How seeds decide whether to wake up in salty soil
Phys.orgby Hebrew University9 Sept 2026
How seeds decide whether to wake up in salty soil Researchers have discovered a system that helps seeds survive when there is too much salt in the soil.
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top 82%These bacteria can change their diet to survive inside the body
Phys.orgby Anna Funk9 Sept 2026
These bacteria can change their diet to survive inside the body The human body fights staph infections by starving it of essential nutrients.
Researchers chart new course for AI-powered biomedical discoveries
Phys.orgby Eric Stann9 Sept 2026
Researchers chart new course for AI-powered biomedical discoveries University of Missouri researchers are paving the way as artificial intelligence transforms biomedical research.
Europe's forests are still standing, but many are losing the ability to recover
Phys.orgby European long-term ecosystem research9 Sept 2026
Europe's forests are still standing, but many are losing the ability to recover A forest can look intact from the roadside and still have lost much of its capacity to bounce back.
How 'positive' stress could improve the welfare of zoo animals
Phys.orgby Paul Rose9 Sept 2026
How 'positive' stress could improve the welfare of zoo animals Pelicans have resided in St James's Park, London, for 360 years.
Fossil ribs reveal new secrets about ichthyosaur swimming technique
Phys.orgby University9 Sept 2026
Fossil ribs reveal new secrets about ichthyosaur swimming technique Ichthyosaurs ruled the oceans for 150 million years during the Mesozoic Era. Their fish-shaped bodies were built for high speeds.
Having compassion for oneself is linked to well-being, study finds
Phys.orgby Aurélie Boucher9 Sept 2026
Having compassion for oneself is linked to well-being, study finds Caring for others without caring for oneself is associated with lower levels of well-being and may not be sustainable, a new study...
'Alarm bells ringing': US summer heat shatters record
Phys.orgby Issam AHMED9 Sept 2026
'Alarm bells ringing': US summer heat shatters record The contiguous United States has endured its hottest summer on record, a new peak that scientists said should send alarm bells ringing over the...
Why customers accept price rises
Phys.orgby Georgie Gould9 Sept 2026
Why customers accept price rises Piling sight, sound, touch, smell and taste into digitally enhanced tourist attractions does not automatically make visitors more engaged, according to research...
3D magnetic-field control reveals new way to tune spin textures
Phys.orgby Helmholtz Association9 Sept 2026
3D magnetic-field control reveals new way to tune spin textures (Fe0.63Ni0.3Pd0.07)3P, or FNPP, is a magnetic material that exhibits complex magnetic structures even at room temperature.
Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot are hanging up their astronaut suits at NASA
Phys.orgby Marcia Dunn9 Sept 2026
Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot are hanging up their astronaut suits at NASA The two NASA astronauts who led the Artemis II moonshot earlier this year are stepping away from spaceflight.
Estuary water quality trends have $100M implications, researchers find
Phys.orgby Neil Versel9 Sept 2026
Estuary water quality trends have $100M implications, researchers find Estuaries across the United States are facing the same trends of warming waters, algal growth and declining oxygen...
Reports of drug seizures by police rose during first year of decriminalization, study finds
Phys.orgby Simon Fraser University9 Sept 2026
Reports of drug seizures by police rose during first year of decriminalization, study finds People in Vancouver experienced an increase in police drug seizures during the first year of British...
Five‑metal alloy: Scientists create ultra‑stable catalyst for fuel cells
Phys.orgby Skolkovo Institute; Technology9 Sept 2026
Five‑metal alloy: Scientists create ultra‑stable catalyst for fuel cells Hydrogen-powered cars, power stations and portable chargers all rely on fuel cells.
Discontinuity and disorder: Explaining the luminosity bump in evolved stars
Phys.orgby Angela Michel9 Sept 2026
Discontinuity and disorder: Explaining the luminosity bump in evolved stars Toward the end of their lives, low-mass stars undergo an abrupt dip in brightness, also known as the luminosity bump.
Long-lost fish species rediscovered in another section of the Inn River
Phys.orgby Technical University Munich9 Sept 2026
Long-lost fish species rediscovered in another section of the Inn River The Danube gudgeon had been considered extinct in the Inn River for more than 100 years.
Helium measurements clarify conditions seconds after the Big Bang
Phys.orgby Tatyana Woodall9 Sept 2026
Helium measurements clarify conditions seconds after the Big Bang New observations of the composition of distant galaxies offer insights into the earliest phases of the universe and confirm decades...
AI reveals new class of cellular 'off switch' linked to cancer pathways
Phys.orgby Stephen D'Angelo9 Sept 2026
AI reveals new class of cellular 'off switch' linked to cancer pathways Cornell researchers have used artificial intelligence to uncover a previously unknown way cells control how proteins move...
Body-related TikTok content linked to self-objectification and mood
Phys.orgby Public Library9 Sept 2026
Body-related TikTok content linked to self-objectification and mood Viewing "thinspiration" content on TikTok increases self-objectification and worsens mood, while viewing body-positive content...
'Here, There and Everywhere': The Beatles have permeated research papers across academic disciplines
Phys.orgby Public Library9 Sept 2026
'Here, There and Everywhere': The Beatles have permeated research papers across academic disciplines More than 3,000 scientific article titles across disciplines have made use of Beatles song...