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New soil test could reveal how soil microbes help feed plants
Researchers have developed a simpler, more affordable method to measure DNA-bound phosphorus in soil, potentially improving understanding of how microbes help plants access this critical nutrient.
The LHC just ruled out another hiding place for quantum black holes
Physicists at UC Santa Barbara found no evidence of quantum black holes in Large Hadron Collider experiments, but the null result provides valuable constraints on where such particles could exist.
This new concrete is stronger and pulls CO2 from the air
Engineers developed a concrete mixture containing zeolite and bamboo biochar that is stronger than conventional concrete while capturing CO2 from the atmosphere, potentially advancing sustainable construction practices.
Humpback whale mother may have mourned her dead calf for days
Researchers observed a humpback whale mother remaining beside her deceased calf off the Gold Coast, potentially for days, offering insights into how these animals may respond to loss.
One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low
Lake Powell, the second-largest U.S. reservoir, reached record-low water levels in late August and early September following minimal snowpack and warm conditions across the Colorado Basin during 2026.
Glimpses into lives of Roman suburbanites in Bath revealed in rare finds
Restoration work at Bath Assembly Rooms has uncovered Roman ditches containing pottery, coins, and a military helmet fragment, expanding knowledge of Roman occupation in the northern part of the city.
These 6 charts show how NIH research funding has been reshaped under Trump
The NIH’s total budget remains stable, but delays in obligating funds and additional grant reviews have disrupted research timelines, forcing scientists to halt experiments and scale back operations.
Hundreds of wildflowers to be planted in Little Asby conservation boost
An environmental charity plans to plant 1,500 wildflowers at an upland meadow in Cumbria to restore native species and support local wildlife habitats.
Two astronauts who flew farther than anyone before are taking new NASA roles
NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman, who flew farther than anyone before on Artemis II, are transitioning to emeritus status to mentor current employees and support future lunar missions.
Scientists opened a sealed envelope after 10 years. Gravity still didn’t make sense
After a decade of experiments, physicist Stephan Schlamminger opened a sealed envelope containing the key to his measurement of the universal gravitational constant, only to find persistent disagreement with prior measurements.
What the equinox ‘henge’ effect tells us about U.S. cities
During equinoxes, sunrises and sunsets align with east-west streets in grid-based U.S. cities like Chicago, creating striking solar phenomena similar to ancient Stonehenge observations.
The end of humanity? What would happen if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted now
Scientists monitor unusual seismic activity beneath Yellowstone, raising the volcano alert level amid concerning geological signals that could indicate potential magma movement upward through the crust.
A strange circle on satellite maps turned out to be a 390-million-year-old impact crater
An amateur astronomer in Quebec discovered a previously unknown 390-million-year-old impact crater while searching satellite maps for camping locations, later confirmed by scientists through fieldwork.
For the first time, scientists watch sound jump between quantum states
Stanford researchers have directly observed quantum jumps of sound in a mechanical resonator for the first time, advancing understanding of how vibrating objects exhibit quantum behavior relevant to quantum computing and sensing.
This ‘fire amoeba’ pushes the limit of what’s possible for complex life
Researchers have discovered a single-celled amoeba that can replicate at temperatures up to 145°F, setting a new heat-tolerance record for complex organisms and suggesting life’s limits may be more flexible than previously thought.
DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals
Researchers at King’s College London have created the first UK database of canine DNA to help police solve crimes by identifying dogs linked to incidents or crime scenes.
Studland seahorse habitats ‘healing’ thanks to eco moorings
Scientific research shows eco-moorings installed off the Dorset coast are successfully reversing damage to seahorse habitats, with seagrass scars shrinking by up to 93% over four years.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a experience reminiscent of Apollo missions decades earlier.
Starwatch: A Venus-spotting challenge with a beautiful reward
Venus and a young crescent moon make a close approach this week, offering observers a viewing challenge and attractive pairing in the evening sky if conditions permit.
Scientists may have solved a 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
Researchers propose that the Qumran sect used a 364-day calendar in its early history but abandoned it due to astronomical drift and political changes, later preserving it as religious ideal.
Starwatch: Autumnal equinox in northern hemisphere, spring in the south
The autumnal equinox occurs this week in the northern hemisphere, marking the astronomical start of autumn. The precise moment falls at 01.05 BST on 23 September.
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Importance of space exploration according to ‘The Eureka Manifesto’
The human species has always had an insatiable need to explore the unknown and learn more about the undiscovered. We have always stimulated our ambition by pushing our limits in the pursuit of knowledge and working hard to gain a better grasp of our environment and...
Can Dogs Sense PTSD?
It’s safe to say that dogs are pretty incredible. According to a survey done by the American Veterinary Medical Association, there were around seventy-seven million dogs in American households at the end of 2016. To quote a cliché, dogs are “man’s best friend” and for...
Recent Deadly Crash Halts Uber’s Progress with Autonomous Vehicles
Following several car crashes and one recent fatality in its testing of autonomous vehicles, Uber has temporarily stopped testing of these self-driving cars. In the most recent incident involving a self-driving vehicle driving in Tempe, Arizona, a Volvo SUV hit and...
Scientists in Sweden has made a material that challenges spider silk as the strongest bio-based material
The challenge of producing a bio-based material that can compete with the strength spider dragline silk has since long been pursued, primarily by trying to make fibers synthetically from silk. Now, by using nanocellulose, the component that makes trees and plants...