Early heat and drought stress can have lasting effects on corn growth
A brief period of heat and drought early in a corn plant
Genomic study uncovers a new lace bug species on Japan
Researchers have used genome-wide DNA data to identify a new insect species on the Ogasawara Islands, a remote Japanese archipelago roughly 900 to 1,000 kilometers (560 to 620 miles) south of Tokyo. The findings suggest that evolution among island insects is more intricate than appearances imply. The study is published in ZooKeys.
Microsoft pulls plug on Essex data center development
Planned development in Loughton was set to deliver 50 MW of AI capacity and create 250 permanent jobs
Microsofts business software practices under scrutiny by UK markets regulator
The watchdog is concerned the company makes it too difficult for customers to switch services
According to two new UNSW studies, researchers often choose research topics based on personal preferences and cultural attitudes, including exposure to films, TV shows and even zoos, rather than attempting to fill the most pressing gaps in knowledge. The studies are published in the journal Ecology and Evolution.
How to detect hardware tampering and protect chips against attacks by quantum computers
Software can be updated. Hardware cannot. Manipulation deep within a chip would be almost impossible to detect
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The painstaking task of cataloging the world
A bumblebee-like insect that was last seen in France 150 years ago was spotted again in the Paris region in 2025.
A new study led by researchers at ETH Zurich (Switzerland) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) reveals that glaciers worldwide could lose ice faster than previously projected. Published in Nature Communications, the research shows that accounting for daily weather variability leads to more realistic simulations of glacier melt and results in greater projected ice loss by the end of the century. The findings highlight the importance of short-lived weather events, such as the exceptional heat waves and extreme melt seasons recently observed in several glacierized regions around the globe.
On the front line of ocean conservation off Portugal
Juan Mayorga smiled as a stingray glided across his computer screen, moving gracefully over the seabed near Portugal
Call of Duty has been one of gaming's biggest franchises for years, but the recently-launched Black Ops 7 did not really deliver the experience fans were hoping for. With the game facing criticism over its campaign and a lack of fresh
AI agents are only as good as the personal information you share. That raises privacy concerns
Matt Robb wanted to sell his computer keyboard. So he made a listing on Facebook Marketplace
Retired pilot helps historical society buy Neil Armstrong
Ken Schreiber was 9 when Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon in 1969
Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for October 19, 2026: Unlock Exclusive In-Game Rewards
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Having a baby is too expensive, 4 in 5 parents say
Welcoming a new baby brings moments of joy, major milestones and significant expenses. And four in five parents say it costs too much to have a baby, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children
Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon
Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars
SpaDeX sats re-enter Earths atmosphere after nearly 21 months in orbit
New monolithic ion trap opens quantum simulations to more researchers
Some quantum systems are so complex that even the most powerful supercomputers struggle to simulate their behavior. One solution is quantum simulation: building a controllable quantum system in the lab and tuning it to mimic the one researchers want to understand.
A new way to detect stabilizing properties of optical devices
In optical fibers, chips and other light-guiding devices, minor defects can scatter photons and disrupt their path. A new study demonstrates a way to reveal properties which, in certain systems, help light wave behavior withstand such flaws. The method could help speed up the search for new kinds of electronics and optical technologies, and contribute to more reliable quantum devices.
Physicists prove a long-suspected quantum speed limit for thermalization
Whether we are waiting for a car windshield to defrost in winter or a warm drink to cool down, how long it takes for an object to settle into a stable, even temperature within its environment (thermal equilibrium) depends on numerous factors. These can include surface area, the material properties of an object and airflow.
Rare hawks nest in California county after 30 years as abandoned farmland gets a new life
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Hybrid diamond chip strengthens interactions between light and quantum bits
Researchers have developed and demonstrated a new hybrid photonic platform that integrates quantum emitters with photonic devices, providing a way to reliably control the interaction between photons and quantum information carriers. The chip-based platform, which combines gallium phosphide (GaP) with a diamond substrate, could help make quantum networks more practical by providing a way to connect quantum devices over long distances.
PM Modi wishes Indian contingent success at Asian Para Games in Japan
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Welcomes Athletes As Asian Para Games Open
As the Asian Para Games opening ceremony gets underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed all the athletes and officials from across Asia.
Japanese investors eye $1.2bn investment in Bangladesh tourism: Ministry
The investors announced their plans at a meeting with the tourism minister in Dhaka
India Targets 100-Medal Mark As Asian Para Games Begin In Japan
India is targeting around 100 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, with Para Athletics Head Coach Satyanarayana expressing confidence in the contingent's preparation, determination and ability to deliver a strong performance as the Games officially open in Japan on Sunday.
Scientists develop 98-gram hopping robot that climbs stairs, crosses six terrains and swims
Japan to launch world-first mission to collect samples from Martian moon
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Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon
Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orbiting Mars. Scientists hope the mission, which is expected to take five years, will provide clues to how Phobos and its smaller sibling Deimos formed, and hopefully even shed light on the origins of life in the solar system. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's launch of the spacecraft Tuesday on a new Japanese mainstay H-3 rocket comes as the United States, China and others consider sending astronauts to Mars. Samples from Phobos will provide useful data for scientists to consider using a Martian moon as a base for a future manned mission to the planet, said MMX project manager Yasuhiro Kawakatsu. Despite their potential importance, Martian moons have never been fully investigated, Kawakatsu said. They are known as the most important unclimbed mountains in the solar system. Japan leads the international mission that includes ...
Michigan engineers use adjustable golf-ball dimples to cut drag by 50%
Drone LiDAR reveals three unregistered Aboriginal rock shelters in Australia's rugged Blue Mountains
Simulations explore nuclear mitigation of asteroid threats
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers are developing three-dimensional simulations to examine how a nuclear device could be used to deflect or potentially disrupt an asteroid threatening Earth.
Quantum magic state cleanup cuts errors 40-fold in first successful hardware test
Qubits, the quantum equivalent of digital bits, are fragile and prone to errors. That makes building reliable quantum computers extremely difficult. One fix has been to use traditional magic state distillation, which filters out flaws, but it is extremely resource-intensive.
Salt crystals could hold clues to life beneath Enceladus
The ocean beneath Saturn
Electrical sliding switches graphene between magnetic states
In a discovery that could offer a new way to control quantum properties in two-dimensional materials, researchers at Cornell have found that electrically sliding the layers of ultrathin graphene can switch the material between distinct magnetic states that persist even after the voltage is removed.
Global survey links financial hardship to lower trust in science
Poor access to health care, limited local influence over research priorities and an unequal distribution of scientific benefits are undermining public confidence in science, experts warn, following the release of a global trust survey.
Popular song lyrics express less emotion over time, analysis of 38K+ songs finds
New research from Michigan State University finds that popular music has gradually become less explicit about emotion and relationships
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Team develops embodied robotic arm
A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an Embodied Sensorimotor Robotic Arm (EmArm) capable of whole-arm tactile sensing and adaptive manipulation. By embedding a soft optical tactile skin directly into a robotic skeleton and integrating it with a real-time decision-making algorithm, EmArm can perceive and analyze contact information across its upper and lower arms, enabling human-like tactile perception and adaptive object manipulation. The system can also distinguish between different touch interactions, such as tickling and patting, respond in real time and avoid obstacles through tactile feedback, opening new possibilities for the development of embodied intelligent robots.
Optical imaging links altered metabolism and oxygen use in Alzheimer
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16-year-old Ethan Yan wins $50,000 scholarship for AI leukaemia detection system
Dancing Salaryman Pokes Fun at Japan
Toru Utsumi has won more than a million fans on TikTok and Instagram with short, fancy-free videos.
South Wales peatlands recorded signs of recovery after restoration work
How animal identifiability affects children
Naming a chicken and describing its favorite habits is enough to make preschoolers choose poultry less often. This effect translates into verbal declarations and actual meal choices, but food preferences still most often win over empathy, according to a new paper by researchers from SWPS University.
Astronomer leads global team on NASA mission to create unprecedented view of the early universe
A University of Missouri astronomer is leading a team of 130 researchers from 62 institutions
Plants shift gene activity within minutes of entering spaceflight, experiment reveals
Plants begin responding to spaceflight almost immediately after leaving Earth, according to a new University of Florida study that captured the earliest stages of biological adaptation during a commercial suborbital mission. Published in the journal npj Microgravity, the study reports the results of an experiment conducted by a UF astronaut during Blue Origin
New 3D model reveals how shadows reshape chemistry in stellar nurseries
How do young stars reshape the clouds from which they are born? A new high-resolution 3D model developed by an international team led by Dr Brandt Gaches from the University of Duisburg-Essen shows how the uneven structure of stellar nurseries creates shadows that alter their chemistry and influence the infrared emission observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. The model has now been published in Astronomy
Sexual violence concepts launched online are spilling into the real world
Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist and an online influencer with millions of followers, faces charges in several countries of allegedly causing physical harm, including rape and sex trafficking of women and girls.
New high-frequency method boosts 2D material readout for next-gen quantum computers
Quantum computers represent a next step in the fast-paced evolution of technology. Using quantum bits (qubits), they have the potential to run certain calculations exponentially faster than conventional computers. However, developing and fine-tuning quantum computers requires an enormous number of repetitive tests. To accelerate quantum technology development, we need a method that can read quantum states at ultrafast speeds.
Sunlight gives biodiesel byproduct a second life as hydrogen and valuable chemicals
Australian researchers and international collaborators have demonstrated a solar-driven approach to convert glycerol, a low-value byproduct of biodiesel production, into hydrogen and higher-value chemicals. Using advanced techniques at the Australian Synchrotron, they revealed how the catalyst changed while it was working.
A highway instead of a racetrack: Strong coupling of light and sound in an optical fiber
For the first time, scientists have achieved strong coupling between light and long-lived acoustic vibrations in an optical fiber. Optical fibers are used in both classical telecommunications and quantum communication and could serve not only as connections between computing nodes but also as quantum processors themselves in the future. The results, published in Nature Physics, pave the way for new technologies in quantum signal processing.
Infrared light overcomes mirror coating obstacle in gravitational wave detector upgrades
Researchers have developed and tested a new locking method for gravitational wave detectors that will advance the discovery of distant black holes and neutron stars colliding.
Researchers already know that humans have a tendency to use egocentric anchoring
With the 2026 midterm elections around the corner, voters may be feeling everything from excitement to fear. But how might anger motivate political activism and, ultimately, influence who turns out to vote?
USGS tests drones to track invasive Burmese pythons across Floridas Everglades
US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers
There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.
New alloy design strategy combines strength and ductility by timing hardening mechanisms
Structural metals used in engineering projects are expected to have both high strength and high ductility: the ability to withstand heavy loads and deform before failure. Achieving both of these properties at the same time, however, is challenging.
Light and ultrasound reveal renewable routes to compounds for pharmaceutical research
Sustainable packaging is only the beginning. What a medicine is made from
Researchers used the European XFEL to create X-ray flashes that were not only extremely short but also reached record intensity for this type of pulse. The researchers focused the X-rays to an area roughly 100,000 times smaller than the cross section of a typical human hair. This concentrated the X-ray light into a tiny but extremely powerful spot. The method could enable detailed studies of how electrons behave in atoms and molecules and, in the long term, could even allow researchers to control electrons during chemical reactions. The team has now published the results of the experiment, carried out in April 2026, in the journal Optica.
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have developed room-temperature liquids containing chemical elements that produce distinctive patterns of light. They say the materials could provide a flexible new approach to optical tagging and anti-counterfeiting, while being compatible with existing processing and printing technologies.
NASA satellites observe historic 2026 El Ni
A phenomenon rarer than a solar eclipse and more powerful than any single storm system is unfolding this fall, and NASA is tracking it closely.
Remote work made these colleagues more open with each other, not less
If you need to participate in video meetings for work, you
Isro completes Gaganyaan crew & service module separation tests
Tiny molecular changes, big microparticle deformation
Materials that change their shape upon exposure to light are attracting growing interest in applications such as soft robotics, microscale actuators and smart materials. However, the connection between molecular-level structural changes and larger-scale deformation remains incompletely understood.
Why exposure to firearm suicide may not mean safer gun storage
Knowing someone who died by firearm suicide is associated with greater recognition of suicide risk, but may not lead to safer storage practices, according to a Rutgers study published in Psychiatry Research.
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Whales take different routes but still reach dinner on time
Some travelers take the scenic route. Others step on the gas and head straight for the destination. New research suggests southern right whales do much the same when crossing the Southern Ocean.
Changing how you think about time could help you accomplish year-end goals: Q
The way time is described can shape everything from our motivation to our decision-making, according to new research from behavioral scientist Dr. Deepak Sirwani, an assistant professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business. The study is published in the Journal of Marketing Research.
Transferable chemical prediction approach may help reduce trial and error
Chemical predictions can help prevent unwanted reactions or improve the efficacy of industrial processes, among other applications, but predicting how chemicals interact can be costly and time-consuming
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Enterprise Edition review
It's revitalized the foldable category with a new shape and aspect ratio, but there are compromises
ICO reprimands Metropolitan Police over use of shadow IT
Officers and other staff were using an unapproved third-party platform to share data on suspected shoplifters
Resistance to change has 12 different drivers, new measurement tool reveals
Almost all change is difficult: adapting your lifestyle, a reorganization at work, or starting to use gender-neutral language. When behavioral change is required, resistance is therefore often encountered. As a result, it can sometimes take a long time for a change to be accepted
Canadian student Ji-Hong Wu patents an air piano that turns gestures into music
Have agents, copilots, and chatbots made life harder?
AI was meant to lighten the load and help workers carry out tasks without having to learn new skills in reality, that's not quite what happened
13-year-old helps invent a shoe that generates electricity to power GPS tracking
Performance under pressure: A new perspective on why we fail
The decisive penalty kick in a final, match point in tennis or the last attempt in a competition: When a lot is at stake, even a well-practiced performance can suddenly break down. Yet pressure does not necessarily impair performance. Some people perform at their best precisely in the moments that matter most. Existing accounts can only partly explain why.
Control Resonant is Remedy's Fastest-Selling Game After Crossing 1 Million Sales
Remedy Entertainment's latest game, Control Resonant, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide within three weeks of its launch. The studio says it is the fastest-selling game in its 31-year history, marking a strong start for its first self-published release of
WhatsApp Tests New Android UI With Circular Tab Indicator for Bottom Navigation Bar
WhatsApp is continuing to reshape its Android interface, with a fresh tweak now being tested for the app
Green Energy Corridor-III: The ball is now in states court
State-level planning will determine whether the scheme delivers
The virtues of co-locating solar, battery energy storage
Optimal combination depends not just on the duration but also time of power delivery
