Nuclear softening at an embryo's two-cell stage may be vital for further embryonic development (phys.org)
Even cacti are severely threatened in a warmer, drier world (phys.org)
New review explores how faint 'glow' from plants could transform global monitoring of photosynthesis (phys.org)
New gas sensor detects liver disease–related compounds in breath (phys.org)
Moon dust and recycled materials—providing insulation for future lunar habitats (phys.org)
An old talus slope delayed the 2023 Brienz/Brinzauls rockslide by several weeks (phys.org)
11,000-year-old clay fragments reveal early experiments in pottery-making (phys.org)
Crushes and other injuries: What science tells us about grieving a heartbreak (phys.org)
Beyond food: Bran-based gels show potential for targeted drug delivery (phys.org)
Glass does surprising things when stretched 1 atom wide. The discovery could help shrink electronics (phys.org)
Bennu asteroid analysis suggests unexpected origins for organics in space (phys.org)
New strategy boosts iron-based single-atom catalysts for Fenton-like reactions (phys.org)
The faces of iridium: One metal, many reactions (phys.org)
III-nitride device integrates sensing and memory for in-sensor computing (phys.org)
A standard shortcut, used since the 1970s, hides a magneto-optic effect in ordinary glass fiber (phys.org)
New algorithm improves phase readout for space-based gravitational wave detection (phys.org)
Wonder and ore: A spectacular new view from space maps Australia's mineral wealth (phys.org)
Research snapshot: The use of icons in aphasia-friendly texts (phys.org)
RipEye flags possible rip currents in beach photos within seconds (phys.org)
Roman-era 'frog feast' near Cambridge was the work of owls, bone analysis suggests (phys.org)
Overlooked bushland remnants serve as 'stepping stones' for endangered Carnaby's cockatoos (phys.org)
India pollution monitors overwhelmed by toxic smog (phys.org)
Finding new life in old chemicals for pharmaceuticals using light-driven chemistry (phys.org)
Deeper dives are linked to longer surface recovery in sea lions (phys.org)
El Niño looms over Colombia's battle with fire-prone plant (phys.org)
Why land—a scarce resource—is so important for climate protection (phys.org)
Deep-sea mining could destroy unique habitats hidden inside metal-rich nodules (phys.org)
New study shows COVID value-added tax cut significantly boosted private consumption (phys.org)
Coyotes are likely a permanent fixture on the Outer Banks of North Carolina (phys.org)
Simplified framework could make products' environmental impacts easier to assess (phys.org)
Mental health app may help unemployed people find jobs, six-week trial suggests (phys.org)
A new tool makes biodiversity conservation planning more efficient and reproducible (phys.org)
Genetic ancestry plays a key role in the migration of Cory's shearwaters (phys.org)
Earliest known compact quasar pair poses a black hole growth puzzle (phys.org)
New organic iron-sulfur framework boosts photosynthesis and carbon fixation (phys.org)
How ripples in space-time can reveal new exoplanets (phys.org)
European eels transmit a herpesvirus through bites, revealing another route for fish infections (phys.org)
Where AI can aid chemistry research and where reliability falls short (phys.org)
Repurposing the internet's backbone to advance whale monitoring (phys.org)
Anemone bleaching spurs stronger home defense and more aggression among clownfish (phys.org)
Rerouting ships to avoid killing whale sharks has little cost, study finds (phys.org)
Ancient rocks reveal when Earth's tectonic engine 'switched on' (phys.org)
High-achieving disadvantaged students are far less likely to take and pass entrance exams for selective schools (phys.org)
Scientists anchor first scientific animal name to a modern-day spider (phys.org)
Governments are failing to rein in emissions from their own power plants, analysis finds (phys.org)
Gamma radiation transforms brittle bioplastic into 'superstructure' hydrogel (phys.org)
The pet and skin trades pose little threat to reptile species, analyses suggest (phys.org)
The psychology of saving electricity: How comparisons can curb consumption (phys.org)
Microscopy upgrade sharpens images fivefold without sacrificing tissue imaging depth (phys.org)
Water molecules turn out to be secret messengers for magnetism (phys.org)
Harnessing laser nuisance achieves record resolution for atomic measurements (phys.org)
Prison data analysis finds choosing lowest reoffending risk scores preserves overall accuracy (phys.org)
Sexual violence can hide in plain sight at music festivals, according to new study (phys.org)
Seafloor clay reveals past dramatic ice loss in West Antarctica (phys.org)
Swordfish may be using deep dives to navigate the open ocean (phys.org)
AI-generated molecular fingerprints help identify existing compounds with therapeutic potential (phys.org)
Detailed 3D view of babesiosis parasite's ribosome could guide development of targeted treatments (phys.org)
Germany's Isar Aerospace eyes overtaking Elon Musk's SpaceX (phys.org)
By carefully arranging molecules, scientists can control how a material responds to light, heat and physical force (phys.org)
Influencers are supposed to influence us—so why are they asking us what they should do? (phys.org)
How the cosmic environment depletes galaxies of their gas (phys.org)
Antarctic water analysis reveals unexpected stability in dissolved organic carbon (phys.org)
When a Walmart closes, what happens to nearby stores? (phys.org)
Scientists discover new way to control magnetic waves for future quantum technologies (phys.org)
Classical–quantum light interactions could make complex quantum behavior easier to simulate (phys.org)
AI use is now universal in higher education. Why are universities failing to adapt? (phys.org)
Earth's 'core carbon' may have come from the far reaches of the solar system (phys.org)
Poles of bacteria imaged in fine detail for the first time (phys.org)
New approach boosts plastic-eating enzyme's activity nearly tenfold (phys.org)
Financial institutions tout sustainability while still funding high-carbon projects, review finds (phys.org)
Protein-building RNA molecules reveal possible remnants of an ancestral genetic code (phys.org)
Webb's controversial 'little red dots' may finally have an explanation (phys.org)
Protein tails help shape mosquito cell-to-cell channels (phys.org)
Two new howler monkey species discovered in the Amazon after 85 years (phys.org)
Archives reveal how climate memories may reset with each generation (phys.org)
A new method for tracking climate change and air pollution (phys.org)
Gravitational waves hint at black holes born from failed supernovae (phys.org)
When the definition of sexual consent gets stretched (phys.org)
Repeatable laser measurements reveal 'forbidden' vibrations in single molecules without destroying them (phys.org)
Airborne imaging explores a mosaic of thawing permafrost (phys.org)
Reef biodiversity accounting to help scale up restoration (phys.org)
Leader still means man, and language does not change that, according to study (phys.org)
Deep reefs provide corals little refuge from extreme ocean heat (phys.org)
Study finds links between bacteria in wastewater and chronic disease (phys.org)
Free-to-air TV failures add to data costs for remote Australian First Nations households (phys.org)
Q&A: 'AI has become a major force shaping our world,' says expert (phys.org)
Archaeological trap: Fish can make skeletons appear hundreds of years too old (phys.org)
Ph.D. completion depends on reciprocal mix of candidate, supervision and institution, review finds (phys.org)
Purple bacteria turn CO₂ and other industrial waste products into valuable supplement ingredients (phys.org)
Landfill leachate tests reveal divergent fates of biodegradable plastics (phys.org)
A net to protect against the world's deadliest animal—the mosquito (phys.org)
Mathematical method sharpens X-ray images at the nanoscale (phys.org)
Local AI trained on gut microbe data could help African livestock withstand heat (phys.org)
Southern hairy-nosed wombat found to deliver key environmental benefits (phys.org)
Tiny solar whirlpools may hold the secret to the sun's blistering corona (phys.org)
Simulated moon dust turned into LEGO-like blocks for settlements (phys.org)
What a 99-million-year-old feather is telling us about the evolution of flight (phys.org)
Cool adaptations: How fish survive in the Antarctic Ocean (phys.org)
Q&A: Exploring generative AI's impact on student thinking during programming and debugging (phys.org)
Laser-driven magnetic state defies equilibrium rules (phys.org)
Severe ocean risks threaten food prices, pensions and global economic resilience (phys.org)
LHC collaboration presents first result in the hunt for 'quirks' (phys.org)
Crystal boundaries help hydrogen sensors work in hot, humid air (phys.org)
Researcher uses AI to predict probabilities for chemical processes (phys.org)
Why the current strategy to manage mule deer populations may not be working (phys.org)
Finland's white-tailed eagle success story: What long-term data reveal about recovery (phys.org)
X-ray observations uncover possible jet warning signs in black hole systems (phys.org)
Tiny nutrient, big mystery: Key gene reveals how cereal crops transport nickel (phys.org)
Changing magnetic dimensionality boosts spin-wave frequency in Cr₂δTe₂ (phys.org)
Molecular structures reveal how a bacteriophage protein inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis (phys.org)
Neighborhood ties and social connections are linked to high recycling participation (phys.org)
Ice Age camp reveals hunter-gatherers reached Italy thousands of years earlier than previously thought (phys.org)
How cells pull together: Theoretical study reveals a hidden source of attraction (phys.org)
Most university students now use AI, but that doesn't mean they like it (phys.org)
Repeat thieves without kleptomania struggle to adapt to rewards in decision-making test (phys.org)
Team designs molecules that efficiently generate orange-to-red light for OLED displays (phys.org)
Study investigates what drivers would pay for 'salmon-safe' tires (phys.org)
A catalyst that protects itself while producing hydrogen (phys.org)
Simulations cast doubt on unusual asteroid's 'dark comet' status (phys.org)
A new role for chlorine: Uncovering anion redox in solid-state battery cathodes (phys.org)
Scientists release large-scale in situ cryo-ET resource for mouse sperm ultrastructure (phys.org)
World's most sensitive lab-based axion search presents its first results (phys.org)
Egyptian cats meant for the gods led harsh lives, extensive museum collection reveals (phys.org)
Student team develops innovative 'Trojan horse' in the fight against the Asian hornet (phys.org)
What seal pups can reveal about the effects of mercury exposure (phys.org)
Researchers launch all-out assault on sawflies damaging wheat crops (phys.org)
Turkish province despairs at being Europe's plastic dump (phys.org)
Bloody spit: Ghana waste dump poses health, environmental 'crisis' (phys.org)
Quantum could solve AI energy drain, says tech founder (phys.org)
Making metal–organic frameworks easier to shape for electronic devices (phys.org)
Ice core records uncover widespread air pollution from early 20th-century copper production (phys.org)
Digging up the past can change the ground beneath it (phys.org)
Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress (phys.org)
Math anxiety may be stopping students from learning useful AI and data skills (phys.org)
Light-pulse pairs reveal the femtosecond decay of an inner-shell hole in xenon atoms (phys.org)
AI-assisted atomic models reveal how protective shells regulate aluminum nanoparticle oxidation (phys.org)
Barium titanate's optical properties emerge more clearly after decades of widely varying measurements (phys.org)
Electrical technique concentrates milk without using heat, challenging traditional preservation methods (phys.org)
Fossil CO₂ emissions projected to decrease in 2026 amid clean energy growth and Iran conflict (phys.org)
The surprising power of connecting with strangers (phys.org)
Gatineau Park foliage reveals local Cold War nuclear testing legacy (phys.org)
Accidental discovery enables room-temperature recrystallization of molybdenum (phys.org)
Study identifies single amino acid change that alters Andes virus protein behavior in human cells (phys.org)
Starling numbers are declining—we're investigating whether their spectacular murmuration displays are changing too (phys.org)
Methane-eating microbes grown on electrodes build electrically conductive nanowires (phys.org)
Cracking the case of the Roman frog graveyard (phys.org)
Anglo-Saxon kingdom chose copper coins despite abundant silver (phys.org)
El Niño 2026–27 as a polycrisis: What happens when health and energy systems fail simultaneously? (phys.org)
Water may play critical role in how our tissues stretch and spring back (phys.org)
Archaeological finds at an Irish fort reveal insights into the finer side of medieval life (phys.org)
Endangered leatherbacks find new nesting beaches in Ecuador as Pacific Ocean warms (phys.org)
Machine learning reveals how often fish schooling evolved—and repeatedly disappeared (phys.org)
Tin deposits are formed from source rocks, not cooling (phys.org)
A parasite linked to cats may also threaten dogs' eyesight, researchers find (phys.org)
Tree-rich landscapes help birds and bats nearly double cacao yields in Peru (phys.org)
The ELT can probe ultra-diffuse galaxies and their dark matter mysteries (phys.org)
Did early humans collect keepsakes 500,000 years ago? (phys.org)
Some regions may already be living in a 1.5C warmer world (phys.org)
Male lizard 'perfumes' may be more about rivalry than seduction (phys.org)
A stellar odd couple at an unusual stage of evolution (phys.org)
Upgraded microscope can now watch individual quantum particles in motion (phys.org)
New perovskite system extends room-temperature spin polarization via successive quantum wells (phys.org)
Computer science researcher reroutes truckloads of excess food from landfills to food pantries (phys.org)
Subaru Telescope reveals the shape and temperature of Comet Encke's nucleus (phys.org)
Light reflecting within thin films can masquerade as molecular signals in perovskite solar materials (phys.org)
New synthesis strategy controls handedness in large, light-emitting molecular spirals (phys.org)
Alternative approach could reduce reliance on potentially toxic surfactants in pharmaceutical and food applications (phys.org)
The supernova impostor: Chandra finds likely source of giant star's repeated outbursts (phys.org)
Sewers could hold the key to detecting deadly fungal infections (phys.org)
First known 'disappearing planet' has a neighbor that makes it wobble like a top (phys.org)
Researchers develop AI tool to improve crisis communication (phys.org)
CheMeleon model adapts to predict molecular properties from scant data (phys.org)
New review maps a 'structure-to-physiology' roadmap for functional fruit packaging (phys.org)
3-million-year-old Taung Child once again shakes up our human family tree (phys.org)
Canines could help anthropological studies, answering questions about human evolution (phys.org)
Not a 'night owl' yet: Extraordinary bird fossil from Messel Pit suggests species still hunted by day (phys.org)
Our sun's undiscovered stellar nemesis is still out there, says physicist (phys.org)
Extended mathematical language captures symmetry in layered materials (phys.org)
Tiny beetle trapped in 53-million-year-old amber is named after Twenty One Pilots (phys.org)
Chimpanzees blowing raspberries offer first evidence of learned vocal conventions in great ape communication (phys.org)
Don't study alone: New research shows how loneliness impacts student health—and how universities can help (phys.org)
Atomic defects leave telltale optical fingerprints in quantum material (phys.org)
Giving wheat breeders hyper vision (phys.org)
Long-lived mineral grains can be invaluable for reconstructing impact events, but the stories are complex (phys.org)
How the Southern Ocean helped fuel Earth's warmest climate in 65 million years (phys.org)
Where East meets West: Tracing the geological crossroads of Iran and Afghanistan (phys.org)
Chemical fingerprints reveal ancient Pueblo blue mineral sources (phys.org)
Pollutants threaten rivers and streams even in protected areas (phys.org)
High-pressure setup unlocks detailed measurements of organized structures in turbulent flows (phys.org)
Knowing how plants stretch out when warm could help dial back their response (phys.org)
Study reveals overcompensation in desert plant-weevil interactions (phys.org)
Genetic hitchhikers make Aspergillus infections even harder to treat (phys.org)
2026 set to be one of the 4 hottest years on record (phys.org)
Quantum interference keeps two atoms bound despite enough energy to break apart (phys.org)
Less rain, more intense storms: Climate change strengthens extreme urban floods (phys.org)
Two nearby rocky worlds could offer alien astronomers views of planets appearing to reverse course (phys.org)
The fastest levitated spinning magnet ever made might help physicists search for dark matter (phys.org)
Satellite monitoring of the world's oceans is being restricted by legal barriers, study suggests (phys.org)
Repeated racism linked to depression and suicidal thoughts in Colorado teens (phys.org)
The art of good conversation may involve a little pink noise (phys.org)
Prehistoric whale reveals extreme skull asymmetry (phys.org)
Smart use of trees and crops brings best yield (phys.org)
'Nice' by any other name means essentially the same thing (phys.org)
Cells 'sense' physical forces to seal tissues and protect organs (phys.org)
Why demand persists for the horn of a once near-extinct antelope (phys.org)
Seismic imaging reveals double slab tearing at a subduction–collision transition (phys.org)
Watching others pays off: Attentive macaques benefit from observing their group mates interacting (phys.org)
Promising new biomarkers to diagnose feline chronic kidney disease (phys.org)
Interdisciplinarity on the curriculum—teachers hold different views on what students should learn (phys.org)
Chirality of 'trions' illuminates new paths for quantum optics (phys.org)
How bacteria build the molecular bushing of the flagellar motor (phys.org)
Protecting the vulnerable Y chromosome at the beginning of development (phys.org)
Ancient underwater canyons reveal clues to the world's oldest animal life (phys.org)
Removing too much crop waste for bioenergy could come at a cost to biodiversity, study finds (phys.org)
Two genes, two harvests: Adapting barley for double cropping (phys.org)
The migration that remade Africa (phys.org)
COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis (phys.org)
A hummingbird's brilliant magenta feathers depend on a hidden middle layer (phys.org)
CT scanning the centuries-old head of Jeremy Bentham (phys.org)
Sell-side analysts fail to adequately adjust stock forecasts after Fed meetings (phys.org)
Optical experiment demonstrates the strong Mpemba effect in a single qubit (phys.org)
Crystals hint at a volcano's ability to erupt (phys.org)
'Burning': Life under the world's dirtiest skies (phys.org)
Despite sacrificing people after catastrophic El Niño flooding, ancient societies were generally peaceful (phys.org)
A new clinical simulation model strengthens the empowerment and autonomy of nursing staff (phys.org)
Radiocarbon analysis uncovers possible traces of hidden earthquakes off Japan's coast (phys.org)
Small histone differences help shape gene regulation during sperm development (phys.org)
Liquid-assisted crystal growth cuts perovskite defects for efficient solar cells and LEDs (phys.org)
JWST tracks more than 100 magnified stellar events in the Dragon galaxy (phys.org)
How space weather powers auroras in the sky and threatens power grids on the ground (phys.org)
100 buses long: Scientists map one of the world's largest known coral colonies (phys.org)
New species of ground-dwelling bird, the largest of its kind, identified in same cave as Homo floresiensis (phys.org)
Game theory helps SETI search for alien civilizations (phys.org)
'Stupendously large' primordial black holes ruled out as a dark matter source (phys.org)
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program (phys.org)
Chimp sanctuary delivers an ape's food by drone amid Florida floods (phys.org)
Why the tropics lose the most birds when cities expand (phys.org)
Personalized savings reminders can help boost retirement savings (phys.org)
Student finds proof of rare wild cat in northern New Mexico (phys.org)
The hidden ways insects support animal life—from habitat to health—go way beyond being food (phys.org)
Different text genres help doctoral students adapt their writing to reach new readers (phys.org)
Two paths, one flux: Trapped ions simulate Aharonov–Bohm interference in a lattice gauge theory (phys.org)
Earth's gravity may have kept the early moon's volcanic heart beating (phys.org)
Scientists discover new jellyfish species in waters off Alicante in Spain (phys.org)
Heavy rain can more than double glacier speeds in Alaska (phys.org)
The introduction of a medieval public health system exposed the population to roundworm (phys.org)
Theory predicting an older universe without dark matter or dark energy passes key cosmological tests (phys.org)
Why treating soil acidity crop by crop is no longer enough for prairie farmers (phys.org)
Diwali celebrations coincide with worsening air. Here's how to stay safer (phys.org)
Polar vortex faltering weeks earlier than ever recorded (phys.org)
Pakistani astronaut to board Shenzhou 24 and become the first foreigner on China's space station (phys.org)
Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy (phys.org)
Atlanta's new giant pandas will make their public debut after a 2-year absence (phys.org)
Disasters and debt. Escaping the 'climate-debt doom loop' (phys.org)
Untangling the patterns of the cosmic microwave background to better understand the early universe (phys.org)
Spot a baby bird on the ground? Don't be tempted to bird‑nap it (phys.org)
The wasps that horrified Darwin reveal evolution's one-way streets (phys.org)
Air holes turn silicon wafers into flat ultraviolet focusing mirrors for compact optics (phys.org)
How a metabolite protects the enzyme that consumes it (phys.org)
New method measures microplastics in the air using an uncrewed aerial system (phys.org)
Future warming events will outdo the extreme heat waves of the recent past, new study finds (phys.org)
Light-powered method resurrects 'dead-end' compounds for drug discovery (phys.org)
Quantum gas microscope reveals individual atoms in first tunable three-component Hubbard system (phys.org)
European forests need to solve two crises—but not necessarily in one place (phys.org)
MTG-I2 satellite delivers remarkable first images, capturing a weather view of Europe every 2.5 minutes (phys.org)
High-precision timeline helps clarify an ancient magma surge in the North Cascades (phys.org)
AI won't ever make a historically accurate film—but it could help archaeology create better stories (phys.org)
AI points researchers toward new disease targets hidden in mitochondria (phys.org)
Redefining honesty in a crisis: Why truth alone is not enough (phys.org)
'Mega heat waves' strengthened by interaction between soil moisture, atmospheric pressure and temperature (phys.org)
Fruit fly study offers clues to insect survival in a hotter, drier world (phys.org)
Beyond trial and error: A framework for AI-driven solid-electrolyte discovery (phys.org)
Smart packaging film 'lights up' under UV as meat loses freshness (phys.org)
Noise pollution changes biology or behavior in 80% of animal species studied (phys.org)
The worse climate change gets, the harder it becomes to stop it (phys.org)
SynFit guides enzyme engineering by balancing several useful traits at once (phys.org)
'I heard a barnacle'—how paying attention to nature's background noise can reveal animal secrets (phys.org)
Vibrating mirrors of light create analog of a black hole event horizon (phys.org)
The John Lewis Christmas ad captures the deep need for grandmothers (phys.org)
Atom-scale model could help improve material growth for advanced electronics (phys.org)
States tax sports betting heavily, but gamblers may barely feel it (phys.org)
Scientists achieve record-breaking low temperature on China's space station, paving the way for new physics experiments (phys.org)
Evolutionary history and genetic basis of spruce diversification revealed (phys.org)
Researchers establish G0 founder population carrying targeted mutations in marine mollusks (phys.org)
Technique that spots tRNAs in action could accelerate drug development for inherited diseases (phys.org)
New method for upcycling polyethylene is suitable for mass production as a raw material for nylon (phys.org)
Robot successfully builds space structure in first autonomous construction demo (phys.org)
New 3D microscope packs many imaging tools into one system (phys.org)
World-first successful wild release of endangered broad-headed snake (phys.org)
Tiny biodegradable particles poke openings in skin to boost topical drug delivery (phys.org)
Oh boy, all girls again: Research tracks sea turtle sex ratios (phys.org)
How foreign investment can strengthen African governments' control over land (phys.org)
Microplastic pollution could be changing the color of the Pacific Ocean (phys.org)
The spring mountain butterfly has been spotted for the first time beneath power lines (phys.org)
Mineral-forming method removes more than 99% of radioactive technetium from liquid waste (phys.org)
Beyond green claims: Understanding how consumers evaluate sustainable products (phys.org)
Release of largest dataset to date on wildlife in Europe (phys.org)
From chaos to 'intelligent' soft matter—how tiny chemical differences guide droplets into ordered structures (phys.org)
Wacky magnetic fields of ice giants may stem from conductivity changes in their deep interiors (phys.org)
Why bandicoots and bilbies evolved such different snouts (phys.org)