Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Flexible work is everywhere—except where future leaders need it most
Employers could unlock a lucrative stream of talent by focusing their attention on "good flexibility," according to a new report. Bankwest Curtin Economics Cent...
Rangers reimagine AI in wildlife monitoring
As workplaces around the world wrestle with integrating artificial intelligence into their operations, researchers and rangers in the heart of West Arnhem are s...
World's largest penguin colony loses its title after decline of more than 250,000 breeding pairs
Zavodovski, a volcanic island in Antarctica, is silently witnessing a shift in the local ecosystem. Known as home to the world's largest penguin colony, this is...
Indonesia returns 20 green sea turtles to the ocean after Bali smuggling raid
Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali released 20 protected green sea turtles back into the ocean Tuesday after they were found and seized on an...
Snakebites are a far bigger problem than we knew: new study maps the hidden dangers
Not every snakebite injects venom. When venom enters the body, however, it can cause snake envenoming. This is a potentially fatal condition that mostly affects...
Stabilizing a simple amino acid opens a path to biodegradable sensors
The humble amino acid glycine—the simplest of all amino acids—is everywhere. The human body produces it, and it helps make up our skin, bones and ligaments. It'...
New research traces the origins and human impact of Britain's largest medieval lead industry through ancient teeth
The first definitive evidence of when post-Roman lead production began in one of Europe's largest medieval lead-producing regions, the Derbyshire Peak District...
Magnetic sculpting transforms single-source fields into predetermined shapes with mathematical precision
Magnetic fields are invisible yet essential components in technologies ranging from MRI scanners and particle accelerators to atomic clocks and future quantum c...
Bacterial antiviral defense suggests ancient link to human chromosome protection
A new antiviral defense system discovered by Columbia scientists could be adapted in the future into a gene editor that slows down aging in our cells and improv...
Electoral integrity under pressure as elections faced persistent threats in 2025
Elections across the world faced a wide range of pressures on electoral integrity in 2025, from violence and misinformation and disinformation to electoral mana...
Nanostructure-assisted ultrasound shows potential for Parkinson's treatment
Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurological disorders associated with later life, and its prevalence rises sharply with age. It affects the...
Chemical disorder gives new ceramic film magnetic properties for potential low-power electronics
A material thinner than a human hair may foster faster computing devices that demand less energy and store more data, according to a multi-institutional team le...