Researcher studies mystical gemstones with a future in space exploration
Phys.orgby University·22d ago
Researcher studies mystical gemstones with a future in space exploration Ph.D. candidate Natalia Seliutina has followed gemstones from the -30° temperatures of Siberia to the carving studios of...
Fairness-based pathways shift emissions cuts while preserving global climate goals
Phys.orgby International Institute·22d ago
Fairness-based pathways shift emissions cuts while preserving global climate goals Who cuts emissions fastest, and who supports others in doing so, are central questions in global climate action.
Urban segregation study traces how history and ecology shape inequality in southern Chile
Phys.orgby Institute; Biodiversity·22d ago
Urban segregation study traces how history and ecology shape inequality in southern Chile Segregation is a multidimensional phenomenon deeply intertwined with historical, social and ecological...
Circular mRNA helps cell factories make up to six times as much protein
Phys.orgby Seoul National University·22d ago
Circular mRNA helps cell factories make up to six times as much protein A synthetic biology technology has been developed that converts easily degraded messenger RNA (mRNA) into a ring-shaped form...
Global cooperation under pressure—new report on shaping reforms
Phys.orgby Tanja Vogel·22d ago
Global cooperation under pressure—new report on shaping reforms Geopolitical rivalry, conflict, authoritarian nationalism and the systematic erosion of rules-based politics are reshaping the global...
Cyanobacterium found in clean lakes shows little toxic potential
Phys.orgby Bigelow Laboratory·22d ago
Cyanobacterium found in clean lakes shows little toxic potential Gloeotrichia echinulata is a type of cyanobacterium that draws scrutiny because it tends to bloom in clear lakes, forming thick mats...
Sydney cockatoos reveal how animal culture helps them adapt to city life
Phys.orgby Santina Russo·22d ago
Sydney cockatoos reveal how animal culture helps them adapt to city life Sulfur-crested cockatoos are surprisingly smart.
World Cup viewers exposed to junk food, alcohol and gambling branding every 7 seconds, study finds
Phys.orgby University·22d ago
World Cup viewers exposed to junk food, alcohol and gambling branding every 7 seconds, study finds More than 93,000 visible appearances of brands promoting unhealthy food and drink, alcohol...
Eat, prey, love: Nurse shark mating and Northeast angler conflicts offer conservation insights
Phys.orgby University·22d ago
Eat, prey, love: Nurse shark mating and Northeast angler conflicts offer conservation insights While the Discovery Channel's annual Shark Week event has given the public greater familiarity with...
Jupiter uses a surprisingly complex system to fend off particles from the sun
Phys.orgby Richard C Lewis·22d ago
Jupiter uses a surprisingly complex system to fend off particles from the sun A University of Iowa-led research team has reported in a new study the most detailed observations to date of the bow...
Centenarian sea cucumbers at risk of overfishing
Phys.orgby Australian Institute·22d ago
Centenarian sea cucumbers at risk of overfishing Marine scientists have been amazed to discover an endangered sea cucumber can live for decades, with some animals living more than 100 years, in a...
Archaeologists uncover centuries-old mystery of Tampa Bay's secret community of migrant potters
Phys.orgby Brooke Bowser·22d ago
Archaeologists uncover centuries-old mystery of Tampa Bay's secret community of migrant potters About 100 years ago, archaeologists unearthing pottery sherds in Tampa Bay found something...
A new way to see inside a hurricane
Phys.orgby Drew Davison·22d ago
A new way to see inside a hurricane Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a mathematical model to identify and analyze vortices, the rotating structures at the heart of...
From spider webs to mosaics: How nanosheets of graphene oxide control the patterns left by a drying droplet
Phys.orgby S Chatterjee; P Singh; B Kumar; R K Shukla; J Bahadur; R Bhardwaj·22d ago
From spider webs to mosaics: How nanosheets of graphene oxide control the patterns left by a drying droplet A drop of coffee on a tabletop often leaves a dark ring behind.
Dads of daughters may be more attentive partners
Phys.orgby Greg Bruno·22d ago
Dads of daughters may be more attentive partners Children can be hard on a relationship, but some kids can bring parents closer together.
New study reveals gaps in bison parasite management
Phys.orgby Camryn Haines·22d ago
New study reveals gaps in bison parasite management Gastrointestinal parasites can cause serious health problems in North American bison, but the drugs producers rely on to control them can become...
Two new large stick insect species discovered in Australia's backyards and rainforests
Phys.orgby University·22d ago
Two new large stick insect species discovered in Australia's backyards and rainforests Insect "detectives" have discovered two new types of large stick insects, showing scientists are still...
Sequencing genomes from museum collections could transform scientific inquiry
Phys.orgby Natural History Museum·22d ago
Sequencing genomes from museum collections could transform scientific inquiry Natural history collections around the world collectively hold more than 1 billion specimens, spanning a wide variety...
New screening method finds rare DNA gyrase poison for future antibiotics
Phys.orgby Christine Calvo·22d ago
New screening method finds rare DNA gyrase poison for future antibiotics The goal was to build a faster way to search for new antibiotics. The search turned up something unexpected.
Student-led missions deploy free-flying light sails from CubeSats in low Earth orbit
Phys.orgby Cornell University·22d ago
Student-led missions deploy free-flying light sails from CubeSats in low Earth orbit Students in Cornell's Space Systems Design Studio (SSDS) have released mission results for two unique light-sail...
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