General Physics
Results of the HAYSTAC Phase II search for dark matter axions
Axions, hypothetical subatomic particles that were first proposed by theoretical physicists in the late 1970s, remain among the most promising dark matter candidates. Physics theories suggest that the interactions between ...
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Archaeology
Discovery of ancient culture on remote Scottish isle rewrites the range of early settlers
Researchers led by the University of Glasgow in Scotland have identified a Late Upper Paleolithic site in the far north of the Isle of Skye, marking the most northerly evidence of Ahrensburgian culture in Britain.
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Tough microbes found in NASA cleanrooms hold clues to space survival and biotech
A new study by scientists at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and several institutes across India and Saudi Arabia has reported 26 novel bacterial species growing inside cleanrooms associated with NASA space missions. These ...
Space Exploration
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From prehistoric resident to runaway pet: First tegu fossil found in the US
Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s. After wreaking havoc in Florida's ecosystems, the exotic lizard was classified as an invasive species. ...
Plants & Animals
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Gene mutations help flowers mimic foul odor to attract carcass-loving pollinators
A wild ginger has a clever trick up its sleeve to lure in pollinators. No, it's not a sweet fragrance that fills the air, but the foul stench of rotting flesh and dung. To attract carrion-loving flies and beetles, the flowers ...
Genome-wide CRISPR screen identifies a novel target in NRAS-driven melanoma
Researchers at Novartis BioMedical Research in the US and Switzerland have identified a molecular target that may provide a new therapeutic pathway for cancers driven by NRAS mutations. Findings suggest that interfering with ...
Molecular approach prolongs ketamine's antidepressant effects in mice by weeks
Researchers at Vanderbilt University identified a molecular approach to extend the antidepressant effects of ketamine in mice by applying BCI, a compound that inhibits DUSP6 to sustain ERK pathway activation. Findings suggest ...
Sunlight-powered system mimics plants to power carbon capture
Current methods of capturing and releasing carbon are expensive and so energy-intensive they often require, counterproductively, the use of fossil fuels. Taking inspiration from plants, Cornell researchers have assembled ...
Energy & Green Tech
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Vaccine that protects against swine, human and bird flu could eliminate need for yearly shots
Annual flu shots could become a thing of the past under a new vaccine strategy developed and tested by University of Nebraska–Lincoln virologist Eric Weaver and his laboratory team.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Estrogen-related receptors could be key to treating metabolic and muscular disorders
A new Salk Institute study suggests that estrogen-related receptors could be a key to repairing energy metabolism and muscle fatigue.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Tech Xplore
Clear waters, hidden toxins: Viruses that combat algal blooms may actually increase risks for people and ecosystems
New laboratory research shows that when viruses attack a species that forms toxic algal blooms, those thick, blue-green slicks that choke waterways and that threaten ecosystems, drinking water, and public health, what results ...
Ecology
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Novel zinc-ion battery design promotes safe, scalable industrial energy storage
The present century has witnessed a proactive shift toward more sustainable forms of energy, including renewable resources such as solar power, wind, nuclear energy, and geothermal energy. These technologies naturally require ...
Engineering
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Advances in ceramic electrochemical cells promise more reliable hydrogen production and clean energy storage
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma have made significant advances in a promising technology for efficient energy conversion and chemical processing. Two recent studies involving protonic ceramic electrochemical cells, ...
Engineering
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Archaeologists reveal vast Aztec trade networks behind ancient obsidian artifacts
New archaeological research by Tulane University and the Proyecto Templo Mayor in Mexico reveals how obsidian—a volcanic glass used for tools and ceremonial objects and one of the most important raw materials in pre-Columbian ...
Archaeology
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High-speed imaging captures mechanics of hormone-driven gene activation
Scientists at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, have captured real-time footage showing how a key hormone receptor activates genes, offering a clearer view of one of the most fundamental processes ...
Biotechnology
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Twist of light: Non-reciprocity in photon polarization may unlock gravity and quantum mechanics link
A team of physicists has uncovered a surprising new way to explore one of science's greatest challenges: uniting the two fundamental theories that explain how our universe works—Einstein's theory of gravity and quantum ...
General Physics
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Optimized enzymes promote nitrogen-nitrogen bonds to generate bioactive compounds
Microorganisms generate all sorts of materials that could serve as potential agents for combating bacteria and fungi. An international research team has identified and optimized enzymes that can specifically generate a certain ...
Biochemistry
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Name diversity sheds light on social patterns in ancient Hebrew kingdoms
A new study has uncovered hidden social patterns in ancient Hebrew kingdoms by analyzing personal names from archaeological findings. Applying diversity statistics typically used in ecological studies, the researchers found ...
Archaeology
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Switchable singlet fission: pH triggers molecules to split or emit light for sensors
An international team of researchers has successfully controlled the flow of energy in a molecule with the help of its pH value. The results of the study, led by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), ...
Optics & Photonics
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Study uncovers mystery of how mini sand dunes form
A new study led by the University of Southampton and research institutes in France has uncovered the mystery of how mini sand dunes form on beaches and in deserts.
Earth Sciences
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Space weather can dramatically alter a planet's fate
We tend to think of habitability in terms of individual planets and their potential to host life. But barring outliers like rogue planets with internal heating or icy moons with subsurface oceans created by tidal heating, ...
Hunting for deadly snake fungus in Norway and Sweden
Researchers at the University of Agder (UiA) and Uppsala University are examining hundreds of snakes from museum collections. They are looking for traces of a deadly fungal disease.
Forty new moth species from the Philippines previously unknown to science discovered in collection
In two recent studies, scientists from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin have identified and described 40 previously unknown moth species from the Philippines. The newly discovered species belong to the snout moth family ...
Modeling framework predicts accelerated global vegetation growth under climate change
A new study led by researchers from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed significant increases in global vegetation growth under different climate scenarios. The ...
Citizen science contributes to imaging Jupiter's turbulent atmosphere
JunoCam, the visible light imager aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft, captured this view of Jupiter's northern high latitudes during the spacecraft's 69th flyby of the giant planet on Jan. 28, 2025. Jupiter's belts and zones stand ...
Uncovering the evolution of Hezbollah's political communication strategy
Lebanon's consociational democracy is geared toward maintaining political stability in a society that is deeply divided along religious lines. Under this power-sharing system, seats in the parliament and top government offices ...
In death penalty cases, the quest for justice is not America's highest value
Jimmie Christian Duncan learned in April 2025 that a Louisiana judge had dismissed his capital murder conviction and he would no longer face the prospect of execution. In 1998, a jury convicted Duncan of murdering his girlfriend's ...
Nepal holds tribute for disappearing glacier
Dozens trekked to Nepal's Yala glacier for a ceremony Monday to mark its rapid disappearance due to climate change and put a spotlight on global glacial retreat.
Silicon spin qubits gain ground as a leading candidate for quantum computing
In the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing, silicon spin qubits are emerging as a leading candidate for building scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Winter's coming but the heat stays on for Australia's coral reefs
With NOAA confirming late last month that more than 83% of the planet's reefs have been hit by extreme ocean heat since January 2023, scientists are finding that even the most resilient of Australia's coral reefs are struggling—including ...
Want to find life? You'll want to compare several exoplanets in the same system
Most astronomers agree that life is likely common throughout the universe. While Earth is the only world known to have life, we know that life arose early in our world, and the building blocks of life, including amino acids ...
Extreme turnover of Latin American legislators highlights political instability in the region
A new study led by Karel Kouba from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, reveals unprecedentedly high rates of legislative turnover in Latin America, raising concerns about democratic stability and governance quality ...
NASA's Europa Clipper captures Mars in infrared
On its recent swing by Mars, NASA's Europa Clipper took the opportunity to capture infrared images of the Red Planet. The data will help mission scientists calibrate the spacecraft's thermal imaging instrument so they can ...
Overcoming perception: Can an online retailer successfully break into the high fashion market?
A new partnership between online retail giant Amazon and luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue may prove pivotal for Amazon as it looks to penetrate the high-end fashion segment. Yet, despite a flashy promotional video ...
Invasive salmon, clams and seaweed are next threats to biodiversity in Britain
Pink salmon, purple Asian clams, marine invertebrates that form spaghetti-like colonies and a nematode worm that causes extensive deaths of trees are among the new entries in an experts' watchlist of invasive non-native species ...
'Elbows up' in Canada means sustainable resource development
"Elbows up" means many things today in Canada, including using the country's rich natural resources more effectively to support a strong, independent economy that benefits people and society.
Colossal Bioscience's attempt to de-extinct the dire wolf is a dangerously deceptive publicity stunt
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based biotech company, made headlines this April after falsely claiming to resurrect the extinct dire wolf. The company presents this as a breakthrough for conservation biology. However, our ...
What are the tradeoffs when people have to choose between clean air and clean water?
People in many parts of the world lack access to clean water, but boiling water to make it safer often requires burning wood or other dirty fuels that expose them to air pollution. How do these two risks compare to each other? ...
From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans' support for free speech
For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech's fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech.
Policies erode benefits gained by marriage for foreign-born individuals
According to new research by ILR Assistant Professor Tristan Ivory, intermarriage between foreign-born and native-born citizens provides clear labor market benefits for the foreign-born partner that change depending on the ...
