Mixed grazing, controlled burns and collaboration can curb Mediterranean wildfire risks
Phys.orgby University·4 Sept 2026
Mixed grazing, controlled burns and collaboration can curb Mediterranean wildfire risks Wildfires in the Mediterranean region are becoming drastically more intense.
Turbulent times for star formation in Stephan's Quintet
Phys.orgby Osaka Metropolitan University·4 Sept 2026
Turbulent times for star formation in Stephan's Quintet Star formation in galaxies is closely linked to molecular gas.
'Hidden order in disorder' makes nanodevices easier to design
Phys.orgby Pohang University; Technology·4 Sept 2026
'Hidden order in disorder' makes nanodevices easier to design Augmented reality (AR) glasses, lenses thinner than a human hair, and holograms floating above your fingertips may sound like...
'Soft crosslinking' strategy makes brittle, glassy plastics tougher
Phys.orgby Tokyo University·4 Sept 2026
'Soft crosslinking' strategy makes brittle, glassy plastics tougher Glassy polymers are those whose chains become immobilized below their glass transition temperature.
Bats show promise as a form of biological pest control in South African macadamia plantations
Phys.orgby University·4 Sept 2026
Bats show promise as a form of biological pest control in South African macadamia plantations Labor-intensive harvesting and complex processing make macadamias among the most expensive nuts in the...
Ultrafast electrons and lasers reveal unexpectedly strong radiation signals in common semiconductors
Phys.orgby Emily Ayshford·4 Sept 2026
Ultrafast electrons and lasers reveal unexpectedly strong radiation signals in common semiconductors Detecting radiation is key to technologies ranging from particle accelerators and scientific...
Capturing localized protein and metabolic information from a single tissue section
Phys.orgby Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory·4 Sept 2026
Capturing localized protein and metabolic information from a single tissue section Revealing how proteins and end products of biological activity (metabolites) change within specific tissue...
Why some Alaskan rock glaciers race downhill while their neighbors barely move
Phys.orgby Southern Methodist University·4 Sept 2026
Why some Alaskan rock glaciers race downhill while their neighbors barely move Two massive rock glaciers are creeping down mountain valleys in Alaska's Wrangell–St. Elias National Park.
Betelgeuse's atmosphere is becoming spotty and asymmetric—and a nearby companion could be shaping the pattern
Phys.orgby Sam Jarman·4 Sept 2026
Betelgeuse's atmosphere is becoming spotty and asymmetric—and a nearby companion could be shaping the pattern Sam Jarman Author For the first time since its dramatic dimming in 2020, a team of...
Physics-informed AI improves predictions of how critical minerals move through rock
Phys.orgby Maegan Murray·4 Sept 2026
Physics-informed AI improves predictions of how critical minerals move through rock The key to finding more critical minerals may lie in understanding how fluids and chemicals move through rock.
As global heating heads to 1.8°C, is it time to consider the 'Voldemort' of climate policy?
Phys.orgby Jan McDonald; Jonathan Symons; Manon Simon; Matt McDonald; Rachel Neef·4 Sept 2026
As global heating heads to 1.8°C, is it time to consider the 'Voldemort' of climate policy? The world is set to miss the 1.5°C global warming target, and plans are underway for U.N.
Record European fires burn over 500,000 hectares during summer
Phys.orgby Olivia BUGAULT·4 Sept 2026
Record European fires burn over 500,000 hectares during summer A record-breaking summer that saw more than 1,000 wildfires has torched some 540,000 hectares (1.3 million acres) of land across the...
Hiking canyons can quickly turn deadly when storms hit—what you should know before going in
Phys.orgby Anner Paldor·4 Sept 2026
Hiking canyons can quickly turn deadly when storms hit—what you should know before going in Hiking a picturesque valley or climbing a craggy gorge are among the most exhilarating experiences in...
Ultrafast sample spinning improves protein structural data by dizzying proportions
Phys.orgby Yokohama National University·4 Sept 2026
Ultrafast sample spinning improves protein structural data by dizzying proportions Researchers have been elucidating the structures of complex molecules for more than 100 years using a variety of...
Since the 1980s, climate change has increasingly altered European bumblebee habitats
Phys.orgby Université libre de Bruxelles·4 Sept 2026
Since the 1980s, climate change has increasingly altered European bumblebee habitats Global biodiversity loss is occurring at a rapid pace, driven by multiple human-caused factors, including...
Not a cheetah: Ancient DNA reveals the surprising Arctic life of extinct North American cat
Phys.orgby University·4 Sept 2026
Not a cheetah: Ancient DNA reveals the surprising Arctic life of extinct North American cat A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has overturned decades of...
Most money laundering arrests involve people under the age of 30
Phys.orgby Cardiff University·4 Sept 2026
Most money laundering arrests involve people under the age of 30 The majority of money laundering arrests involve people under 30, a new analysis has found.
Rescue satellite gets close to NASA's doomed telescope, even if it can't save it
Phys.orgby Marcia Dunn·4 Sept 2026
Rescue satellite gets close to NASA's doomed telescope, even if it can't save it A private spacecraft that was supposed to supply a lifeline to NASA's Swift Observatory managed to get close to the...
Patent-reading AI could strengthen early warning systems for hazardous chemicals
Phys.orgby Simon Öhman Jönsson·4 Sept 2026
Patent-reading AI could strengthen early warning systems for hazardous chemicals Patents are far more than legal documents protecting intellectual property.
Divergent molecular mechanisms for fungal plant biomass conversion
Phys.orgby Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory·4 Sept 2026
Divergent molecular mechanisms for fungal plant biomass conversion Fungi are major degraders of plant biomass, including leaves, stems and roots.
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