phys.orgadded August 2026
Phys.orgby Keck School28d ago
Bone strength study reveals new clues about human evolution Bipedalism, or walking on two legs, is one of the key features that distinguishes humans from other apes.
Phys.orgby Public Library28d ago
Incarceration may escalate criminal behavior in South Africa Allowing petty offenders in South Africa to remain in the community may reduce their risk of committing serious crimes compared with...
Phys.orgby Public Library28d ago
Most Americans reject political violence, but support can vary sharply by party Republicans and conservatives are more likely than Democrats or liberals to justify political violence in 17 surveyed...
Phys.orgby University; Los Angeles28d ago
Tyrannosaurus rex teeth reveal a body temperature close to the human average When picturing a scaled, toothy Tyrannosaurus rex stomping across North America, building nests and eating other...
Phys.orgby Public Library28d ago
Deep ocean, familiar trash: Plastic waste found alongside possible new species It's no secret that plastic and other human trash are a problem for marine life, but our understanding has long...
Phys.orgby Public Library28d ago
Conserving just 35% of the nation's waterways could sustain freshwater biodiversity By evaluating the health of waterways across the U.S., researchers have identified a network encompassing about...
Phys.orgby Public Library28d ago
AI reveals novel nighttime feeding behaviors in right whales Right whales forage near the water's surface at night, putting them at greater risk of potentially fatal collisions with boats, Jay...
Phys.orgby Public Library28d ago
We may soon be able to read long-lost ancient scrolls damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius X-ray technology and artificial intelligence—along with the discovery of lead in the ink of fragments...
Phys.orgby Devin Rokyta28d ago
Hedgehog coronaviruses may threaten cats more than humans, new study finds Washington State University researchers have discovered how a group of coronaviruses circulating in hedgehogs invades host...
Phys.orgby Evan Gough28d ago
From 10 to 22 years: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's mission has just been extended The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope hasn't yet reached its Sun–Earth L2 orbit, and it already has some...
Phys.orgby University28d ago
Toilet pellets may help us flush less and save water A pellet that dissolves in the toilet, turning the water blue and masking odor after urinating, could help us all save water, according to a...
Phys.orgby Children's Hospital Boston28d ago
Prime assembly can correct multiple mutations at once, pointing toward universal gene therapies Genomic editing holds great potential yet continues to have limitations.
Phys.orgby Isabel Hicks28d ago
Gaming the market: Research provides insights for board game industry Anyone who has ever damaged a friendship over a supposedly friendly game of Monopoly knows the allure of board games.
Phys.orgby New York University28d ago
Predominantly online friendships linked to greater support for white nationalism From social media to the streets of Washington, D.C., the organized white nationalist movement has become more...
Phys.orgby University28d ago
Land use and management intensity affect the suitability of habitats for wildlife in Europe Common, wide-ranging vertebrate species, such as foxes, may be finding more suitable habitat in towns and...
Phys.orgby University28d ago
Ice Age carvers used mammoth tusk patterns to create unique art, study finds Intricate designs engraved across the surface of 18,000-year-old female figurines carved from mammoth ivory were...
Phys.orgby University28d ago
Spring-like porous crystals could enable chemically responsive microscale materials Crystals are usually imagined as rigid objects with flat faces and straight edges.
Phys.orgby Georgia State University28d ago
Some governments may hide a budget surplus to justify a tax hike It's annual property tax collection season, and with it may come questions about how those property taxes are used and, if there's a...
Phys.orgby Thomas Reintjes28d ago
A 6-nanometer vapor barrier insulates ice during rapid heating Put a drop of water into a very hot pan, and it can skitter across the surface on a cushion of vapor.
Phys.orgby Kathiana Luk; Andrew Dowdy; Hamish Clarke28d ago
Climate change is putting the squeeze on the world's grapegrowers This year, the European summer has been sweltering.
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