Social Sciences
More connections can deepen polarization when social ties remain weak
Social networks, intended to bring people together, can actually increase polarization, new research finds, because while the links in the network may be plentiful, they're probably weak. A research team including Cornell ...
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Bio & Medicine
New optical method follows single proteins as they shift shape
Researchers at the University of Twente have developed an optical method that follows the shape changes of a single protein in liquid without attaching anything to it. It reads the protein's structure from its own molecular ...
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Spread of invasive malaria mosquito from Asia to Africa traced in new genomic study
A genomic surveillance study has shed new light on how an invasive urban malaria mosquito species spread from Asia to Africa, potentially threatening public health across a rapidly urbanizing continent where malaria is mainly ...
Ecology
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Antibiotic-tolerant bacteria rely on a hidden RNA-based survival strategy
Antibiotics are a medical marvel, but many microbes are gaining the ability to resist and tolerate these therapeutics. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have uncovered how S. pneumoniae adapts to antibiotic ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Engineered enzyme erases a stubborn mark of aging by up to 70% in human tissue samples
A biotech company called Revel Pharmaceuticals is looking into ways to reverse aging, and the company's science team, along with researchers from the company Calico and the University of Colorado, may be a step closer to ...
Carbon footprint of metal production could be more than 10 times higher than estimated
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that metal production carbon footprints could be more than 10 times higher than previously estimated, with serious implications for the ambition to reach net zero.
Earth Sciences
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Soft outlet placed beneath the skin could help recharge implanted devices
Implanted medical devices are instruments placed surgically in the body. Many are battery-powered or can be wirelessly recharged. While they can be lifesavers, they are not without problems. They can run out of battery power, ...
New tool uncovers overlooked disease-linked genes by accounting for ancestry and family ties
Every person's DNA tells a unique story. To unlock the full potential of genetic research, scientists need tools that reflect the complexity of the people they study.
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Thwarting the hidden resume hacks that target AI hiring tools
In an increasingly competitive job market, some applicants are quietly trying to outsmart AI hiring tools. Now, new research focused on rooting out the practice of "prompt injection" shows how widespread this tactic is.
Business
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Natural compounds against sarcoma: Which one shows the greatest potential?
Curcumin, berberine and other plant-derived compounds have long attracted scientific interest because of their anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. A new study by researchers from Wroclaw Medical University and the ...
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Tech Xplore
OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models going rogue. Here are some things to know
White House accuses China's Moonshot of stealing Anthropic AI
Elephant-inspired cement tiles cool buildings without electricity
Samsung launches new, more expensive foldable smartphones
Machine learning accelerates search for longer-lasting materials for solar cells
Tracking a flight path to a green aviation future
A once wary Hollywood slowly warms to AI
AI is rewriting cybersecurity's rules
Common plastic additive makes stretchable OLED displays brighter and more elastic
Dutch students unveil 'world-first' solar-powered ambulance
Soon, there will be so much electricity you might be paid to use it
Microsoft strikes deal for Mistral's AI computing power
Green hydrogen with PEC electrolyzers: New insights into transport processes
In Kyushu's decorated tombs, humans were never meant to be individuals
When you first step into Japan's Kyushu tombs, the first thing you notice is nothing at all. "When you enter, you're engulfed by darkness; you can smell earth and stone, and you have the sensation of being enclosed …," said ...
Can AI chatbots make mental health worse? Study identifies five risky patterns
The use of generative AI has become so widespread that ChatGPT is gradually becoming a verb, much like Google and Photoshop. Hundreds of millions of people now use large language model (LLM)-based chatbots for advice on personal, ...
A single RSV shot emerges as a promising new shield for infants at risk of severe disease
Viral infections that attack the lungs are among the leading reasons infants are hospitalized. A new treatment may offer protection against these infections that is as effective and safe as existing options but requires far ...
New multiplexing scheme accelerates long-distance quantum communication
Quantum networks, systems consisting of multiple connected nodes or devices that can transmit quantum information to one another, have the potential to advance future communications. These networks typically leverage entanglement, ...
Storms that built a graveyard: Ancient monsoons created a spectacular dinosaur fossil site
Around 80 million years ago, a stretch of tropical coastline in what is now northeastern Italy was lashed by monsoon rains and tropical cyclones. Those storms swept dinosaur carcasses, crocodiles, plants and river mud onto ...
Paleontology & Fossils
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Ordinary moss generates surprisingly complex electrical activity
Moss may well be something that most of us barely give a second thought, but there is far more to this small nonvascular plant than meets the eye. A new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science reports that ...
Frequent cannabis users wake with higher cortisol levels, study finds
Research suggests people who often use cannabis start their day with higher cortisol levels than people who don't, indicating a relationship between frequent cannabis use and a possible dysregulation of the body's daily stress ...
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GenAI: Cognitive crutch or scaffold? Two offloading styles, two mental outcomes
It was in the year 2022 when students and working individuals began making use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for writing their essays or solving problems. The convenience of obtaining coherent text or some other ...
Juno takes temperature of Jupiter's fiery moon Io
NASA's Juno mission has provided the first measurements of the temperature below the surface of Jupiter's moon Io, revealing significant heating within the shallow subsurface of the most volcanically active world in the solar ...
Planetary Sciences
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Solar-powered process turns CO₂ into protein-building amino acids
According to United Nations projections, global food demand could increase by around 60% by 2050, while only about 2% of additional agricultural land is expected to become available. Researchers at the Technical University ...
Biotechnology
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CRISPR-Cas coordinates a layered bacterial defense network in innate immunity
All cellular life—from humans to bacteria—possesses two layers of immunity: innate and adaptive. Scientists have long understood how these two types of immunity work together in higher organisms but not in the microbial world.
First ever reported cryo-EM visualization of E. coli TGT structure
The enzyme tRNA-guanine transglycosylase (TGT) chemically modifies transfer RNA (tRNA) and plays a key role in how disease-causing bacteria control the production of proteins needed to cause infection. E. coli TGT is nearly ...
Are penalties in the US airline industry a deterrent or a 'price?'
Many people drive more carefully for a while after receiving a traffic fine. But do large corporations, such as airlines, also change their behavior when they face financial penalties? We examine this question by studying ...
Molecular model for semiconductor surfaces developed
Semiconductor surfaces can generally be studied only with considerable experimental effort, for example, in an ultrahigh vacuum. To more easily gain new insights into their properties and the possibilities for targeted modification, ...
France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave
France recorded at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, the public health agency said Wednesday, sharply increasing its estimates of the feared toll from record-shattering temperatures.
Dating apps like Tinder affect relationships and the economics of desire
In recent years, it has become commonplace to see people selecting potential partners with the same gestures (and enthusiasm) they use to scroll through videos on TikTok or browse products in an online store. Swipe right ...
New genetic approaches raise hopes for restoring the American chestnut to its former glory
The American chestnut tree was a dominant and iconic species in many Appalachian forests until it was devastated by an introduced fungus from Asia called chestnut blight.
Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks. A growing space junk problem will make doing so more important
A commercial robotic spacecraft called LINK launched on an emergency mission to save NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which has been slowly falling toward Earth, on July 3, 2026. Over the coming weeks, LINK, built by ...
Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed. An expert explains why
Mandatory curbside collection of soft plastic (chip bags, bread bags, plastic wrap) has just been pushed back from 2027 to 2030.
Greece broils on year's warmest day as three-day heat wave peaks
Greece is expected to experience its hottest day of the year Wednesday, with temperatures reaching up to 43°C (109°F), according to meteorologists. Several regions have been placed on alert because of the risk of wildfires.
EU watchdog reduces safe level of exposure to 'forever chemical' TFA
The EU's food safety agency said Wednesday it has dramatically reduced the acceptable daily intake level of the so-called forever chemical TFA, following new evidence of its effect on a key hormone that regulates the body's ...
The violence link: Animal maltreatment and family violence often happen together
For some survivors of intimate partner violence, leaving an abusive relationship might mean facing a difficult choice between prioritizing their own safety and that of a beloved pet.
Researchers develop new AI system for highly accurate mapping and modeling of orchards
In precision agriculture, where data is used to automate and optimize agricultural tasks for maximum yield, large-scale mapping and digital modeling of the land of interest are essential. This digital backbone enables tasks ...
New study links mothers' stronger ethnic-racial identity to higher social skills in young children
As children head back to school this fall, one of the most important lessons won't be found in a textbook. It will happen as they learn to share, cooperate and build friendships. New University of Michigan research suggests ...
There are gaps in food access in Georgia, but not where you'd expect
In 2023, more than 50 million people across the United States turned to food pantries and other charitable organizations for meals. But many may be unable to access the food they need, particularly if they live in a more ...
Green LED light could help keep leafy greens fresher longer, study suggests
Low-intensity green lighting in refrigerated storage can slow spoilage in leafy greens, helping maintain their appearance and nutritional value, according to a new study from McGill University. The research, published in ...
Astronomers are still trying to understand how a galaxy's spiral arms form
The Whirlpool galaxy (M51) is a classic grand spiral galaxy. It was the first object identified as a spiral, way back in 1845. At the time, it and other galaxies were considered spiral nebulae, since astronomers didn't know ...
Scientists warn of potential global marine invasive species event linked to idle ships in the Strait of Hormuz
New research from an international team of 24 marine scientists, led by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) and including the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), cautions that thousands ...
2% minimum tax on richest households could raise £10 billion
Introducing a 2% minimum annual tax on households with more than £100 million in wealth could raise around £10 billion in 2026, while affecting fewer than 1,000 households in the UK, suggests a report by academics at King's ...
It's not just business: Why emotions are central to workplace management
"It's not personal, it's strictly business." This line, which echoes throughout Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 gangster film "The Godfather," epitomizes the classic view of management: Doing business is, above all, about making ...
