As global heating heads to 1.8°C, is it time to consider the 'Voldemort' of climate policy?
Phys.orgby Jan McDonald; Jonathan Symons; Manon Simon; Matt McDonald; Rachel Neef·4 Sept 2026
As global heating heads to 1.8°C, is it time to consider the 'Voldemort' of climate policy? The world is set to miss the 1.5°C global warming target, and plans are underway for U.N.
Record European fires burn over 500,000 hectares during summer
Phys.orgby Olivia BUGAULT·4 Sept 2026
Record European fires burn over 500,000 hectares during summer A record-breaking summer that saw more than 1,000 wildfires has torched some 540,000 hectares (1.3 million acres) of land across the...
Hiking canyons can quickly turn deadly when storms hit—what you should know before going in
Phys.orgby Anner Paldor·4 Sept 2026
Hiking canyons can quickly turn deadly when storms hit—what you should know before going in Hiking a picturesque valley or climbing a craggy gorge are among the most exhilarating experiences in...
Ultrafast sample spinning improves protein structural data by dizzying proportions
Phys.orgby Yokohama National University·4 Sept 2026
Ultrafast sample spinning improves protein structural data by dizzying proportions Researchers have been elucidating the structures of complex molecules for more than 100 years using a variety of...
Since the 1980s, climate change has increasingly altered European bumblebee habitats
Phys.orgby Université libre de Bruxelles·4 Sept 2026
Since the 1980s, climate change has increasingly altered European bumblebee habitats Global biodiversity loss is occurring at a rapid pace, driven by multiple human-caused factors, including...
Not a cheetah: Ancient DNA reveals the surprising Arctic life of extinct North American cat
Phys.orgby University·4 Sept 2026
Not a cheetah: Ancient DNA reveals the surprising Arctic life of extinct North American cat A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has overturned decades of...
Most money laundering arrests involve people under the age of 30
Phys.orgby Cardiff University·4 Sept 2026
Most money laundering arrests involve people under the age of 30 The majority of money laundering arrests involve people under 30, a new analysis has found.
Rescue satellite gets close to NASA's doomed telescope, even if it can't save it
Phys.orgby Marcia Dunn·4 Sept 2026
Rescue satellite gets close to NASA's doomed telescope, even if it can't save it A private spacecraft that was supposed to supply a lifeline to NASA's Swift Observatory managed to get close to the...
Patent-reading AI could strengthen early warning systems for hazardous chemicals
Phys.orgby Simon Öhman Jönsson·4 Sept 2026
Patent-reading AI could strengthen early warning systems for hazardous chemicals Patents are far more than legal documents protecting intellectual property.
Divergent molecular mechanisms for fungal plant biomass conversion
Phys.orgby Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory·4 Sept 2026
Divergent molecular mechanisms for fungal plant biomass conversion Fungi are major degraders of plant biomass, including leaves, stems and roots.
Critically endangered pygmy raccoons observed making their own paper toys
Phys.orgby Paul Arnold·4 Sept 2026
Critically endangered pygmy raccoons observed making their own paper toys Paul Arnold Author Some of the most intriguing scientific breakthroughs happen when researchers aren't explicitly looking...
An activity-based probe library for identifying protein function
Phys.orgby Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory·4 Sept 2026
An activity-based probe library for identifying protein function Proteins are vital to living systems.
Brainless sea sponges use sunset to prepare for metamorphosis—and attach in 30 minutes
Phys.orgby Olivia Hewitt·4 Sept 2026
Brainless sea sponges use sunset to prepare for metamorphosis—and attach in 30 minutes Well before I start collecting coats, keys or shoes, my dog always knows when we're about to leave.
Davyne changes color beyond human sight, opening path to invisible security tags
Phys.orgby University·4 Sept 2026
Davyne changes color beyond human sight, opening path to invisible security tags While studying the properties of hackmanite, researchers created a new material called davyne that changes color in...
Potholes are annoying and dangerous: Now they're political
Phys.orgby Ehsan Yaghoubi·4 Sept 2026
Potholes are annoying and dangerous: Now they're political In Victoria, potholes have become a hot issue in the lead-up to the state election in November.
AI-driven polymer discovery could replace years of trial and error with closed-loop testing
Phys.orgby Tohoku University·4 Sept 2026
AI-driven polymer discovery could replace years of trial and error with closed-loop testing In the realm of materials science, there is a plethora of datasets and tools at our disposal—the issue is...
AI helps dentists practice the conversations that matter
Phys.orgby University·4 Sept 2026
AI helps dentists practice the conversations that matter A University of Rochester collaboration is using an AI-powered virtual patient to help dentists strengthen their communication, build trust...
Venice Lagoon provides living laboratory for researchers studying climate change
Phys.orgby Jeff Renaud·4 Sept 2026
Venice Lagoon provides living laboratory for researchers studying climate change Venice really is sinking. Sort of.
Can a full moon really bring bad luck? What about Friday the 13th?
Phys.orgby Chris Sasaki·4 Sept 2026
Can a full moon really bring bad luck? What about Friday the 13th? Jeffrey Rosenthal was a young professor at the University of Toronto when he discovered he was born on a Friday—though not just...
Climate risk is changing where banks lend—before disaster strikes
Phys.orgby University·4 Sept 2026
Climate risk is changing where banks lend—before disaster strikes Whether buying a home or opening a local business, affordability is no longer the only question people should be asking, says...
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