Archaeology
Investigation of ancient Tel Dan sanctuary reveals Phoenician ritual bathing traditions
A recent study by Dr. Levana Tsfania-Zias, published in the journal Levant, reveals how ancient Phoenicians may have incorporated cleansing into their religious purification rituals at the sacred precinct of Tel Dan for nearly ...
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Machine learning & AI
All-topographic neural networks more closely mimic the human visual system
Deep learning models, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) are designed to partly emulate the functioning and structure of biological neural networks. As a result, in addition ...
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Climbing the social ladder: A clear understanding of connections matters more than popularity, study suggests
Climbing the social ladder isn't simply a matter of popularity. Rather, people in positions of influence are particularly adept at forming "maps" of their social connections, which they navigate to become prominent in their ...
Social Sciences
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True single-photon source boosts secure key rates in quantum key distribution systems
Quantum key distribution (QKD), a cryptographic technique rooted in quantum physics principles, has shown significant potential for enhancing the security of communications. This technique enables the transmission of encryption ...
Scientists demonstrate unconditional exponential quantum scaling advantage using two 127-qubit computers
Quantum computers have the potential to speed up computation, help design new medicines, break codes, and discover exotic new materials—but that's only when they are truly functional.
Quantum Physics
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Using ChatGPT to write essays may be eroding critical thinking skills
A team of neurologists and AI specialists at MIT's Media Lab has led a study looking into the brain impacts of large language model (LLM) use among people who engage with them for study or work. They report evidence that ...
Past volcanic warming linked to marine extinctions, high-resolution fossil data show
The Earth is rapidly warming, and similar climate upheavals over 300 million years ago once triggered massive fluctuations in marine life.
Earth Sciences
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Green roofs shown to capture nearly all microplastics from rainwater
A small team of researchers at Tongji University, working with a colleague from the Shanghai Academy of Landscape Architecture Science and Planning, both in China, has found that growing plants on roofs can serve as an effective ...
Brain organizes visuomotor associations into structured graph-like mental schemes, study finds
Graphs, visual representations outlining the relationships between different entities, concepts or variables, can be very effective in summarizing complex patterns and information. Past psychology studies suggest that the ...
Why acute and chronic pain are so different—and what might make pain last
A new study reveals that when we experience short-term (acute) pain, the brain has a built‑in way to dial down pain signals—like pressing the brakes—to keep them from going into overdrive. But in long‑term (chronic) ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Simulation Belongs Where Decisions Are Made
Custom apps bring the benefits of simulation to those who need it, when they need it, in a format that makes sense for them.
The Future is Interdisciplinary
Find out how ACS can accelerate your research to keep up with the discoveries that are pushing us into science’s next frontier
Medical Xpress
Tech Xplore
Embryos can eliminate bacterial infections before forming their immune system, new research shows
Research led by scientists from the Institute of Molecular Biology of Barcelona (IBMB) of the CSIC and the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) has managed to film how a few days-old embryos defend themselves ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Global study reveals surprising flexibility in mosquito feeding patterns
In a global study, scientists have uncovered far greater diversity and flexibility in mosquito feeding patterns than previously thought, challenging long-held assumptions about how the disease-carrying insects select their ...
Plants & Animals
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Advanced algorithm to study catalysts on material surfaces could lead to better batteries
A new algorithm opens the door for using artificial intelligence and machine learning to study the interactions that happen on the surface of materials.
Analytical Chemistry
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How an Alzheimer's peptide and a blood protein may combine to drive early disease pathology
Scientists have long known that the Alzheimer's brain often features abnormal plaques and tangles, and recent studies have highlighted the role that the brain's vascular system plays in disease progression. But for decades, ...
Neuroscience
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Scale of how chronic fatigue syndrome affects patients' blood shown for first time
People with ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) have significant differences in their blood compared with healthy individuals, a new study reveals, suggesting a path toward more reliable diagnosis ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Rewriting a century-old physics law on thermal radiation to unlock the potential of energy, sensing and more
A research team from Penn State has broken a 165-year-old law of thermal radiation with unprecedented strength, setting the stage for more efficient energy harvesting, heat transfer and infrared sensing.
General Physics
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Magically reducing errors in quantum computers: Researchers invent technique to decrease overhead
For decades, quantum computers that perform calculations millions of times faster than conventional computers have remained a tantalizing yet distant goal. However, a new breakthrough in quantum physics may have just sped ...
Quantum Physics
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Scientists find new way to predict how bowel cancer drugs will stop working—paving way for smarter treatments
Scientists have developed a tool that can predict how bowel cancer adapts to treatment—helping researchers to design new personalized drugs that will keep patients living well for longer.
Oncology & Cancer
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Island rivers carve passageways through coral reefs, maintaining ecosystem health over millions of years
Volcanic islands, such as the islands of Hawaii and the Caribbean, are surrounded by coral reefs that encircle an island in a labyrinthine, living ring. A coral reef is punctured at points by reef passes—wide channels that ...
Earth Sciences
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Caught in the crossfire: How phages spread Salmonella virulence genes
A global study uncovers the hidden role of viruses in driving bacterial evolution and highlights a surprising bacterial gene that helps fight back.
Evolution
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Chromosomes and spindles in mature oocytes are stabilized by histone modification, study shows
The accurate distribution of chromosomes in an oocyte is essential for the correct transmission of genetic information to the next generation. Now, researchers from Kyushu University have demonstrated that the histone modification ...
Expert highlights parents' key role in helping kids navigate AI challenges
Parenting has never been an easy job. In each generation, it comes with tough conversations on topics ranging from sex and peer pressure to politics and mortality. In the digital age, that list should continue to grow with ...
Scientists calculate how many wet wipes enter UK waters
As much as 100kg of wet wipes enter the lower reaches of the Taff River annually, finds a new mathematical model.
Some countries are prioritizing AI workforce preparation through curriculum and job training
Artificial intelligence is spreading into many aspects of life, from communications and advertising to grading tests. But with the growth of AI comes a shake-up in the workplace.
EU plans to scrap anti-greenwashing rules after pushback
The European Commission said Friday it intends to scrap new rules against greenwashing after they hit a roadblock in the final stretch from conservative lawmakers calling them too onerous for businesses.
Vulnerable construction turned Myanmar earthquake into widespread catastrophe: Report
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, became a widespread catastrophe due to the collapse of vulnerable buildings, which directly led to the majority of deaths and destruction, according ...
Scientists urge use of fine-scale models to predict pollution surges
Over the last two decades, the scientific community has made rapid strides in understanding climate change and air pollution—but progress on their combined effects remains limited. Traditional models often gloss over the ...
US enters first major heat wave of 2025
The United States is experiencing its first significant heat wave of the year, beginning Friday across the Great Plains and expanding into parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes over the weekend, according to the National Weather ...
Macron says Europe must become 'space power' again
President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that Europe must again become a global space power, warning that France risked being squeezed out of the global low-orbit satellite constellation market.
Fiscal policies prove highly effective in mitigating the environmental impact of food
A study by the University of the Basque Country (EHU) has identified the optimal combinations of taxes and subsidies for reducing the environmental footprint of food consumption. Researchers from the BIRTE research group ...
Microbial consortium achieves complete biodegradation of persistent herbicide acetochlor in contaminated soil
Researchers led by Dr. Xu Mingkai from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified a highly effective microbial consortium capable of fully degrading acetochlor, a widely used and persistent ...
Researchers reveal new role of vitamin C precursor in enhancing plant growth and the production of bioactive compounds
Scientists from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a promising new use for a key intermediate in vitamin C production, demonstrating its potential to enhance plant growth and ...
How banks are shaping resilience to natural disasters and climate shocks
Climate shocks, such as extreme weather events, have disastrous consequences for the livelihoods and economic well-being of affected communities. The banking sector can be an important lever to increase resilience. But how? ...
Many elite athletes live below the poverty line. Tax-deductible donations won't solve the problem
As the end of the 2024–25 financial year nears, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), in partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), has launched a new joint fundraising initiative allowing Australians to ...
Jaws helped spur a fishing frenzy—so how have the world's sharks fared since the 1975 release?
Steven Spielberg's Jaws opened across North America on June 20, 1975, and immediately tapped into the primal human fear of being hunted by a huge, savvy predator.
New Victorian laws will help combat hate speech, but there is still some way to go
Victoria's landmark anti-vilification laws are a significant step forward for LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and anyone discriminated against because of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
AI model developed to unlock the potential of satellite imagery for land cover mapping
A research team led by the University of Aberdeen has developed a pioneering AI model to improve accuracy and reduce computational time in land cover mapping, particularly for vegetation.
Using ancient DNA to predict the future
Antarctica appears sparse. Nothing but white ice, glaciers and harsh conditions that only a few animals have adapted to survive in.
Information overload: Smartphones are exposing children to an avalanche of irrelevance
More than 80% of children aged 10 to 12 in the UK own a smartphone, according to a recent report by media watchdog Ofcom. Many people think this is a bad thing: there has been much debate about whether children should be ...
Light-powered reactions could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient
Manufactured chemicals and materials are necessary for practically every aspect of daily life, from life-saving pharmaceuticals to plastics, fuels and fertilizers. Yet manufacturing these important chemicals comes at a steep ...
