Interstellar travel IV: Solar, magnetic, & directed-energy sails (phys.org)
Global sand dunes map reveals clues to distant worlds, including Mars (phys.org)
Children prefer fair punishment to unequal treatment, study finds (phys.org)
The higher the hope, the harder the fall: Study finds ESG downgrades hit optimistic investors the hardest (phys.org)
Dark boreal forests of Canada absorb enough heat to cancel up to a 5th of their climate benefit, scientists warn (phys.org)
Clubbing may boost well-being for women in midlife (phys.org)
Researchers gain access to crucial deliberations on deep-sea mining (phys.org)
ALMA uncovers sulfur for the first time around a rare class of supergiant star (phys.org)
Ocean time travelers return with secrets of the Great Barrier Reef (phys.org)
Uncovering the evolution of Edo-period Japanese ceramic jars with AI (phys.org)
RNA droplets may have helped start life on Earth (phys.org)
Snake bones with flint cuts show Mount Carmel settlers ate reptiles 15,000 years ago (phys.org)
Changing wage benefits highlight need to align skills and jobs (phys.org)
Drought stress in trees: What to expect and what to do (phys.org)
Dark energy and quantum gravity may be deeply intertwined (phys.org)
First public firearm industry archive reveals ignored warning over suspicious gun sales (phys.org)
New analysis reveals ''encouraging'' global mangrove cover increase despite losses in key regions (phys.org)
Communication style outweighs resume content in workplace first impressions, analysis finds (phys.org)
Area affected by wildfires in Europe could almost triple due to climate change (phys.org)
Australia races to shield little penguins from H5N1 bird flu (phys.org)
Honduras places 80% of country on El Niño drought alert (phys.org)
Rescue mission is called off for NASA''s aging Swift space telescope (phys.org)
What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights (phys.org)
Honeybees struggle to gather nectar in August, direct measurements reveal (phys.org)
Warming waters draw summer ''feeding frenzies'' by whales off Greenland (phys.org)
Levitating molten metal on ISS could refine ultra-strong metallic glass (phys.org)
Fine-particle pollution may undermine plants'' ability to absorb carbon and conserve water (phys.org)
Innovation enhances multiomics workflow, eliminates sample preparation (phys.org)
Racing to build a radio telescope on the moon (phys.org)
Couples'' coping skills help reduce depression in GI cancer survivors (phys.org)
Scientists discover learning and memory formation in model membranes (phys.org)
Modern consumption patterns traced back to WWII mobilization (phys.org)
Sustainability commitments have serious consequences (phys.org)
Climate change is rewriting England''s ''green and pleasant'' story (phys.org)
Perovskite-based sensor detects ammonia leaks at concentrations as low as 1 ppm (phys.org)
Changing bacterial feedstock unlocks flexible biopolymers with stronger antibacterial effects (phys.org)
Supramolecular nanofibers paired with nanohole substrate improve exciton transport in organic solid (phys.org)
Kyoto''s gardens provide habitats for local amphibians (phys.org)
Foreign tariffs made U.S. whiskey cheaper... depending on where you live (phys.org)
Legacy of colonial biodiversity exploitation explains poverty in biodiversity-rich countries (phys.org)
Rye reference genome uncovers diversity that could strengthen wheat breeding (phys.org)
Solar panels can cool crops—and workers (phys.org)
3D-printed ceramic waveguide lasers could surpass the power of glass fiber lasers by 10 times (phys.org)
Too much RNA can starve cells of energy, study finds (phys.org)
Does ''AI‑watermarking'' mean the party is over for cheating students? (phys.org)
AI prompts offer a new tool for mapping how emotion concepts relate (phys.org)
''Ecology of fear'' can dramatically change the behavior of blue mussels (phys.org)
Why apples react differently to climate change than wheat (phys.org)
''Disarming'' discovery could help scientists fight deadly fungal infections (phys.org)
Dark Stars may have left gravitational-wave echoes across the universe (phys.org)
Lake Zurich sees water level hit record low amid drought (phys.org)
Were Denisovans tall compared to other ancient humans? We should be skeptical (phys.org)
How we found a new transmissible cancer in bullhead catfish (phys.org)
Universal pattern revealed in quantum matter (phys.org)
Human-related microbes may survive moon''s South Pole (phys.org)
Evolutionary process behind live birth in lizards uncovered (phys.org)
Orange lips and roaring calls: Meet the DRC''s shy new rainforest monkey (phys.org)
A little bit more than magic: The secret to quantum computing may lie in negativity (phys.org)
Why isn''t the accounting profession more diverse? Research points to the real levers of change (phys.org)
Interworld Slingshot: Exploring a new way to find resources in space (phys.org)
The bloodsucking insect with a saw for a mouth: How the tsetse fly bites through almost anything (phys.org)
A viral ''loose cannon'' enzyme helps phages shut down bacterial defenses (phys.org)
Harsher weather could encourage sustainable ecolabeling in fishing industry (phys.org)
Microbial clocks can accurately estimate time since death across different climates (phys.org)
When home is no longer safe for older women (phys.org)
Interacting with AI can make people act more like robots (phys.org)
Model siblings: Adolescent coping strategies influenced by birth order, study shows (phys.org)
AI screens 100,000 membrane combinations, predicting carbon capture performance within seconds (phys.org)
Soft vibrations reveal warning signs before granular crystals yield (phys.org)
3D map of cell signaling sites could help improve cancer treatment (phys.org)
Light-driven proteins in artificial membranes—a new method for biohybrid systems (phys.org)
Climate taxonomy tool turns risk assessments into practical adaptation guidance (phys.org)
7,300 excess deaths and counting in France''s historically hot summer (phys.org)
Novel insights into aerosol behavior could improve air-quality forecasting (phys.org)
Beijing''s isoprene-emitting trees highlight ozone risks in greener, hotter cities (phys.org)
Most species in UK zoos are non-native and not threatened, undermining conservation goals (phys.org)
Oases in the desert of Arabia created ''brands'' in the Bronze Age (phys.org)
Cities are getting hotter: ''Thermal Justice'' offers a fairer way to adapt (phys.org)
Genetic ''switches'' could program 3D-printed bone tissue for blood vessel growth (phys.org)
AI flood map reveals 11 million Americans may be omitted from official risk zones (phys.org)
Dynamic framework can better predict wildfires (phys.org)
Metastable 3D printing ''ink'' enables a closed-loop material cycle (phys.org)
Connecting the power of the stars to geometry (phys.org)
What if our cities were designed for wildlife as well as people? (phys.org)
Foldamer–protein pair unlocks precise building blocks for artificial molecular materials (phys.org)
Parasite linked to ''mushy fish'' could be much more widespread than thought (phys.org)
Gentle chemical glow helps scientists capture sharper images of living cells (phys.org)
Greenwashing firms are scrutinized less if they are in politicians'' pockets, study finds (phys.org)
Study shows hearing children of deaf adults experience stigma but show agency and resilience (phys.org)
Shrews exhibit reversible size changes in their skulls and noses to get through the winter (phys.org)
New research: Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel (phys.org)
Students need more than AI skills—they need accountable AI literacy (phys.org)
Jellyfish reveal how rapid cell turnover may suppress early cancer growth (phys.org)
A 100-year-old mystery in the cat kidney may be linked to scent communication (phys.org)
New lipid nanoparticle delivers capped circular RNA for longer-lasting gene expression (phys.org)
Peru''s highest mountain confirms tropics were a major methane source before the industrial era (phys.org)
Growing role of AI in youth services could put young people at risk (phys.org)
Antarctica''s brief rebound was caused by climate variability, not a ''new normal'' (phys.org)
Fastest known Milky Way star offers new test of supermassive black hole''s spin (phys.org)
VR supports research into spaceflight-related mental health (phys.org)
Turning a quantum battery''s environmental sensitivity into an advantage (phys.org)
Offloading work tasks to AI comes with a cost—to our brains (phys.org)
Is the laundry still damp, or just cold? Why your skin can''t tell the difference (phys.org)
Search in strange quark sector reveals new particle possibilities (phys.org)
Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold (phys.org)
An echo of Einstein: An unexpected link between whale calls and special relativity (phys.org)
Scientists give aircraft composite waste a second life (phys.org)
Reusing liquid pickle waste to produce omega-3 fatty acids (phys.org)
Quantum simulators gain quantitative error bars in 51-ion test (phys.org)
Why many birds add fresh plants to their nests remains unclear despite signs of healthier offspring (phys.org)
New design method stabilizes human growth factor for potential therapeutic use (phys.org)
Neutron capture experiment sheds light on ancient stardust (phys.org)
Sea cucumber breeding clues could help rebuild populations depleted by overfishing (phys.org)
Volcano myths unravel, from ''smoke'' plumes to Yellowstone catastrophe claims (phys.org)
Are subsea oil and gas pipelines a previously unrecognized source of ocean microplastics? (phys.org)
Study of behavior-related digital dieting apps finds different effects of persuasion-related features (phys.org)
Study on impact of changes to information reporting on gig workers'' behavior uncovers unreported income (phys.org)
Coral experts unite in historic effort to restore Florida''s coral reef (phys.org)
Astronomers catch hot birth of galaxy cluster more than 11 billion light-years away (phys.org)
Studies find media literacy, social media use can predict trust in institutions, civic engagement (phys.org)
Review maps long-term health risks from historical metal mining in England and Wales (phys.org)
Volatile weekly work hours may have adverse effects on health, employment (phys.org)
Cape Town''s caracals expose a hidden rat poison problem for the city''s wildlife (phys.org)
UK politicians vastly overestimate public opposition to climate policies, study finds (phys.org)
Climate change main driver of European ocean warming: Study (phys.org)
Italian scientists bet on octopus to fight crab invasion (phys.org)
China recovers rocket stage on land for first time, after earlier recovery at sea (phys.org)
Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Peru (phys.org)
Alumni relationships can affect court rulings between judges and lawyers (phys.org)
Laser stability method advances precision control of electrons with light (phys.org)
They''re content creators with thousands of adoring fans. So why do they feel so terrible? (phys.org)
Biological sex is neither binary nor a spectrum—a biologist explains how it''s multidimensional (phys.org)
How does wildfire smoke affect the economy? (phys.org)
Topography controls how mountains respond to large earthquakes (phys.org)
Digital spirituality grows, but young people still rely on family and faith leaders (phys.org)
Premium customer, quickest service? Not so fast, at least in a world of agentic AI-driven services (phys.org)
Some bacteria build internal ''power cables'' to extend respiration beyond the cell membrane (phys.org)
New set of international rules needed to protect health of fishing stocks, study shows (phys.org)
Krypton gas emerges as a new ingredient for quantum computing (phys.org)
Research helps NYC students aim higher in public high school applications (phys.org)
Artificial intelligence acts as an ''ideological chameleon'' and may deepen political polarization (phys.org)
US moves to open vast tracts of pristine forests to logging (phys.org)
Largest catalog yet of how human cells read DNA shows how chemical marks alter genetic instructions (phys.org)
Lost ''mega-escarpment'' across ancient USA may explain Grand Canyon''s missing billion years (phys.org)
New study links bad bosses with greater work intensity (phys.org)
Mars attacks: How much dust from the red planet is safe to breathe? (phys.org)
Dying radio galaxies suggest a shorter, more dynamic afterlife for black hole jets (phys.org)
How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events (phys.org)
Sustainable medical electronics can reduce environmental impact by up to 65% (phys.org)
Rethinking how we name and classify our human ancestors following recent evolutionary discoveries (phys.org)
Canada''s AI strategy needs educators who feel prepared, not just trained (phys.org)
Study suggests three-quarters of Indo-Pacific coral reefs could drown as sea levels rise (phys.org)
Rare satellite data reveal major limits in flood models (phys.org)
New photonic crystal method improves single-photon sources for quantum networks (phys.org)
Before COVID-19, children''s likelihood of coming in contact with the US child welfare system had already decreased (phys.org)
How 35% of US employees are left on the margins (phys.org)
NASA''s LRO images Falcon 9 crater on moon, learns new details (phys.org)
Existing drug could treat invasive canine oral tumors (phys.org)
Drug policies should communicate drug safety over user punishment (phys.org)
How can AI help identify pain when animals can''t tell us they''re suffering? (phys.org)
Curved surfaces reshape active materials, localizing vibrations near defects (phys.org)
A single asteroid impact may explain the appearance of Mars'' moon Deimos (phys.org)
How workplace conflict expression shapes team performance (phys.org)
''Hidden stars'' suggest that distant galaxies are much more massive than they appear (phys.org)
Hidden losses of amphibians and dragonflies in Berlin''s municipal water supply (phys.org)
''Switchable'' smart gel may pave way for next-gen drug delivery and sensing tech (phys.org)
Plants could transform how scientists measure the climate benefits of tidal marshes (phys.org)
Deep-learning approach rapidly predicts where metals bind within proteins (phys.org)
Grasshopper-inspired AI boosts emergency resource prediction (phys.org)
Working from home should be a right, not a reward (phys.org)
Secrets of a mystery mammal from Patagonia revealed at last (phys.org)
Sound-based traps reveal how fragile biomolecular droplets move, merge and change stiffness (phys.org)
Scientists ''see'' nanoscale forces, providing evidence of electric fields at the air‑water interface (phys.org)
Moving nitrogen within pyridine opens a new path for molecular editing (phys.org)
Climate doom may discourage climate action, but there''s a way to counter it (phys.org)
Genome-folding complex reveals a mechanism that helps establish neuron identity (phys.org)
The global race to make a practical quantum computer just took a big leap forward (phys.org)
Experiment shows how AI discoveries can shape human cultural evolution (phys.org)
Physicists entangle quantum memories across a record-breaking 420 km (phys.org)
Structural snapshots reveal key steps in switching on DNA replication (phys.org)
Right-leaning Canadians are losing trust in Canada''s electoral process, study finds (phys.org)
An African bat overlooked for two centuries is confirmed in Europe (phys.org)
Q&A: By analyzing media coverage, researchers connect public sentiment hedge fund returns (phys.org)
Most mammal species discovered in the Global South since 1990 end up in Northern collections (phys.org)
A new mathematical tool to uncover ''who eats whom'' in nature (phys.org)
Building real-time control for engineered biological systems (phys.org)
Lost ''botanical hotspot'' identified at University of York campus (phys.org)
From the coasts to the plains, bird flu could threaten not just birds—but their homes (phys.org)
End-to-end design creates two low-cost materials to capture methane (phys.org)
AI and 8 million digitized plant specimens reveal how the climate is changing nature in large parts of the world (phys.org)
Cells remodel actin normally without coronins, challenging textbook view (phys.org)
Australian beekeepers can''t tackle Varroa mite alone. Here''s how we can help (phys.org)
Oral exams are making a comeback to stop AI cheating. But they have their own problems (phys.org)
Novel plastic turns into a gas when heated—then reforms once cooled (phys.org)
Fifteen years of data link plastic pollution to seabird population losses (phys.org)
Yellowstone''s past droughts may signal less geyser activity and more wildfires (phys.org)
NASA''s SkyFall Mars helicopters will feature a revolutionary antenna design (phys.org)
How healthy are our coral reefs? Researchers have built a tool to help find out (phys.org)
Five new wasp species discovered in Cyprus, including one named after Aphrodite (phys.org)
Robotic ocean glider reveals giant phytoplankton chains in the Mediterranean Sea (phys.org)
Plastic-webbed drifters track Sargassum mats for weeks or months at sea (phys.org)
Layered rock in India shows potential signs of microbial life dating to 3.5 billion years ago (phys.org)
The use of AI in biotechnology is changing faster than the rules governing either technology (phys.org)
New bone analysis challenges long-held theory on farming''s arrival in Ireland and Great Britain (phys.org)
How only a few tree species drive Amazon forest recovery (phys.org)
Fiber-optic cable reveals hidden crevasses that could destabilize glaciers (phys.org)
Young people in public housing less likely to be involved in crime (phys.org)
Ancient Jomon DNA reveals a hidden Ice Age survival genetic toolkit (phys.org)
AI should transform the strategy process—but never make the final call, researcher argues (phys.org)
ISS hosts first spacewalk by a Frenchwoman (phys.org)
Dynamic surface reconstruction explains how copper sulfide catalysts tune CO₂ reduction (phys.org)
Boys are rarely taught to be caring. If they were, we could better prevent domestic violence (phys.org)
Young men are ''voicemaxxing'' to sound more attractive. But women aren''t impressed (phys.org)
Double spiral inside narwhal tusks may explain their resistance to bending (phys.org)
Why Korean ''aegyo'' speech sounds cute: Adults raise vocal resonances to sound younger and smaller (phys.org)
Loud snoring—simulation reveals the physical mechanism that keeps so many of us awake at night (phys.org)
''Snooping'' on dolphins offers acoustic clues to hotspots for food and friends (phys.org)
More than 5,000 little penguins will be vaxxed against bird flu. How will this protect them? (phys.org)
Retro phone trend reveals growing desire to disconnect (phys.org)
Long-range magnetic interactions govern how a ferrimagnet approaches its phase transition (phys.org)
The link between incoherent beliefs and conspiracism (phys.org)
Tomato roots reveal hidden steps in 400-million-year-old fungal partnership (phys.org)
Unusual superconductivity could emerge in valley-imbalanced rhombohedral graphene (phys.org)
Webb captures clearest image yet of the Lion Nebula (phys.org)
AI reconstructs hidden history of Earth''s mantle flow from surface clues (phys.org)
Drier soils may turn late summer into prolonged extreme heat (phys.org)
New gene activity tool measures biological age of cells and screens aging-related compounds (phys.org)
Aerial imagery maps hurricane wind damage and shows stronger building codes work (phys.org)
Distinct neurons drive mice''s social sounds and squeaks (phys.org)
Ruby-forming mineral found by Mars rover hints at violent impacts (phys.org)
Caregivers are active agents in their infants'' learning, but interactions differ across cultures (phys.org)
Nuking an asteroid on short notice could save us (phys.org)
A new approach to building noise-resistant quantum sensors (phys.org)
Soot spikes from traffic and holiday bonfires emerge in Addis Ababa air record (phys.org)
School''s back, stress doesn''t have to be (phys.org)
''Ecological engineers'' an existential threat to wildlife of iconic wetland (phys.org)
How body size and habitat shape the vocal repertoires of primates (phys.org)
How tomato ''golden hour'' research could help crops survive heat waves and drought (phys.org)
Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic (phys.org)
Two largest U.S. reservoirs hit record lows amid Western drought (phys.org)
Make it rain: Indonesia chases clouds to stem El Niño fires (phys.org)
Each degree of warming could add a month of intolerable heat for 1 billion people (phys.org)
A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps (phys.org)
Ancient Egyptian tomb shows how burial trends changed over hundreds of years (phys.org)
If your career feels chaotic, try this research-based ''workout routine'' (phys.org)
Molecular memory: How a mother''s age echoes in her offspring''s cells (phys.org)
Billions of invasive round goby are in the Great Lakes. Researchers want to stop them from spreading inland (phys.org)
Can telecoms turn data into action? Seven-dimension model maps readiness (phys.org)
Immune cells have a ''sense of touch,'' scientists discover (phys.org)
Molecular electromagnetic sensor may enable remote-controlled gene therapy (phys.org)
Male Neanderthal pelvises resemble those of modern females, challenging decades-old assumptions (phys.org)
Trying to compete with China could slow global climate action, report warns (phys.org)
Red blood cells inspire next-generation therapeutic nanocarriers (phys.org)
Time-gating technique sees through deep tissue, dense fog, and other obstacles (phys.org)
Researcher is trying to save biodiverse landscapes, one unkempt garden at a time (phys.org)
Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way''s early years (phys.org)
A weakening Atlantic Ocean current system could accelerate Earth''s warming (phys.org)
Researchers identify ways to reduce the lag between biodiversity data and action (phys.org)
Can computers learn what makes the most iconic jazz musicians stand out? (phys.org)
Pesticides make Argentine ants go crazy, sending them roaming or clustering before workers die (phys.org)
Labrador Sea a key player in providing oxygen for deep North Atlantic life (phys.org)
Quantum light engine links atom-photon thermodynamics to classical physics (phys.org)
How rugged gullies protect hidden rainforests in the Greater Blue Mountains (phys.org)
Butterflies on the move to higher ground as warming redraws Alpine habitats (phys.org)
Brazil''s vast coastline could help address food insecurity through sustainable seafood (phys.org)
Observations since 1850 reveal regional climate fingerprints of human-induced warming (phys.org)
Engineered E. coli convert kimchi radish waste into biodegradable bioplastic (phys.org)
How plants selectively silence jumping genes while protecting essential ones (phys.org)
From Google to ChatGPT, physics students increasingly seek answers through conversational AI (phys.org)
Locust neurons detect PFAS at environmentally relevant levels, pointing to portable sensors (phys.org)
Despite appearing to recover, sunflowers retain drought damage (phys.org)
Dice design solves board gaming''s most surprisingly complex problem—who goes first? (phys.org)
Last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees could have been a vertical climber, no matter its feet (phys.org)
Three photons at once beat the standard photon test (phys.org)
Training opportunities shrink for alcohol and drug support staff (phys.org)
Are zoos ready for the changing climate? (phys.org)
Breath-strip-like nanofiber film delivers three pain drugs in under two seconds (phys.org)
Unlocking Gondwana''s 120-million-year archive: Karoo record refines timing of extinctions and climate upheavals (phys.org)
Tiny feet on cells can sense defects and stall migration to heal wounds (phys.org)
Entertainment value of European soccer remains high despite top clubs'' dominance (phys.org)
35-year monitoring study clarifies ecological forces behind Lyme disease risk (phys.org)
Ancient Austronesian seafarers carried symbolic art 4,000 years ago (phys.org)
''Known'' TB gene reveals completed unexpected biological role under stress (phys.org)
Climate change is driving some entire communities to relocate, but simply moving isn''t enough (phys.org)
Gluons may play a central role in baryon number conservation—and matter''s stability (phys.org)
Beyond yes or no: Why Indigenous consent to resource projects is so complex (phys.org)
How to maximize the impact of federal transit funding (phys.org)
Physicists predict a new form of quantum matter that holds itself together (phys.org)
AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers (phys.org)
How ancient trees are warning us about the next enormous solar storm (phys.org)
Study finds some microbes drastically change behavior outside the lab (phys.org)
Graphene device measures fractional electric charges carried by some of quantum physics'' strangest objects (phys.org)
AI exposes devastating impact of bomb fishing on coral reefs (phys.org)
It''s not just flowers that help the pollinators. Grass can too. (phys.org)
New X-ray imaging technique could double scanning efficiency while revealing hidden detail (phys.org)
Parents should encourage tweens and teens to take risks—here''s why (phys.org)
Hostile attitudes toward women are driving extremism in young Australians (phys.org)
Stellar explosions come into focus with new nuclear reaction measurements (phys.org)
AI agents coordinate behavior based on majority opinion—even when said opinions are meaningless (phys.org)
Mega-Earth GJ 523b is 23 times as massive as our planet—but only 2.5 times as wide (phys.org)