Observations catch galaxy cluster in the process of merging (phys.org)
Radio black hole trio lights up in rare galaxy merger (phys.org)
Scientists boost mitochondria to burn more calories (phys.org)
Why California''s milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol (phys.org)
Africa''s rarest carnivore: The story of the first Ethiopian wolf ever captured, nursed and returned to the wild (phys.org)
Glowing urine and shining bark: Scientists discover the secret visual language of deer (phys.org)
''Never move around a flaming dessert'': A scientist explains the chemistry of a Christmas pudding (phys.org)
Why mangoes fall before they''re ripe—and how science is helping them hang on (phys.org)
It''s (not) a new bike! How to manage kids'' gift expectations at Christmas (phys.org)
India space agency launches its heaviest satellite (phys.org)
Should we smoke salmon using traditional techniques, or should we simply add the flavor? (phys.org)
Instacart ends AI pricing test that charged shoppers different prices for the same items (phys.org)
Is democracy always about truth? Why we may need to loosen our views to heal our divisions (phys.org)
It''s been 25 years since America decided to save the Everglades: Where do we stand? (phys.org)
Children face punishment because of unaffordable school uniforms, new poll reveals (phys.org)
Meet NASA''s Artemis Closeout Crew, tasked with securing astronauts in their spacecraft (phys.org)
2026 will require brands to balance AI and authenticity (phys.org)
SpaceX defends airspace safety ahead of Florida Starship launch plans (phys.org)
Hagfish olfactory genes hint at ancient origins of vertebrate sense of smell (phys.org)
Ultrafast fluorescence pulse technique enables imaging of individual trapped atoms (phys.org)
Journey to the center of a quantized vortex: How microscopic mutual friction governs superfluid dissipation (phys.org)
Suspension of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act generated record gains for companies involved in overseas corruption cases (phys.org)
Wealthy elite''s private travel habits spark debate over climate and inequality (phys.org)
Optimized nanotube shapes can amplify electromagnetic field concentration by over 30 times (phys.org)
A molecular switch for green hydrogen: Catalyst changes function based on how it''s assembled (phys.org)
We discovered an ancient ''party boat'' in the waters of Alexandria. Here''s what might have happened on board (phys.org)
When 1 1 2: How mixed water contaminants rewrite toxicity rules (phys.org)
Drug-resistant Candida auris harnesses CO₂ to survive on skin, research reveals (phys.org)
New reactor produces clean energy and carbon nanotubes from natural gas (phys.org)
Webb spots the ''smoke'' from crashing exocomets around a nearby star (phys.org)
Why we sometimes avoid the truth and other times can''t stop looking for it (phys.org)
Hunting pressure drives female turkeys to produce more daughters, study suggests (phys.org)
Q&A: How changing your diet could help save the world (phys.org)
Molecular mechanisms behind speciation in corals identified (phys.org)
Scalable method enables ultrahigh-resolution quantum dot displays without damaging performance (phys.org)
Arctic sea ice melt slowdown since 2012 linked to atmospheric pattern shift (phys.org)
Russia''s plans for a space station include ''recycling'' its ISS modules (phys.org)
Raindrops form ''sandballs'' as they roll downhill, contributing more to erosion than previously thought (phys.org)
Single-image method can accurately evaluate fibrous material porosity (phys.org)
New tool predicts road expansion, deforestation and disease hotspots (phys.org)
Earth''s growing heat imbalance driven more by clouds than air pollution, study finds (phys.org)
Warmer rivers host more abundant Japanese eel populations, research shows (phys.org)
Diversifying US Midwest farming for stability and resilience (phys.org)
Emphasizing immigrants'' deservingness can shift attitudes (phys.org)
Ecological myopia: The blind spot holding back climate action (phys.org)
Ancient pottery workshop reveals Iron Age production chain (phys.org)
Ultra-high-resolution lidar reveals hidden cloud structures (phys.org)
A DIY, fly-powered food waste recycling system (phys.org)
How the global fish trade is spreading ''forever chemicals'' around the world (phys.org)
Mysterious, thermally insulating patches at the base of Earth''s mantle (phys.org)
The chaotic ''Dracula''s Chivito'': Hubble reveals largest birthplace of planets ever observed (phys.org)
Southeast Asia''s greenhouse gas emissions demand urgent regional action (phys.org)
New species are being discovered faster than ever before, study suggests (phys.org)
West Antarctica''s history of rapid melting foretells sudden shifts in continent''s ''catastrophic'' geology (phys.org)
Converting CO₂ into valuable chemicals in acidic environments: Iodide ions unlock efficient ethylene production (phys.org)
Promising new superconducting material discovered with the help of AI (phys.org)
Rare Hall effect reveals design pathways for advanced spintronic materials (phys.org)
Scientists crack ancient salt crystals to unlock secrets of 1.4 billion-year-old air (phys.org)
Why a chiral magnet is a direction-dependent street for electrons (phys.org)
The universe may be lopsided, new research suggests (phys.org)
Second bird flu case confirmed on Queen Anne''s County farm (phys.org)
There are countless reasons families have only one child—and they won''t grow up to be selfish or spoiled (phys.org)
Should kids at least do a little bit of school work over the holidays? (phys.org)
Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist? (phys.org)
Passive adaptation mechanism reveals how cells balance their protein levels (phys.org)
Robotic system synthesizes hundreds of metal complexes to find potential new antibiotic (phys.org)
Locals sound alarm as Bijagos Islands slowly swallowed by sea (phys.org)
Why shoppers buy fast fashion even if they disagree with it (phys.org)
Violence against women and girls: 4 key takeaways from a strategy that aims to change society (phys.org)
Super Mario Bros. help fight burnout: Study links classic games to boosted happiness (phys.org)
Pimple patches have hidden our blemishes for hundreds of years—historian explains (phys.org)
Can camera traps improve conservation outcomes? (phys.org)
The ''pawprint economy'' is booming—and it offers huge opportunities for tourism (phys.org)
A dance of galaxies: JWST captures interacting dwarf galaxies (phys.org)
Boosting workplace opportunities for vets (phys.org)
Getting support for opening the ''Pandora''s box'' of DNA testing (phys.org)
Halfway through Florida''s bear hunt, state officials won''t say how many bears are dead (phys.org)
Want to read more in 2026? Here''s how to revive your love of books (phys.org)
Vast freshwater reserves found beneath salinity-stressed coastal Bangladesh (phys.org)
From stadium to the wild: Sports clubs as new champions of biodiversity (phys.org)
Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do (phys.org)
Stripe patterns in blood cells offer new clues for diagnosing disorders and understanding natural designs (phys.org)
New microfluidics technology enables highly uniform DNA condensate formation (phys.org)
Database integrates deep-sea multi-omics data to study adaptation in extreme environments (phys.org)
What makes goal-setting apps motivate—or backfire? (phys.org)
NAC protein complex slows early synthesis to optimize cellular protein production (phys.org)
How chirality goes from the molecular level to the cellular one (phys.org)
Giant clams thrive with Indigenous management in American Sāmoa (phys.org)
Microbial glues go from foe to friend with a simple chemical tweak (phys.org)
The stealthy, persistent hazard of thirdhand smoke (phys.org)
Lily-like plants reveal centromere type evolution paths (phys.org)
Structural findings reveal how distinct GPCR ligands create different levels of activation (phys.org)
Predictive ''mismatch'' leads to novel carbon capture method (phys.org)
New technique lights up where drugs go in the body, cell by cell (phys.org)
Smile and the world will trust you: How mimicry shapes first impressions (phys.org)
Atmospheric rivers explained: What to know about the weather phenomenon (phys.org)
How does Santa do it all? Quantum physics, that''s how, says scientist (phys.org)
Male bees'' food begging behavior traced to a single genetic factor (phys.org)
New species of beetle named in honor of Gerald Durrell (phys.org)
More eyes on the skies can help planes reduce climate-warming contrails (phys.org)
What contributed to the success of termites? Their genomes provide the answer (phys.org)
Fishing fleet tracking can reveal shifts in marine ecosystems (phys.org)
Supermassive black holes show selective feeding habits during galaxy mergers (phys.org)
Fossil-fuel propaganda is stalling climate action; here''s what we can do about it (phys.org)
Tracing the quick synthesis of an industrially important catalyst (phys.org)
The way our cells respond to estrogen depends on how DNA is ''supercoiled'' (phys.org)
Reversible spin splitting effect achieved in altermagnetic RuO₂ thin films (phys.org)
Engineering the first reusable launchpads on the moon (phys.org)
Providing AI training leads to more critical and ethical use by university students (phys.org)
Working in groups can help Republicans and Democrats agree on controversial content moderation online (phys.org)
How soil and human antibiotic resistance are connected (phys.org)
Scientists chart over 140,000 DNA loops to map human chromosomes in the nucleus (phys.org)
Anything-goes ''anyons'' may be at the root of surprising quantum experiments (phys.org)
Leaves'' pores explain longstanding mystery of uneven tree growth in a carbon-enriched world (phys.org)
A third path to explain consciousness: Biological computationalism (phys.org)
Two ancient human species came out of Africa together, not one, suggests new study (phys.org)
How greener bus stops can help people beat the heat (phys.org)
An ecosystem never forgets: Extreme heat and drought responses linked to hydrological memory (phys.org)
Hubble glimpses galactic gas making getaway (phys.org)
The dual impact of stellar bars on star formation in galaxy pairs (phys.org)
The simulation hypothesis: Mathematical framework redefines what it means for one universe to simulate another (phys.org)
Whale, dolphin strandings show widespread disease, trauma (phys.org)
Ant smuggling case highlights legal inconsistencies (phys.org)
Nanoplastics have diet-dependent impacts on digestive system health, study finds (phys.org)
Kolmogorov-Arnold networks bridge AI and scientific discovery by increasing interpretability (phys.org)
Capturing the moment a cell shuts the door on free radicals (phys.org)
Q&A: The science of snowflakes—how hexagonal symmetry and environmental changes create endless designs (phys.org)
Cells reveal ''survival of the fittest'' through ribosome competition (phys.org)
East Antarctic Ice Sheet''s history tells a relevant story for today and beyond (phys.org)
I study rat nests—here''s why rodents make great archivists (phys.org)
Great apes are humans'' closest relatives, but many are endangered by illegal trading (phys.org)
Climate misinformation is becoming a national security threat. Canada isn''t ready for it (phys.org)
How shipwrecks become ''islands of life'' in barren seas (phys.org)
How climate campaigns can cut through ad fatigue (phys.org)
ALMA observations reveal multiscale fragmentation in massive star formation (phys.org)
Disaster after disaster: Do we have enough raw materials to ''build back better?'' (phys.org)
The sound of droplets striking water: How cowbirds control two sound sources in the syrinx to create ''liquid notes'' (phys.org)
Who was Amelia Frank? The life of a forgotten physicist (phys.org)
Warming may make tropical cyclone ''seeds'' riskier for Africa (phys.org)
Deepest gas hydrate cold seep ever discovered in the Arctic at 3,640 m depth (phys.org)
Decades-long quest leads to first scholarly accurate fossil replica of ''dinosaur-killer'' croc (phys.org)
AI uncovers double-strangeness: A new double-Lambda hypernucleus (phys.org)
Five new planets and the battle for their atmospheres (phys.org)
Federal Earned Income Tax Credit has unexpected result, researchers say—it decreases domestic violence (phys.org)
NASA''s wideband technology demo proves space missions are free to roam (phys.org)
The way we manage fires needs to shift from ''siloed'' to ''connected,'' experts argue (phys.org)
Wind-sculpted landscapes: Investigating the Martian megaripple ''Hazyview'' (phys.org)
Negotiation failure on UN environmental assessment highlights need for reform (phys.org)
Urban areas insurance feasibility and structure explored in new report (phys.org)
Toddlers with facial tattoos: How Christianity expanded body art in Nile Valley civilizations (phys.org)
Stardust study resets how life''s atoms spread through space (phys.org)
Social media users in the Central Valley are freaking out about unusual fog, and what might be in it (phys.org)
Simulations explore Neanderthal and modern human encounters in ancient Europe (phys.org)
PFAS concentrations can double with every step up the food chain (phys.org)
AI mimics human-like intuition to explore and analyze chemical reactions (phys.org)
Study shows the 2008 recession caused people to identify with a lower class (phys.org)
How healthy are Brazil nuts? New study elucidates trace elements in the seeds (phys.org)
Report calls on the UK banking industry to consider interventions that ''design out'' economic abuse (phys.org)
How spatial scale shapes plant invasions (phys.org)
Some mammals can hit pause on a pregnancy—understanding how that happens could help us treat cancer (phys.org)
Secret lives of cats could hold clues for wildcat return in Wales (phys.org)
Mixing incentives and penalties found key to cutting carbon emissions long term (phys.org)
Earthquake swarm continues to rattle Northern California city, seismologists say (phys.org)
Ancient sea anemone sheds light on animal cell type evolution (phys.org)
Artificial metabolism turns waste CO₂ into useful chemicals (phys.org)
CO2 soon to be buried under North Sea oil platform (phys.org)
Japan''s new flagship H3 rocket fails to put geolocation satellite into orbit (phys.org)
Scientists and data explain why Kenya''s lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future (phys.org)
''Lifting and shifting'' workers is not always the best answer (phys.org)
Cosmic rays from a nearby supernova may help explain Earth-like planets (phys.org)
Muddy eruption at Yellowstone''s Black Diamond Pool captured on video (phys.org)
Controlling exciton flow in moiré superlattices: New method leverages correlated electrons (phys.org)
Disciplinary confinement in prison does more harm than good (phys.org)
How a simple animal folds itself with origami-like precision (phys.org)
SN 2022ngb is a faint and slow-evolving Type IIb supernova, observations reveal (phys.org)
Modifying chirality with electricity: Voltage-driven method enables reversible, tunable states (phys.org)
Life''s first molecule: Borate boosts its formation, finds study (phys.org)
Scientists who use AI tools are publishing more papers than ever before (phys.org)
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space (phys.org)
Hot, humid weather during pregnancy poses far greater risks to child health than heat alone (phys.org)
Inequality alone doesn''t cause civil unrest—but internet access adds the crucial spark (phys.org)
Scientists urge governments not to wait for global plastics treaty as pollution continues to grow (phys.org)
Quantum entanglement could connect drones for disaster relief, bypassing traditional networks (phys.org)
Dunedin''s inner-city greening project shows even small spaces can be wildlife havens (phys.org)
Lessons from the Caldor Fire''s Christmas Valley ''miracle'' (phys.org)
Turning plastic waste into valuable chemicals with single-atom catalysts (phys.org)
Weighing sustainability of real vs. fake Christmas trees (phys.org)
Saturday Citations: Self-repairing quantum computer; AI carbon footprint; active listening forges bonds (phys.org)
Beetles block mining of Europe''s biggest rare earths deposit (phys.org)
First beta-delayed neutron emission observed in rare fluorine-25 isotope (phys.org)
Early motherhood carries wage penalty, while delaying pays off (phys.org)
Lapland''s next hotspot after Santa? Torne Valley seeks sustainable tourism (phys.org)
Wildfires reshape forest soils for decades, with recovery varying by climate (phys.org)
A molecular gatekeeper that controls protein synthesis (phys.org)
New ''cloaking device'' concept shields electronics from disruptive magnetic fields (phys.org)
Ant societies rose by trading individual protection for collective power—the evolution of ''squishability'' (phys.org)
How mountain building and climate change have shaped alpine biodiversity over 30 million years (phys.org)
How ancient viral DNA shapes early embryonic development (phys.org)
Why many Americans avoid negotiating, even when it costs them (phys.org)
Four years after the Mariana mining disaster in Brazil, river fish remained contaminated (phys.org)
Potentially toxic elements in bananas grown in the Mariana disaster region exceed United Nations limits (phys.org)
Targeting bacterial ''decision-making'' could help outsmart antibiotic resistance (phys.org)
Helping people and limiting damage: Researchers identify technology needs for disaster response (phys.org)
Expansion of invasive Chinese hwamei into alpine habitats in Japan: First record of songs (phys.org)
Eifel volcanoes mapped in detail: Surprising new insights from Germany''s largest seismological experiment (phys.org)
Pressing pause: A small genetic stop may have helped complex life evolve (phys.org)
Engineered enzyme turns formaldehyde pollutant into key pharmaceutical building block (phys.org)
Statistical method developed for single-molecule fluorescence analysis (phys.org)
Phage-resistant bacteria can still sink carbon to ocean floor (phys.org)
Electricity-driven nitrogen insertion enables sustainable heterocycle synthesis (phys.org)
Webb captures dwarf stars in a glittering sky (phys.org)
Real-time social interactions reveal how we balance cooperation and competition (phys.org)
Merging nanopores with nanofluidic devices could transform medicine and diagnostics (phys.org)
Uncovering how parasitic plants avoid attacking themselves to improve crop protection (phys.org)
Discovery of the most intron-rich eukaryotic genome (phys.org)
Westerly jet stream emerges as key driver of mid-latitude hydroclimatic extremes (phys.org)
Precessing magnetic jet engine model reveals power source of rare ''heartbeat'' gamma-ray burst (phys.org)
Nanoparticle vaccine strategy could protect against Ebola and other deadly filoviruses (phys.org)
Exploring the connection between gene expression and aging (phys.org)
Laser-engineered nanowire networks could unlock new material manufacturing (phys.org)
CO₂-driven method rapidly creates complex nanomaterials at room temperature (phys.org)
Should I pour this down the sink? (Probably not, and here''s why) (phys.org)
The levers for a sustainable food system to combat global warming (phys.org)
Long-standing puzzle of the Sadovskii vortex pair solved after nearly a half-century (phys.org)
Measuring how materials hotter than the sun''s surface conduct electricity (phys.org)
Nature''s pest controllers: Wasps keep whiteflies in check as resistance proves costly for survivors (phys.org)
Q&A: Environmental protection benefits the American economy and public health (phys.org)
Nodding off is dangerous. Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments (phys.org)
Football-field-sized balloon takes flight over Antarctica in quest for dark matter answers (phys.org)
Space station research supports new FDA-approved cancer therapy (phys.org)
Machine learning and microscopy solve 170-year-old mystery of premelting ice (phys.org)
A cryogenic winter for tomorrow''s accelerator (phys.org)
Here''s what determines whether your income level rises or falls (phys.org)
Continuous spread: Raccoon roundworm detected in nine European countries (phys.org)
Could advanced civilizations communicate like fireflies (phys.org)
Newly discovered Philippine pitcher plant already in danger from climate change and poaching (phys.org)
A jolt to the system: Biophysicists uncover new electrical transmission in cells (phys.org)
AI deciphers fish grunts, knocks and growls to identify eight species (phys.org)
Unexpected allies: DNA packaging aids gene expression (phys.org)
Kangaroos fix their posture to save energy at high hopping speeds, study shows (phys.org)
Video: Highlights of MBARI''s deep-sea exploration in 2025 (phys.org)
Nudges aren''t always good for society, economics study finds (phys.org)
Why quantum computers have memory problems over time (phys.org)
Populism as a departure from neoliberalism in Hungary and Israel (phys.org)
Researchers find trees could spruce up future water conservation efforts (phys.org)
Bird conservation groups use data from birdwatchers to fill critical information gaps for declining species (phys.org)
Could strategic river sensors have forewarned of Texas Camp flood disaster? (phys.org)
What does the November jobs report mean for workers and the economy? Q&A with professor of economics (phys.org)
Rising seas put Florida''s state tree at risk: New research offers hope (phys.org)
Candida auris: Genetic process offers new treatment target for deadly fungal disease (phys.org)
Medical students explore ChatGPT''s ability to support qualitative research (phys.org)
Trump shifts priority to moon mission, not Mars (phys.org)
Discovery turns household plastic recycling into anti-cancer medication (phys.org)
Early testing of schoolchildren has absolutely zero effect, researchers say (phys.org)
''This year nearly broke me as a scientist'': US researchers reflect on how 2025''s science cuts have changed their lives (phys.org)
To feel lonely is to be human: Here''s how to handle it at Christmas (phys.org)
How much does it cost to end rough sleeping? An Australian-first study may have just found out (phys.org)
Many shoppers take a strange comfort of buying now and paying later—but it can come with a sting after Christmas (phys.org)
Universities'' work towards Indigenous identity policies signals difficult conversations (phys.org)
''The river will not wait for us'': Strict timeline set for Colorado River deal (phys.org)
Bromeliads promote plant diversity in the forest by enriching the soil with nutrients (phys.org)
How Europe''s new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade—and our shopping habits (phys.org)
Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History discovered more than 70 new species in 2025 (phys.org)
Q&A: New method measures how quickly heat spreads through mountain permafrost (phys.org)
Roman soldiers defending Hadrian''s Wall were infected by parasites, study finds (phys.org)
Fort Lauderdale wants to help residents build ''living'' seawalls (phys.org)
Drone sampling of whale breath reveals first evidence of potentially deadly virus in Arctic (phys.org)
Food companies'' reports overlook key environmental harms beyond climate impact (phys.org)
Citizens have greater trust in parliaments with higher female representation, new research finds (phys.org)
A 400-million-year-old fossil is revealing how plants grew into giants (phys.org)
Research reinvents MXene synthesis at a fraction of the cost (phys.org)
A short-lived kinase state that''s essential for normal cell migration and T-cell function (phys.org)
''AI advisor'' helps self-driving labs share control in creation of next-generation materials (phys.org)
Private donors pledge 1 billion for world''s largest particle accelerator (phys.org)
Newly discovered microbes challenge assumptions about methane production in the environment (phys.org)
Hybrid excitons: Combining the best of both worlds (phys.org)
Life on lava: How microbes colonize new habitats (phys.org)
Survey of researchers shows active AI adoption for core scientific tasks (phys.org)
Bazinga! Physicists crack a ''Big Bang Theory'' problem that could help explain dark matter (phys.org)
Hidden viruses: Amoebae as a water safety ''Trojan horse'' (phys.org)
Improved tracer labeling expands PET imaging possibilities (phys.org)
SPHEREx telescope completes first full-sky infrared map in 102 colors (phys.org)
Protected areas mitigate mammal behavioral disturbances, study finds (phys.org)
Induced pluripotent stem cells: From dish to freezer and back (phys.org)
Ants may hold solution to human superbug, researchers discover (phys.org)
Researchers reveal how climate change is shaping decisions to move—or stay put (phys.org)
Refugees living outside camps make significant gains in self-reliance (phys.org)
Bacterium hijacks fruit ripening program in citrus plants to steal sugars, research reveals (phys.org)
An integrated framework to better assess air pollution health risks (phys.org)
Are talented youth nurtured the wrong way? Top performers develop differently than assumed, says study (phys.org)
Christians and Zoroastrians coexisted peacefully in 5th-century Iraq, archaeologists suggest (phys.org)
Catch or release: Angler characteristics and location influence which fish make it back into the water (phys.org)
International report reveals atmospheric impact of Hunga eruption (phys.org)
Identical micro-animals live in two isolated deep-sea environments. How is that possible? (phys.org)
Vitamin Sea: How tiny ocean lifeforms shape nutrition (phys.org)
Physicists bring unruly molecules to the quantum party (phys.org)
''Molecular microscope'' reveals greener path to ammonia (phys.org)
Hidden clay intensified 2011 Japan megaquake, study confirms (phys.org)
Hubble captures rare collision in nearby planetary system (phys.org)
Organic materials conduct ions in solids as easily as in liquids thanks to flexible sidechains (phys.org)