Planetary Sciences
Moons of Uranus surprise scientists in Hubble study
Scientists using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope went looking for evidence of one phenomenon and found quite another.
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Astronomy
Record-breaking cosmic structure discovered in colossal galaxy cluster
Astronomers have discovered the largest known cloud of energetic particles surrounding a galaxy cluster—spanning nearly 20 million light-years. The finding challenges long-standing theories about how particles stay energized ...
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Chimera approach overcomes mitochondrial barrier to alter protein production in living cells
Mitochondria supply the body with the energy currency adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which drives all bodily activities. For ATP production, the mitochondria consume around 95% of the oxygen inhaled. This process takes place ...
Cell & Microbiology
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8,000-year-old teeth provide evidence that pigs were domesticated from wild boars in South China
Pigs have long been known, sometimes celebrated, as among the most intelligent of farm animals. Now, a new Dartmouth-led study provides evidence that pigs were first domesticated from wild boars in South China approximately ...
Paleontology & Fossils
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CRISPR-Cas13 allows selective modification of desired RNA in living cells
RNA gene scissors (CRISPR-Cas13) are gaining significant attention as a next-generation gene therapy with fewer side effects. They can suppress infection by eliminating viral RNA, such as in coronaviruses, or regulate the ...
Biotechnology
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Two different time scales could increase quantum clock accuracy exponentially
How can the strange properties of quantum particles be exploited to perform extremely accurate measurements? This question is at the heart of the research field of quantum metrology. One example is the atomic clock, which ...
Quantum Physics
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How cultural transmission changed across 3.3 million years of human evolution
Scientists at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome and the University of Bordeaux in France report that human cultural know-how grew through a long, measured shift from casual observation to structured teaching, ...
Nanoplastics can disrupt gut microbes in mice by interfering with extracellular vesicle-delivered microRNA
Nanoplastics can compromise intestinal integrity in mice by altering the interactions between the gut microbiome and the host, according to a paper in Nature Communications. The study explores the complex interactions of ...
Bio & Medicine
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Mushrooms' microscopic filaments provide a blueprint for better materials
Fungi have been around for many millions of years, with the incremental process of evolution honing and improving their survival skills through the millennia.
Engineering
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Stem cell platform aims to recreate brain's immune system using lab-grown human microglia cells
Microglia are a specialized type of immune cell that accounts for about 10% of all cells within the brain and spinal cord. They function by eliminating infectious microbes, dead cells, and aggregated proteins, as well as ...
Neuroscience
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Medical Xpress
Scientists find unusual build-up of soot-like particles in lung cells of COPD patients
SARS-CoV-2 protein found to spread between cells, triggering immune attack on healthy cells
Baby talk is real: Adults speak differently to babies in at least 10 different languages
Tailored brain stimulation treatment results offer hope for people with depression
Tuberculosis lesion analysis reveals association between molecular profiles and patients' clinical indicators
Biological aging clock outperforms existing models in predicting mortality and health outcomes
Peripheral cues may amplify emotional distress in individuals with depressive symptoms
Newborns who survive serious health problems still face a higher risk of dying into adolescence
Planned repeat C-sections: Marginalized groups more often experience serious maternal complications
Tech Xplore
Multi-modal AI agent mimics human thinking for long video analysis and reasoning
CO-TENG: An origami-inspired self-powering sensor for smart wearables
Physics-informed neural network significantly boosts battery diagnostics
Fire-ready? Report finds many US power utilities unprepared for wildfire risk
Apple unveils iOS 26 and a new 'liquid glass' design
UK pumps £14 bn into nuclear plant on path to net zero
New tech gives second life to plastic farm waste
Uber to launch driverless taxis in London next year
Researchers fight cyber threats at aging US hydropower system
Huawei founder says chips still lag 'one generation' behind US
Sunny Greece struggles with solar energy overload
Gifts from the sea: Molecules derived from coral may help fight harmful bacteria
Pus, strep throat, and even tuberculosis—most infectious diseases are characterized by a cluster of pathogenic bacteria that can be stubborn and resistant to antibiotics. Now researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Space: The final frontier or the next stage for global colonialism and exclusion?
Just when we thought we'd learned from the past, humanity is preparing to repeat its most destructive habits—this time, in space.
Space Exploration
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Fewer than 500 neurons are associated with the suppression of binge drinking, new research finds
Among the billions of neurons in the brain, fewer than 500 are responsible for suppressing binge drinking, according to new research by Gilles E. Martin, Ph.D., associate professor of neurobiology.
Neuroscience
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Antibiotic ciprofloxacin shows promise as template for new blood pressure drugs with fewer side effects
Scientists from the UK and South Africa have discovered a surprising new role for a commonly-used antibiotic that could open the door to a new family of improved therapies for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Biochemistry
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How the ELAV protein shapes the brain's unique circular RNA landscape
Deep within our nerve cells, a molecule is at work that has no beginning and no end. Instead of a straight chain, as is common for most RNA strands, it forms a closed loop. Known as circular RNAs (circRNAs), these molecules ...
Genetics
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Socioeconomic status linked to white matter changes, which can shape brain heath in later life
A person's level of social and economic status can shape their brain heath in later life, a study suggests. Research led by the University of Edinburgh found a connection between socioeconomic status and changes in the white ...
Neuroscience
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Adorable animal content truly makes the internet more positive, study shows
Social media gets a lot of criticism over its platforming of toxic, divisive or polarizing content. But if you took away the awful material, much of what's left would be unimaginably cute: clumsy puppies, fuzzy kittens, roly-poly ...
Social Sciences
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Multi-modal AI agent mimics human thinking for long video analysis and reasoning
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is evolving rapidly, AI models still struggle with understanding long videos. A research team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a novel video-language ...
Machine learning & AI
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Key biological markers in severe malaria could pave path for future treatments
Northwestern scientists investigating severe malaria infections in children have uncovered key biological markers that could help guide future treatments, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Genetics
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Astronomers perform a long-term investigation of open cluster Berkeley 65
Astronomers from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) in India and elsewhere have employed the Devasthal Fast Optical Telescope (DFOT) to conduct long-term photometric observations of an open ...
How youth teach environmental educators through intergenerational learning
How educators acquire and implement learnings from their students can play a critical role in environmental education, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism ...
Assessment tool identifies ecologically equivalent areas to guide restoration projects
With successive records of high temperatures around the world and an increase in extreme weather events, the ecological restoration of degraded areas and the new markets associated with it, such as carbon and biodiversity, ...
Review uncovers how compound extreme events are becoming a hidden health crisis in China
A review in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters reveals that climate extremes are increasingly striking in combination—and their compounding impact is posing a growing threat to public health across China.
Dark energy camera captures sparse pockets of light among dark clouds of Chamaeleon I
The origin of our sun, and all the planets, comets and asteroids that orbit it, can be traced back to their birthplace inside a massive cloud of cold gas and dust, not unlike the billowing molecular cloud featured in this ...
Scorecard measures gaps in wildfire preparedness
In response to recent devastating wildfire seasons in Alberta, a new tool is helping communities in the province determine, reduce and better manage their risk as forecasts suggest these events will become more frequent.
The Rosebank oilfield: Why more UK oil means more global emissions
The UK government will soon face a momentous decision over whether to approve production in the Rosebank oilfield off the coast of Shetland.
What the new British zoo standards mean for animal welfare
If you visit a zoo, you might be captivated by the animals you see—majestic lions, curious meerkats, soaring birds of prey. But this is not always the case. Some zoos don't always give us that impression of "happy animals" ...
The world needs bold, equitable climate action at the 2025 G7 summit
As climate change and disrupted weather patterns impact countries around the world, leaders must act to mitigate the negative effects on public health.
Why the salmon on your plate contains less omega-3 than it used to, and how the industry can address that
Farmed Atlantic salmon has become one of the most highly traded food commodities in the world, enjoyed for its versatility as much as for its health benefits. It has long been known that eating oily fish such as salmon is ...
Why burning waste to power a giant greenhouse really could be a greener way of growing food
A new project in Bradwell, Essex, aims to change how we grow food and how we deal with our rubbish. Slated to begin operations in 2027, the Rivenhall greenhouse project could become Europe's largest low-carbon horticulture ...
Norms lead young people to consent to sex despite uncertainty
Young people understand the concept of sexual consent. But gender norms and social expectations often make it difficult to act on their own desires. A new doctoral thesis in Social Work from the University of Gothenburg sheds ...
Where is the center of the universe?
About a century ago, scientists were struggling to reconcile what seemed like a contradiction in Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Going public gives firms a rapid profitability boost, study finds
Newly-listed firms enjoy a rapid profitability boost compared to those that abandon a planned Initial Public Offering (IPO), new academic research shows.
Open dumping in Ghana contributes to flood risk and urban vulnerability
A study in the International Journal of Environment and Waste Management has found a direct link between Ghana's mounting urban flooding challenges and unregulated waste disposal practices. The findings have significant consequences ...
Five benefits Africa's new space agency can deliver
The African Space Agency was officially inaugurated in Cairo's Space City in April 2025. The event marked a milestone in a process that had been in the works since the early 2000s. Drawing inspiration from the European Space ...
The nuclear option: Europe's plan for faster space travel
Getting to Mars takes a really long time, about nine months using today's rocket technology. This is because regular rocket engines burn fuel and oxygen together (like a car engine), but they're not very efficient. The fundamental ...
New measurements for M87's supermassive black hole: Spin and accretion rate
The monster black hole lurking at the center of galaxy M87 is an absolute beast. It is one of the largest in our vicinity and was the ideal first target for the Event Horizon Telescope. Scientists have taken a fresh look ...
Link among racial identity, GPAs, alcohol use studied
For many students of color, adjusting to college means navigating unfamiliar academic and social settings, often while also managing stress borne from experiences relating to race.
Nations call for strong plastics treaty as difficult talks loom
More than 90 countries called on Tuesday for a global treaty to restrict plastic production, ahead of another round of hard-fought negotiations on the pact.
Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns
The health of the Chesapeake Bay declined in an annual report card on the nation's largest estuary released Tuesday, with scientists noting the effect of extreme rainfall patterns during the hottest year on record.
