Science
Scientific discoveries and research
As Supreme Court decisions grow sharper, new study examines justices' calculated concessions
Recent U.S. Supreme Court terms have seen justices openly accuse one another of rewriting statutes, ignoring precedent and substituting policy preferences for l...
Extreme precipitation in Central Asia connected to drought in mainland Southeast Asia
In much of Asia, the effects of climate change are felt through an increased frequency of extreme weather events, especially water-related ones. Droughts are be...
Fragmented system hampering UK response to economic crime, researchers find
A new study from The University of Manchester has offered the most comprehensive look to date at how the U.K. coordinates its response to economic crime, identi...
Vapor-controlled supramolecules can switch color, glow and phase
Controlling interactions between molecules and their functions from the molecular level to the macroscopic scale is challenging in supramolecular and materials...
Study finds river sand mining is outstripping nature's supply
The sand used to build cities, roads and other infrastructure is being removed from many rivers faster than nature can replace it, according to a global review...
Hawaiian stilt reclassified from endangered to threatened after 50 years of conservation efforts
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the reclassification of the Aʻeo, or Hawaiian stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni), from endangered to threatened...
New insights into how DNA, the body's instruction manual for life, is regulated
Scientists at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center have uncovered new insights into how cells regulate DNA methylation, a fundamental process that helps keep poten...
A new compact instrument enables high-fidelity measurements of energetic particles on CubeSats
A team of NASA-sponsored scientists and engineers has developed a novel approach to observing high-energy particles in the near-Earth space environment, incorpo...
Frozen fiber couples light and sound 1,000 times more strongly than standard glass fibers
Researchers have developed a new type of optical fiber by freezing a glass capillary filled with liquid. It guides light and sound waves simultaneously and enab...
Study shows nutrient loss in vineyards can be attributed to factors beyond fruit harvest
New research from Washington State University could help grape growers improve nutrient use efficiency and develop a more accurate fertilizer budget, helping en...
New exhibition reveals 10,000 years of prehistoric life in the Trent Valley
A new exhibition at the University of Nottingham Museum is bringing the prehistoric story of the Trent Valley to life, showcasing archaeological discoveries tha...
Zoo elephant survival has improved substantially over 6 decades, international study finds
Elephants living in modern zoos are living significantly longer than they did half a century ago, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Repor...