Thermal anomaly discovered below Mars' south pole
Phys.orgby California Institute26 Aug 2026
Thermal anomaly discovered below Mars' south pole Researchers have discovered a thermal asymmetry deep beneath the surface across Mars' southern hemisphere.
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top 49%AI designs new antibodies that pass blinded laboratory tests
Phys.orgby UTHealth Houston26 Aug 2026
AI designs new antibodies that pass blinded laboratory tests Researchers affiliated with UTHealth Houston, competing under the team name Novamab AI, placed among the top five teams in the...
Permafrost thaws worldwide as active layers deepen from 2000 to 2024
Phys.orgby George Washington University26 Aug 2026
Permafrost thaws worldwide as active layers deepen from 2000 to 2024 An international study led by researchers at the George Washington University indicates clear global evidence that permafrost is...
Why banks in Ghana make little use of AI for climate action decisions
Phys.orgby Kristin Ebert26 Aug 2026
Why banks in Ghana make little use of AI for climate action decisions Artificial intelligence could help evaluate climate protection projects more effectively and channel funding more precisely to...
Dry seeds preserve fully formed mitochondria, unlocking rapid energy at germination
Phys.orgby University26 Aug 2026
Dry seeds preserve fully formed mitochondria, unlocking rapid energy at germination The majority of plant seeds have the special ability to almost completely dry out and yet remain viable.
Fossil-fuel carbon fingerprint reaches the deep North Atlantic
Phys.orgby Ulrike Prange26 Aug 2026
Fossil-fuel carbon fingerprint reaches the deep North Atlantic The use of fossil fuels alters both the concentration and the carbon isotope composition of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
How climate change affects different modes of transport—from roads to railways
Phys.orgby Vahid Aryanpur26 Aug 2026
How climate change affects different modes of transport—from roads to railways As climate change makes extreme weather more frequent and intense, floods, heat waves, droughts, wildfires and storms...
For Legionella bacteria, taking over a cell means playing by its rules
Phys.orgby Van Andel Research Institute26 Aug 2026
For Legionella bacteria, taking over a cell means playing by its rules When it comes to invading healthy cells, Legionella bacteria rely on blending in rather than breaking in.
Older women experience sexual violence too, but their stories rarely make the news
Phys.orgby Samantha O'Donnell; Bianca Fileborn; Heather Douglas; Mandy McKenzie; Laura Tarzia26 Aug 2026
Older women experience sexual violence too, but their stories rarely make the news The reality of sexual violence against older women is an issue that remains significantly underreported and...
Roman telescope aims to directly image exoplanets 1,000 times fainter than current limits
Phys.orgby Max Planck Society26 Aug 2026
Roman telescope aims to directly image exoplanets 1,000 times fainter than current limits The Roman Space Telescope is designed to directly image exoplanets using complex optomechanical systems...
Liquid gallium experiment confirms key flow regime inside rapidly rotating stars and planets
Phys.orgby Helmholtz Association26 Aug 2026
Liquid gallium experiment confirms key flow regime inside rapidly rotating stars and planets Since we cannot look into the interiors of stars and planets, we rely on lab experiments to replicate...
Genetic traces reveal river residents: 1,072 species in a bucket of water
Phys.orgby University26 Aug 2026
Genetic traces reveal river residents: 1,072 species in a bucket of water Can DNA traces in just two liters (0.5 gallons) of water reveal how a river's biodiversity changes over the course of a...
Better timetables could greatly shorten train travel times
Phys.orgby Iris Mickein26 Aug 2026
Better timetables could greatly shorten train travel times Anyone traveling by train across Europe spends a surprisingly large portion of the trip not on a moving train.
Observing the vibrations of neighboring atoms with an atomic-scale double slit
Phys.orgby Japan Science; Technology Agency26 Aug 2026
Observing the vibrations of neighboring atoms with an atomic-scale double slit Efficiently controlling heat generation has become a major challenge as the semiconductors used in smartphones...
When fruits and veggies are scarce, monkeys hunt for meat
Phys.orgby Public Library26 Aug 2026
When fruits and veggies are scarce, monkeys hunt for meat Capuchin monkeys hunt prey when fruits and vegetables become scarce, potentially mirroring the habits of human ancestors, according to a...
Climate change exposes up to 560 million children globally to at least one additional month of dangerous heat per year
Phys.orgby Free University26 Aug 2026
Climate change exposes up to 560 million children globally to at least one additional month of dangerous heat per year New research by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) shows that globally, up to...
Many workplaces resist plant-based lunches despite substantial climate benefits
Phys.orgby University26 Aug 2026
Many workplaces resist plant-based lunches despite substantial climate benefits Are organizations ready for plant-based food at work?
Narwhals help researchers uncover unique data from the deepest East Greenland fjords
Phys.orgby University26 Aug 2026
Narwhals help researchers uncover unique data from the deepest East Greenland fjords They live in some of the most inaccessible waters on Earth, where ocean temperatures hover around freezing.
Chagas parasite's survival trick offers antimalarial-style target
Phys.orgby University26 Aug 2026
Chagas parasite's survival trick offers antimalarial-style target Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have identified a potential new target to prevent the spread of Chagas disease.
Buried underwear shows land use is key to soil health
Phys.orgby University26 Aug 2026
Buried underwear shows land use is key to soil health Soil is the foundation of our food supply. It stores water, carbon and nutrients and is home to a large share of the world's biodiversity.