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Science or fiction? Shadowy ‘paper mills’ let you pay to be a published author – of fraudulent research
Shadowy “paper mills” offer fraudulent academic authorship and intellectual property registrations for fees, with researchers tracking over 18,000 advertisements from these organisations across multiple countries.
Scientists turn DNA into a memory device that uses 100x less power
Penn State researchers developed a bio-hybrid memory device combining synthetic DNA and perovskite that operates with 100 times less power than traditional storage systems while maintaining high storage capacity.
Heat and farming changes stop Jersey sea lettuce growth
Jersey experienced minimal sea lettuce growth this summer due to record-breaking heat and reduced agricultural nitrate runoff, marking a significant shift in the annual phenomenon.
Caltech breakthrough brings fiber-optic performance to silicon chips
Caltech researchers have developed a method to create optical circuits on silicon wafers using germano-silicate glass, achieving fiber-like performance with exceptionally low signal loss at visible wavelengths.
Tiny 1.7-billion-year-old fossils could reveal how complex life began
Scientists are studying 1.7-billion-year-old microfossils to understand how eukaryotes emerged and eventually led to complex life on Earth, with implications for detecting life elsewhere.
Webb’s mysterious little red dots may be hiding entire galaxies
Astronomers studying distant red sources through the James Webb Space Telescope may have found that these mysterious objects are actually galaxies with bright cores whose surrounding structures are too faint to detect at great distances.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s Artemis II mission, traveling further into space than humans have previously ventured and returning safely to Earth after a 10-day journey to the Moon.
World’s oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans reached record-high temperatures in July, with developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific contributing to the heat. Western Europe experienced extreme wildfires amid prolonged hot and dry conditions.
The secret hidden in these ancient manuscripts isn’t written in ink
Scientists have developed a non-destructive technique to extract genetic material from historic parchment manuscripts, potentially revealing new insights into medieval trade, agriculture, and livestock diseases.
Antarctica may give the world decades to prepare for rising seas
Scientists say the next 30 to 50 years offer a crucial window to forecast Antarctic ice loss and prepare for potential sea level rise, with predictions becoming less reliable later in the century.
Orcas filmed smashing giant sunfish into thousands of pieces
Researchers in the Gulf of California documented orcas using a coordinated ramming technique to fragment giant sunfish into smaller pieces, a predation behavior never formally described before.
Sweden’s hidden rare earth deposits could help break China’s grip
Swedish researchers are investigating how the country’s rare earth mineral deposits could support sustainable magnet production and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find
A pilot study suggests confining meals to a nine-hour window and avoiding food four hours before bed may help preserve cognitive abilities in older women with overweight or obesity.
Lough Neagh eels: Prehistoric species fights for survival
Northern Ireland’s Lough Neagh eel fishery has closed for two years due to declining populations of the critically endangered species, affecting licensed fishermen dependent on the catch.
World-class Jodrell Bank is under threat and UK risks a physics brain drain
Jodrell Bank, a world-renowned UK radio astronomy facility, faces closure as the Science and Technology Facilities Council plans to withdraw funding in March 2028, potentially triggering a physics brain drain.
Giant hogweed: Fighting the plant that can leave blisters and scars
A conservation project in Northern Ireland is making progress against giant hogweed, an invasive plant whose sap causes painful blistering and scarring when it contacts skin. Over 2,500 sites have been recorded across the region.
Earth-like exoplanet found to have an atmosphere
Researchers have detected an atmosphere around an Earth-like exoplanet 49 light-years away in its star’s habitable zone, marking the first confirmed atmospheric discovery on a rocky planet outside our solar system.
New giant salamander species discovered in 3.5-million-year-old fossils
Scientists in Japan have identified a new giant salamander species from 3.5-million-year-old fossils, revealing previously unknown diversity in the ancient amphibian family.
Ancient ape fossil in Egypt challenges the story of human origins
Researchers identified a previously unknown fossil ape species from northern Egypt dated to 17-18 million years ago, suggesting early apes lived in North Africa and challenging established theories about human origins.
China’s Tianwen-1 captures interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS near Mars
China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft captured detailed photographs of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it passed near Mars, marking one of the closest observations since its discovery.
Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Scientists documented orcas ramming sunfish with such force that the fish explode into fragments, a behavior that may serve feeding, teaching, or entertainment purposes.
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