Paleontology & Fossils
Ancient footprints reveal Neanderthal family hunts on beaches
Ancient footprints found near the shores of Portugal's Algarve region are giving us fresh insights into the lives of coastal-dwelling Neanderthals. An international study led by Carlos Neto de Carvalho of the University of ...
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Molecular & Computational biology
Mapping corn DNA reveals how genes shape plant traits and pest resistance
A team that includes Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists has unlocked some of the secrets of corn DNA, revealing how specific sections of genetic material control vital traits such as plant architecture and pest resistance.
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NASA's IXPE imager reveals mysteries of rare pulsar
An international team of astronomers has uncovered new evidence to explain how pulsing remnants of exploded stars interact with surrounding matter deep in the cosmos, using observations from NASA's IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry ...
Astronomy
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Genetic evidence casts doubt on early colonization timelines in Australia
Researchers at La Trobe University, Australia, and the University of Utah, U.S., report that recent DNA findings challenge claims of a 65,000-year-old human arrival in Sahul—the ancient paleocontinent that existed during ...
Fish species evolved different hunting strategies using distinct visual cues
Researchers have described how fish larvae rely on species-specific combinations of vision and movement to detect and capture prey.
Plants & Animals
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Obesity more likely caused by high calorie diet than lack of exercise
It's common knowledge that obesity is a global epidemic, particularly in industrialized countries, and that it is a major cause of disease and poor overall health. However, there has been a tug-of-war in the debate of whether ...
Childhood trauma shapes adult stress appraisal and mental health outcomes, research reveals
University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma to adult depression, anxiety, defeat, and entrapment.
Built-in extinguishers can prevent battery fires and explosions
Researchers have designed a working prototype of a lithium metal battery equipped with a built-in fire extinguisher, which is activated if the battery overheats.
First publicly available Japanese AI dialogue system can speak and listen simultaneously
How do you develop an AI system that perfectly mimics the way humans speak? Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have taken a significant step forward to achieve this. They have created J-Moshi, the first publicly available ...
Robotics
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Want to boost your brain as you age? Music might be the answer
Long-term musical training may mitigate the age-related decline in speech perception by enhancing cognitive reserve, according to a study published in PLOS Biology by Claude Alain from the Baycrest Academy for Research and ...
Neuroscience
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New evidence from pterosaur's fossilized stomach helps settle longstanding debate about its diet
The Mesozoic pterosaur is considered to be the first vertebrate to achieve powered flight and new evidence, also the first of its kind, helps to pin down what exactly this flying reptile ate. Previously, scientists had trouble ...
A promising pathway for the electrical switching of altermagnetism
The ability to switch magnetism, or, in other words, to change the orientation of a material's magnetic moments, using only electricity, could open new opportunities for the efficient storage of data in hard drives and other ...
Reduction in supply of prey was decisive factor in extinction of saber-toothed tigers, study finds
In two new studies, researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have shed light on how interactions between predators and prey influenced the extinction of saber-toothed tigers ...
Evolution
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Comparing first-trimester UTI antibiotics and congenital malformations
A collaboration between Vanderbilt University and Washington University researchers produced a population-based cohort study suggesting first-trimester treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI) with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ...
High ocean temperatures may slow deadly coral disease, new study finds
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals a surprising discovery in the fight against one of the most destructive coral diseases in the Atlantic and Caribbean: high sea surface temperatures may slow ...
Plants & Animals
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Astronomers perform a comprehensive study of two open clusters
Using the TUBITAK National Observatory and ESA's Gaia satellite, astronomers from the Istanbul University in Turkey and elsewhere have conducted comprehensive observations of two open clusters, namely: Czernik 41 and NGC ...
Melting Arctic ice bolstering North Atlantic Ocean currents, for now
From more frequent wildfires to rising sea levels, climate change is disrupting ecosystems and upending once-stable weather patterns. One particularly alarming consequence of rising global temperatures is the potential collapse ...
Scientists unravel how a tiny region of the brain helps us form distinct memories
Life may unfold as a continuous stream, but our memories tell a different story. We do not recall the past as one long, unbroken text. Instead, we remember it as a series of meaningful events, like how sentences are structured ...
Neuroscience
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Ultra-hot Jupiter's death spiral could reveal stellar secrets
Macquarie University astronomers have tracked an extreme planet's orbital decay, confirming it is spiraling toward its star in a cosmic death dance that could end in three possible ways.
Astronomy
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Research highlights unreliable responses from most Amazon MTurk users, except for 'master' workers
A new study led by Dr. Vadim Axelrod, of the Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, has revealed serious concerns about the quality of data collected on Amazon Mechanical Turk's ...
Medical research
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Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods. Lack of funding plays a big role
The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years of warnings and recent improvements in flood planning, Texas communities remain dangerously vulnerable ...
'Large' furry creatures found in Mexico rain forest in first-of-its-kind sighting
Along the banks of the Lacantún River, a hollow tree hid two creatures never before reported in Mexico.
Africans survived 10,000 years of climate changes by adapting food systems: Study offers lessons for modern times
Imagine living in a place where a single drought, hurricane, or mudslide could wipe out your food supply. Across Africa, many communities do exactly that—navigate climate shocks like floods, heat waves, and failed harvests.
How AI can help protect bees from dangerous parasites
Tiny but mighty, honey bees play a crucial role in our ecosystems, pollinating various plants and crops. They also support the economy. These small producers contribute billions of dollars to Canada's agriculture industry, ...
Are there upsides to 'overboarding?'
How many board seats is too many for one director? That's the question on many investors' minds, as they confront the possibility of "overboarding"—directors being spread too thin to do their work effectively. BlackRock, ...
Study reveals hidden enzyme redundancy in staph bacteria's survival pathways
In the ongoing battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, MSU researchers have made a discovery that could reshape how we target deadly pathogens like staph infections.
Whose turn is it? The question is at the heart of language, and chimpanzees ask it too
When we think about what sets humans apart from other animals, language often comes to mind. Language is more than words—it also relies on the ability to build shared understanding through conversation.
Consolation, community, national identity in the UK: What is lost when pubs close, and how they can be saved
Recent figures from the British Beer and Pub Association show that pubs will close at the rate of one a day in the UK during 2025. This is just the latest chapter in a familiar story—more than a quarter of British pubs ...
Why many Americans still think Darwin was wrong, yet the British do not
One hundred years after a Tennessee teacher named John Scopes started a legal battle over what the state's schools can teach children, Americans are still divided over evolution.
How to give children the freedom to play all across the city, not just on playgrounds
Children play everywhere. Yet their right to play—protected by a UN convention—is constantly challenged by adults.
The Habitable Worlds Observatory could find more very massive stars
Very massive stars (VMSs) have had a massive impact on the formation of our universe. However, there aren't very many of them, with only around 20 known specimens in the Milky Way and Large Magellanic Cloud. Even observing ...
How universities can keep protests from turning violent: Three lessons from the 2024 pro-Palestinian encampments
In spring 2024, pro-Palestinian student encampments that began at Columbia and Harvard spread to university campuses throughout the U.S. as Israel invaded Gaza in response to Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack. At least ...
Auditors' disclosure style can affect how their competence is perceived
Research appearing in the International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation raises important questions about how auditors communicate complex professional judgments. A team at Shandong University of ...
Synthetic biology could support future outposts on the moon and Mars
As humanity sets its sights on long-duration missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond, keeping astronauts healthy will be as critical as building rockets or habitats. A new paper appearing in npj Microgravity explores the possibilities ...
An alternative adhesive for wearable medical devices could offer relief for allergy-prone skin
Wearable health care devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports users' health and safety.
A new approach for generating inner ear hair cells expands research possibilities
Scientists have created a more efficient and controlled way to produce lab-grown inner ear hair cells than current methods allow, offering a new tool for hearing loss research.
How women are trapped in years of homelessness that often begin in their teens
Many women without children in their care who become homeless in Canada remain homeless for many years. Yet their experiences remain misunderstood and largely ignored because of the ways we define and measure homelessness ...
Eradicated since 1929: Scientists work to keep foot and mouth disease away
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a devastating illness that impacts cloven-hoofed animals like cows and pigs. It was eradicated in the United States in 1929, and, thanks to strict prevention measures, there has not been another ...
Taliban 'maintaining a balancing act' in relationships with other local jihadi groups, study shows
Taliban leaders have chosen to maintain a delicate balancing act in their relationships with other local violent jihadi groups since taking power in Afghanistan, new research shows.
New insights into the fish community in wind farms in Germany
A cooperation between the Thünen Institute of Sea Fisheries in Bremerhaven and the offshore wind farm operator Northland Power provides insights into the fish communities of a wind farm in the southern German Bight for the ...
