1. Why people trust influencers more than brands, and what that means for the future of marketing #Economics #& #Business
2. Child-care affordability is coming at the expense of equity, and it''s time governments acted #Social #Sciences #Economics #& #Business
3. Retailers are quietly changing their return policies. Here''s why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday #Economics #& #Business
4. Fish farming is booming in Lake Victoria, but pollution and disease are wiping out millions. How to reduce losses #Ecology #Agriculture
5. Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and companies face ethical issues #Education
9. Most people do not feel free to leave a police interrogation room, research finds #Political #science
10. Less is more: Study shows giving workers less autonomy improves their creativity #Economics #& #Business
11. Parasitic ant tricks workers into killing their queen, then takes the throne #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
13. Reducing arsenic in drinking water cuts risk of death, even after years of chronic exposure: 20-year study #Environment
14. Sociology, meet ecology: How the variability of coffee harvests can teach us about sustainable farming #Ecology #Agriculture
15. Sea ice melting intensifies warming and humidification of high Arctic land, study finds #Earth #Sciences #Environment
16. Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows—and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it #Social #Sciences #Political #science
17. Forensic linguistics: How dark web criminals give themselves away with their language #Social #Sciences
18. 30-year ''snapshot'' of Pacific Northwestern birds shows their surprising resilience #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
19. The fire is out, but Tongariro is now at risk of losing its unique biological legacy #Environment
23. Hybrid workers working 90 fewer minutes on Fridays—a shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration #Economics #& #Business
25. Scientists uncover catalytic mechanism behind fatty acid-driven plant oil production #Molecular #& #Computational #biology #Agriculture
30. Long-nosed Pinocchio chameleon fooled researchers—two new species identified #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
31. ''Expulsion by suffocation'': How soy expansion and herbicide use are displacing Amazonian communities #Environment
32. Why ''incel'' social media accounts are encouraging young people towards extreme ''looksmaxxing'' procedures #Social #Sciences
36. Massachusetts water resources body punts on permanently dumping sewage into Charles River #Environment
38. The first-ever common language for cannabis and hemp aromas #Molecular #& #Computational #biology #Agriculture
42. Scientists pinpoint single gene responsible for initiating winter behavior of mammals #Plants #& #Animals #Molecular #Computational #biology
44. Nearly 47 million Americans at high risk of potential health hazards from fossil fuel infrastructure, study finds #Environment
46. Species in crisis: Critically endangered penguins are directly competing with fishing boats #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
48. Engineered endophytic microbiomes boost crop health and suppress soil-borne diseases #Biotechnology #Agriculture
49. We planted two woody meadows a decade ago to see what would thrive—now, it''s popular across Australia #Ecology
50. 55 million years: Australia''s oldest crocodile eggshells found in Queensland #Evolution #Paleontology #& #Fossils
51. New photonic chips passively convert laser light into multiple colors on demand #Optics #& #Photonics
52. Diaper changes are not just a chore to rush through. You can use them to teach consent #Social #Sciences
54. Beyond rent: Shared houses in Tokyo offer lifestyle, safety and community #Social #Sciences #Economics #& #Business
55. Dogs 10,000 years ago roamed with bands of humans and came in all shapes and sizes #Evolution #Paleontology #& #Fossils
56. It''s a myth that the Victorians created modern dog breeds—we''ve uncovered their prehistoric roots #Evolution #Paleontology #& #Fossils
57. New technique enables faster drug design for diseases linked to ion channels #Biochemistry #Analytical #Chemistry
58. Selective PET recycling: Iron catalyst and alcohols convert bottles and textiles into valuable compounds #Polymers #Materials #Science
60. Small group counseling boosts students'' emotional skills and school connectedness #Social #Sciences #Education
63. Saturday Citations: Humans have sensitive hands; solar system travels 3 times faster than predicted #Other
65. Imagery from 4,000-year-old goblet might depict a cosmic creation story, not Enuma Elish myth #Archaeology
69. How deep does it go? World-first mapping reveals the true depth of Australia''s deepest lake #Environment
70. Chang''e-6 samples reveal first evidence of impact-formed hematite and maghemite on the moon #Planetary #Sciences
71. Electrical control of spin currents in graphene via ferroelectric switching achieved #Condensed #Matter
72. Rediscovery of lost fish species provides a second chance for conservation #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
73. Bacterial enzyme uses vitamin C to neutralize immune defenses, study finds #Cell #& #Microbiology #Molecular #Computational #biology
74. Ethics should lead, not play catch-up, expert emphasizes as Japan panel OKs making human embryos from stem cells #Biotechnology
75. Baby sea otter is reunited with mother in central California after dramatic rescue #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
76. Satellites play critical role in tracking climate adaptation, researchers say #Earth #Sciences #Environment
77. Global review identifies 57 new living species of tiny marine foraminifera #Ecology #Paleontology #& #Fossils
78. Catalyst turns methane into bioactive compounds for the first time #Biochemistry #Materials #Science
79. Fighting poverty may require cultural wisdom, not just cash #Social #Sciences #Economics #& #Business
80. Even moderate heat waves can depress sea urchin reproduction along the Pacific coast #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
81. HD ions cooled to 18 mK yield most precise vibrational-rotational spectra to date #General #Physics #Quantum
83. Mosquito reproduction may hinge on E93 gene that links blood meals to energy use #Plants #& #Animals #Molecular #Computational #biology
84. Offsetting blue carbon benefits: Mangrove tree stems identified as previously underestimated methane source #Earth #Sciences #Environment
85. World''s oldest RNA extracted from woolly mammoth #Molecular #& #Computational #biology #Paleontology #Fossils
86. Reading a quantum clock costs more energy than running it, study finds #General #Physics #Quantum
88. Arachnid super-web reveals the surprising ''constant party'' life of cohabiting spiders #Plants #& #Animals
89. Climate leaders are talking about ''overshoot'' into warming danger zone. Here''s what it means #Environment
90. How cells preserve mitochondrial DNA quality across generations #Cell #& #Microbiology #Molecular #Computational #biology
91. Dark-colored lichens cause underestimation in Antarctic vegetation mapping, study reveals #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
93. How plants decide when to flower: Scientists discover a phosphorus-responsive switch #Molecular #& #Computational #biology #Agriculture
94. College degree still offers strong financial returns despite student loan debt, study finds #Economics #& #Business #Education
97. Simultaneous imaging of intracellular DNA and RNA using harmless light #Cell #& #Microbiology #Biotechnology
100. Controlling triple quantum dots in a zinc oxide semiconductor #Condensed #Matter #Quantum #Physics
103. A new way to measure the age of dolphins opens a window onto the lives of these iconic animals #Plants #& #Animals #Molecular #Computational #biology
104. Ancient condors thrived on Peru''s northern coast before retreating to the highlands, study reveals #Plants #& #Animals #Paleontology #Fossils
106. The ''Great Unified Microscope'' can see both micro and nanoscale structures #Cell #& #Microbiology #Biotechnology
107. Adaptive tracking theory of molecular evolution challenges mutation neutrality #Evolution #Molecular #& #Computational #biology
110. Military spending remains cornerstone of San Diego''s economy, impact report reveals #Economics #& #Business #Political #science
111. Chinese astronauts return from space station after delay blamed on space debris damage #Space #Exploration
115. Global companies are still committing to protect the climate, and they''re investing big money in clean tech #Environment
116. 100 years of menus show how food can be used as a diplomatic tool to make and break political alliances #Social #Sciences #Political #science
117. Amelia Earhart disappeared almost 90 years ago. Why are so many people still looking for her? #Social #Sciences
119. The world''s carbon emissions continue to rise—but 35 countries show progress in cutting carbon #Environment
120. ''Simulation theory'' brings an AI twist to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries #Social #Sciences
122. Wind and solar parks exacerbate existing rural tensions over land use and political alienation, study finds #Economics #& #Business
126. Healing, purification and holiness: How ancient Greeks, Romans and early Christians used olive oil #Archaeology
133. How sound and light act alike—and not—at the smallest scale #Optics #& #Photonics #Quantum #Physics
134. Humanity travels an average of 78 minutes per day—regardless of living standards, finds study #Environment
135. Algorithms reveal how propane becomes propylene for everyday products #Analytical #Chemistry #Materials #Science
137. Eggplant pangenome and panphenome reveal diversity and adaptation potential #Molecular #& #Computational #biology #Agriculture
138. Mechanistic model can predict biological community development across ecosystems #Ecology #Molecular #& #Computational #biology
140. Disadvantaged neighborhoods face barriers to access cultural institutions #Economics #& #Business
141. High-precision analysis of 2D materials microstructures achieved using electron microscopy and machine learning #Nanomaterials
142. Scientists uncover surprising link between koala and Ice Age ''marsupial lion'' #Evolution #Paleontology #& #Fossils
143. Putting less meat and more legumes in school menus reduces environmental impact by up to 50% #Environment
144. Pirated film quality and ticket costs shape U.S. moviegoers'' viewing choices #Economics #& #Business
145. Gerrymandering in North Carolina limits residents'' access to health care centers, study shows #Social #Sciences #Political #science
148. Oldest oceanic reptile ecosystem from the Age of Dinosaurs found on Arctic island #Ecology #Paleontology #& #Fossils
153. Analytical technique provides new insight into old DNA samples #Biotechnology #Molecular #& #Computational #biology
154. New biosensor technology maps enzyme mystery inside cells #Biotechnology #Molecular #& #Computational #biology
155. Ancient Intermountain West was once a vast sea sponge habitat #Ecology #Paleontology #& #Fossils
158. Bacterial scents from sick oaks attract beetles that worsen tree decline #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
159. Genetically engineered virus acts as ''smart sponge'' to extract rare earth elements from water #Bio #& #Medicine #Nanomaterials
160. Digital infrastructure shifts power dynamics between states and tech giants in war #Political #science
161. Analysis reveals extensive dog diversity millennia before modern breeding practices #Evolution #Paleontology #& #Fossils
164. Magnetic nanoparticles that successfully navigate complex blood vessels may be ready for clinical trials #Bio #& #Medicine #Nanomaterials
165. Bathing, dressing, and eating limitations show statistical correlation to medical parole outcomes #Political #science
166. Invisible groundwater threatens aging urban infrastructure, researchers warn #Earth #Sciences #Environment
167. ''We know how to do better'': Agriculture, water quality and cancer rates in US discussed #Agriculture
169. Let''s go on an ESCAPADE: NASA''s small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars'' atmosphere #Space #Exploration #Planetary #Sciences
172. Collaborations key to unlocking potential of AI in transforming medical education, say experts #Education
173. We studied the walking habits of young men in Cape Town and London, and debunked a myth #Social #Sciences
174. Why Africa''s mineral-rich countries are not reaping the rewards of their wealth #Economics #& #Business
175. Why the UK should look beyond growth to a ''new economics'' that works for all #Economics #& #Business
176. Space debris struck a Chinese spacecraft. How the incident could be a wake-up call for international collaboration #Space #Exploration
179. COP30: Governments must empower forest communities to keep fossil fuels underground #Environment
181. How parents and kids really feel about AI-generated images in children''s books #Social #Sciences #Education
182. COP30 climate pledges favor unrealistic land-based carbon removal over emission cuts, says report #Environment
183. For platforms relying on gig workers, bonuses can be a double-edged sword #Economics #& #Business
186. Biotechnology from the tropics: Ecuador fights against fungus that withers bananas #Biotechnology #Agriculture
187. Bird flu wipes out nearly half of breeding female elephant seals on South Georgia #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
189. COP30: Pacific leaders now have world court backing to call countries to account over climate risk #Environment
190. You might think frogs never get enough water. Turns out, they can fare worse in floods than in bushfires #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
191. Indigenous political candidates face less voter bias than parties might think: New research #Political #science
194. What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US? #Cell #& #Microbiology #Agriculture
196. COP30: Zimbabwe''s forest and energy projects reveal the downside of carbon credits #Environment
201. Molecular switch KAT7 may hold key to large-scale manufacturing of platelets #Cell #& #Microbiology #Biotechnology
203. Microfluidic MISO platform enables high-resolution cryo-EM from minimal starting material #Biotechnology #Molecular #& #Computational #biology
204. Largest RNA language model to date offers new way to predict behavior and boost drug discovery #Cell #& #Microbiology #Molecular #Computational #biology
208. Efficiency rankings used by governments and businesses may not be accurate, according to new research #Economics #& #Business
211. Rethinking value creation: The steps businesses need to take to achieve gender equality faster #Economics #& #Business
216. New ''ultra-mild'' sequencing method fixes long-standing flaws in cancer DNA methylation tests #Biotechnology #Molecular #& #Computational #biology
218. Families from deprived areas and ethnic minorities face the worst indoor air quality, research finds #Environment
219. Want to eradicate malaria-bearing mosquitoes? Try fungus, this researcher says #Ecology #Molecular #& #Computational #biology
220. Imaging method pinpoints microplastics in intact human tissue samples #Biochemistry #Analytical #Chemistry
221. Gas-switch reduction enables alloying in supported catalysts #Analytical #Chemistry #Materials #Science
226. Can invasive plants increase tick exposure risk? Scientists reveal a surprising link to human health #Ecology
227. Heavy atomic nuclei are not as symmetric as previously thought, physicists find #General #Physics
228. Physicists unveil system to solve long-standing barrier to new generation of supercomputers #Quantum #Physics
229. Reactor-grade fusion plasma: First high-precision measurement of potential dynamics #Plasma #Physics
230. Beyond food relief: Research calls for long-term, system-wide solutions to food insecurity #Economics #& #Business
231. Manganese is Lyme disease''s double-edge sword #Cell #& #Microbiology #Molecular #Computational #biology
232. Microbial network restructuring mitigates long-term soil carbon emissions from warming, decade-long study finds #Earth #Sciences #Environment
233. Longer growing seasons fail to counteract drought-driven declines in forest growth, study finds #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
234. Genomes of 24,000 previously unknown microbes revealed by new tools #Cell #& #Microbiology #Biotechnology
235. Baker''s yeast carrier makes bee propolis a more potent medicine, study finds #Biochemistry #Analytical #Chemistry
238. Enhanced climate models reveal how our cities are driving and feeling the effects of climate change #Environment
241. Scientists look to ancient microbes to discover the antibiotics of the future #Cell #& #Microbiology #Biotechnology
242. How chromosomes separate accurately: Molecular ''scissors'' caught in action #Cell #& #Microbiology #Molecular #Computational #biology
243. Study provides new forecasts of remote islands'' vulnerability to sea level rise #Earth #Sciences #Environment
244. Cutting-edge thermal drones reveal hidden strongholds of endangered koalas and gliders #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
250. Qu-based brewing in Bronze Age China: Pottery residue offers insights into Mogou mortuary rituals #Archaeology
251. Coastal ocean acidification advancing faster than expected, threatening local economies #Earth #Sciences #Environment
252. A wealth of genes for seed improvement uncovered in living fossils #Molecular #& #Computational #biology #Agriculture
257. Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes #Environment
258. Tabletop particle accelerator could transform medicine and materials science #Optics #& #Photonics #Plasma #Physics
260. Dissolved organic matter molecular communities change predictably with spatial distance, study reveals #Environment
262. How campus climate affects students'' attitudes to people of different religions #Social #Sciences #Education
264. Predator was a precursor of the crocodile—and although it lived before the early dinosaurs, it looked just like one #Paleontology #& #Fossils
266. Rudeness is hurting auditors'' ability to protect the public—here''s how #Social #Sciences #Economics #& #Business
268. Tutankhamun was decapitated 100 years ago. Why the excavation is a great shame instead of a triumph #Archaeology
269. Yes, there is an AI investment bubble. Here are three scenarios for how it could end #Economics #& #Business
273. Plants balance adaptability in skin cells with stability in sex cells, study reveals #Molecular #& #Computational #biology #Agriculture
278. Rainfall and temperature shape mosquito fauna in Atlantic Forest bromeliads, including malaria vectors #Plants #& #Animals #Ecology
280. AI helps identify genomic ''time capsule'' that distinguishes species #Plants #& #Animals #Evolution
282. Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin''s big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA #Space #Exploration
284. Evidence of ancient underground water reveals Mars may have stayed habitable longer than believed #Astrobiology #Planetary #Sciences
285. Turning the gut microbiome into a longevity factory #Cell #& #Microbiology #Molecular #Computational #biology
286. Imaging reveals bacterial symbionts in the ovaries of tiny, aquatic crustaceans #Ecology #Cell #& #Microbiology
287. Young adults say they''re happy with their friendships, but many still feel disconnected #Social #Sciences
288. Snail genome duplication offers look at evolution in transition #Evolution #Molecular #& #Computational #biology
289. Randomness reveals hidden order in the plant world #Plants #& #Animals #Molecular #Computational #biology
290. Higher methane emissions from warmer lakes and reservoirs may exacerbate worst-case climate scenario #Earth #Sciences #Environment
292. Red lactate biosensor opens the door for simultaneous monitoring of neuronal metabolism and activity #Biochemistry #Analytical #Chemistry
293. Significant share of Arctic Ocean''s dissolved carbon comes from land, study finds #Earth #Sciences #Environment
294. Hidden Arctic leaks: Natural seepage of oil and gas uncovered off Northeast Greenland #Earth #Sciences #Environment
295. Mass shootings spur local voter turnout but don''t sway presidential vote choices, study finds #Social #Sciences #Political #science
296. Bacteriophage characterization provides platform for rational design #Cell #& #Microbiology #Biotechnology
297. Surprising numbers of childfree people emerge in developing countries, defying expectations #Social #Sciences
298. High rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in raw milk #Cell #& #Microbiology #Agriculture
300. Beyond Matrigel: An engineered hydrogel for 3D stem cell culture #Cell #& #Microbiology #Biotechnology