Genomics used to find endangered fish populations most vulnerable to climate change
Scientists have shown that genomics can help identify which wild populations are most vulnerable to climate change
Beauty by contrast: How hair color and background color influence skin appearance
Skin appearance plays an important role in the perception of age, health and attractiveness. Of course, skin appearance is affected by actual skin condition, but previous research has also found that it is affected by adjacent surfaces (e.g., eyebrows, eyes and lips).
Genetic neighborhoods distinguish harmful poultry bacteria from harmless strains
When it comes to identifying harmful bacteria, it helps to look at the company their genes keep. Researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, used a machine-learning approach to study not just which genes a bacterium has, but also where those genes sit next to each other. That
Real-time X-ray data analysis with DONUT accelerates materials science
What if scientists could get a taste of discovery as soon as their experiment finishes? Thanks to a new machine learning tool called DONUT, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy
Why do certain lyrics touch us so deeply? We studied 35 years of hits to find out
A growing body of research suggests that listening to music has a positive impact on our health and well-being. We use music in at least seven different ways to regulate our emotions, including for entertainment, comfort or reflection. And it
Rivers are moving sediment in intense bursts, a worrisome new pattern uncovered by AI
After a heavy rain, rivers often turn brown with sediment, sand, silt and soil washed from the landscape that play a vital role in shaping rivers.
How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them
What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame grubs.
Climate debate remains dominated by established voices despite social media, research finds
When social media arrived on the scene, there were high hopes that they would improve
Porous material can arrange disordered gas molecules into a crystal-like structure, study predicts
Capturing carbon or storing hydrogen to combat global warming requires compressing gases into sponge-like porous materials. Until now, gas molecules were thought to adsorb in a disordered manner throughout the pores. But what if invisible gas molecules could be lined up in regular order
Late Paleozoic Ice Age warming event hints at potential climate
Researchers say a spike in temperatures during an ice age 304 million years ago could inform what climate scientists are learning about rapidly changing conditions today.
X-ray analysis reveals the inner life of leaves while advancing engineering efforts to reduce
In the Midwestern summer, humans and plants have to breathe through the heat and humidity. Researchers hope that a retooled crop plant
New CERN measurement challenges conventional models of how gluons behave inside atomic nuclei
A University of Kansas physicist played a leading role in a CERN study showing that two rival explanations for how gluons behave inside atomic nuclei can now be experimentally distinguished.
As New World screwworm returns to the US, a new dashboard tracks the risk
In the 1950s, the New World screwworm cost U.S. livestock producers tens of millions of dollars a year, reaching $50 million to $100 million annually in the hardest-hit Southwest, before it was eradicated from the United States and pushed south to Panama. Now the flesh-eating pest has spread north again, reaching Texas and New Mexico and threatening livestock, wildlife and even people.
Reading daily ocean temperatures from red algae
Understanding how marine ecosystems respond to a warming ocean requires detailed records of past temperatures. An international research team led by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC) in Mainz has found a new way to reconstruct daily seawater temperatures over a four-month period.
Marine heat waves pose hidden threat to human health, researchers warn
The devastating impacts of marine heat waves extend far beyond dying coral reefs and declining fisheries, with new research warning that these extreme ocean-warming events pose a growing threat to human physical and mental health.
Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trial
A coalition of farmers, consumer associations and environmental groups is urging Malaysia
Fungal chitin offers new route to tougher hydrogels for medical devices and soft robots
Researchers at the Department of Energy
Consistency-based rewards could build lasting cooperation better than punishing free-riders
A vaccine only protects a whole community if enough people get it, including those who would stay safe anyway once their neighbors are covered. The same tension runs through climate action and social movements: The shared payoff arrives only when enough people pitch in.
Three energy-loss routes may explain Tarantula Nebula
Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA
Researchers create early warning system to monitor housing evictions
Human service organizations play an important role in connecting people to housing, health care, food access and other essential services. Yet forecasting community needs can be difficult in times of rapid change or crisis because of limited resources and restricted access to data. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about a potential surge in evictions exposed gaps in the data used to assess housing instability.
Perceived naturalness emerges as key driver of public support for climate technology
From nuclear energy to lab-grown meat, the list of effective but unpopular climate solutions is long. A new University of Colorado Boulder study sheds light on why people reject or accept some proposed sustainability technologies: If it doesn
New contactless method reveals how mirror-image materials respond differently to light
New research introduces a contactless way to see how mirror-image materials respond differently to circularly polarized light, without first building them into a complete electronic device. The researchers developed a novel method based on light-induced charge separation that allows researchers to directly probe how the material
Legal reforms shift public discourse on social issues across Asia, but acceptance varies by context
The past decade has brought a wave of legal reforms around same-sex relationships across Asia: India struck down its colonial-era ban in 2018; Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019; Singapore repealed Section 377A, with the change taking effect in 2023; and Thailand
More than a decade of observation in Seattle suburbs shows where sensitive bird species won
Nearly 30 years ago, a simple question sent University of Washington researchers into the Puget Sound lowlands to look for birds. With Seattle
Major genetic weakness threatens future corn breeding, study reveals
A new study led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scientists reveals critically low genetic variation in one of the country
Mitochondrial proteins may trigger inflammation by mimicking bacterial distress signals
Mitochondria are often called the powerhouses of the cell. But their ancient origins may also make them drivers of inflammation. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered that proteins released from mitochondria can activate the immune system in a similar way to invading bacteria. The findings suggest that remnants of mitochondria
A new archaeobotanical study by researchers from the University of Oxford and Kiel University (CAU) has revealed that increases in cereal grain size at the dawn of agriculture, more than 11,000 years ago, were initially driven by plants
New hurricane graphic helps people identify watch areas, doesn
Hurricane warnings are only effective if people understand them. A new study by Florida State University faculty members in the School of Communication in the College of Communication and Information and the Department of Geography in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy examined an experimental forecast graphic developed by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) that adds inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings to the traditional track-forecast cone, which historically emphasized coastal impacts.
Genome study reveals centromeres as one of the fastest-changing regions in human DNA
A centromere is a specific region on a chromosome that ensures that, when a cell divides, the chromosome separates accurately so each new cell receives the correct amount of genetic material. Despite their essential role, centromeres remain one of the last major blind spots in the human genome.
Sexual role identities among gay and bisexual men vary by age and region
A new study has found that sexual role identities among men who have sex with men vary systematically by age and geographic region.
Star cluster discovery could change how scientists measure the universe
University of Missouri researchers have uncovered evidence that challenges one of astronomy
Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition
Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose fromor just one.
Scientists uncover a hidden mechanism that drives RNA synthesis
Scientists have long been fascinated by two promising classes of antibiotics that disable RNA polymerase (RNAP). They knew that these drugs could grind gene expression to a halt in several pathogens, including the bacterium behind tuberculosis, by binding to specific locations in RNAP. But despite decades of study, a key question remained: What process are the drugs actually targeting?
Biocultural families: Study centers Indigenous priorities in connections to environment
Washington State University horticulturist Jeffrey Wall partnered with members of the Mi
DNA origami nanosyringe actively transports molecules into synthetic cells
Transporting molecules across biological membranes is essential for life. In nature, this can occur through passive transport, known as diffusion.
X-rays: Beyond the Nobel Prize limit
When certain atoms are irradiated with laser light, they can produce a very different kind of laser light: laser pulses with extremely high frequencies in the X-ray range. These laser pulses, which helped achieve record-breaking results at TU Wien in the 1990s, were the subject of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics.
While parks, playgrounds and hiking trails are generally thought of as
Banking apps could help manage mental health, study finds
While the link between financial stability and mental health is well-established, a new University College Dublin (UCD) study reveals a major blind spot in current research: an overreliance on self-reported surveys rather than objective financial data. The joint review published in Frontiers in Public Health by UCD School of Computer Science and UCD School of Psychology evaluated 43 studies on financial habits and mental illness, uncovering significant gaps.
New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers, associating devices with identifiable cars
Imagine that you share a ride to work with the same colleague most mornings. As it passes by a license plate reader, the camera records the car, which can be linked through vehicle records to its registered owner. Beside it, another sensor detects signals broadcast by devices traveling nearby, such as your phone and your colleague
Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe
The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday
Webb reveals oxygen-rich dust and water surviving near Milky Way
Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers has discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The observations reveal that the evolved star IRS 3 continues to enrich its surroundings with newly formed material despite the intense radiation environment around Sagittarius A*.
Economic losses from natural disasters fall to $100 bn in first half of 2026: Swiss Re
Economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide are estimated to have reached $100 billion in the first half of this year, reinsurance group Swiss Re said Tuesday, a sharp decline from the same period last year.
UK manufacturers urged to bolster resilience as cyber threats surge
Growing cyber threats mean manufacturers need to shake up resilience strategies and preparedness
Scientists find a new way to stop malaria: Let mosquitoes live, kill parasites
Scientists filled a 3D-printed clay cube with water and cooled air by 7C
Abandoned quarries dug for rocks can slowly fill with plants, water and wildlife
Want a happier marriage? Study suggests one simple habit
Research has long shown that exercise benefits both physical and mental health. Now, a new study from researchers at BYU suggests that it may also strengthen marriages, especially when couples exercise together.
Former Australia All-Rounder Henriques To Captain Portugal in T20WC 2028 Qualifying
Henriques, who played four tests, 16 one-day internationals and 24 T20s for Australia, will lead a 14-man Portugal squad at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland
How barramundi research gives breeders more control
Barramundi farmers will soon be able to improve stock genetics by placing more emphasis on the sex of their breeding fish. University of Queensland Ph.D. candidate Jessica Hintzsche has produced the most detailed genetic map ever created for barramundi, showing how traits can be passed between generations.
Historical DNA reveals largetooth sawfish have lost much of their genetic diversity
The genetic diversity of the largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis), a critically endangered ray, has plummeted over the past century and a half, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. The species once lived in tropical waters worldwide but has disappeared from much of its former range.
Meet Dennis Hope: The man who claimed the Moon and made millions
Former Australia all-rounder named Portugal captain for T20 World Cup qualifiers
Former Australia all-rounder named Portugal captain for T20 World Cup qualifiers
Large-scale study finds no link between crime and unauthorized immigration
For more than two decades, Charis E. Kubrin has followed the data wherever it leads. As UC Irvine Chancellor
Fighting pathogens by watching how they read their own DNA: Q
Every living cell, from the simplest bacterium to a human neuron, relies on the same basic machinery to read, interpret, and use its DNA. This molecular machinery is so fundamental that life as we know it cannot exist without it. And because it is so essential, it has long been a target for drugs; it shuts down a bacterium
Japanese melons joke lands Australian PM Albanese in trouble
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing criticism for his remarks about a gift of melons from Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Logistics firm supply chain breach hits Valve and other customers
After the hack of Ceva Logistics, customers are being warned to look out for scam emails
OVHcloud chief issues customer price warning amid surging hardware costs
The chief executive warned of 87% price increases for some cloud products, pinning the blame on AI
Australia's ASX 200 rises as rate decision lifts sentiment
The central bank remained cautious about inflation, noting that the effects of its earlier three rate hikes are still working through the economy. Investors largely shrugged off weak July business confidence and concerns about softer US markets ahead of Wednesdays inflation data.
Warning issued over Gunra ransomware gang as attacks ramp up globally
Recruiting pen testers and 'ethical' hackers, the group targets known vulnerabilities in internet-facing devices
Who are the secret gardeners of a parasitic plant?
In the coastal forests of a tropical Japanese island near Okinawa grows an inconspicuous plant that is easy to mistake for a mushroom. It is a non-green parasite that feeds on the roots of other plants and produces up to 1 million tiny seeds, each covered in a minuscule, dry fruit. The seeds, in particular, present a mystery to scientists: How do they get dispersed?
California built beaver-like dams in coho creeks; survival rose from 8% to 60% after restoration
New optical method reveals internal dynamics of elusive Wigner crystals
Researchers at the University of Basel and the Technical University of Munich have developed a new method to reveal the collective motion of electrons in one of the most elusive states of matter: the Wigner crystal. Using light, the physicists were able to uncover previously inaccessible properties of this fragile quantum state.
Total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026: When and how to watch the rare sunset eclipse
Australia census adds optional sexuality and gender identity questions
Australia census adds optional sexuality and gender identity questions
YouTube Monetization Shakeup: Why Earning Money Just Got Much Harder For Creators
Starting on 1 February, YouTube is introducing stricter rules for creators looking to earn money. The platform is significantly raising the entry thresholds required to join its Partner Programme. This unexpected update will make it much harder for new channels to
Australia Launches Vaccination Campaign Against H5N1 Bird Flu
Canberra, August 11: Australia is taking decisive action against the rapidly spreading H5N1 bird flu by initiating a vaccination program aimed at protecting rare and vulnerable bird species. Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Minister Julie Collins announced on Tuesday that the government has secured an initial 1,500 doses of the H5N1 vaccine. These doses will first ... Read more Australia Launches Vaccination Campaign Against H5N1 Bird Flu
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the sexist comments etrayed the close bond between the countries.
Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness
Jackie, the bald eagle who became an internet sensation and a symbol of the species
Why real SaaS resilience means breaking free of the hyperscaler
Breaking hyperscaler dependency creates stronger SaaS resilience, recovery, and data sovereignty
Weather prediction hits a theoretical 129-day ceiling
Prediction is the goal and test of all science, one might argue. Meteorologists have been curious about the inherent limits of weather forecasting ever since the dawn of numerical weather prediction in the late 1950s.
Australian magpies fitted with GPS trackers, but birds learned to remove them
Manchester University: from AI initiators to AI integrators
The institution where Alan Turing first addressed the topic of artificial intelligence is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot access to 65,000 staff
2,300-year-old beer, well preserved inside an ancient bronze bottle, discovered in China
Apple Pay India Launch Timeline Revealed: Why UPI Support May Not Be Available at First
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch Apple Pay in India later this year, with the service expected to arrive in late September or early October 2026. However, the initial rollout could look very different from what Indian iPhone users might expect.
A 1965 pigeon count revealed a shocking Queensland population collapse
Beau Webster Eyes Spot in Australias Test Squad Ahead of Bangladesh Series
Darwin, August 11: The two-Test series between Australia and Bangladesh is set to begin on August 13, with the second Test starting on August 22. Australian all-rounder Beau Webster views this series as a crucial opportunity to secure his place in the team. The 32-year-old Webster stated on Tuesday, The biggest lesson Ive learned since ... Read more Beau Webster Eyes Spot in Australias Test Squad Ahead of Bangladesh Series
Australia Introduces Optional Gender, Sexual Orientation Questions In Census
Australia's 2026 census asks residents about sexual orientation and gender identity, for the first time, after Labor reversed course on the questions
Beau Webster aims to complement Cameron Green in Australia Test side for Bangladesh series
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Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for August 11, 2026: Get Access to the Latest In-game Loot
Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for August 11, 2026: Garena Free Fire Max codes can give you an edge over your opponents or to simply enhance your character's aesthetics. These codes can be used to get in-game items for free.
AUS vs BAN: 'Big Four' Bowlers Back As Ageing Australia Begin Gruelling Run
Australia's ageing team begin a demanding run of potentially 21 Tests in 12 months when they face Bangladesh this week, with their injury-prone Big Four bowling attack reunited once again. The two-Test series, starting in tropical Darwin on Thursday before moving to Mackay, will be the first red ball cricket the world's number one side have played since the Sydney Test against England in early January. It is the start of an intense period that includes series against South Africa, New Zealand and India before culminating in what they hope will be the World Test Championship final and a return blockbuster Ashes showdown in England. Captain Pat Cummins, veteran quick Josh Hazlewood and spin king Nathan Lyon return after serious injuries curtailed their part in Australia's dominant 4-1 home Ashes win last summer. Cummins, 33, played only in the third Adelaide Test as he recovered from a back injury, while Hazlewood, 35, missed the entire five-match series with hamstring and Achilles issues. The 38-year-old Lyon suffered a series-ending hamstring problem in Adelaide and is only now getting back up to speed, with Mitchell Starc, 36, and Scott Boland, 37, carrying the Ashes load. With all back in the frame, rotation will be the name of the game to get them through the next year, with one of the five set to miss out in Darwin. Boland is typically the fall guy. Chief selector George Bailey acknowledged it was an old group but stressed that everyone's body and mental capacities were different. It's not a one size fits all, he said recently. And as we've seen, not just to cricket but across sport, it's an exciting time because players are playing older and are training smarter and are able to potentially perform at their best or at an international standard for longer. Only Cameron Green at 27 is aged under 30 in the 13-man squad for Bangladesh, but Bailey said younger players were on the sidelines waiting for their chance. - Boxes to tick - Hazlewood, who needs five wickets to reach 300 in Tests, said the bowlers were excited for the year ahead. This group's been together for quite a long time now, the majority of it, anyway, he told reporters. The big series are obviously England and India. I haven't won in South Africa either, so there's three that are coming up that are a few boxes to tick off there for not just me but from this whole playing group. Against Bangladesh, Jake Weatherald is expected to open the batting again with Travis Head as selectors continue to look for the right combination following the retirement of Usman Khawaja. Either Marnus Labuschagne, who is searching for a first Test century since 2023, or Cameron Green should come in at three followed by Steve Smith, with Alex Carey and potentially Beau Webster to follow. It is the first Test at Darwin's Marrara Stadium in 22 years and Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in 23 years. The visitors, who lost their only warm-up game in Australia last week by an innings and 38 runs, are depleted by injury with first-choice quicks Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam out of the Darwin opener. But experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das has given a boost to the squad by recovering earlier than expected from a calf strain. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I have complete faith in the team that is going to Australia and believe we can play good cricket, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said, adding that their main goal was to earn respect.
Taskin ready to shoulder pace burden in Australia
With Nahid Rana ruled out of the series and Shoriful Islam unavailable for the first Test, the burden on Taskin will be far greater.
Microplastics may transport hazardous plastic additives through marine environments
Plastic pollution is not only a marine litter issue; it is also closely linked to resource circulation and chemical management. Plastic products contain a wide range of additives, including antioxidants, plasticizers, ultraviolet stabilizers and flame retardants. Some of these chemicals are regulated or managed because of concerns about their effects on human health and ecosystems.
Machine learning predicts forest soil fungal diversity from drone images
Combining drone data and machine learning can help cover more ground in monitoring forest soil health, University of Alberta research shows. The findings are published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management. Using both tools to map and monitor soil fungal diversity
Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative
At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won
Report confirms record-high greenhouse gases, global sea level and ocean heat in 2025
According to the 36th annual State of the Climate report, greenhouse gas concentrations, global sea level and ocean heat content all reached record highs in 2025.
Oak leaves harbor distinct microbial worlds on their opposite surfaces
A single leaf may look like a simple patch of green, but to the microscopic life that inhabits it, it is a vast landscape divided into different worlds.
DNA repair enzymes favor specific sequences, shaping mutation patterns in the human genome
When a wound does not heal properly, it leaves a scar. Similarly, mutations
US had hottest month on record in July
July 2026 marked the hottest month on record for the contiguous United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday, continuing a recent trend driven by human-caused climate change.
Ars Live: Ross Scott discusses the Stop Killing Games movement
Our discussion takes place live on August 11 at 3 pm ET.
