A never-before-seen picture of eagle migrations
Phys.orgby Ben Kilbourne29 Aug 2026
A never-before-seen picture of eagle migrations In 1899, scientists began tracking avian migration by placing a small ring with an identifier around birds' ankles.
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top 71%Takeaway cups may be releasing microplastics into your coffee
Phys.orgby University29 Aug 2026
Takeaway cups may be releasing microplastics into your coffee Single-use paper cups used for takeout coffee and other beverages release millions of microplastic particles when exposed to hot...
Centuries of child labor left lasting spinal damage in Dutch children, study finds
Phys.orgby Sandee Oster29 Aug 2026
Centuries of child labor left lasting spinal damage in Dutch children, study finds Sandee Oster Author Children in the postmedieval Dutch workforce worked so hard that their spines became worn and...
Talking to your children about consent and sexual violence can be hard. Here's how to start the conversation
Phys.orgby Stephanie Wescott; Jane Gilmore29 Aug 2026
Talking to your children about consent and sexual violence can be hard. Here's how to start the conversation There have been multiple high-profile alleged incidents of sexual violence against women...
Nano-sandwich photocathode improves solar conversion of CO₂ into ethanol
Phys.orgby Charles University29 Aug 2026
Nano-sandwich photocathode improves solar conversion of CO₂ into ethanol Czech researchers at Charles University in Prague, led by Pavla Eliášová, have developed an advanced photocathode that helps...
Rethinking bluegreen aphid control as insecticide resistance spreads
Phys.orgby AgriFutures Australia29 Aug 2026
Rethinking bluegreen aphid control as insecticide resistance spreads When an insecticide application fails to control bluegreen aphid, application conditions may not be the only cause.
Climate policy could learn from people who already live within the limits of sufficiency
Phys.orgby University28 Aug 2026
Climate policy could learn from people who already live within the limits of sufficiency Tina Nyfors, who recently defended her doctoral thesis at the University of Helsinki, studied sufficiency, a...
The discovery of the Great Barrier Reef's whale maternity ward
Phys.orgby Australian Government Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority28 Aug 2026
The discovery of the Great Barrier Reef's whale maternity ward It started with a simple message: "This is the year to do something small for something huge."
Earlier swathing opens a new pathway for subterranean clover seed harvest
Phys.orgby AgriFutures Australia28 Aug 2026
Earlier swathing opens a new pathway for subterranean clover seed harvest Subterranean clover's ability to bury its seed supports pasture persistence but makes commercial seed harvesting difficult.
Diverse portfolio of protected areas key to Mexican conservation efforts
Phys.orgby Yale University28 Aug 2026
Diverse portfolio of protected areas key to Mexican conservation efforts In 2020, Mexico joined 150 nations committing to protect 30% of its territory by 2030 as part of the global 30x30...
Low temperature graphene growth opens a route to sustainable resource recycling
Phys.orgby Tohoku University28 Aug 2026
Low temperature graphene growth opens a route to sustainable resource recycling Graphene is an exceptionally useful material for creating batteries, catalysts and electronic devices.
Fast fashion's carbon footprint can be reduced across its life cycle, new study suggests
Phys.orgby Concordia University28 Aug 2026
Fast fashion's carbon footprint can be reduced across its life cycle, new study suggests Fast fashion is built on cheap, short-lived garments, especially cotton and polyester T-shirts.
Scientists capture first molecular-level images of water reorganization during a reaction crucial for life
Phys.orgby Karyn Hede28 Aug 2026
Scientists capture first molecular-level images of water reorganization during a reaction crucial for life Some of nature's most important chemical reactions rely on the coupled movement of...
Does the Nepal glacier collapse signal a new climate risk?
Phys.orgby Ali BEKHTAOUI28 Aug 2026
Does the Nepal glacier collapse signal a new climate risk? Does the devastating flooding unleashed by the collapse of a section of a glacier in the Nepali Himalayas signal a new kind of risk in a...
Honey bees can serve as sentinels for environmental health
Phys.orgby Sbarro Health Research Organization28 Aug 2026
Honey bees can serve as sentinels for environmental health Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are widely known as essential pollinators, but researchers using a "One Health" approach have also identified...
Breathable smart sensor developed for real-time hazardous gas detection on masks
Phys.orgby Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute; Technology28 Aug 2026
Breathable smart sensor developed for real-time hazardous gas detection on masks A research team led by Sungwon Lee, a professor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry at DGIST, developed a...
Motorboat noise stunts growth and impairs predator escape in reef fish, study shows
Phys.orgby Alex Morrison28 Aug 2026
Motorboat noise stunts growth and impairs predator escape in reef fish, study shows Coral reef fish that are exposed to motorboat noise grow up smaller and less able to dodge predators, new...
Why some earthquakes caused by fracking come with warning signs
Phys.orgby Paul Arnold28 Aug 2026
Why some earthquakes caused by fracking come with warning signs Paul Arnold Author Fracking, the injection of high-pressure fluid to fracture rock and release oil or gas, can trigger earthquakes.
Joro spiders eat wider range of insects than Georgia's native orb weavers
Phys.orgby Leigh Hataway28 Aug 2026
Joro spiders eat wider range of insects than Georgia's native orb weavers When Joro spiders first arrived stateside more than a decade ago, scientists worried the massive black-and-yellow spiders...
Less buying power, elevated inflation push down consumer views
Phys.orgby University28 Aug 2026
Less buying power, elevated inflation push down consumer views Consumer sentiment dropped about 6% from last month, landing around 11% below a year ago amid continued worries that inflation will...