One of the oldest known 3D animal fossils found in Norwegian sheep field
Phys.orgby University·9 Sept 2026
One of the oldest known 3D animal fossils found in Norwegian sheep field One of the oldest known 3D fossils of an animal has been discovered in a sheep field in the Norwegian Arctic, the first new...
Action on climate and air pollution likely to boost economy, UN says
Phys.orgby UN Environment Programme·9 Sept 2026
Action on climate and air pollution likely to boost economy, UN says Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together can generate around US$15 in economic benefits...
Germany's 15-year-olds post lowest PISA results since testing began 25 years ago
Phys.orgby Technical University Munich·8 Sept 2026
Germany's 15-year-olds post lowest PISA results since testing began 25 years ago The PISA study regularly assesses 15-year-olds' ability to understand and solve real-life problems in reading...
Researchers rewire ribosomes to specialize in one protein
Phys.orgby Tess Joosse·8 Sept 2026
Researchers rewire ribosomes to specialize in one protein Every cell relies on ribosomes, the molecular machines that read genetic instructions and use them to assemble proteins.
When disaster strikes, what happens to our pets?
Phys.orgby Okayama University·8 Sept 2026
When disaster strikes, what happens to our pets? As large-scale disasters—including earthquakes, torrential rains, typhoons and wildfires—become increasingly frequent, ensuring that pets as well as...
Tiny molecular rings open new ways for designing better medicines
Phys.orgby CeMM Research Center·8 Sept 2026
Tiny molecular rings open new ways for designing better medicines Cyclopropanes are organic chemistry's smallest rings.
Untangling the meta-biomaterial puzzle one property at a time
Phys.orgby Delft University·8 Sept 2026
Untangling the meta-biomaterial puzzle one property at a time From repairing damaged tissues to developing better implants, many medical developments depend on materials that can mimic the complex...
A new mission could rendezvous with Halley's Comet in 2061
Phys.orgby Andy Tomaswick·8 Sept 2026
A new mission could rendezvous with Halley's Comet in 2061 Halley's Comet captures the imagination in a way that few other astronomical objects do.
Grandchildren repay childhood care by supporting ailing grandparents in Hong Kong
Phys.orgby Lingnan University·8 Sept 2026
Grandchildren repay childhood care by supporting ailing grandparents in Hong Kong As Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's population ages at one of the fastest rates in the world, demand for...
Did wildfires help spark the invention of pottery?
Phys.orgby Hebrew University·8 Sept 2026
Did wildfires help spark the invention of pottery? A new study suggests that a period of intense fires and landscape upheaval in the ancient southern Levant may have helped create the conditions...
Sparse-data method estimates sea surface temperatures 40% more accurately than conventional approach
Phys.orgby Tracey Peake·8 Sept 2026
Sparse-data method estimates sea surface temperatures 40% more accurately than conventional approach Researchers have developed a method for extrapolating sea surface temperatures from sparse data...
Portugal's Pinhal Interior shows why fire and floods are part of the same cycle
Phys.orgby Afonso Nuno Martins·8 Sept 2026
Portugal's Pinhal Interior shows why fire and floods are part of the same cycle Across southern Europe, increasingly extreme heat, wildfire and intense rainfall are forcing planners to consider how...
Why does microwaving fish smell so bad?
Phys.orgby Nathan Kilah; Dariush Zare; Robert A Shellie·8 Sept 2026
Why does microwaving fish smell so bad? The work break room can be a place of rest, gossip, fun or recovery.
Extremely massive galaxy proto-supercluster smashes distance record
Phys.orgby Association·8 Sept 2026
Extremely massive galaxy proto-supercluster smashes distance record An international team of astronomers has discovered the most distant progenitor to a galaxy supercluster ever.
Cosmic radiation at flight altitudes rises when the sun is less active
Phys.orgby Hebrew University·8 Sept 2026
Cosmic radiation at flight altitudes rises when the sun is less active Radiation from space is constantly entering Earth's atmosphere, but how much of it reaches the altitudes used by commercial...
Optimizing tomato plant growth with microbes
Phys.orgby Akifumi Sugiyama·8 Sept 2026
Optimizing tomato plant growth with microbes Plants are home to a diverse array of microorganisms that support their growth and help them adapt to environmental stress—of which there has been an...
Waterlogged seeds reveal melons' ancient journey
Phys.orgby Talia Ogliore·8 Sept 2026
Waterlogged seeds reveal melons' ancient journey Melons produce many seeds, making the melon shape a traditional symbol of fertility and prosperity in Chinese culture.
NASA technique for manipulating satellite photos now reveals ancient images
Phys.orgby Mike DiCicco·8 Sept 2026
NASA technique for manipulating satellite photos now reveals ancient images High in the central tower of Angkor Wat, an ancient Cambodian temple, paintings depict horseback riders and a traditional...
Helium-3 lifts new quantum computing concept with faster tunneling rates
Phys.orgby Paul Dailing·8 Sept 2026
Helium-3 lifts new quantum computing concept with faster tunneling rates Helium—the lightest atom that can be laser-cooled and controlled—powers a new design for high-powered, stable quantum...
A crystalline sponge reveals structures of large 'beyond rule of 5' molecules
Phys.orgby Institute·8 Sept 2026
A crystalline sponge reveals structures of large 'beyond rule of 5' molecules Drug discovery has traditionally followed the "rule of 5," which identifies chemical properties generally associated...
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