What if our cities were designed for wildlife as well as people?
On a warm evening in May, swifts scream over rooftops, chasing insects above the traffic. A fox slips along a garden wall while gulls squabble on a supermarket roof. We tend to treat these animals as visitors. But they
Proteins form complex three-dimensional shapes and can join together to create larger structures. Researchers want to use these properties to make artificial materials. However, arranging proteins and synthetic molecules together with a high level of structural precision is no easy task. This is partly because of the lack of large, clearly defined contact surfaces between the two components.
Gentle chemical glow helps scientists capture sharper images of living cells
We reach for brighter, better lighting for sharper pictures, whether we
Study shows hearing children of deaf adults experience stigma but show agency and resilience
Hearing children of deaf adults can experience stigma, discrimination and social exclusion because of their association with their deaf parents, while also demonstrating significant resilience and agency in responding to prejudice, a new study has found.
Shrews exhibit reversible size changes in their skulls and noses to get through the winter
Scientists had previously observed that some species of shrews undergo a form of biological plasticity in which their bodies, skulls, brains and some organs shrink in the winter, then regrow in the spring. Now, a new study in Japan, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, has taken a closer look at this phenomenon and found that shrews
Jellyfish reveal how rapid cell turnover may suppress early cancer growth
Although increased cell proliferation is a hallmark of cancerous tissues, in some cases it may actually protect against tumor growth, according to a new study by Caltech researchers. Using mathematical models, the work suggests a new paradigm for the earliest stages of cancer development.
A 100-year-old mystery in the cat kidney may be linked to scent communication
Many animals obtain information about others from scent marks left in the environment, including urine. Because these marks remain after the sender has left, they allow animals to communicate across space and time. But odor molecules evaporate, degrade and change after release. How, then, can a scent mark continue to convey reliable information about who left it?
New lipid nanoparticle delivers capped circular RNA for longer-lasting gene expression
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan in collaboration with FUJIFILM have developed a novel way of delivering circular RNA (cirRNA) into cells, paving the way for longer-lasting mRNA-based therapeutics including cancer vaccines and GLP-1 obesity treatments. The research is published in Cell Biomaterials.
Growing role of AI in youth services could put young people at risk
With AI use growing across the youth services sector, new research by Swinburne University of Technology and Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) has, for the first time, identified key risks to young people and how to address them.
Fastest known Milky Way star offers new test of supermassive black hole
Astronomers have discovered the fastest known star in our galaxy, the Milky Way, orbiting the black hole at its center. The star, named S301, was detected with the European Southern Observatory
VR supports research into spaceflight-related mental health
As humanity gets closer to the possibility of long-term interplanetary travel, psychologists have started raising concerns about astronauts
Quantum batteries, devices that store energy by exploiting quantum mechanical phenomena, could, in principle, be charged faster and more efficiently than classical ones. Despite their potential, connecting these batteries to chargers is known to create quantum correlations that can trap some energy inside the combined battery-charger system. This can reduce useful work, or the energy available to complete a task that can be extracted from the battery alone.
Robots sort packages and serve fast food at Beijing showcase
Robots sorting parcels and serving fried chicken enthralled visitors at a robotics expo in Beijing on Wednesday, where hundreds of companies set out their pitches for a future labor market transformed by artificial intelligence.
Search in strange quark sector reveals new particle possibilities
Despite science
Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold
Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas, potentially putting the animals at risk of being euthanized, because of efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, an insect that has crossed the border from Mexico into the United States for the first time in 60 years.
An echo of Einstein: An unexpected link between whale calls and special relativity
Standing on the sandy, windswept shores of Provincetown, Massachusetts, people may find themselves squinting at the horizon, waiting for a whale to make its grand entrance with a spectacular breach.
Scientists give aircraft composite waste a second life
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a method to turn waste from the tough, lightweight composites used in aircraft and other high-performance structures into aerogels that could be used for thermal insulation, sound absorption and oil spill cleanup.
Reusing liquid pickle waste to produce omega-3 fatty acids
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are omega-3 fatty acids known to have beneficial effects and are popular as functional foods and dietary supplements. They are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs); the primary source of these PUFAs for humans is fish oil.
Quantum simulators gain quantitative error bars in 51-ion test
In the coming years, increasingly larger and more powerful quantum systems are expected to tackle problems that are difficult or impossible to solve using conventional computers. However, the more powerful quantum simulations become, the more difficult it is to independently verify their results. Where classical simulation is still feasible, results can be cross-checked directly; beyond that regime, other methods are needed.
Why many birds add fresh plants to their nests remains unclear despite signs of healthier offspring
As they build their nests, many birds are known to interweave dried grasses and other materials with green plants, such as fresh leaves, grass stems, herbs and aromatic leaves. While this behavior is well documented, why many bird species choose to add fresh plants has remained unclear.
New design method stabilizes human growth factor for potential therapeutic use
A new study published in the Biophysical Journal reports on the development of a stable, biologically active version of the human fibroblast growth factor. Human fibroblast growth factor, or FGF, has potent wound-healing and antidiabetic properties that could prove useful in the development of new therapeutics.
Sea cucumber breeding clues could help rebuild populations depleted by overfishing
The reproductive life of sea cucumbers has come under the microscope as University of the Sunshine Coast researchers battle overfishing of the marine creatures. Sea cucumbers
Volcanoes emit smoke. Beneath a volcano lies a huge chamber filled with liquid magma. A series of earthquakes means an eruption is imminent. And if a
How attackers persuade AI agents to break the rules
Today, most of us interact with AI assistants
Are subsea oil and gas pipelines a previously unrecognized source of ocean microplastics?
Decommissioning pipelines used by the oil and gas industry could result in substantial quantities of microplastics being released into the UK
The booming smartphone industry has spawned an enormous market in health-related mobile phone applications, with apps related to dieting making up about 12% of the market. The apps use persuasive systems design, including direct and indirect routes that persuade users to change their behavior.
Coral experts unite in historic effort to restore Florida
Throughout the first week of August, 12 organizations came together in an unprecedented collaborative effort to protect the future of Florida
Astronomers catch hot birth of galaxy cluster more than 11 billion light-years away
Astronomers have detected an enormous cloud of gas tens of millions of degrees hot surrounding one of the most extreme structures known in the early universe. The study offers one of the clearest views yet of a galaxy cluster in the making. Using more than 600,000 seconds of observations with NASA
Studies find media literacy, social media use can predict trust in institutions, civic engagement
New research from the University of Kansas has found that the more media-literate people are, the more they trust institutions such as government and nonprofits. In addition, their social media habits can predict civic engagement.
The PurpleDelta group is applying for thousands of jobs to steal proprietary data, source code, and internal communications
Fortinet eyes AI security gains with Virtue AI acquisition
The acquisition will add AI runtime protection and automated validation capabilities to Fortinets existing Security for AI portfolio
IT service management teams might be saving time on some tasks, but work is piling up in other areas
Vibe coding startup Cursor just launched a GitHub alternative here's what users can expect
Cursor could muscle in on GitHubs dominance, but the startup has its work cut out
Wiz CTO speaks out amid confusion over Snowflake-GitHub Copilot flaw
Did Wiz spot an AI-written bug? Maybe not, but it did catch a five-day-old flaw
A horde of schoolchildren watched excitedly as a diminutive humanoid tour guide named Wuji welcomed them to a robot school in eastern China, gesticulating theatrically as it described the institute
GTA 6 Leak Exposes Massive Map and Gameplay Features Rockstar Hasn't Revealed Yet
A major Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) leak has surfaced online, reportedly revealing gameplay footage and a large portion of the game's Leonida map. The material appeared on August 18, just days before Rockstar Games is expected to showcase more
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Climate change main driver of European ocean warming: Study
Climate change is the main driver of Europe
Microsoft Edge for Mac 151.0.4129.93
Italian scientists bet on octopus to fight crab invasion
From a fishing trawler in the Adriatic, Italian scientists gently release thousands of tiny octopuses in the hope of fighting an invasive crab species that has devastated local fisheries.
Shares in Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree soar in its Shanghai trading debut
Shares of Unitree, one of China
Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Peru
Archaeologists on Tuesday unveiled the skeletal remains of an adult they believe was buried as an offering near the base of Huaca Pucllana, an ancient adobe pyramid in Peru
In 2011, a tiny turtle vanished in Massachusetts; 15 years later her daughters returned
Why Nataraja Statue Stands At CERN: Indias gift meets particle physics
Scientists create a brain-to-brain network that lets people communicate without words
The CISO now owns physical security. Heres what that means for the channel
Physical security budgets have moved to CISOs, and partners must adapt to this important shift
The introduction of any new technology brings new risks, and AI's rapid expansion into the workplace is no exception. In response, a distinct category of insurance coverage has emerged
The sustainable-minded smartphone feels more premium than ever, and the focus mode is just one click away
Meet Zainab Nathani, the Illinois student who designed a solar water-harvesting material
Spotify Playlist Notes Explained: How to Add Stories and Context to Your Playlists
Spotify is changing how users discover and share music with the introduction of Playlist Notes, a new feature designed to bring more human context to music discovery. The new feature allows playlist creators, Spotify editors, and listeners to add notes to
Erica Fernandes on TVs changing audience: 'They are looking for great content'
Erica Fernandes returns to television after five years with 108 Base Hospital-Uri, calling its medical-army setting a refreshing change. She discusses shooting in Kashmir, learning medical terminology and why she believes audiences now seek relatable and authentic content
Laser stability method advances precision control of electrons with light
Researchers at the University of Oldenburg
Biological sex is neither binary nor a spectrum
Many people recognize that gender
How does wildfire smoke affect the economy?
Wildfires in the United States are getting bigger, and the season is getting longer, fueled by hotter and drier weather from climate change. Even when fires are hundreds of miles away, wildfire smoke can still harm people
Topography controls how mountains respond to large earthquakes
Large earthquakes can dramatically reshape mountain landscapes by triggering thousands of landslides and rapidly accelerating erosion. However, the reasons why some mountain regions experience intense, long-lasting erosion after large earthquakes while others show only limited responses have been poorly understood.
Korean Startups Must Put Patents to Work Before They Reach the Courtroom
Founders often think a patent only becomes valuable when a competitor copies the invention and lawyers step in. But the commercial life of intellectual property usually []
African honeyguides recognise honey hunters' calls to help find hidden bee nests
All living cells need energy, and most generate it through respiration, a series of chemical reactions normally confined to the cell membrane. Because this machinery takes up space, a cell
Satyendar Jain, Delhi Jal Board ex-CEO among 6 arrested for 'scam'
New set of international rules needed to protect health of fishing stocks, study shows
The global community should work to establish an array of new international legal rules to protect the health of fish stocks, new research says. Rather than one set of laws covering all possible maritime sustainability issues, there should be a range of different rules, each with its own distinct objectives and mandates.
Quote of the day by Jim Carrey encourages us to recognize opportunity, respect fear, and choose action when the moment is right. Life will present countless crossroads, and not every path will be appropriate. But refusing to act solely because the outcome is uncertain can keep people permanently inside the boundaries of what they already know. The most meaningful opportunities often require preparation, vulnerability, persistence, and a willingness to accept imperfect outcomes. Fear may always be part of the journey, but it does not have to control the destination. Sometimes the greatest change begins with one decision: to stop waiting for certainty, take a thoughtful chance, and discover what might be possible on the other side of fear.
Krypton gas emerges as a new ingredient for quantum computing
To commercialize quantum computing, manufacturers need high-quality superconducting materials for microchips, but they also require a reliable, sustainable nanofabrication process. Tantalum is a corrosion-resistant metal that meets the first criterion but not the second. That
Camilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret
In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks for the first time about her husband's own diagnosis.
During defence secretary's visit, India & Armenia sign MoU to boost cooperation in defence sector
Coffee beans found in Civet poop makes one of the worlds most expensive Kopi Luwak
Quote of the day by Leila Hormozi offers a timely lesson about choosing relationships that support personal growth and future success. We cannot change everything about our past, and we should not try to pretend that it never happened. But we can decide how much influence it has over the person we are becoming. Surrounding ourselves with people who see possibility can help us develop confidence, ambition, and resilience, while constantly returning to an outdated identity can make growth unnecessarily difficult. The goal is not to forget where we came from but to avoid becoming permanently defined by it. The right people do not ignore your past; they understand it and still believe your future can be greater.
US moves to open vast tracts of pristine forests to logging
President Donald Trump
Largest catalog yet of how human cells read DNA shows how chemical marks alter genetic instructions
Every cell in the body contains essentially the same DNA, yet a brain cell behaves differently from a muscle cell or an immune cell. The difference lies largely in how each cell reads its genetic instructions.
Quote of the day by Jensen Huang offers a simple but profound lesson about focus, intelligence, and success. Being smart is not merely about solving difficult problems or possessing vast amounts of knowledge. It is also about recognizing which problems are worth solving in the first place. The ability to identify priorities, eliminate distractions, make thoughtful choices, and sustain attention can turn limited resources into meaningful results.
Mars attacks: How much dust from the red planet is safe to breathe?
NASA has released a report recommending an initial health standard for the Martian dust that astronauts could inhale during future missions. Although sending people to Mars is still years away, NASA needs to establish safety limits now. Spacecraft, spacesuits and crew habitats take years to design and test, and engineers need a measurable target for developing air filters, airlocks and suit-cleaning systems that will keep astronauts safe.
ICE agents can't wear Meta glasses while they work, official memo warns
Smart glasses have become a recurring accessory amid the immigration crackdown.
Dying radio galaxies suggest a shorter, more dynamic afterlife for black hole jets
Astronomers have uncovered a previously underexplored population of faint, rapidly fading remnant radio galaxies, offering new insights into what happens after supermassive black holes stop powering their enormous radio jets.
'They knew': US states accuse Meta of hiding Instagram's impact on teenagers
How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events
For all that day-to-day weather forecasts have improved, it remains a challenge to forecast events that might happen once in 1,000 years
Sustainable medical electronics can reduce environmental impact by up to 65%
While electronic devices have become an integral part of everyday life, the consumption of critical raw materials and energy demand associated with their production continue to rise. According to the European Commission
Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump
The Framework Laptop 12 now ships with Intel's Core Series 3 chips and other hardware upgrades.
US-Canada rush for tariff truce before Trump's 50% duties deadline
US-Canada rush for tariff truce before Trump's 50% duties deadline
Rethinking how we name and classify our human ancestors following recent evolutionary discoveries
Recent advances in our understanding of human evolution challenge the way we currently name and classify our ancestors, according to new research from Monash University. The study, published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, argues that we need a rethink and proposes reclassifying all species of humans and our closely related fossil relatives that have lived in the past 4
Study suggests three-quarters of Indo-Pacific coral reefs could drown as sea levels rise
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have found that most coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific may struggle to grow fast enough to keep pace with accelerating sea-level rise. Their study found that 76% of the reef sites surveyed do not have the capacity to keep pace with projected sea-level rise under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario, threatening coastal protection and marine habitats.
Highways may get traffic 'road test' before launch
Rare satellite data reveal major limits in flood models
The Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine was destroyed on June 6, 2023. The event unleashed a catastrophic flood that forced thousands of residents to evacuate their communities as water levels rose 10 feet (3 meters) above normal.
New photonic crystal method improves single-photon sources for quantum networks
Quantum communication promises many advantages over today
A new study shows that fewer children had encounters with the U.S. child welfare system in the years before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and that this decline continued over the following years.
Meet Arya Gurumukhi, the Texas student turning sunlight into fuel
