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Micro-CT Scans Don't Damage Ancient DNA, Bonn Study Finds
University of Bonn researchers found that micro-CT scanning does not statistically damage ancient DNA in petrous bone samples, paving the way for a non-destructive workflow that digitally preserves ir
Drone flies match honey bees pollinating berries
Researchers at the University of New England demonstrated that the drone fly (Eristalis tenax) can pollinate blackberry and raspberry crops as effectively as managed honey bees, even outperforming the
RESF1 gene linked to Addison's disease in dogs
Researchers have identified a gene variant, RESF1, strongly associated with Addison's disease in Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers, and the gene's similarity across species points to it as a candida
Alena Tensor Models Dark Matter No Invisible Particles
A new mathematical framework called Alena Tensor, detailed in a Physica Scripta paper, unifies curved and flat spacetime, classical and quantum descriptions, and can mimic dark‑matter‑like gravitation
MIC11 Removal Traps Toxoplasma Inside Host Cells
University of Osaka researchers have identified the MIC11 gene as essential for Toxoplasma gondii parasites to escape host cells, with MIC11 deletion trapping the parasites inside by preventing host c
14k‑person survey shows view on life‑years vs fairness
A global survey of over 14,000 adults in 12 countries finds that while most people favor saving younger lives, their health‑care trade‑off preferences blend life‑year maximization with fairness and so
Copper Loses 22 Electrons in Million-Degree Plasma
Researchers at HZDR used two synchronized lasers to capture in real time how copper atoms in a million-degree plasma strip away 22 electrons — and recover within about ten picoseconds. The Nature Comm
Sheffield Study Proposes Joy Pedagogy Over Rigid Targets
University of Sheffield researchers argue that the relentless focus on grades, assessments and career readiness in modern universities erodes student well‑being, and they propose a 'pedagogy of joy' t
Ancient Grass DNA Maps Reveal Heat‑Resistant Blueprint
Scientists have mapped the DNA of ancient Aristidoideae grasses, uncovering genetic pre‑adaptations that paved the way for C4 photosynthesis and offering a molecular roadmap to develop heat‑tolerant c
Scattered insects boost poultry welfare, study shows
Researchers have found that scattering live insects in broiler chicken houses stimulates natural foraging and activity, reducing health issues tied to intensive breeding. The low‑cost enrichment, demo
Blocking Ant2 Protein Supercharges T Cells Against Cancer
Researchers at Hebrew University found that blocking the Ant2 protein rewires T cell energy production, dramatically boosting their ability to find and destroy cancer cells in mice.
Sydney Summers Doubled in Length, Outpacing Global Average
A new study finds summers across 10 global cities are lengthening by an average of six days per decade, with Sydney hit hardest at roughly 15 extra days per decade — nearly doubling its summer season
Çatalhöyük Burials Show Kinship Beyond Blood
Ancient DNA from Çatalhöyük shows that people buried together were often not blood‑relatives, revealing that prehistoric kinship extended beyond genetics and prompting scholars to rethink family defin
Starquakes Reveal Ancient Magnetic Fields in White Dwarfs
An international team led by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria has published the first theoretical models linking magnetic fields detected on the surface of white dwarfs t
EPFL discovers mitochondrial pearling organizes mtDNA
EPFL researchers have identified a brief “pearling” shape change in mitochondria that evenly spaces mtDNA nucleoids, revealing a physical mechanism for genome organization and a new angle in disease‑l
Flinders University Launches Free Global Lipid Network
Flinders University has launched The Lipid Network, a free international online platform designed to connect researchers, clinicians and industry professionals across the field of lipid science and ac
55 Indonesian Fishers Died at Sea, Only 4 Probed
University of Auckland and Charles Sturt University researchers documented 55 Indonesian migrant fishers who died or went missing on East Asian distant water fishing vessels between 2015 and 2022, wit
Missouri team uses water‑based MOFs to protect enzymes
Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a green method using water‑based liquid‑assisted grinding to create customizable MOF exoskeletons that protect enzymes under harsh conditions,
Amsterdam Team Builds $5,000 Open-Source Chemistry Robot
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have unveiled RoboChem Flex, a modular, open-source robotic chemistry system built for roughly $5,000 that uses AI-driven optimization to run autonomous reac
UBC Wash Strips 96% of Fruit Pesticides
University of British Columbia researchers created a plant-based, biodegradable fruit wash that removes up to 96% of pesticide residue and forms an edible coating that keeps fruit fresh days longer, p
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