Orangutan mothers seek out playmates for their young
Phys.orgby Carla Avolio·1d ago
Orangutan mothers seek out playmates for their young Playing with peers is a crucial part of growing up—so crucial that orangutan mothers will go out of their way to arrange playdates for their...
Tortoise beetles use pigmentation protein to shield bacteria that help digest plants
Phys.orgby John Innes Centre·1d ago
Tortoise beetles use pigmentation protein to shield bacteria that help digest plants More than 80 years ago, scientists discovered that differences in yellow pigmentation were critical to courtship...
New climate connectivity taxonomy reveals how different communities talk about climate risk
Phys.orgby Sandra Niemeyer·1d ago
New climate connectivity taxonomy reveals how different communities talk about climate risk Climate change adaptation requires rapid, informed decision-making.
Combining science and community knowledge could shape coral reef conservation in Indonesia
Phys.orgby Hasanuddin University·1d ago
Combining science and community knowledge could shape coral reef conservation in Indonesia Coral reefs in Indonesia's Spermonde Archipelago are under pressure from both natural and anthropogenic...
Quantum simulations suggest lithium isotopes could affect biological reactions differently
Phys.orgby University·1d ago
Quantum simulations suggest lithium isotopes could affect biological reactions differently While lithium has been used as a first-line treatment for the long-term management of bipolar disorder for...
Gut bacteria reveal ancient ties to human migrations across continents, genetic analysis suggests
Phys.orgby Stanford University Medical Center·1d ago
Gut bacteria reveal ancient ties to human migrations across continents, genetic analysis suggests As waves of humans left Africa tens of thousands of years ago, eventually populating the entire...
Mars' oddest cloud may be even odder than previously thought
Phys.orgby European Space Agency·1d ago
Mars' oddest cloud may be even odder than previously thought Scientists using the European Space Agency's Mars Express, in combination with a state-of-the-art meteorological model of the Red...
The first stand-alone nuclear clock is ticking in Vienna
Phys.orgby Vienna University·1d ago
The first stand-alone nuclear clock is ticking in Vienna For decades, researchers around the world have been working toward this goal—and now major advances are following in rapid succession.
Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction
Phys.orgby Christos Makridis·1d ago
Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction The postpandemic push to bring workers back to the office has left many nostalgic for more...
Uranium compound known since the 1960s reveals hidden spiral structure with unusual magnetic properties
Phys.orgby University·1d ago
Uranium compound known since the 1960s reveals hidden spiral structure with unusual magnetic properties A University of Texas at Dallas scientist and her colleagues have discovered an unusual...
'Top predator' from the Jurassic measures just half a meter
Phys.orgby University·1d ago
'Top predator' from the Jurassic measures just half a meter The "top predator" from the Jurassic is relatively small: Megacauda sungei measures just half a meter (1.6 feet) from its nose to the tip...
AI adoption linked to increase in employment globally
Phys.orgby King's College London·1d ago
AI adoption linked to increase in employment globally Employment increases when firms adopt AI, with more people recruited to senior roles at the expense of junior roles, according to a study from...
Alcohol in space: Exotic methanol discovered in planet-building zones
Phys.orgby National Radio Astronomy Observatory·1d ago
Alcohol in space: Exotic methanol discovered in planet-building zones An international team of astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), of which the U.S.
Nuclear traces in whales' teeth help scientists reconstruct their life stories
Phys.orgby University·1d ago
Nuclear traces in whales' teeth help scientists reconstruct their life stories New analysis of traces of radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons testing trapped in the teeth of stranded whales has...
New framework developed for moving endangered species to safer locations
Phys.orgby Patrick Williams·1d ago
New framework developed for moving endangered species to safer locations A new framework designed to guide one of the hardest decisions in conservation—whether to move a species outside its...
PFAS may raise blood pressure during pregnancy. Who is at risk?
Phys.orgby Katya Poltorak·1d ago
PFAS may raise blood pressure during pregnancy. Who is at risk? Say no to sushi and steer clear of raw sprouts. Skip Bikram yoga. And keep your hands off that cat litter box.
Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds
Phys.orgby London School·1d ago
Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by climate change are 23% less likely to engage in...
Why some people are good at math while others struggle
Phys.orgby Emma Lawson·1d ago
Why some people are good at math while others struggle Why do some students dread math class while others look forward to it?
Hidden 'uranium hotspot' offers new clues to Scotland's ancient past
Phys.orgby University·1d ago
Hidden 'uranium hotspot' offers new clues to Scotland's ancient past A hidden 'uranium hotspot' has been discovered beneath Aberdeen by University of Aberdeen researchers—shedding new light on the...
Cricket's day-night pink ball not always so pretty
Phys.orgby La Trobe University·1d ago
Cricket's day-night pink ball not always so pretty The pink ball was introduced for day-night matches over a decade ago, and in June this year the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a...
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