In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only one dimension. While it can be helpful for learners to begin with the linear presentation of how stretches of Read More
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Polar vortex patterns explain shifting US winter cold despite warming
Despite a warming climate, bone-chilling winter cold can grip parts of the U.S. In a study appearing in Science Advances, researchers found that two specific patterns in the polar vortex, a swirling mass of Read More
Spreading wildfires forced the evacuation on Friday of part of the famed Grand Canyon, with the US National Park Service appealing for visitors to stay calm. Summary Wildfires near the Grand Canyon’s South Rim Read More
3I/ATLAS: Scientific paper details what's known about the third-ever interstellar
When the news started to spread on July 1, 2025, about a new object that was spotted from outside our solar system, only the third of its kind ever known, astronomers at Michigan State University—along with Read More
A new journal article by a researcher at the University of Manchester offers insight into how artificial intelligence (AI) is portrayed in leading newspapers worldwide, revealing a more nuanced and critical approach than previously assumed. Read More
A new study by an international team of researchers has revealed the huge role Indian Ocean fisheries play in feeding the world and supporting nutritional security. Summary A recent international study highlights the significant contribution Read More
Researchers at Kyushu University have found that when azuki bean beetles infected with Wolbachia bacteria are exposed to a simulated climate change environment—characterized by elevated temperature and carbon dioxide—they tend to produce larger Read More
Graphene-based artificial tongue achieves near-human-like sense of taste – New
A team of researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on a new graphene-based sensor design that, through machine learning, was able to develop a near-human sense of taste. This device Read More
Bull sharks are lingering off Sydney’s beaches for longer periods each year as oceans warm, researchers said Friday, predicting they may one day stay all year. Summary Research indicates bull sharks are spending extended Read More
Environmental impact of common pesticides seriously underestimated, finds research –
The environmental impact of nine pesticides, commonly used in grape cultivation, may have been significantly underestimated, suggesting current pesticide risk assessment criteria need updating. Summary A new study reveals that the environmental harm caused by Read More