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ScienceYoung Yosemite toads face high risk of fungal infection during winter hibernation
Research indicates that juvenile Yosemite toads are highly vulnerable to the deadly chytrid fungus while hibernating underground during their first winter.
ScienceMathematical models challenge existence of hypernovas
New research suggests that unusual stars previously attributed to hypernova explosions may have originated from standard supernovas.
ScienceStudy: Irrigated Green Firebreaks May Reduce Wildfire Spread and Intensity
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers found that irrigating low-flammability vegetation can slow wildfire spread and intensity, potentially providing more time for community preparation.
Science⚡ 7.0Europe Experienced Record Heat Stress During 2026 Summer
The EU's climate monitor reported that 52% of Europe faced intense heat stress during a summer marked by record temperatures and widespread drought.
Science⚡ 6.0Astronauts Reach International Space Station in Record-Breaking SpaceX Flight
Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday, completing the fastest U.S. express flight to the orbiting laboratory to date.
Science⚡ 6.0Research Suggests 'True Self' Is Constructed Through Lived Experience
A series of studies indicates that our sense of identity is shaped by the ease and naturalness of our experiences rather than being a fixed essence waiting to be discovered.
Science⚡ 6.0Starving Bacteria Use Viruses to Exchange DNA in Sex-Like Process
Researchers at ISTA have discovered that E. coli bacteria under starvation stress use bacteriophages to shuffle genetic material, a process occurring 100 times more often than spontaneous mutations.
ScienceUniversity of Sydney researchers identify new Australian stick insect species
A research team has reclassified Australian stick insects, identifying two new species and restoring a third that had been misidentified for decades.
ScienceVideo of Humpback Whale and Dead Calf Suggests Potential Mourning Behavior
Researchers have documented a female humpback whale interacting with her dead calf, a rare observation that suggests baleen whales may experience grief.
ScienceStudy Examines How Long-Term Research Impacts the Researcher
A new study explores 'retrospective reflexivity,' analyzing how conducting long-term research can personally and professionally transform the researcher.
Science⚡ 7.0Swiss Glaciers Lose Nearly 20% of Mass in Five Years
A new study by the GLAMOS network reports that Swiss glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their total volume since 2021, with 2026 marking the second-highest melt rate on record.
Science⚡ 6.0Swiss High-Altitude Forests Increasingly Vulnerable to Drought
A new study shows that rising temperatures and reduced water availability are weakening protective forests at high altitudes, increasing risks of natural hazards like avalanches.
Science⚡ 6.0Adult fossil confirms Homo erectus presence in southern Africa 2 million years ago
Archaeologists have identified a new adult Homo erectus fossil in South Africa, pushing back the timeline for the species' appearance in the region by 200,000 years.
Science⚡ 6.0Study Finds AI Models Outperforming Law Students in Recent University Exams
Researchers at the University of Wollongong found that generative AI models have significantly improved in legal reasoning, raising concerns about academic integrity in unsupervised assessments.
ScienceE. coli survives longer in poultry-amended Georgia onion soils
A two-year study indicates that poultry litter soil amendments and extreme weather conditions influence the survival duration of E. coli in agricultural soils used for sweet onions.
ScienceNASA Astronomy Picture of the Day Features Peculiar Galaxy Arp 78
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day highlights Arp 78, a peculiar spiral galaxy located in the constellation Aries.
ScienceCretaceous Dinosaurs May Have Supplemented Diets With Seaweed
A study suggests that some dinosaurs and other coastal animals consumed marine plants washed ashore, similar to how modern coastal organisms rely on marine resources.
ScienceResearchers Develop New Metrics to Measure Mobile Crisis Program Impact
University of Oregon researchers have created a standardized framework to quantify how mobile crisis response teams divert emergency calls away from police.
ScienceGeoscientists Model How Solar and Lunar Gravity Trigger Slow Earthquakes
Researchers at PSL University used computer simulations to show how tidal forces from the sun and moon can cause gradual fault slips known as slow earthquakes.
Science⚡ 6.0Study Finds Widespread Fuel Insecurity Among Older Scots
New research indicates that half a million older adults in Scotland may face fuel insecurity, highlighting the intersection of food, fuel, and financial hardship.
ScienceNorthern Hemisphere lakes provide greater cooling effect than previously recognized
New research indicates that lakes in the Northern Hemisphere reflect more sunlight than surrounding land, contributing significantly to the planet's cooling effect.
Science⚡ 6.0Chemical diversity of Enceladus' ice grains explained by freezing process
New laboratory experiments suggest that the varied chemical composition of ice grains from Saturn's moon Enceladus results from the slow freezing and fragmentation of ocean droplets.
ScienceNASA Astronomy Picture of the Day Features Sh2-188
The September 29, 2026, Astronomy Picture of the Day highlights the Shrimp Nebula, a large planetary nebula moving rapidly through space.