Astronomy
Endings and beginnings: Atacama Cosmology Telescope releases its final data, shaping the future of cosmology
There's always a touch of melancholy when a chapter that has absorbed years of work comes to an end. In the case of the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT), those years amount to nearly 20—and now the telescope has completed ...
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Archaeology
Neanderthal women and children were the victims of selective cannibalism at Goyet, study reveals
The study of an assemblage of Neanderthal human bones discovered in the Troisième caverne of Goyet (Belgium) has brought to light selective cannibalistic behavior primarily targeting female adults and children between 41,000 ...
Nov 22, 2025
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When trade routes shift, so do clouds: Researchers uncover ripple effects of new global shipping regulations
When militia attacks disrupted shipping lanes in the Red Sea, few imagined the ripple effects would reach the clouds over the South Atlantic. But for Florida State University atmospheric scientist Michael Diamond, the rerouting ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 22, 2025
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Lab-grown diamond coatings shown to prevent mineral scale in industrial pipes
In industrial pipes, mineral deposits build up the way limescale collects inside a kettle ⎯ only on a far larger and more expensive scale. Mineral scaling is a major issue in water and energy systems, where it slows flow, ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 22, 2025
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Hydrogenases spill the beans: Key catalytic moves revealed
Hydrogenases catalyze the reversible splitting and production of hydrogen gas (H2), using complex catalytic cofactors comprising Earth-abundant nickel and/or iron ions. These enzymes, especially the [NiFe]-hydrogenases (fig. ...
Macrophage-killing bacterial toxin weakens the gut's defenses against ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases, a lifelong condition that can cause chronic inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. This can lead to symptoms such as rectal ...
Direct approach can bond and debond 2D semiconductors without any glue-like materials
A key objective of electronics engineers is to further reduce the size of devices, while also boosting their speed, performance and efficiency. Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, single-layer and thin materials with a controllable ...
Epigenetic changes regulate gene expression, but what regulates epigenetics?
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is their epigenetics—meticulously placed chemical tags that influence which genes are expressed in each cell. Mistakes or ...
Genetics
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Nasal nanomedicine delivers immune-boosting therapy to fight brain tumors
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, along with collaborators at Northwestern University, have developed a noninvasive approach to treat one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers. ...
Immunology
Nov 22, 2025
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Not all immune cells are created equal: Memory T cells in tissues outlast those in blood
Memory T cells are a special type of white blood cell that "remember" past infections and vaccines, helping our bodies to quickly respond if we encounter the same germs again. These cells are found throughout the body: some ...
Immunology
Nov 22, 2025
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The Future is Interdisciplinary
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Medical Xpress
Puberty blockers: Why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer
Most people are happy to do their own hearing tests at home. Could it relieve pressure on the NHS?
What's the difference between a home birth and a free birth?
Are peanut allergies actually declining?
Psychology can change the way food tastes: Here's how to use it to make the most of your meals
Washington state resident believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu
Brain circuit controlling compulsive behavior mapped
A two-minute fix for procrastination
How T cells transform to defend our organs
Tech Xplore
Ionic thermoelectric film uses body heat to power LED lights
Wargaming: The surprisingly effective tool that can help us prepare for modern crises
Large language models and research progress: Q&A with an aerospace engineer
AI's blind spot: Tools fail to detect their own fakes
OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US
World's biggest nuclear plant edges closer to restart
How small can optical computers get? Scaling laws reveal new strategies
NASA's X-59 completes first flight, prepares for more flight testing
Study shows waste cardboard is effective for power generation
Metasurfaces etched into 2D crystals boost nonlinear optical effects at nanoscale
In January, a team led by Jim Schuck, professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia Engineering, developed a method for creating entangled photon pairs, a critical component of emerging quantum technologies, using a crystalline ...
Optics & Photonics
Nov 22, 2025
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Info to decipher secret message in Kryptos sculpture at CIA headquarters sells for close to $1M
The information needed to decipher the last remaining unsolved secret message embedded within a sculpture at CIA headquarters in Virginia sold at auction for nearly $1 million, the auction house announced Friday.
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Nov 22, 2025
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Tea leaf experiments suggest tropical forests may better withstand climate change
Researchers at Northern Arizona University and the Smithsonian found an unconventional method to understand how rainforests will survive with climate change—making tea with living leaves at the top of the rainforest canopy.
Ecology
Nov 22, 2025
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When gifts sting: Self-improvement presents may spark backlash and bad reviews
New research from FIU Business shows that well-intended presents like weight-loss teas or gym memberships can unintentionally send the wrong message—and ultimately trigger negative online reviews that hurt brands.
Social Sciences
Nov 22, 2025
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What would a small black hole do to the human body? Scientist aims to answer that
Some people may worry about being bitten by a snake or spider, but have you ever considered what would happen if a small black hole tried to pass through your body?
General Physics
Nov 21, 2025
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Potentially distinct structure in Kuiper belt discovered with help of clustering algorithm
A vast region of our solar system, called the Kuiper belt, stretches from the orbit of Neptune out to 50 or so astronomical units (AU), where an AU is the distance between Earth and the sun. This region consists mostly of ...
Final experimental result for the muon still challenges theorists
For experimental physicists, the latest measurement of the muon is the best of times. For theorists there's still work to do.
Gelada baboons fake fertility to protect their young from infanticide when new males take over
In nature, it is not usual for animals to be deceptive, as evolution has typically favored communication that benefits both the sender and receiver by conveying reliable information. But, there are exceptions, particularly ...
Therapeutic climbing lifts mood and sharpens focus for inpatients with depression, anxiety and OCD
Researchers at the University of Innsbruck and Schoen Clinic Roseneck report that structured therapeutic climbing sessions were experienced as emotionally lifting, mentally focusing, socially connecting, and physically strengthening ...
Nanoflowers rejuvenate old and damaged human cells by replacing their mitochondria
Biomedical researchers at Texas A&M University may have discovered a way to stop or even reverse the decline of cellular energy production—a finding that could have revolutionary effects across medicine.
Bio & Medicine
Nov 21, 2025
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Environment and health: A connection that remains unseen in the Climate Change Conferences
In a conversation with Luciana Julião, environment editor at The Conversation Brasil, during COP30 in Belém, Fiocruz researcher and environmental health specialist Sandra Hacon explained why the integration of climate, ...
The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
When the center of protests against immigration enforcement switched recently to Charlotte, North Carolina, so did the frogs.
Violence against women and children is deeply connected. Three ways to break the patterns
In South Africa, intimate partner violence is the most common form of violence against women, and it is pervasive. According to the National Gender-Based Violence Prevalence Study, 24% of women aged 18 and older have experienced ...
Could new tenants' rights usher in rent controls? Here's why that wouldn't necessarily be a positive
Housing and high rental costs have been a major issue for the UK in the past decade. While other countries have moved toward protections for renters, rent control has not been a widespread feature of the British rental market ...
Medieval peasants enjoyed a surprising range of sick, annual and bereavement leave benefits
In medieval England, peasants on some estates were entitled to a range of sick, annual and bereavement leave that could rival those of many workers in the UK today.
A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago
A pair of snowy owls spotted along a Lake Michigan beach has drawn curious crowds and sparked happy speculation about how long the Arctic birds of prey will call Chicago home.
Sensors could help reduce fatal racehorse injuries by 20%
A tiny wearable sensor designed for thoroughbred racehorses can identify horses at elevated risk of catastrophic injury, according to a new study led by researchers at Washington State University.
What did countries agree to at COP30?
The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks in the Amazonian city of Belem where protests, street marches and even a fire caused unexpected moments of drama.
The paradox of climate protest
Climate activism takes many forms, but one of the most visible is so-called disruptive protests. These protests are characterized by interruptions to everyday life or specific cultural events. Examples of disruptive protests ...
New substitution method enables high-precision nuclear reaction measurements using natural copper
A joint research team has made important progress in the field of photoneutron cross section measurement. The team proposed a substitution measurement method that avoids the use of expensive and hard-to-prepare high-purity ...
Climate change and inequality are connected. Policies need to reflect this
An increasingly strong case is being made to bring inequality into discussions about climate change. The logic behind this has been set out by leading international institutions such as the International Labor Organization, ...
From 'mail-order brides' to 'passport bros,' the international dating industry often sells traditional gender roles
Fifteen years ago, when I started studying the international dating industry, few people took the subject seriously. The term "mail-order bride" was treated as a punch line—something outdated, associated with lonely men ...
The deep sea and the Arctic must be included in efforts to tackle climate change
This year's COP30 comes after the international Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) finally acquired the required number of ratification votes by United Nations member states.
Thousands of oysters are being re-introduced to Dublin Bay as nature's super water cleaners
For over 200 years, native oysters (Ostrea edulis) have been absent in Dublin Bay. Once abundant along the Irish coast, they thrived in the sheltered estuaries and tidal flats that shaped the city's maritime life.
Streamlining what universities offer could backfire for disadvantaged students
The government's vision for higher education in England, set out in a recent policy paper, includes some changes that will benefit students from poorer backgrounds.
Amazon climate deal a 'win' for global unity but fossil fuels untouched
Nations sealed a modest agreement at the UN climate summit in the Brazilian Amazon on Saturday as many countries swallowed weaker terms on a fossil fuel phaseout to preserve unity.
Bill aims to preserve funding for key solution to Colorado River drought
For Las Vegas to keep its taps flowing, Rep. Susie Lee says this one drought measure must survive federal spending purges: water recycling.
The Man in the Moon gets a new scar
I have to confess, despite spending years gazing at the night sky, telescope at the ready, tracking planets and hunting for deep sky objects, I only actually saw the Man in the Moon about five years ago. There I was, exploring ...
What do we know about climate change? How do we know it? And where are we headed?
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (sometimes referred to as COP30) is taking place in Brazil.
Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
As the Trump administration carries out what many observers say are illegal military strikes against vessels in the Caribbean allegedly smuggling drugs, six Democratic members of Congress issued a video on Nov. 18, 2025, ...
