Parents are increasingly abusive toward teachers and principals. How can schools respond?
Phys.orgby Carolyn Wade; Paul Kidson·26 Aug 2026
Parents are increasingly abusive toward teachers and principals. How can schools respond? Some private schools have begun asking parents to sign a code of conduct to try to stop abusive behavior...
A field guide for the Wild West of AI-assisted environmental science
Phys.orgby Sonia Fernandez·26 Aug 2026
A field guide for the Wild West of AI-assisted environmental science Researchers at UC Santa Barbara's National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) are blazing a trail through the...
Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signal
Phys.orgby Paul Arnold·26 Aug 2026
Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signal Paul Arnold Author Blinking keeps eyes moist, sweeps away bits of dirt and dust, and helps the brain rest when processing visual information.
Are earthquakes becoming more common? Here's what the numbers say
Phys.orgby Meghan S Miller; Allen Husker·26 Aug 2026
Are earthquakes becoming more common? Here's what the numbers say Whenever there's a series of destructive or notable earthquakes, scientists get asked the same question: Are earthquakes becoming...
After 80 years, elusive molecules reveal how ozone starts turning plant emissions into haze
Phys.orgby Jules Bernstein·26 Aug 2026
After 80 years, elusive molecules reveal how ozone starts turning plant emissions into haze Scientists have directly observed a fleeting chemical reaction that creates a key ingredient in urban...
Historic sulfur emissions—the likely cause of damage to Murujuga rock art
Phys.orgby Ben Mullins; Belinda Churnside; Katy Evans; Nicola Armstrong·26 Aug 2026
Historic sulfur emissions—the likely cause of damage to Murujuga rock art Murujuga is a sacred cultural landscape of land and sea Country across the Burrup Peninsula and Dampier Archipelago in...
What has the return‑to‑office movement taught us? People, not technology, help companies get ahead
Phys.orgby Dino Dogan·26 Aug 2026
What has the return‑to‑office movement taught us? People, not technology, help companies get ahead We like to believe that whatever ails a company can be fixed by digitizing it.
Human rights expert explains why labor trafficking often hides in plain sight
Phys.orgby Stephen Stone·26 Aug 2026
Human rights expert explains why labor trafficking often hides in plain sight It can happen in fields, restaurants, hotels and construction sites—a type of human trafficking often hiding in plain...
Do customer loyalty programs actually work? The benefits are in the eye of the cardholder
Phys.orgby Edith Cowan University·26 Aug 2026
Do customer loyalty programs actually work? The benefits are in the eye of the cardholder Whether you love a loyalty discount at the supermarket or frequently forget your loyalty card, loyalty...
Hyperdoped silicon photodiode advances short-wave infrared detection at room temperature
Phys.orgby Ingrid Fadelli·26 Aug 2026
Hyperdoped silicon photodiode advances short-wave infrared detection at room temperature Ingrid Fadelli Author Detecting short-wave infrared (SWIR) light, a region of the electromagnetic spectrum...
Appropriated racial oppression shapes Black parents' socialization of children
Phys.orgby Sharita Forrest·26 Aug 2026
Appropriated racial oppression shapes Black parents' socialization of children Black parents who experienced higher levels of appropriated racial oppression—defined as shaping one's behavior and...
Support groups for parents halved violence against children in wartime Ukraine, trial finds
Phys.orgby University·26 Aug 2026
Support groups for parents halved violence against children in wartime Ukraine, trial finds Ukrainian parents who joined a support group program called "Hope Groups," designed for families living...
Researchers map tick habitat to strengthen African swine fever preparedness
Phys.orgby Camryn Haines·26 Aug 2026
Researchers map tick habitat to strengthen African swine fever preparedness A small, nest-dwelling tick found across large parts of Texas could play an outsized role in how the United States...
Utah mountain ranges may store a billion tons of hidden ice
Phys.orgby University·26 Aug 2026
Utah mountain ranges may store a billion tons of hidden ice Unlike conventional glaciers, rock glaciers appear as piles of rock that obscure large masses of unaccounted-for ice.
New quantum computing method broadens spectroscopy of hard-to-model matter
Phys.orgby Queen Mary; University·26 Aug 2026
New quantum computing method broadens spectroscopy of hard-to-model matter Scientists could have a new way to explore the hidden behavior of matter, thanks to research involving Queen Mary...
Butterfly-inspired crystals could enable durable, potentially safer glitter
Phys.orgby American Chemical Society·26 Aug 2026
Butterfly-inspired crystals could enable durable, potentially safer glitter The next time you need to freshen up the paint on your house or apply a bit of cosmetic glitter before heading out for...
Catalyzing the community: Chemists and Navajo leaders educate on clean water
Phys.orgby American Chemical Society·26 Aug 2026
Catalyzing the community: Chemists and Navajo leaders educate on clean water Many Native American communities in rural areas rely on well water, but the quality and safety of that water can vary...
Volcanic eruptions and warming climate disrupt long-standing link between Indian and Pacific oceans
Phys.orgby Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution·26 Aug 2026
Volcanic eruptions and warming climate disrupt long-standing link between Indian and Pacific oceans A new study that combines paleoclimate data and climate models suggests that large volcanic...
Too small for fries: Drought shrinks Belgian potatoes
Phys.orgby Camille CAMDESSUS·26 Aug 2026
Too small for fries: Drought shrinks Belgian potatoes Mathieu Comijn inspected rows of potatoes in a field of cracked earth and browned leaves, pulling from the ground tubers barely the size of...
Fire haze threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns
Phys.orgby Andrew Zinin·26 Aug 2026
Fire haze threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns Millions of Indonesians risk health complications from exposure to thick haze covering several cities and towns, officials said...
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