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Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2024/deaf.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-adding-ai-tool-google-earth.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Adding an AI tool to Google Earth shook our trust in maps that has been centuries in the making Earth, Earth Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/adding-an-ai-tool-to-g.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-milky-simulation-reveals-central-galactic.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Milky Way-like simulation reveals how central galactic structures grow together Astronomy & Space, Astronomy https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/how-central-galactic-s.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-digital-tools-joshua-trees-survive.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 With new digital tools, researchers are helping Joshua trees survive wildfires Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/with-new-digital-tools.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-mitochondria-sensors-essential-iron-molecule.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Mitochondria act as sensors for essential iron molecule, study reveals Biology, Evolution https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2025/mitochondria.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-decades-blazar-mysteries-piling.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Two decades of blazar observations, and the mysteries keep piling up Astronomy & Space, Astronomy https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/two-decades-of-blazar.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-ai-university-library-emerging-technology.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Checking out AI: University library puts emerging technology to the test Other Sciences, Education https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/checking-out-ai-uc-ber.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-utah-historic-season.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Utah's historic fire season of 2026 Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/utahs-historic-fire-se.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-ai-ramanomics-major-obstacle-cells.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 AI and 'Ramanomics' could eliminate a major obstacle to studying living cells Biology, Cell & Microbiology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/ai-and-ramanomics-coul-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-super-earths-solid-deep-mantles.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Super-Earths may be solid deep inside their mantles Astronomy & Space, Planetary Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/super-earths-may-be-so.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-humans-rewetted-beavers-opposing-boreal.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Drained by humans, rewetted by beavers—opposing forces shape boreal wetlands Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/drained-by-humans-rewe.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cats-tamer-people.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Are cats getting tamer, or is it people who are changing? 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https://phys.org/news/2026-08-dont-threatened-species-bird-flu.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 We don't know how well threatened species fight off bird flu—but we need to Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/black-swan.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nanoparticles-surgeons-destroy-brain-cancer.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Light-activated nanoparticles could help surgeons find and destroy brain cancer remnants Nanotechnology, Bio & Medicine https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/glioblastoma.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-communities-effective-subsidies-wildfire-mitigation.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 Model could help communities set effective subsidies for wildfire mitigation Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/wildfire-2.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-songbird-genome-exposes-genes-chromosome.html Phys.org en 2026-08-06 First complete songbird genome exposes missing genes and chromosome architecture Biology, Plants & Animals 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But can they still reproduce? Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/we-can-help-frogs-beat-3.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-coastal-storm-conditions-frequent-jersey.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Damaging coastal storm conditions have become twice as frequent at a New Jersey Beach since 1979 Earth, Earth Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/damaging-coastal-storm.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-laser-scanning-urban-trees-falling.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Laser scanning may help prevent urban trees from falling Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/laser-scanning-may-hel.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-electrostatic-nanocorral-excitons-quantum.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Electrostatic nanocorral offers new control over charged excitons and quantum light Nanotechnology, Nanophysics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/an-electrostatic-quant.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nanowires-key-functions-aging-cells.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Nanowires restore key 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Histone acetylation sites reshape DNA condensates, revealing a potential gene-control mechanism Chemistry, Biochemistry https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/new-insights-into-the-9.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-attosecond-ray-method-early-electron.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Attosecond X-ray method maps early electron motions that trigger chemical reactions Physics, General Physics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/slac-researchers-make.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-artificial-cells-reveal.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Artificial cells reveal how living ones take shape Biology, Cell & Microbiology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/artificial-cells-revea.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-high-industrial-chemical-room.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Catalyst converts CO₂ into high-value industrial chemical at room temperature with record efficiency Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/developing-world-leadi-4.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-spooky-particles-transit-dc-suburbs.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 'Spooky' particles transit DC suburbs, a step toward a quantum network Physics, Optics & Photonics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/spooky-particles-trans.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-worn-wild-capuchin-monkeys-stones.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Well-worn wins: Wild capuchin monkeys prefer stones with a proven track record of cracking nuts Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/well-worn-wins-wild-ca.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-small-molecular-module-elegans.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 A small molecular module helps time development of C. elegans Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/a-small-molecular-modu.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-genomic-evidence-coral-reefs-rewriting.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Genomic evidence suggests coral reefs may be rewriting their genetic future in real time Biology, Evolution https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/the-deadly-heat-waves-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-semiconductor-maser-room-temperature.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 New semiconductor maser operates continuously above room temperature Physics, Condensed Matter https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/worlds-first-semicondu-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-discovery-ceramic-materials-cellulose-nanofiber.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Accelerating the discovery of ceramic materials using cellulose nanofiber dispersions Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/accelerating-discovery.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-harvesting-rainwater-rooftops-cities-stay.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could help cities stay cool and cut the number of heat wave days Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/rain-on-roof.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-earth-magnetic-field-axions-dark.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Using the Earth's magnetic 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2026-08-05 Historic discovery finds 19th-century estate agent used peepshow technology to create proto version of Rightmove Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/historic-discovery-fin-6.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-electric-field-reverses-phonon-chirality.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Electric field reverses phonon chirality and spin direction in ferroelectric crystal Physics, Condensed Matter https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/researchers-use-an-ele.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-unprecedented-biomass-loss-europe-forests.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Unprecedented biomass loss in Europe's forests since 2018 Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/unprecedented-biomass.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-genome-sequencing-reveals-japanese-ryukyu.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Whole-genome sequencing reveals that Japanese and Ryukyu wild boars share a common ancestor Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/whole-genome-sequencin.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-red-dots-pulsating-monster-stars.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 'Little red dots' may be pulsating monster stars that created early-universe black holes Astronomy & Space, Astronomy https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/little-red-dots-may-be.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-astronomers-hatchling-quasar-dusty-cocoon.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Astronomers catch 'Hatchling' quasar breaking out of its dusty cocoon Astronomy & Space, Astronomy https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/astronomers-catch-a-yo.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-zoo-people-nature.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Zoo education strengthens people's connection to nature Other Sciences, Education https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/zoo-education-strength-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-neanderthal-growth-hormone-receptor-muscle.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Neanderthal growth hormone receptor increases muscle mass in people today, study shows Biology, Evolution https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2025/big-muscles.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-life-free-cells-emerged-bacteria.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Two origins of life: Free-living cells may have emerged twice as bacteria and archaea diverged Biology, Evolution https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2020/1-originoflife.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-tangled-seaweed-size-cleaners-ocean.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Tangled seaweed inspires one-size-fits-all cleaners for ocean microplastics Biology, Cell & Microbiology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/tangled-seaweed-inspir.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-humans-extraordinary-positive-term-effects.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 How humans process the extraordinary—most report positive long-term effects Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/make-it-make-sense-how.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-distrust-mainstream-media-fuel-vaccine.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Distrust of mainstream 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Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2024/new-born-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-roman-bones-potential-fourth-century.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Scattered Roman bones point to potential fourth-century purge at Brading Villa Other Sciences, Archaeology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/were-the-dead-of-bradi.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-spacex-aims-rockets-quickly-cargo.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 SpaceX aims to use rockets to quickly transport cargo across the Earth and into orbit Astronomy & Space, Space Exploration https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2018/rocket.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-climate-lonelier-extreme-weather-disrupt.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Climate change may be making us lonelier: How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/loneliness.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cell-synthetic-fibers-reveal-reversible.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Cell-inspired synthetic fibers reveal a reversible route to self-protecting smart materials Nanotechnology, Nanophysics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/researchers-develop-se-2.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-silenced-friedreich-ataxia-gene-unconventional.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Restoring the silenced Friedreich's ataxia gene through unconventional means Biology, Cell & Microbiology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/researchers-restore-th.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-hemp-thirsty-crop-cannabis-farming.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Is hemp a thirsty crop? New research measures just how much water cannabis farming can use Biology, Agriculture https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2024/hemp-leaf.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-strong-link-conspiracy-beliefs-antisemitism.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Study finds strong link between conspiracy beliefs, antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes Other Sciences, Political science https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2020/conspiracy.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-molecule-class-hardy-drought-tolerant.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 New molecule class creates hardy, drought tolerant plants Biology, Molecular & Computational biology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/new-molecule-class-cre.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-social-media.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Social media can shape your travel plans, according to study Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/could-social-media-cha.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-astronomers-massive-star-death-explosive.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Astronomers catch massive star's death from the first explosive moment Astronomy & Space, Astronomy https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/astronomers-catch-mass-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-spacex-rocket-stage-believed-slammed.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 SpaceX rocket stage believed to have slammed into the moon Astronomy & Space, Space Exploration https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/the-upper-stage-of-a-s.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-gene-beagles-future-option-people.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies Biology, Biotechnology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/gene-edited-beagles-ma.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-human-arctic-occurrence-satellite-analysis.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Human activity more than doubles Arctic fire occurrence, satellite analysis suggests Earth, Earth Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/human-activity-more-th-2.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-avalanche-globally-supersonic-locally-subsonic.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Avalanche cracks may appear globally supersonic while remaining locally subsonic Earth, Earth Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/subsonic-or-supersonic.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-pumas-roads-safer-drivers-prey.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Pumas make roads safer for drivers by changing prey behavior patterns Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/pumas-make-roads-safer.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-world-difficult-plastics-premium-lubricant.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Turning one of the world's most difficult plastics into premium lubricant Chemistry, Polymers https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/pvc-pipes.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-tiny-vortices-sun-surface.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Tiny vortices discovered on the sun's surface Physics, General Physics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/tiny-vortices-discover.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-microplastic-businesses-urged.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Act now on microplastic risks, businesses urged Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/hand-wash-bottle.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-backpack-lab-wastewater-contamination-drug.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Backpack lab finds wastewater contamination and drug-resistant bacteria in Galápagos waters Biology, Cell & Microbiology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/on-the-move-water-qual.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-ancient-armored-fish-narrowly-meteorite.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Ancient armored fish that narrowly avoided meteorite strike reveals life before Earth's largest mass extinction Biology, Paleontology & Fossils https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/ancient-armoured-fish.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-noisy-hinder-ultrasound-boosted-chemical.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Noisy bubbles hinder ultrasound-boosted chemical reactions, sonochemistry model shows Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/noisy-bubbles-hinder-u.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-soilless-farming-microbial-growth-impact.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Soilless farming system design can determine microbial growth, impact on crops Biology, Cell & Microbiology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/soilless-farming-syste-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-tiny-dinosaurs-explores-evolution-biggest.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Were there tiny dinosaurs? New study explores one of evolution's biggest mysteries Biology, Evolution https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/were-there-tiny-dinosa.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-chemical-bond-analysis-solids.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 A new take on interpreting chemical bond analysis in solids Chemistry, Materials Science https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/new-take-on-chemical-b.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-climate-driven-greening-reshaping-east.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Study finds climate-driven greening is reshaping East Asia's air pollution Earth, Earth Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/pusan-national-univers-9.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-natural-specific.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Study suggests natural sounds help us feel more attached to specific places Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/study-suggests-natural.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-ways-australia-birds-mammals-bird.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Ways to help protect Australia's birds and mammals from bird flu Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2016/5758903a7a8fb.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-bird-flu-decimated-south-america.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Bird flu decimated South America's marine mammals. What can Australia do differently? Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/sea-lions.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-venus-polygonal-plains-watery.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Venus's polygonal plains could point to a watery past Astronomy & Space, Astrobiology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/surface-features-could-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-butterflies-planet.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: New research Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/butterflies-are-on-the.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-drought-hardy-ryegrass-weed.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Drought-hardy ryegrass raises new weed management challenge Biology, Agriculture https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2021/agriculture-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-probes-malaysia-corporate-bond-strategy.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Study probes Malaysia's corporate bond strategy: Offering Islamic bonds expanded corporate financing access Other Sciences, Economics & Business https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/kuala-lumpur.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-total-eclipse-scientists-chance-probe.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe sun's mysteries Astronomy & Space, Planetary Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/a-solar-eclipse-seen-f.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-sea-ice-combines-arctic-clouds.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Melting sea ice combines with Arctic sea to make clouds Earth, Earth Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/melting-sea-ice.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-world-eclipse-chasers-flocking-spain.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 'Like the end of the world': The eclipse chasers flocking to Spain Astronomy & Space, Space Exploration https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/a-total-solar-eclipse.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-egg-oiling-raven-predation-vulnerable.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Egg oiling offers a targeted way to reduce raven predation on vulnerable prey Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/raven.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-species-ice-age-toad-la.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 A new species of Ice Age toad discovered at La Brea Tar Pits: The spadefoot toad Spea labreae Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/a-new-species-of-ice-a.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-fuego-volcano-spews-ash-mud.html Phys.org en 2026-08-05 Fuego volcano spews more ash and mud as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/fuego-volcano-spews-mo.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-metal-free-dyes-durable-textiles.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Metal-free process makes plant dyes more durable for textiles Chemistry, Materials Science https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2025/red-dye.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-atlantic-forest-fragments-important-fragment.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 In Atlantic Forest restoration, connection between fragments is more important than fragment size Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/in-atlantic-forest-res.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-summer-isnt-el-nino-scientists.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 This summer isn't breaking heat records—yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/this-summer-isnt-break.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-social-tackle-climate.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Social influence can help tackle climate change Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/couple-walking-with-bi.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-lemurs-fall-prey-human-herpes.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Lemurs fall prey to human herpes virus Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/lemur.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-biosynthetic-pathway-production-high-bio.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 New biosynthetic pathway could expand production of high-value bio-based oils Biology, Biotechnology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/newly-mapped-plant-lip.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-qa-decades-eradication-efforts-taught.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Q&A: What have decades of eradication efforts taught us about the New World screwworm? Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/what-have-decades-of-e.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-decolonizing-economics-ideas.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Decolonizing economics means questioning where its ideas came from and imagining new ones Other Sciences, Economics & Business https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/economics-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-life-hardships-conspiracy-theories-appealing.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Why life's hardships may make conspiracy theories more appealing Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2017/online.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-panic-gen-habits-wrong.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 What the panic over Gen Z's reading habits gets wrong Other Sciences, Education https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/reading.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-east-africa-iconic-peaks-good.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 East Africa's iconic snow peaks will soon disappear for good. What will be lost when they melt? Earth, Earth Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/east-africas-iconic-sn.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-family-social-bull-sharks.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Family ties shape social lives of bull sharks Biology, Evolution https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/family-ties-shape-soci.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-suppresses-hydrogen-reaction-ammonia.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 New catalyst design selectively suppresses competing hydrogen reaction in ammonia synthesis Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/snu-researchers-enhanc.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-mom-schools-mothers-default-parent.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Better call mom: Schools still see mothers as the default parent to contact Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/back-to-school.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-unique-environment-australian-chocolate.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 How a unique environment sets Australian chocolate 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is a biological feat Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/spider-silk.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-molecular-orbitals-imaged-3d-path.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Molecular orbitals imaged in 3D, opening path to femtosecond videos Physics, Optics & Photonics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/zooming-in-electron-or.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-perennial-bioenergy-grasses-rebuilding-midwest.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Perennial bioenergy grasses begin rebuilding Midwest soil carbon lost to maize Biology, Agriculture https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/mitigating-the-soil-ca.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-marine-carbon-technology-dioxide-seawater.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Marine carbon removal technology that turns carbon dioxide in seawater into 'stone' for permanent storage Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/kaist-develops-marine.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-quantum-fluid-reveals-hidden-states.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Quantum fluid reveals hidden states that can be switched with a magnetic field Physics, Condensed Matter https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/scientists-reveal-hidd.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-palisades-eaton-communities-rebuild.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 After the Palisades and Eaton fires, research offers new answers for communities as they rebuild Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2025/eaton-fire.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-electrocatalytic-method-purify-wastewater-pollutants.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Electrocatalytic method could purify wastewater by converting pollutants into recoverable polymers Chemistry, Polymers https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/hkust-pioneers-novel-w.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-expert-discusses-soil-fertility-tropical.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Expert discusses soil fertility and tropical forest productivity Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/qa-expert-discusses-so.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nasa-sharpens-solar-storm.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 NASA's PUNCH sharpens solar storm forecasting in first test Astronomy & Space, Astronomy https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2018/1-solarflare.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-feral-cats-australian-native-animals.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Feral cats likely kill far more Australian native animals than we thought: First DNA analysis Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/feral-cats.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-temperature-dial-realistic-quantum-simulations.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 A temperature dial for more realistic quantum simulations Physics, Quantum Physics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/scientists-create-more.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-greater-transparency-events-crises.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Greater transparency could reduce the risk of 'flash events' and other market crises Other Sciences, Economics & Business https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/market-crash.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-multiple-threats-endanger-world-rarest.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Multiple threats endanger the world's rarest great ape, a new study on the Tapanuli orangutan reveals Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/multiple-threats-endan.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-fossils-wyoming-smiley-deepen-early.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Fossils from Wyoming's Smiley Draw deepen understanding of early primate evolution Biology, Evolution https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/fossils-from-wyomings.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-human-norovirus-capsid-shifts-cryo.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Human norovirus capsid shifts between two shapes, cryo-EM reveals Biology, Molecular & Computational biology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/do-human-noroviruses-a.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-speedreading-apps-big-fast-humans.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Some speed‑reading apps make big claims. But how fast can humans actually read? Other Sciences, Education https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/some-speedreading-apps.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-decades-theory-insect-societies-evolve.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Decades-old theory for how insect societies evolve challenged Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/bee.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-antineutrinos-spent-nuclear-fuel-emissions.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 First measurement of antineutrinos from spent nuclear fuel confirms emissions persist after reactor shutdown Physics, General Physics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/first-measurement-of-a.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-snakes-simple-tubes-bodies-regions.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Snakes aren't simple tubes. Their bodies have five regions—including a short neck Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/snakes-arent-simple-tu.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-social-vulnerability-evolve-tropical-cyclone.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 How does social vulnerability evolve after a tropical cyclone? 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It's time researchers asked them Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/teen-relaxing-with-hea.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-people-mosquito-magnets-unbitten.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Why some people are mosquito magnets while others get away unbitten Biology, Cell & Microbiology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2025/mosquito-3.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-upper-atmosphere-starlink-satellite.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Mapping the upper atmosphere with public Starlink satellite data Astronomy & Space, Astronomy https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/mapping-the-upper-atmo.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-3d-dna-rare-immune-cells.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 3D DNA mapping in rare immune cells reveals new genes linked with autoimmune disease risk Biology, Cell & Microbiology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2019/dna.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-aging-microplastics-environmental-contaminants.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Do aging microplastics increase environmental risks from organic contaminants? 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Biology, Molecular & Computational biology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/could-understanding-le.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-approach-walls-fusion-obstacle-endless.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 New approach to cleaning the inner walls of a fusion system removes another obstacle to near-endless energy Physics, Plasma Physics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/a-new-approach-to-clea.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-fecal-revolution-earth-ecosystems.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 How the 'fecal revolution' changed Earth's ecosystems Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/how-an-explosion-of-ex.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-qa-gen-high-priority-jobs.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Q&A: Gen Z puts high priority on jobs with meaning, purpose, but sees daunting hurdles Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/qa-gen-z-puts-high-pri.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-happy.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 What makes us happy? Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2025/happiness.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-repetitive-genomic-regions-link-variation.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Repetitive genomic regions link structural genomic variation to species diversity Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/repetitive-genomic-reg.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-magnetic-dopants-quantum-dots-chemical.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Magnetic dopants help quantum dots use light for chemical reactions Nanotechnology, Nanophysics https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/magnetic-dopants-help.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-iron-cobalt-curb-stainless-invar.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Iron and cobalt both curb stainless invar expansion, but iron leads Chemistry, Materials Science https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/iron-and-cobalt-both-c.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-department-leaders-crew.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Fire department leaders drive crew fitness, study finds Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/firefighters.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-antibiotic-resistant-seafood-bacterium-vietnam.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Antibiotic-resistant seafood bacterium found in Vietnam fish farming waters near popular island destination Biology, Molecular & Computational biology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/antibiotic-resistant-s.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-membrane-purification-industrial-solvents.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 New membrane accelerates purification of industrial solvents Chemistry, Materials Science https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/new-membrane-accelerat.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-indoor-easier-cats-owners.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Indoor moves prove easier than expected for most cats and owners Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/cat-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-indigenous-endangered-cockatoo.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Indigenous-led conservation helps save endangered cockatoo Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/indigenous-led-conserv-1.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-asteroid-nysa-rare-lobed-formation.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Asteroid Nysa's rare three-lobed structure challenges formation models Astronomy & Space, Planetary Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/asteroid-reveals-its-r.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-clues-mystery-bonnethead-sharks.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Study offers new clues to a long-standing mystery about bonnethead sharks Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/study-offers-new-clues.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-rhetoric-metoo-focused-violence.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Research finds rhetoric around #MeToo often focused on punishment, not causes of violence Other Sciences, Social Sciences https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/metoo.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-aquarium-shark-eggs-bolster-wild.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Aquarium sends shark eggs to bolster wild populations Biology, Plants & Animals https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/shedd-aquarium-sends-s.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-northwest-wildfires-spokane-neighborhoods.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 US Northwest battles wildfires after Spokane neighborhoods scorched Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/a-burned-pickup-truck.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-scottish-island-bird-years.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Last Scottish island bird hunt banned after almost 500 years Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/gannets-nesting-in-nor.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-heatstroke-lions-japan-zoo.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo Earth, Environment https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/keepers-fear-the-lions.jpg https://phys.org/news/2026-08-tiger-shark-caught-massachusetts.html Phys.org en 2026-08-04 Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters Biology, Ecology https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2026/tiger-shark-caught-off.jpg