New framework maps seven pillars for judging research trustworthiness (phys.org)
One-of-a-kind ''plasma tunnel'' recreates extreme conditions spacecraft face upon reentry (phys.org)
Under snowpacks, microbes drive a winter-to-spring nitrogen pulse, study finds (phys.org)
Global plastics treaty negotiations: Success is still possible, researchers argue (phys.org)
Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar (phys.org)
SpaceX grounds Falcon 9 missions, could impact ISS launch (phys.org)
Even larvae mind the social bubble: How they adjust their behavior in response to social surroundings (phys.org)
The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices: What''s going on? (phys.org)
Supermassive black holes sit in ''eye of their own storms,'' studies find (phys.org)
AI systems could identify math anxiety from student inputs and change feedback (phys.org)
Warmer Northeast Atlantic waters and heavy fishing leave cod and haddock chasing smaller prey (phys.org)
A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried until now (phys.org)
Not an artifact, but an ancestor: Why a German university is returning a Māori taonga (phys.org)
Study highlights stressed faults in potential shale gas region in South Africa (phys.org)
Cosmic radiation brought to light: Researchers measure ionization in dark cloud for the first time (phys.org)
Research finds ''cheap stock'' options common before IPOs, averaging fivefold gains (phys.org)
Ozone-depleting CFCs detected in historical measurements—20 years earlier than previously known (phys.org)
New mineral sunscreen reduces white cast by using tetrapod-shaped zinc oxide (phys.org)
Physicists achieve near-zero friction on macroscopic scales (phys.org)
Maps offer neighborhood-level insight into American migration (phys.org)
The unraveling of the shrew, in winter: Studies decode genetic basis of seasonal organ shrinkage in mammals (phys.org)
No fences needed: GPS collars show ''virtual fencing'' is next frontier of livestock grazing (phys.org)
Photosynthesis: Study reveals how minerals are involved in homeostasis of chloroplasts (phys.org)
Solid, iron-rich megastructure under Hawaii slows seismic waves and may drive plume upwelling (phys.org)
A new class of strange one-dimensional particles (phys.org)
Did we just see a black hole explode? Physicists think so—and it could explain (almost) everything (phys.org)
NASA''s Crew-12 begins quarantine before February launch to space station (phys.org)
Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics'' future, and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games (phys.org)
How play and social connection may help some dogs understand words (phys.org)
AI challenges established norms in higher education (phys.org)
Cape Town project tests what hydroponic farming can do in urban spaces (phys.org)
Ancient American pronghorns were built for speed (phys.org)
Q&A: Researcher calls for scientific reason when building artificial reefs (phys.org)
City council meetings amplify broader civic voices (phys.org)
Global warming is speeding breakdown of major greenhouse gas, research shows (phys.org)
How climate change and human psychology make this US cold snap feel so harsh (phys.org)
NASA moon mission launch delayed to March after test (phys.org)
We ate space mushrooms and survived to tell the tale (phys.org)
A hearing test for the world''s rarest sea turtle: Understanding its vulnerability to human-caused noise (phys.org)
Accurately predicting Arctic sea ice in real time (phys.org)
Whether it''s Valentine''s Day notes or emails to loved ones, using AI to write leaves people feeling crummy (phys.org)
Thousands of alien plant species could invade the Arctic (phys.org)
Warning of kidney cell damage from high exposure to nanoplastics (phys.org)
What potoroo poo tells us about climate change (phys.org)
''Sponge city'' construction fuels major gains in urban biodiversity, study reveals (phys.org)
Tiny radio transmitters reveal a hidden survival tactic in birds (phys.org)
Open-access software tool helps researchers spot fake journals (phys.org)
CT scans unwrap secrets of ancient Egyptian life (phys.org)
Weight-loss drugs are creating an environmental disaster—a new water-based method aims to change that (phys.org)
Shrinking shellfish? Study uncovers acidic water risks in Indian River lagoon (phys.org)
Shared purpose outperforms specialization, study shows (phys.org)
NASA targets a March launch of the moon rocket after test run reveals fuel leaks (phys.org)
New model predicts the melting of free-floating ice in calm water (phys.org)
Chromosome-level genome unlocks evolution of endangered fern Brainea insignis (phys.org)
Probiotics for plants: Microorganisms boost growth and nitrogen uptake (phys.org)
High-tech imaging could improve cultivation of trees essential to Alberta''s forestry industry (phys.org)
Superconductivity exposes altermagnetism by breaking symmetries, study suggests (phys.org)
Microplastics behave differently in aquatic environments depending on whether they are fragments or fibers (phys.org)
Infrared-activated hydrogel uses lysozyme ''nets'' to combat resistant bacteria (phys.org)
Tiny droplets navigate mazes using ''chemical echolocation,'' without sensors or computers (phys.org)
Stacked graphene sandwich reveals switchable memory without traditional ferroelectrics (phys.org)
Stable boron compounds pave the way for easier drug development (phys.org)
Ultra-thin metasurface can generate and direct quantum entanglement (phys.org)
JWST discovers a new extremely metal-poor dwarf galaxy (phys.org)
Niobium''s superconducting switch cuts near-field radiative heat transfer 20-fold (phys.org)
How species competition shapes trait diversity worldwide (phys.org)
What a policy restricting mothers'' overseas migration in Sri Lanka means for children''s health and education (phys.org)
High-tech scans of an enigmatic 400-million-year-old lungfish reveal new details (phys.org)
UK unveils first plan to tackle ''forever chemicals'' (phys.org)
Using duality to construct and classify new quantum phases (phys.org)
NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts (phys.org)
From leadership to influencers: New study shows why we choose to follow others (phys.org)
Western Cascades forests historically saw more fire than previously thought, study indicates (phys.org)
From sea to soil: Molecular changes suggest how algae evolved into plants (phys.org)
Ultra-thin metasurface chip turns invisible infrared light into steerable visible beams (phys.org)
Two huge hot blobs of rock influence Earth''s magnetic field, study reveals (phys.org)
Angstrom-scale plasmonic gap boosts nonlinear light output by 2,000% per volt (phys.org)
Frustration in hetero relationships has a long history—that''s why today''s crisis looks so familiar (phys.org)
Destination Earth digital twin to improve AI climate and weather predictions (phys.org)
Are cats ''vegan'' meat eaters? Why isotopic signatures of feline fur could trick us into thinking that way (phys.org)
Media misuse of ''hard-right'' label risks normalizing extremist views, study says (phys.org)
In Sweden, young adults feel most dissatisfied while the oldest thrive (phys.org)
The hidden role of the built environment in campus disaster preparedness (phys.org)
What are the warning signs of financial abuse? (phys.org)
New data tool boosts preparedness for potentially deadly flooding (phys.org)
AI model forecasts coral heat stress on Florida reefs up to six weeks ahead (phys.org)
Tibet''s tectonic clash: New satellite view suggests weaker fault lines (phys.org)
Human–AI relationships in fiction: Theoretical cultural framework developed to understand AI representations (phys.org)
Bubble bots: Simple biocompatible microrobots autonomously target tumors (phys.org)
Black and Latino teens show stronger digital literacy than white peers (phys.org)
Unraveling the physics behind Kamchatka''s 73-year earthquake cycle (phys.org)
Two essential coral species are now functionally extinct—but should we give up hope? (phys.org)
Using data to reduce subjectivity in landslide susceptibility mapping (phys.org)
Designing the future of metabolic health through tissue-selective drug delivery (phys.org)
Unexpected climate feedback links Antarctic ice sheet with reduced carbon uptake (phys.org)
Discovery of a photophobic response in Apusomonads reveals insights into Opisthokont origins (phys.org)
Distinct isotopes of combustion-derived water vapor identified (phys.org)
Automating microfluidic chip design: Hybrid approach combines machine learning with fluid mechanics (phys.org)
Identifying mechanisms that support nanoparticle therapy for autoimmune diseases (phys.org)
Swarm of earthquakes jolts California''s San Ramon area—largest so far is 4.2 (phys.org)
Poverty intervention program in Bangladesh may reinforce gender gaps, study shows (phys.org)
Web-based tool visualizes catalyst ''gene'' profiles to speed materials design (phys.org)
Climate enters the overshoot era—science and policy need to react (phys.org)
Catalonia''s climate was wetter 10 million years ago (phys.org)
Sustainable polyurethane production without toxic isocyanate (phys.org)
Hybrid AI-physics method developed for accurate aerosol remote sensing (phys.org)
Real-time single-event position detection using high-radiation-tolerance GaN (phys.org)
Researchers identify key gene for enhancing oil yield and quality in Jatropha (phys.org)
Scientists uncover dual role of sulfate-reducing bacteria in pipeline steel corrosion (phys.org)
Newly identified RNA molecule may drive cancer patient survival (phys.org)
Real-time view inside microreactor reveals 2D semiconductor growth secrets (phys.org)
Cells adapt to aging by actively remodeling endoplasmic reticulum, study reveals (phys.org)
Removing livestock from grasslands could compromise long-term soil carbon storage (phys.org)
Iron catalyst drives asymmetric 1,6 addition of aliphatic Grignard reagents to α,β,γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds (phys.org)
Two-step approach creates more sustainable protein nanostructures for advanced sensing and therapeutics (phys.org)
Resilience bonds could serve as an insurance solution to address climate change risks (phys.org)
A more realistic picture of platinum electrodes (phys.org)
Machine learning accelerates plasma mirror design for high-power lasers (phys.org)
New class of catalysts could dramatically change playing field in nickel catalysis (phys.org)
How microorganisms on rock surfaces shape groundwater (phys.org)
How bacteria learned to target numerous cell types (phys.org)
Bigger is not always better: Smaller leaves optimize light use in soybeans (phys.org)
The tension between moral pursuits and personal authenticity (phys.org)
Ancient Alaskan site may help explain how the first people arrived in North America (phys.org)
Epiaceratherium itjilik: The rhino that lived in the Arctic (phys.org)
Mapping how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost (phys.org)
New research finds interventions from child welfare services are linked to higher rates of criminalization (phys.org)
A clearer look at critical materials, thanks to refrigerator magnets (phys.org)
NASA conducts vital tests ahead of slated Moon mission (phys.org)
Europe observatory hails plan to abandon light-polluting Chile project (phys.org)
Nanotubes with lids mimic real biology (phys.org)
International collaboration spurs AI-powered drug discovery tool (phys.org)
Hubble sees galaxy with dark rings in new light (phys.org)
Perseverance rover completes first AI-planned drive on Mars (phys.org)
Natural magnetic materials can control light in unprecedented ways (phys.org)
As Rubin''s survey gets underway, simulations suggest it could find about six lunar-origin asteroids per year (phys.org)
91-qubit processor accurately simulates many-body quantum chaos (phys.org)
Partner''s spending habits can impact relationship dynamics (phys.org)
Some companies claim they can ''resurrect'' species. Does that make people more comfortable with extinction? (phys.org)
The type of job you do could be affecting your ability to save money—and not just because of the salary (phys.org)
Our ocean''s ''natural antacids'' may act faster than we thought (phys.org)
''Northwest Passage'' mechanism of bile acid transport reveals a voltage-dependent pathway (phys.org)
Seed dormancy discovery could optimize barley growth (phys.org)
Jupiter''s slimmer profile: Giant planet revealed to be narrower at equator (phys.org)
Focusing and defocusing light without a lens: First demonstration of the structured Montgomery effect in free space (phys.org)
New study identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding (phys.org)
Some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics, study shows (phys.org)
Report advises on how investors can make public health a safe bet (phys.org)
Biochemists find solution that lets bacteriophages bypass bacterial immunity (phys.org)
Disability studies professor explores ''double bind'' of medical technology in new book (phys.org)
Social housing the key to protecting low-income renters, study finds (phys.org)
Teen''s 1958 find becomes Australia''s oldest dinosaur fossil (phys.org)
Long-period Jupiter-like exoplanet discovered with TESS (phys.org)
Fast-moving floodwater poses hidden danger for cities (phys.org)
New formula unravels vines'' parasitic nature (phys.org)
Experiments clear up confusion over the form of solid methane (phys.org)
As AI-generated music advances, humans still lead in creativity, research finds (phys.org)
A crisis emerges across the US as ''forever chemicals'' quietly contaminate drinking water wells (phys.org)
Infrared running of gravity offers a field-theoretic route to dark matter phenomena (phys.org)
A student made cosmic dust in her lab—what she found could help us understand how life started on Earth (phys.org)
Multiple bacteria may be behind elk hoof disease (phys.org)
Biologists discover alternative systems that help cells control genes (phys.org)
Geologists may have solved mystery of Green River''s ''uphill'' route (phys.org)
FAA dismisses airline, sonic boom concerns in signing off on SpaceX Starship plans from KSC (phys.org)
Cracks on Europa sport traces of ammonia (phys.org)
North Sea sandstone could be used to store carbon dioxide, report suggests (phys.org)
Groundhog day explained: Why this furry forecaster still matters (phys.org)
SpaceX seeks FCC nod to build data center constellation in space (phys.org)
Using generative AI to help scientists synthesize complex materials (phys.org)
Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US (phys.org)
Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission (phys.org)
Tiny new dinosaur Foskeia pelendonum fills in an evolutionary gap (phys.org)
Single-cell microdevice isolates and profiles extracellular vesicles over weeks (phys.org)
Signaling output genes shed light on evolutionary crossroads of vertebrates (phys.org)
Satellite study reveals 24.2 billion ton annual groundwater loss in High Mountain Asia (phys.org)
Moving closer to ''true'' equine IVF for clinical use (phys.org)
How topological surfaces boost clean energy catalysts (phys.org)
Hard-to-synthesize materials revived using AI: An LLM-based materials redesign technology (phys.org)
Study identifies 10 online opportunities to transform climate crisis messaging (phys.org)
Scientists have identified unique sounds for 8 fish species (phys.org)
How AI and new sensing tools are reshaping collective animal behavior research (phys.org)
Voices of the Victorians analyzed in new research about northern accent development (phys.org)
Huayuan biota decodes Earth''s first Phanerozoic mass extinction (phys.org)
Tropical weather cycles linked to faster Arctic ice loss in autumn (phys.org)
Two rare 5th millennium BC fetal burials in Iran reveal variable prehistoric practices (phys.org)
Plastic pollution promotes hazardous water conditions, new study finds (phys.org)
How to cut harmful emissions from ditches and canals (phys.org)
Strategic tree planting could help Canada become carbon neutral by mid-century (phys.org)
Imaging the Wigner crystal state in a new type of quantum material (phys.org)
Snowstorm disrupts travel in southern US as blast of icy weather widens (phys.org)
Earliest hand-held wooden tools found in Greece date back 430,000 years (phys.org)
Collar cams offer a bear''s eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska''s desolate North Slope (phys.org)
NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years (phys.org)
Shark bites linked to rainfall, runoff and shifting coastal ecosystems (phys.org)
Multi-agent AI and robots automate materials discovery in closed-loop lab system (phys.org)
First successful lab colony of polyphagous shot hole borer achieved in Western Australia (phys.org)
More than half of transgender youth live in states with restrictive laws or policies (phys.org)
Conveying the concept of blue carbon in Japanese media: New study provides insights (phys.org)
Tanzania is losing fertile land to soil erosion: What''s happening and what can be done (phys.org)
Truth hurts: Prosocial liars perceived as more moral, study finds (phys.org)
Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work (phys.org)
New robotic sampler aims to transform monitoring of aquatic ecosystems (phys.org)
Light offers a non-invasive alternative to painkillers in veterinary medicine (phys.org)
Global population living with extreme heat expected to double by 2050 (phys.org)
Mini tornadoes spin out dried cellulose nanofibers (phys.org)
Octopus numbers exploded around the UK''s south-west coast in 2025. A new report explores this rare phenomenon (phys.org)
What an ancient jellyfish can teach us about the evolution of sleep (phys.org)
Life in fossil bones: What we can learn from tiny traces of ancient blood chemicals (phys.org)
Unlocking the high-performance potential of CF₃SF₄ (phys.org)
Restoring ecosystem function can reverse desertification in Europe''s drylands (phys.org)
Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions? (phys.org)
The New START treaty is ending. What does that mean for nuclear risk? (phys.org)
Sprint or marathon? Aging muscle stem cells shift from rapid repair to long-term survival (phys.org)
Optical atomic clocks poised to redefine how the world measures seconds (phys.org)
Powerful Milky Way stellar flares near black hole could refine galaxy center models (phys.org)
Signs of Sir Terry Pratchett''s dementia may have been hidden in his books (phys.org)
More paid time off keeps US workers from quitting, study finds (phys.org)
New species of ladybird beetle discovered on university campus in Japan (phys.org)
Farm waste could lock away carbon for decades (phys.org)
Fossil hunters uncover 132-million-year-old dinosaur footprints on South Africa''s coast (phys.org)
New 3D map of the sun''s magnetic interior could improve predictions of disruptive solar flares (phys.org)
Ashwagandha is having a moment—researchers want to take this shrub further (phys.org)
Why well-known brands invest millions in repetitive advertising (phys.org)
A world-first mouse that makes gene activity visible (phys.org)
Saturday Citations: Understanding procrastination; delicious baby sauropods; a study on musical ''pleasure chills'' (phys.org)
Experts urge schools to embed critical thinking skills from early years (phys.org)
Using complex networks to tame combustion instability (phys.org)
Bezos''s Blue Origin to ''pause'' space tourism to focus on moon efforts (phys.org)
''Negative viscosity'' helps propel groups of migrating cells, study finds (phys.org)
How the 2024 presidential election may have changed behaviors around firearms (phys.org)
Tunisia''s famed blue-and-white village threatened after record rains (phys.org)
Puzzling slow radio pulses are coming from space. A new study could finally explain them (phys.org)
How a broken DNA repair tool accelerates aging (phys.org)
Study finds renewing city service taxes boosts commercial redevelopment in Ohio (phys.org)
Scientists teach microorganisms to build molecules with light (phys.org)
Record-breaking photons at telecom wavelengths—on demand (phys.org)
Lab study suggests longer waves fracture floating ice sheets at lower stress (phys.org)
The pros and cons of pesticides and fertilizers in real-world mandarin orange farms (phys.org)
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site (phys.org)
Liquid-repellent particle coating enables near-frictionless motion of pico- to nanoliter droplets (phys.org)
Quantum mechanical effects help overcome a fundamental limitation of optical microscopy (phys.org)
Immunoglobulin G''s overlooked hinge turns out to be a structural control hub (phys.org)
Metallic markers make direct measurement of protein activity possible (phys.org)
3D covalent organic framework offers sustainable solution for wastewater treatment (phys.org)
Beamline measurements of unstable ruthenium nuclei confirm advanced nuclear models (phys.org)
Shining a light on sustainable sulfur-rich polymers that stay recyclable (phys.org)
Beyond the eye of the beholder: Mathematically defining attributes essential to color perception (phys.org)
Snakes on trains: King cobras are ''hopping railways'' to unsuitable habitats in India (phys.org)
Why are Tatooine planets rare? General relativity explains why binary star systems rarely host planets (phys.org)
Spider spinneret evolution: How a genome duplication event 438 million years ago set the stage (phys.org)
Tropical peatlands are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, research reveals (phys.org)
Exploration of exoplanets: A mathematical solution for investigating their atmospheres (phys.org)
Kissing the sun: Unraveling mysteries of the solar wind (phys.org)
Meerkat sunning calls may act as ''vocal grooming'' for social bonding (phys.org)
Overcoming the solubility crisis: A solvent-free method to enhance drug bioavailability (phys.org)
Random driving on a 78-qubit processor reveals controllable prethermal plateau (phys.org)
Webb reveals five-galaxy merger just 800 million years after the Big Bang (phys.org)
The devastation of island land snails: Pacific leads global wave of extinctions, researchers find (phys.org)
Bromacker regurgitalite reveals what an early land predator spit up 290 million years ago (phys.org)
''Are You Dead?'' China''s viral app reveals a complex reality of solo living and changing social ties (phys.org)
One of Earth''s most abundant organisms is surprisingly fragile (phys.org)
Corals'' boldest cousins: Zoantharians bend the laws of evolution (phys.org)
When both partners work from home: The hidden cost of always-on technology (phys.org)
How design of public housing can lift future prospects of children (phys.org)
How brick-building bacteria react to toxic chemical in Martian soil (phys.org)
Why hospitality skills can help all businesses adapt to the AI revolution (phys.org)
Anatomy of a heat wave: How a cyclone, humid air and atmospheric waves drove brutal heat in southeastern Australia (phys.org)
We know how to cool our cities and towns: So why aren''t we doing it? (phys.org)
Filing taxes for someone else? Here''s how to do it safely (phys.org)
Beyond keywords: Review flags bias and reliability gaps in disaster social media research (phys.org)
NASA-ISRO radar mission peers through clouds to see Mississippi River Delta (phys.org)
Baby dinosaurs were common prey for Late Jurassic predators, reconstructed food web suggests (phys.org)
The Sierra snowpack is dropping fast: Experts say it''s not as bad as it seems (phys.org)
Land-intensive carbon removal requires better siting to protect biodiversity, study warns (phys.org)
Study shows insect farming byproduct boosts soil health, reduces crop damage (phys.org)
Argentina declares emergency over Patagonia wildfires (phys.org)
Hypothermia risks increase in Mississippi and Tennessee with next wave of frigid temperatures (phys.org)
Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California (phys.org)
Wolves and other predators present ''a crisis,'' California''s environment chief says (phys.org)
Artemis II: The first human mission to the moon in 54 years launches soon, with a Canadian on board (phys.org)
Study offers practical guide for AI application in marine conservation and fisheries (phys.org)
For injured sea turtles like ''Porkchop,'' Southern California''s Aquarium of the Pacific has doubled its care space (phys.org)
Another kind of student debt is entrenching inequality: ''Time inheritance'' (phys.org)
Nutritious school-provided lunches top of the menu for Australian parents (phys.org)
A push to end a fractured approach to post-fire contamination removal (phys.org)
Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge (phys.org)
New satellite method maps ''creeping drought'' in Canada''s mountain snow (phys.org)
Student well-being comes from care, but is caring enough? Academics reflect on three stumbling blocks (phys.org)
To reduce CO₂ emissions, policy on carbon pricing, taxation and investment in renewable energy is key (phys.org)
Study finds imported ozone blunted Europe, US gains from NOx cuts (phys.org)
RNA droplets may have accelerated prebiotic Earth''s development of complex molecules (phys.org)
Freestanding 3D MXene structures push the limits of microscale devices (phys.org)
Direct imaging captures the crystalline vibrations of a supersolid made of atoms and light (phys.org)
New chemi-mechanical process removes pigments and restores properties in recycled plastics (phys.org)
Silica nanocomposite can generate biocides on demand (phys.org)
Biodegradable polymers used to develop eco-friendly, high-performance gas sensors (phys.org)
Growing meltwater reservoirs—glacial lakes are both a resource and a habitat worthy of protection (phys.org)
MXene nanoscrolls could improve energy storage, biosensors and more (phys.org)
How fire-loving fungi learned to eat charcoal (phys.org)
Light-based nanotechnology offers potential alternative to chemotherapy and radiation (phys.org)