Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Why bandicoots and bilbies evolved such different snouts
Why does a quenda have a short, sturdy snout, while its relative the bilby has such a remarkably long one? New research led by Murdoch University's Harry Butler...
Paired but out of step: Why electron pairing alone is not enough for room-temperature superconductivity
Levitating trains, ultra-efficient energy storage, and quantum computers: superconductivity could unlock a wealth of possibilities for the future. New research...
Higher grocery prices linked to worse food insufficiency, mental health
As grocery prices continue to rise, a study by researchers at Penn State found that in addition to increased spending, the price hikes are also associated with...
Social media could improve disaster aid coordination, review finds
A literature review in the International Journal of Services and Standards has highlighted the potential of social media to improve humanitarian supply chain ma...
2026 'most likely' to be second-hottest year on record: EU monitor
The world is on track for 2026 to be the second-hottest year on record as an exceptionally strong El Niño weather pattern turbocharges human-driven global warmi...
Innovative study tests how people respond to flood warnings under pressure
As floods become more frequent, severe and widespread, getting people to respond appropriately to flood warnings is more important than ever. New research from...
A galaxy nicknamed Misty Moons offers a glimpse of early star formation
Gravitational lensing is one of astronomy's best tricks for seeing the early universe. When a massive galaxy cluster sits in between the observer and a distant...
Emptying towns reveal links between state withdrawal and political radicalization in Eastern Europe
Across Europe, the 'emptying' of places abandoned by the state, capital and people is increasingly common. At the epicenter of this growing phenomenon are villa...
Autistic children benefited from online literacy instruction during COVID pandemic
Despite many obstacles presented by students being at home during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, autistic children involved in a feasibility study still s...
Positive views of caregiving nearly double for dementia caregivers after support program
Chinese American family caregivers of people with dementia reported a greater sense of control and competence in their caregiving roles and more positive views...
High-elevation terraces suggest faster-than-expected uplift in southern Italy
University of Oregon geologist Becky Dorsey's latest research sheds light on the Siculo-Calabrian rift zone, a belt of faults spanning more than 100 miles (160...
Can AI learn to understand nature? Scientists set out a roadmap for the future of ecology
An international team of scientists has outlined how a new generation of artificial intelligence models could transform our understanding of ecosystems and help...