A new stellar census strengthens the case for a 13.8-billion-year-old universe (phys.org)
Hydrology professor develops simple outdoor flood alarm to save lives (phys.org)
Q&A: What does the 2026 World Cup reveal about modern sport? (phys.org)
Biodiversity boosts productivity most during extreme drought in drier grasslands (phys.org)
Generative AI''s power sparks fears of dumbing humans down (phys.org)
The secret to hydrogen''s quantum behavior lies in symmetry (phys.org)
Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke (phys.org)
Face-to-face with ancient Rome: Exhibition in Hungary brings forgotten faces to life (phys.org)
Elephants turn footsteps into messages through ground and skull vibrations (phys.org)
AI explored as tool for unraveling radicalization''s complex drivers (phys.org)
Nitrate in drinking water may be linked to preterm births in New Zealand (phys.org)
When words signal conflict: Measuring exclusionary nationalism in prewar Japan (phys.org)
Low carbon dioxide levels improve microbial production of biodegradable plastic (phys.org)
Report details ecological characterization of peatlands and coastal lagoons in EU (phys.org)
Are we missing the universe''s ''noosignatures?'' (phys.org)
Mystery of why some toads survive deadly fungus revealed (phys.org)
More than 50% of Australian university assignments used AI. How should universities respond? (phys.org)
New technique for building ultra-thin material stacks promises quantum breakthrough (phys.org)
Astronomers uncover the earliest known signs of galaxy-building in action (phys.org)
Europe''s last pagan state was already diverse: Medieval Vilnius drew migrants from Christian lands (phys.org)
Ocean acidification emerging as a planetary signal linking today''s carbon emissions to Earth''s deep-time memory (phys.org)
Tailored limits could manage 350,000 chemicals better than zero-release goal (phys.org)
Photo: Hubble sees crimson cloud and stars (phys.org)
Television and movie content linked with racial bias in children (phys.org)
How tides and river water combine to amplify floods (phys.org)
With an eye toward exploration, researchers map moon''s regolith thickness (phys.org)
Watchdog science journalism: Crucial yet precarious work, according to study (phys.org)
Low-altitude flights reveal Amazon methane emissions far above climate model estimates (phys.org)
Producing food while restoring biodiversity: Study highlights the potential of agriwilding (phys.org)
A new smart coating could improve the cleanup of nuclear wastewater (phys.org)
UN statements help predict China''s human rights compromises, analysis suggests (phys.org)
Hidden muscle machinery reveals 50 new gene subfamilies across vertebrates (phys.org)
VLA sky survey sets new standard for high-resolution, wide-area radio astronomy (phys.org)
New cell imaging method shines a light on blind spots (phys.org)
What is no‑till farming, and is it actually better for the environment? (phys.org)
Roman telescope will spot distant black holes that shred stars (phys.org)
New study analyzes how electronic trading is changing the retail investment market (phys.org)
Researchers suggest ways to improve US sentencing guidelines (phys.org)
New atomic trap boosts quantum performance by using surface forces (phys.org)
Climate change is forcing amphibians to change their diet—but they can only adapt so far (phys.org)
Lakes that ''breathe'' ancient carbon: A surprising find in the Congo Basin (phys.org)
Human noise pushes Alaska predators toward night foraging, altering salmon nutrient pathways (phys.org)
''Amazing moths'': Study pinpoints insect habitat that draws grizzlies to glacier peaks (phys.org)
Composting and water cremation: How the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up (phys.org)
Honey bees'' sense of smell changes from larval to adult life stages, study finds (phys.org)
''Uncanny valley'' effect observed in macaques through 3D animated monkey avatars (phys.org)
Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality (phys.org)
US-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on the International Space Station (phys.org)
Record-smashing US heat wave surges from West to East (phys.org)
First-of-its-kind computer model tackles antibiotic resistance (phys.org)
Lab-grown meat, gene editing and extreme fire: Researchers'' predictions for life in the 2100s (phys.org)
The spin of Pluto''s moon, Charon, may be slowing down (phys.org)
Magnetic fingerprint of a cosmic explosion detected for the first time (phys.org)
New platform uncovers genetic edits that boost plant-derived compound production (phys.org)
New mechanism shows how plants rapidly adapt to intense sunlight (phys.org)
Evolutionary history shapes plant carbon storage strategies worldwide (phys.org)
Researchers develop harder, longer-lasting silver plating (phys.org)
Moderate heat is enough to trigger signs of inflammation and coagulation in dairy cows (phys.org)
AI helps scientists improve prediction of which DNA sequences bind to each other (phys.org)
Ancient Roman farm women made wine, oil and profits. Historians dismissed them as ''housekeepers'' (phys.org)
Femcels feel doomed to loneliness (phys.org)
Ticking time bomb? Europe''s aging population brings challenges (phys.org)
Why we may still be choosing our friends like it''s the Stone Age (phys.org)
''Gus'' the T. rex fetches record 50.1 mn at US auction (phys.org)
World-first neutron lens brings sharp focus to structures inside materials and objects (phys.org)
New harvester ant species discovered in Bulgaria''s Eastern Rhodopes Mountains (phys.org)
Onion-like chemical halos may surround phytoplankton that power half of global photosynthesis (phys.org)
How the SKA will use fast radio bursts to decode the universe (phys.org)
Data-driven tool can find mineral biosignatures on other worlds (phys.org)
Direct observation of spontaneous magnon coherence at room temperature (phys.org)
First-ever koala chlamydia vaccine implant inserted into a wild koala (phys.org)
DNA origami turns secret messages into nano–Morse code that acts as multiplayer molecular encryption (phys.org)
Do birds enjoy flying? (phys.org)
How supermassive black holes feed themselves (phys.org)
Bio-metal: Exploring the metallic mystery of an ancient maw (phys.org)
The customer isn''t always right: Study reveals overlooked source of workplace discrimination (phys.org)
Haven or trap? Study finds sinkholes protect endangered tree at evolutionary cost (phys.org)
Physicists confirm 20-year-old theory that could boost quantum technology (phys.org)
New study reveals children drive cultural change (phys.org)
Two atmospheric patterns may explain why some heat waves in Europe persist (phys.org)
Engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels (phys.org)
Modern slavery is a business decision—not an accident (phys.org)
Six years of drought reshape soil microbiomes in tallgrass prairie, study finds (phys.org)
Statistical test helps judge the value of personalization (phys.org)
35 years of Florida scrub-jay research reveals benefits of long-term pair bonds (phys.org)
Heavy-element exotic dust may solve a neutron star merger mystery (phys.org)
Widespread misuse of crowd-control weapons by law enforcement at immigration enforcement protests (phys.org)
For time-critical events: NINJA prepares for first on-sky observations (phys.org)
Twisted ultrathin magnet retains magnetization after field changes, study finds (phys.org)
As Chagos governance is slated to shift, new research reveals the true scale of fishing (phys.org)
Researchers define new frontier in quantum materials (phys.org)
Researcher creates seawater isotope database to improve climate data reconstructions and projections (phys.org)
Highly filled liquid epoxy for smaller, more reliable chip packaging (phys.org)
Well-designed urban street plantings provide relief from summer heat (phys.org)
Disturbance has a greater effect on giant kelp productivity than resource availability (phys.org)
Study reveals Hawaiian hotspot is getting hotter (phys.org)
Underwater microphones detect dolphins in Sea of Japan bays about once every ten days (phys.org)
Shear loading reveals sixfold damage growth around stiff particles in aluminum alloy (phys.org)
Lower-skilled workers could earn more in an AI world, research indicates (phys.org)
Space cargo costs could fall more than 90% by 2040, study suggests (phys.org)
Frame-dragging observations validate Einstein yet again (phys.org)
Weather it together: Farmers speaking up about mental health (phys.org)
First-of-its-kind surgery performed on western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (phys.org)
Research brings the era of microbial cell factories one step closer (phys.org)
How the built environment can help protect mental health in a changing climate (phys.org)
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures (phys.org)
Unequal taxation helped fuel the French Revolution, say economists (phys.org)
Supportive supervisors lift performance for employees with disabilities, study finds (phys.org)
Most of the moon''s water likely remains chemically bound in its deep interior (phys.org)
Typhoons mix up bacteria and biochemistry (phys.org)
How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act''s ability to protect vital habitat (phys.org)
Dead stars in our cosmic backyard: Astronomers spot four white dwarfs hiding under our noses (phys.org)
Hidden in Maya wall writings: A named astronomer emerges from 1,200-year-old calculations (phys.org)
Climate disclosure gives Canadian companies an edge with European investors, new research shows (phys.org)
Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning (phys.org)
Floating-electron catalyst withstands week in air while making ammonia under milder conditions (phys.org)
Carbon storage could curb more than 90% of AI data center emissions, study finds (phys.org)
Scientists uncover molecular mechanism linking water-saving irrigation to cadmium accumulation in rice (phys.org)
AI-powered electronic nose can distinguish tens of thousands of odors (phys.org)
Hundreds of economists say ''we must act now'' on AI''s economic impact and job displacement risks (phys.org)
Where mainshocks strike may explain earthquake size patterns better than timing, data suggests (phys.org)
Six massive landslides discovered on icy Pluto (phys.org)
New imaging method reveals how electric fields reshape ferroelectric materials (phys.org)
Hidden barriers keep many Californians from coast, survey reveals (phys.org)
Scientists and citizens are more persuasive than government and industry in mobilizing action, study finds (phys.org)
Why climate scientists need to talk more about the very worst‑case scenarios (phys.org)
''Silly sprinklers'' put in reverse to further unravel decades-old physics puzzle (phys.org)
New 3D thermal cloak hides objects from heat in any direction (phys.org)
White-beam neutron device unlocks precise control of twisted quantum waves (phys.org)
The family tree of viruses just grew, and it paves the way for a new approach to agricultural research (phys.org)
Despite the growth of some AI schools like Alpha, research doesn''t show that AI tutors are better than human teachers (phys.org)
Melting icebergs can weaken a massive, far-off ocean current system (phys.org)
Famous puzzle-solving chimps lost 20 years of life after harsh Berlin winters (phys.org)
When disaster recovery becomes a way of life: Community disaster fatigue is on the rise with more frequent floods (phys.org)
Distant exoplanets may be hiding water beyond Webb Telescope''s reach, study finds (phys.org)
Shrimp feeding behavior observed under simulated microgravity (phys.org)
Himalayan snowfall has been miscalculated for years, here''s how we found a new way to measure it (phys.org)
What one of Emperor Hadrian''s latrines is telling us about the durability of Roman concrete (phys.org)
For Black girls, puberty is more than physical—it transforms conversations about identity (phys.org)
Zirconium tweak unlocks stronger cast aluminum alloy with ductility boost (phys.org)
Hubble discovers first of star cluster''s missing black holes (phys.org)
Hidden in plain sight: Caribbean reef fish nestle in tube worms, revealing previously undocumented partnership (phys.org)
Why communities resist saving the planet even when sustainability promises a better future? (phys.org)
Brazil''s highland forest has been shaped by climate change and Indigenous people for 6,000 years (phys.org)
Theorization of environmental justice in Chinese political philosophy (phys.org)
Wealthier and more populated metropolitan areas respond more strongly to early drought news by saving water (phys.org)
Study reveals how gas bubbles shaped Kīlauea''s 2018 lava flow (phys.org)
Atoms tell different stories when light hits a molecule in trillionths of a second (phys.org)
Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: New research (phys.org)
Climate shocks are hitting South Africa''s food businesses—study shows what they need to adapt (phys.org)
Chemists make elusive carbon-bridged sandwich molecule once thought too strained to exist (phys.org)
Widely-used method for assessing stream health doesn''t work very well (phys.org)
3D-printable elastic polymer proves surprisingly strong and durable (phys.org)
The 2026 World Cup''s header trends: More assists, higher precision (phys.org)
The US just approved a giant space mirror to test ''sunlight on demand.'' Low Earth orbit is getting weird (phys.org)
Study reports the first detection of a sugar in interstellar space (phys.org)
Uncovering the evidence for child abuse and neglect in archaeological remains (phys.org)
Solving a 30-year-old puzzle about a mysterious superconducting material (phys.org)
Major earthquakes can affect Southeast Asia sea-level projections (phys.org)
Biosensor detects nanoplastics in water within minutes (phys.org)
2.5 million stem cells reveal first genome-scale guide to gene function (phys.org)
3,400-year-old gold diadems and mouth-pieces from Cyprus blend the art of Egypt, Greece and the Near East (phys.org)
The ball is round—and contrary to some keepers'' views, in this World Cup it has performed just fine (phys.org)
Random by design: Flickering genes may spend energy to achieve precision (phys.org)
Scientists'' credibility depends on audience and perceived motives (phys.org)
Invasive aoudad pose deadly risk to native bighorn sheep (phys.org)
As super El Niño draws global attention, the Indian Ocean may hold the key to Mediterranean climate extremes (phys.org)
Medieval plague survivors left us graffiti, court records and a lesson for COVID (phys.org)
Atomic‐scale tracing of lithium trapped in copper current collectors (phys.org)
Chitosan-based hydrogel membranes as transparent biomaterials for skin regeneration (phys.org)
Oobleck droplets reveal 5 ways cornstarch ''goo'' behaves when hitting water (phys.org)
Netflix''s ''Heartstopper'' sparked global book-buying boom, study finds (phys.org)
Study links sea level to Earth''s carbon thermostat (phys.org)
Hidden fifth dimension could tune dark matter resonance, new theory proposes (phys.org)
Firefly brightness holds a cautionary tale about accepting older measurements (phys.org)
How the ''creeping normality'' of large language models is quietly reshaping the life sciences (phys.org)
Research reveals how grassroots football could help tackle climate change (phys.org)
Quantum-gravitational mechanism could explain the universe''s homogeneity (phys.org)
Scientists strike invisible gold in the deep sea—locked inside fool''s gold (phys.org)
New 200Gbps photodetector doubles optical reception capacity for data centers (phys.org)
Computer-guided electricity rapidly transforms flat nanofilms into 3D shapes on demand (phys.org)
Study suggests increased biotoxicity due to anaerobic decolorization of diazo dye by wetland-derived Clostridium (phys.org)
Banned chemicals continue to endanger environmental health in the Middle East and North Africa (phys.org)
Only 13% of biodiversity promises from 180 influential companies pass accountability test (phys.org)
RNA-only repair enzyme reveals how primordial life could have protected genomes (phys.org)
World''s first superconducting quantum heat engine offers path to larger quantum computers (phys.org)
Heat wave smashes records across central US (phys.org)
More than 2,700 died as result of heat waves in England, researchers say (phys.org)
China''s ''Green Great Wall'' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over (phys.org)
Jellyfish videos reveal why science content sparks curiosity for some viewers (phys.org)
Trees for hotter cities: New approach can bolster community input in meeting targets (phys.org)
Machine learning calibration of biosensors for microcystin toxin monitoring in freshwater (phys.org)
The public isn''t bored with economists, management scholars and sociologists but engaging people has conditions (phys.org)
Tiny magnetic ''flowers'' could expand how researchers image spintronic materials under stronger fields (phys.org)
How simple changes to PowerPoint presentations can make a big difference for learners (phys.org)
New imaging method offers fresh insight into LED materials (phys.org)
Textbook chemistry gains blue-light upgrade to build complex drug molecules in fewer steps (phys.org)
Climate change leaves northern tree swallows more vulnerable those in the southern US (phys.org)
We assessed dozens of programs for men who use violence. Here''s what we learned (phys.org)
Autonomous drones measure volcanic gas clouds, offering clearer eruption warning signs (phys.org)
Neil the seal is more than a viral animal. He''s become a global folk hero (phys.org)
Scientists decipher how a psychedelic substance is created, then engineer a plant to produce several at once (phys.org)
Self‑building molecular rings bring next‑generation drug delivery and smart materials closer (phys.org)
Patterned frozen soils get their shape from gravity and funky physics (phys.org)
In deep oceans, evolution is supercharged. This diversity could help unlock humanity''s greatest challenges (phys.org)
Low-cost genome sequencing approach is powering genetics research on mental illness and many other studies (phys.org)
Gravitational waves reveal hidden populations within black hole mergers (phys.org)
Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions (phys.org)
Climate oscillations shape nature''s coral refuges in a warming ocean (phys.org)
Oldest quasars ever discovered add to ''perplexing'' space mystery (phys.org)
New method brings single-particle quality control to nanocrystal manufacturing (phys.org)
Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire (phys.org)
Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm (phys.org)
In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions (phys.org)
Why sharing-economy drivers are disengaging—and how platform design can win them back (phys.org)
New heat wave blasts US, could break records (phys.org)
Almost a quarter of Dutch bee colonies did not survive last winter (phys.org)
Q&A: Unforeseen consequences of the ''great aging'' of America (phys.org)
Drawing the line: Virtual fences trigger the same cattle behavior as physical ones (phys.org)
Secure glass containers for storing chemical waste through laser welding (phys.org)
Synthetic rotation brings black hole energy theory into lab, amplifying waves (phys.org)
The Vikings were more than bearded marauders, but Scandinavia''s national museums continue to project that image (phys.org)
Reimagining the furnace: How a new magnetic design could supercharge industrial plasma (phys.org)
Immune cells get transformed into fungus-fighting nanoparticles (phys.org)
When species are forced to move: Prediction models underestimate climate-related extinction risk (phys.org)
Ribosome-based gene circuit lets cells read six signals and trigger responses (phys.org)
The gap between forecasts and reality can change public emotions during disasters (phys.org)
Heavy traffic can turn flower-rich verges into bumblebee traps, study finds (phys.org)
Managing water with local wisdom and science (phys.org)
A robot that reads bacteria by touch, without staining or chemical labels (phys.org)
World''s largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub (phys.org)
Tiny worms reveal backup circuits that keep survival reflexes from failing (phys.org)
Could permanent magnets protect astronauts from solar storms? (phys.org)
X-ray tracking reveals uneven expansion in young supernova remnant G292.01.8 (phys.org)
''Their story is our story'': Pigeons and humans, 3,500 years together (phys.org)
Cast away: Tracing the voyage of a plastic bottle cap and its hitchhiking marine species (phys.org)
The ''safe third country'' concept turns out to be an empty shell (phys.org)
Saturday Citations: Blue zone longevity; soft tissue find predates dinosaurs; black hole collisions simplified (phys.org)
Grasses provide most of the world''s calories—but we''re only now starting to learn how they grow (phys.org)
Intricate molecular mechanisms help bacteria evade immune detection (phys.org)
Drought threatens irrigation in northern Italy (phys.org)
Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend (phys.org)
Thousands shelter in Taiwan as typhoon lashes Japan islands (phys.org)
Japan''s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket (phys.org)
New platform creates digital map for marine biobanks (phys.org)
Collective agreements are least common where workers need them most (phys.org)
Understanding anti-blackness at Hispanic-serving research universities (phys.org)
Geoscientists reveal how Earth''s forces are shaping the ''Roof of the World'' (phys.org)
To ancient astronomers, Theta Eridani was brighter for 1,000 years—now we know why (phys.org)
New sensors capture warning signs before fish deaths in Lake Victoria (phys.org)
Dark energy flips its sign, but the Hubble tension refuses to budge (phys.org)
Children back group claims over evidence, but privacy reduces bias, experiments reveal (phys.org)
Why natural forests survive heat waves better than planted forests (phys.org)
Moderate warming rewires one-third of microalga''s genes, study finds (phys.org)
What is ''social media''? Study highlights public confusion about the term (phys.org)
Visible light triggers three-step cascade to make 3D drug-like molecules (phys.org)
Giant kangaroos survived until 6,500 years ago on the New Guinea coast (phys.org)
Dust in the wind: intense storms struck China, US in 2025, says UN (phys.org)
New 3D COF structure could help tune porous materials for batteries and cleanup (phys.org)
Researchers find simple solution for extending the lifespan of LEDs made from glowing quantum dots (phys.org)
Ancient DNA challenges family assumptions in medieval Scandinavian graves (phys.org)
Landslides kill 15 in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan (phys.org)
Physical laws explain why most flies evolved similar flight, with mosquitoes as outliers (phys.org)
Does multitasking ability really differ by sex? Not in the way you''d think (phys.org)
Brazil deforestation hits new low in Amazon (phys.org)
China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it (phys.org)
Math reveals how honeybee hives balance the ''daring few, patient many'' strategy (phys.org)
Tropical forests can switch from carbon sinks to carbon sources during El Niño (phys.org)
Research identifies farming practices that improve irrigation efficiency (phys.org)
New test certifies quantum measurements that simpler methods cannot mimic (phys.org)
Artificial hand reproduces human gestures using memory written into light-responsive polymers (phys.org)
High-status Iron Age burials reveal early links to Roman Empire (phys.org)
Report shows declining gun homicides, record gun suicides in 2024 (phys.org)
Researchers discover genetic secrets of mung bean crops (phys.org)
NASA space telescope maps magnetic fields of ''Lighthouse'' pulsar (phys.org)
Report finds the justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people''s needs (phys.org)
As national drought deepens, a new AI model helps balance water demands (phys.org)
Genomic study of the Asian house shrew reveals a complex history of Indo-Pacific trade and human migration (phys.org)
New Jurassic dinosaur species identified in Thailand from a single bone (phys.org)
Study links newspaper closures to distorted crime reporting (phys.org)
New model maps solar storms across 1 million miles around Earth (phys.org)
Virtual tutoring: What started as a pandemic phenomenon has evolved from a temporary fix to an educational fixture (phys.org)
Could exoplanets locked in eternal day and endless night support life? (phys.org)
What happened to Australia''s snow season? A climate expert explains (phys.org)
Hidden health risks found in New York City''s free-roaming cats (phys.org)
10 fathers took extended leave to care for their babies—how their family life changed (phys.org)
Largest viral-protein library gives researchers new way to probe emerging pathogens (phys.org)
Why bees are struggling to survive this summer (phys.org)
If so many people live with toxoplasmosis, how dangerous is this brain parasite really? Should I be worried? (phys.org)
Tiny mountain lakes pose big, overlooked flood risks, new study warns (phys.org)
New ligand engineering strategy creates more active nanocluster catalysts (phys.org)
Rising tides, rising tensions: New research calls for rethink of coastal law (phys.org)
Warm Jupiter exoplanet transiting a sun-like star discovered (phys.org)
Study finds politically salient immigration issues can lead to higher industrial pollution (phys.org)
Bacteria turn dissolved uranium into stable compound in 130 days, study finds (phys.org)
Peering into materials down to the nanoscale in the COCOON lab (phys.org)
Assessing lab animals with AI (phys.org)
Astronomers reveal how clouds shape the hidden interiors of the galaxy''s most common planets (phys.org)
Researchers link the mass extinction of once-dominant marine groups to intolerable heat, diminished oxygen in oceans (phys.org)
Darwin''s 150‑year‑old hillside steps mystery may have a new answer from virtual grazing animals (phys.org)