The hunt for unknown life in New York City
Phys.orgby Frid Kvalpskarmo Hansen·11 Sept 2026
The hunt for unknown life in New York City The globe is full of unknown species. But is it really possible to find a completely new animal species in the middle of the largest city in the United...
Scientists visualize proteins' hidden water architecture that may help define biological function
Phys.orgby Kanazawa University·11 Sept 2026
Scientists visualize proteins' hidden water architecture that may help define biological function For decades, scientists have understood proteins primarily through two defining features: their...
Global database reveals why no two cities' food emissions look the same
Phys.orgby Hilde Pracht·10 Sept 2026
Global database reveals why no two cities' food emissions look the same Switching to a more sustainable diet could halve food-related emissions in cities such as Amsterdam, while in cities such as...
Rare bird fossils from Bavaria reveal new species, including an eagle
Phys.orgby University·10 Sept 2026
Rare bird fossils from Bavaria reveal new species, including an eagle The Hammerschmiede clay pit near Pforzen in the eastern Allgäu is famous for its wealth of finds: Besides fossils of two early...
Ultra-cold quantum sensors cut X-ray uncertainty, improving nuclear material assessments
Phys.orgby Ron Cowen·10 Sept 2026
Ultra-cold quantum sensors cut X-ray uncertainty, improving nuclear material assessments To monitor the amount and type of nuclear material at power plants and weapons facilities, scientists look...
Q&A: The overlooked networks of heat resilience within communities
Phys.orgby Yale University·10 Sept 2026
Q&A: The overlooked networks of heat resilience within communities As extreme heat becomes more frequent and severe, many people are turning to informal adaptation strategies—rigging up plastic...
25 years after 9/11, research traces changing landscape of religious bias
Phys.orgby Kat Cosley Trigg·10 Sept 2026
25 years after 9/11, research traces changing landscape of religious bias A quarter-century after the Sept.
Future catastrophic weather could be 'far worse' than history suggests
Phys.orgby King's College London·10 Sept 2026
Future catastrophic weather could be 'far worse' than history suggests Historical records of the deadliest storms and heat waves may be a poor indicator of the scale and impact future weather...
How to help your garden recover from a heat wave
Phys.orgby Ross Cameron·10 Sept 2026
How to help your garden recover from a heat wave UK gardens took a battering this summer as a heat dome settled over western Europe, and much of the green and pleasant land turned a dusty beige.
Cell wall transport disruption exposes weakness in antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Phys.orgby Ingrid Söderbergh·10 Sept 2026
Cell wall transport disruption exposes weakness in antibiotic-resistant bacteria Even highly antibiotic-resistant bacteria become more vulnerable when their cell wall transport system is disrupted...
Psychologist wins Ig Nobel for proving rich drivers are the worst
Phys.orgby Mimi Ko Cruz·10 Sept 2026
Psychologist wins Ig Nobel for proving rich drivers are the worst Paul K. Piff, UC Irvine associate professor of psychology, has officially been recognized for what millions of frustrated commuters...
Fully recyclable hydrogel begins healing itself within minutes
Phys.orgby Katya Poltorak·10 Sept 2026
Fully recyclable hydrogel begins healing itself within minutes Imagine this. You pick up a contact lens from its container and—yikes!—it falls on the bathroom floor.
Himalayan glacial lakes are growing—and so is the downstream flood risk
Phys.orgby De Gruyter Brill·10 Sept 2026
Himalayan glacial lakes are growing—and so is the downstream flood risk Dozens of glacial lakes have formed across northern India in the last three decades, while existing lakes have expanded...
'CRISPR-Combo' system speeds regeneration of hard-to-breed perennial crops
Phys.orgby Gabe Saldana·10 Sept 2026
'CRISPR-Combo' system speeds regeneration of hard-to-breed perennial crops Editing a plant's genes is only half the battle.
Portland report maps complex journeys through homelessness
Phys.orgby Katy Swordfisk·10 Sept 2026
Portland report maps complex journeys through homelessness A new report from Portland State University's Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative (HRAC) and the OHSU-PSU School of Public...
New genomic tool for clams boosts sustainable aquaculture
Phys.orgby CIIMAR; Environmental Research·10 Sept 2026
New genomic tool for clams boosts sustainable aquaculture An international team of researchers, including CIIMAR, has developed a new tool that could help produce clams that are more resistant to...
Global study reveals hidden nutritional value of shellfish and other aquatic invertebrates
Phys.orgby King Abdullah University; Technology·10 Sept 2026
Global study reveals hidden nutritional value of shellfish and other aquatic invertebrates The nutritional value of aquatic invertebrates such as oysters, mussels and crabs has been significantly...
Unveiling how nanoparticles create iridescence in ancient ceramics
Phys.orgby European Synchrotron Radiation Facility·10 Sept 2026
Unveiling how nanoparticles create iridescence in ancient ceramics Scientists led by the Universitat Politècnica de Barcelona and the ESRF, the European Synchrotron, have revealed the chemical...
How sex with multiple mates can help save species from extinction
Phys.orgby University·10 Sept 2026
How sex with multiple mates can help save species from extinction Allowing females to mate with multiple males, rather than just one, could help make species more resistant to extinction...
Supercomputer simulations reveal how the molecular motor kinesin steers itself along tracks
Phys.orgby National Institutes·10 Sept 2026
Supercomputer simulations reveal how the molecular motor kinesin steers itself along tracks Kinesin is a molecular motor responsible for hauling essential cargoes within cells by walking step by...
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