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Plants & Animals Oct 15, 2026

Two brain circuits coordinate fruit flies' wing and leg movements to threaten rivals

Limbs evolved as a means of locomotion. From the primitive rotating flagella of bacteria to the wings of flies and even our own legs, animals use these appendages to travel to find food or mates or escape predators. But in ...

Astronomy Oct 14, 2026

Green, pink and purple: Astronomers reveal the surprising true colors of white dwarf stars

University of Warwick astronomers have shown that white dwarf stars can glow in a range of colors, including the first star ever found that would appear green to the human eye.

Social Sciences Oct 14, 2026

When parents don't see eye to eye: Are differences in parenting styles a bad thing?

Sometimes it can be hard for parents to agree on how to raise children. One parent might insist their child's homework has to be finished before they're allowed to use devices. The other may think a bit of screen time before ...

Earth Sciences Oct 14, 2026

Gathering rare airborne observations of firestorm clouds

Just minutes into a planned research flight from Colorado to Oregon in August to study massive storm clouds fueled by intense wildfires, scientists discovered that a fire in Utah offered a more promising target. The mission ...

Plants & Animals Oct 14, 2026

Ocean discovery: Pacific bluefin tuna confirmed in Victorian waters

A discovery has led to the first confirmed records of recreational catches of Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) in Victorian waters.

Optics & Photonics Oct 13, 2026

Computational model guides lighting design to improve color discrimination in aging eyes

Researchers have developed a new computational model that accounts for the effects of aging on our eyes' ability to discriminate color. It could help guide lighting designs that make it easier for older adults to perceive ...

Social Sciences Oct 13, 2026

How eye-catching social media feeds steer attention toward misinformation

A research team led by Jiyoung Lee, a professor in the Department of Media and Communication, has worked with international researchers to uncover how visual contrast across social media feeds influences how quickly users ...

Plants & Animals Oct 13, 2026

Before leaf miner damage shows, horse chestnut leaves alter how they function

Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) and Semmelweis University have investigated what happens to horse chestnut leaves when they are attacked from within by the horse chestnut leaf miner. Their findings show that ...

Environment Oct 13, 2026

Air conditioners contribute to climate change—this 40‑year‑old treaty aims to limit the harm

As temperatures broke records this summer, sales of air-conditioning units soared. But this technology can compound climate change.

Plants & Animals Oct 13, 2026

World's largest penguin colony loses its title after decline of more than 250,000 breeding pairs

Zavodovski, a volcanic island in Antarctica, is silently witnessing a shift in the local ecosystem. Known as home to the world's largest penguin colony, this island has long been under the watchful eye of scientists. One ...

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