Lunar soil reads as a cosmic time capsule for exploding stars
Phys.orgby Marcie Grabowski·25 Aug 2026
Lunar soil reads as a cosmic time capsule for exploding stars When a star reaches its final stages of life, it ends in a bright, powerful explosion called a supernova and scatters material across...
Moving turtle nests to save the eggs can have hidden consequences
Phys.orgby University·25 Aug 2026
Moving turtle nests to save the eggs can have hidden consequences Moving threatened sea turtle nests to cooler, safer parts of the beach can save entire clutches from rising tides and extreme heat...
Naked photobombing comet found in public image
Phys.orgby National Institutes·25 Aug 2026
Naked photobombing comet found in public image Sometimes images are released before anyone realizes they have been photobombed, meaning something unexpected showed up in the background.
'Wartime situation': Tornado ravages French village
Phys.orgby Eloi Rouyer·25 Aug 2026
'Wartime situation': Tornado ravages French village A tornado of rare intensity devastated a village in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents in shock Tuesday, with...
Rare medieval manuscript fragments reveal Guernsey's lost literary history
Phys.orgby Emily Seling·25 Aug 2026
Rare medieval manuscript fragments reveal Guernsey's lost literary history Seventeen medieval manuscript fragments have been identified in Guernsey with support from Kent manuscript expert Dr.
Satellite analysis tracks carbon cost of coastal erosion
Phys.orgby Sally Younger·25 Aug 2026
Satellite analysis tracks carbon cost of coastal erosion From Texas to Maine, coastal wetlands and marshes are releasing more than 1.45 billion pounds (660,000 metric tons) of carbon into the ocean...
New gallery of galaxies from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released
Phys.orgby Chandra X-ray Center·25 Aug 2026
New gallery of galaxies from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released Galaxies are like cosmic gems, each with characteristics including size and shape that make them distinct.
Exact calculations sharpen view of atomic nuclei
Phys.orgby Osaka Metropolitan University·25 Aug 2026
Exact calculations sharpen view of atomic nuclei Every high-energy nuclear collision leaves behind a trail of clues about the structure of atomic nuclei.
Can laws make social media safer for young people?
Phys.orgby Katie Pearce·25 Aug 2026
Can laws make social media safer for young people? From TikTok bans and age verification requirements to media literacy lessons in schools, U.S.
Chemical physicists quantitatively model electron interactions in real quantum materials
Phys.orgby Kimm Fesenmaier·25 Aug 2026
Chemical physicists quantitatively model electron interactions in real quantum materials A team of scientists from Caltech and Yale University has shown for the first time how to accurately...
Companies, regulators and stakeholders shape sustainability reporting, says researcher
Phys.orgby Hanken School·25 Aug 2026
Companies, regulators and stakeholders shape sustainability reporting, says researcher Sustainability reporting is shaped by the social, economic and political environment in which companies...
Genetic evidence reveals how goosegrass colonized a newly formed volcanic island
Phys.orgby University·25 Aug 2026
Genetic evidence reveals how goosegrass colonized a newly formed volcanic island Opportunities to directly observe how life colonizes newly formed land and how ecosystems subsequently develop are...
Expert pieces together puzzle from fragments of 1,600-year-old Roman text
Phys.orgby University·25 Aug 2026
Expert pieces together puzzle from fragments of 1,600-year-old Roman text A Roman law expert at the University of Cincinnati edited and translated a Latin legal text he pieced together from...
Listening for extinction: Study finds areas of critical concern for northern spotted owls
Phys.orgby Sean Nealon·25 Aug 2026
Listening for extinction: Study finds areas of critical concern for northern spotted owls Northern spotted owl populations are approaching or have already crossed functional extinction across large...
Egypt's deserts were once home to a diverse shark community
Phys.orgby Krystal Kasal·25 Aug 2026
Egypt's deserts were once home to a diverse shark community Krystal Kasal Author During the Late Cretaceous period, parts of Egypt were covered in water.
How people treat you may shape your reputation and stabilize cooperation
Phys.orgby Kobe University·25 Aug 2026
How people treat you may shape your reputation and stabilize cooperation When one person helps, or refuses to help, another in public, this may change not only the provider's reputation but also...
Brazilians are MacGyver-ing their way around traditional markets
Phys.orgby Daiane Scaraboto·25 Aug 2026
Brazilians are MacGyver-ing their way around traditional markets Life hacks are everywhere on social media—people reuse everyday materials and objects to create ingenious solutions to common...
Nanoscale hairs may help gecko skin trap moisture and slow evaporation
Phys.orgby American Institute·25 Aug 2026
Nanoscale hairs may help gecko skin trap moisture and slow evaporation In a dry shrubland, a gecko sprints toward shelter.
A tiny drop of water is all that's needed to find threatened frogs
Phys.orgby James Cook University·25 Aug 2026
A tiny drop of water is all that's needed to find threatened frogs New James Cook University research has used highly sensitive environmental DNA (e-DNA) techniques to find two species of...
Chatbots are making our writing more similar but losing the identity and personality behind it
Phys.orgby Nature Publishing Group·25 Aug 2026
Chatbots are making our writing more similar but losing the identity and personality behind it Large language models (LLMs) are making writing styles more similar without changing the overall...
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