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Earth Sciences 49 minutes ago

Better math adds up to trillions in climate-related savings: Statisticians curb uncertainty in climate models

A new study greatly reduces uncertainty in climate change predictions, a move economists say could save the world trillions in adaptations for a hotter future. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, considers ...

Nanomaterials 1 hour ago

To capture methane emissions, scientists create nanoshell catalysts

A University at Buffalo–led research team is developing new catalysts that aim to turn climate-warming methane emissions into useful commercial products.

Condensed Matter 1 hour ago

Study unveils a spontaneous toroidal polar topology in the helielectric nematic state

Magnetic and electric dipoles, objects with two oppositely charged ends, have a similar symmetrical structure. One might thus assume that they exhibit similar internal structures and physical states.

Evolution 5 hours ago

Ancient isolation's impact on modern ecology: How deep biogeographic divides drive divergent evolutionary paths

A new study led by Michigan State University researcher Peter Williams sheds light on the profound influence of deep geographic isolation on the evolution of mammals. Published in Nature Communications, the research reveals ...

Space Exploration 6 hours ago

Japan moon probe survives second lunar night

Japan's moon lander woke up after unexpectedly surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday.

Veterinary medicine 18 hours ago

Effective data management plays vital role for smallholder sheep and goat breeding programs

Sheep and goat breeding plays a vital socioeconomic role in the agricultural sector across Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) and beyond, providing valuable resources such as meat, milk, and wool. However, insufficient ...

Molecular & Computational biology 18 hours ago

Researcher creates algorithm to aid in discovery of new medicines

Ph.D. candidate Jeroen Methorst has developed a computer system that helps researchers find the protein they need to create new medicines. "Our whole group is now using this program," says Methorst. He will defend his Ph.D. ...

Environment 18 hours ago

Future of 1 billion people in South Asia hinges on water pact, says new analysis

Better collaboration is urgently needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change on three key river basins in South Asia—the Brahmaputra, Indus and Ganges—according to new analysis.

Social Sciences 18 hours ago

Rural residents feel less lonely than their urban neighbors, Scottish study finds

People living in rural communities in Scotland are less likely to experience loneliness and poor well-being than those living in urban areas, according to new research from the University of Glasgow.

Plants & Animals 19 hours ago

Hate mosquitoes? Who doesn't? But maybe we shouldn't

A blood-sucking nuisance, mosquitoes are responsible for spreading diseases to hundreds of millions of people every year. True?

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