, 2026

More than half of Earth's migratory bird species are declining—here's how we can still save them

Every year, billions of migratory birds connect the world's continents, oceans and ecosystems as they undertake epic journeys between their foraging habitats and breeding grounds.

Education Jul 23, 2026

Student research shows positive outcomes from summer research program

Physician-scientists hold a unique role in the medical field. They balance patient care with conducting research. Physician-scientists spend much of their time in laboratories performing experiments to drive innovation across ...

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