https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/index.htm/ en-us Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:25:33 EDT Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:25:33 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/index.htm/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250818102941.htm Scientists are developing a surgery-free alternative to LASIK that reshapes the cornea using electricity instead of lasers. In rabbit tests, the method corrected vision in minutes without incisions. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:22:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250818102941.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250817103432.htm By exploring positive geometry, mathematicians are revealing hidden shapes that may unify particle physics and cosmology, offering new ways to understand both collisions in accelerators and the origins of the universe. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:24:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250817103432.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250817055324.htm With its two tiny CubeSats, NASA’s PREFIRE mission is capturing invisible heat escaping from Earth, offering clues to how ice, clouds, and storms influence the climate system. The insights could lead to better weather forecasts and a deeper understanding of global change. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:53:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250817055324.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250817055320.htm NASA and ISRO s NISAR satellite has just reached a major milestone: the successful deployment of its enormous 39-foot antenna reflector in orbit. Folded up like an umbrella during launch, the reflector is now fully extended and ready to support NISAR s groundbreaking radar systems. This record-breaking satellite will monitor everything from shifting ice sheets and glaciers to the subtle movement of land caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:53:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250817055320.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250817055318.htm The massive 2025 Myanmar earthquake revealed that strike slip faults can behave in surprising ways. Using satellite data, Caltech researchers found the Sagaing Fault ruptured more dramatically than expected, suggesting faults like the San Andreas could unleash even larger quakes than history shows. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:53:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250817055318.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113528.htm Roughly two-thirds of all atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, comes from methanogens. Tracking down which methanogens in which environment produce methane with a specific isotope signature is difficult, however. UC Berkeley researchers have for the first time CRISPRed the key enzyme involved in microbial methane production to understand the unique isotopic fingerprints of different environments to better understand Earth's methane budget. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:27:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113528.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113526.htm Scientists have uncovered an extinct shelduck from the Chatham Islands that evolved shorter wings and stronger legs, adapting to a predator-free, windy environment. It vanished before the 19th century, likely due to hunting and predation. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:16:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113526.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113525.htm Rising CO₂ levels will make the upper atmosphere colder and thinner, altering how geomagnetic storms impact satellites. Future storms could cause sharper density spikes despite lower overall density, increasing drag-related challenges. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:04:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113525.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113522.htm Scientists have engineered a groundbreaking cancer treatment that uses bacteria to smuggle viruses directly into tumors, bypassing the immune system and delivering a powerful one-two punch against cancer cells. The bacteria act like Trojan horses, carrying viral payloads to cancer’s core, where the virus can spread and destroy malignant cells. Built-in safety features ensure the virus can’t multiply outside the tumor, offering a promising pathway for safe, targeted therapy. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:28:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113522.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113520.htm Researchers have synthesized a stable cyclo[48]carbon, a unique 48-carbon ring that can be studied in solution at room temperature, a feat never achieved before. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 09:55:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113520.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113517.htm By flipping a single genetic switch, researchers made one fruit fly species adopt the gift-giving courtship of another, showing how tiny brain rewiring can drive evolutionary change. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 09:43:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113517.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113515.htm Scientists have, for the first time, experimentally proven that angular momentum is conserved even when a single photon splits into two, pushing quantum physics to its most fundamental limits. Using ultra-precise equipment, the team captured this elusive process—comparable to finding a needle in a haystack—confirming a cornerstone law of nature at the photon level. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:04:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113515.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113512.htm Scientists in Finland have measured the heaviest known nucleus to undergo proton emission, discovering the rare isotope 188-astatine. It exhibits a unique shape and may reveal a new kind of nuclear interaction. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:57:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113512.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113508.htm Researchers have unveiled a new quantum material that could make quantum computers much more stable by using magnetism to protect delicate qubits from environmental disturbances. Unlike traditional approaches that rely on rare spin-orbit interactions, this method uses magnetic interactions—common in many materials—to create robust topological excitations. Combined with a new computational tool for finding such materials, this breakthrough could pave the way for practical, disturbance-resistant quantum computers. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:50:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113508.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113505.htm Once on the brink during the last ice age, great white sharks made a remarkable recovery globally, but their DNA reveals a baffling story. Classic migration explanations fail, leaving scientists with a mystery that defies reproductive and evolutionary logic. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:42:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113505.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250815034727.htm Captured at a location called “Falbreen,” this 360-degree view mosaic was stitched together 96 images that were acquired May 26, 2025. In the upper image, the enhanced-color mosaic features deceptively blue skies and the 43rd rock abrasion (the white patch at center-left) of the NASA Perseverance rover’s mission at Mars. Below, in the natural-color version of the “Falbreen” panorama, colors have not been enhanced and the sky appears more reddish. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:51:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250815034727.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250815034722.htm NASA-backed simulations reveal that meltwater from Greenland’s Jakobshavn Glacier lifts deep-ocean nutrients to the surface, sparking large summer blooms of phytoplankton that feed the Arctic food web. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:27:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250815034722.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250815034719.htm When a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, NASA and CNES’s SWOT satellite captured a rare and detailed picture of the tsunami that followed. Recorded just over an hour after the quake, the satellite revealed the wave’s height, shape, and path, offering scientists an unprecedented multidimensional view from space. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:13:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250815034719.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094702.htm Weaver ants have cracked a teamwork puzzle that humans have struggled with for over a century — instead of slacking off as their group grows, they work harder. These tiny architects not only build elaborate leaf nests but also double their pulling power when more ants join in. Using a “force ratchet” system where some pull while others anchor, they outperform the efficiency of human teams and could inspire revolutionary advances in robotics cooperation. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:13:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094702.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094700.htm Mediterranean bryozoans, including the “false coral,” are showing alarming changes in structure and microbiomes under acidification and warming. Field studies at volcanic CO₂ vents reveal that these stressors combined sharply reduce survival, posing risks to marine ecosystems. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 06:08:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094700.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094658.htm Rice University scientists have discovered a way to make tiny vibrations, called phonons, interfere with each other more strongly than ever before. Using a special sandwich of silver, graphene, and silicon carbide, they created a record-breaking effect so sensitive it can detect a single molecule without labels or complex equipment. This breakthrough could open new possibilities for powerful sensors, quantum devices, and technologies that control heat and energy at the smallest scales. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:28:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094658.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094656.htm A groundbreaking study has found that a simple change in walking style can ease osteoarthritis pain as effectively as medication—without the side effects. By adjusting foot angle, participants reduced knee stress, slowed cartilage damage, and maintained the change for over a year. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 05:45:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094656.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094654.htm Chemical evidence from a stalagmite in Mexico has revealed that the Classic Maya civilization’s decline coincided with repeated severe wet-season droughts, including one that lasted 13 years. These prolonged droughts corresponded with halted monument construction and political disruption at key Maya sites, suggesting that climate stress played a major role in the collapse. The findings demonstrate how stalagmites offer unmatched precision for linking environmental change to historical events. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:44:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094654.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094651.htm Arizona State University scientists have unveiled NasRED, a revolutionary one-drop blood test that can detect diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, HIV, and Lyme with incredible speed and precision. Using gold nanoparticles to spot microscopic disease markers, the device delivers results in just 15 minutes—outperforming traditional lab tests in sensitivity, speed, and affordability. Portable and costing only $2 per test, it could be deployed from remote clinics to urban hospitals, offering a lifeline for early detection and outbreak control worldwide. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:54:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094651.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094648.htm Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered a small but powerful section of DNA, called HAR123, that could help explain what makes the human brain so unique. Instead of being a gene, HAR123 acts like a “volume control” for brain development, guiding how brain cells form and in what proportions. The human version of HAR123 behaves differently from the chimpanzee version, possibly giving us greater flexibility in how we think and learn. This finding could also help researchers understand the roots of certain brain-related conditions, including autism. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:43:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094648.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094626.htm A curious red Martian rock nicknamed Sapphire Canyon has scientists excited, as its spotted appearance hints at possible organic origins. On Earth, researchers tested a powerful laser technique, O-PTIR, on a similar rock found by chance in Arizona, proving it can rapidly and precisely reveal a material’s chemical makeup. This high-resolution method could play a key role in analyzing Mars samples once they arrive, adding to its growing track record in NASA missions like Europa Clipper. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:08:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094626.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094625.htm Researchers have found a clever way to make quantum dots, tiny light-emitting crystals, produce streams of perfectly controlled photons without relying on expensive, complex electronics. By using a precise sequence of laser pulses, the team can “tell” the quantum dots exactly how to emit light, making the process faster, cheaper, and more efficient. This advance could open the door to more practical quantum technologies, from ultra-secure communications to experiments that probe the limits of physics. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:58:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094625.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094623.htm In a Puerto Rican coffee farm, researchers uncovered a web of chaotic interactions between three ant species and a predator fly, revealing how shifting dominance patterns make pest management unpredictable. By combining theories of cyclic dominance and predator-mediated coexistence, they showed how ecological forces oscillate and intertwine, creating patterns too complex for simple forecasting. This deep dive into ant behavior underscores both the potential and the challenges of replacing pesticides with ecological methods, as nature’s own “rules” prove to be far from straightforward. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:40:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094623.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814090949.htm Denisovans, a mysterious human relative, left behind far more than a handful of fossils—they left genetic fingerprints in modern humans across the globe. Multiple interbreeding events with distinct Denisovan populations helped shape traits like high-altitude survival in Tibetans, cold-weather adaptation in Inuits, and enhanced immunity. Their influence spanned from Siberia to South America, and scientists are now uncovering how these genetic gifts transformed human evolution, even with such limited physical remains. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:37:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814090949.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814081937.htm Cornell engineers have built the first fully integrated “microwave brain” — a silicon microchip that can process ultrafast data and wireless signals at the same time, while using less than 200 milliwatts of power. Instead of digital steps, it uses analog microwave physics for real-time computations like radar tracking, signal decoding, and anomaly detection. This unique neural network design bypasses traditional processing bottlenecks, achieving high accuracy without the extra circuitry or energy demands of digital systems. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:53:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814081937.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814081828.htm Hubble has captured the faint beauty of NGC 45, a spiral galaxy in Cetus whose glowing pink star-forming clouds reveal hidden activity. It belongs to the rare class of low surface brightness galaxies, dimmer than the night sky yet rich in gas and dark matter. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:32:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814081828.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814081825.htm Thirteen years after landing on Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover is running smarter and more efficiently than ever. With new autonomy and multitasking capabilities, it’s maximizing the output from its long-lasting nuclear power source while exploring a striking region of boxwork formations that may hold clues to ancient water and possible microbial life. As it navigates the towering slopes of Mount Sharp, Curiosity’s upgrades help it conserve power, conduct more science, and continue unraveling how Mars transformed from a watery world to the frozen desert it is today. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:52:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814081825.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814081821.htm NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has detected strong evidence for a giant planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the nearest Sun-like star to Earth. Located just 4 light-years away, this possible Saturn-mass world may travel between one and two times the distance from its star that Earth does from the Sun. The planet appears to lie in the habitable zone, though its gas giant nature makes it unlikely to host life. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:29:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814081821.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083646.htm Beneath the North Sea, scientists have uncovered colossal sand formations, dubbed “sinkites,” that have mysteriously sunk into lighter sediments, flipping the usual geological order. Formed millions of years ago by ancient earthquakes or pressure shifts, these giant structures could reshape how we locate oil, gas, and safe carbon storage sites. The discovery not only challenges established geology but also introduces a new partner phenomenon, “floatites,” and sparks debate among experts. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:53:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083646.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083632.htm A groundbreaking fossil discovery in the Grand Canyon has unveiled exquisitely preserved soft-bodied animals from the Cambrian period, offering an unprecedented glimpse into early life more than 500 million years ago. Researchers uncovered molluscs, crustaceans, and exotic worms with remarkable feeding adaptations, preserved in a nutrient-rich “Goldilocks zone” that fueled evolutionary experimentation. The find not only reveals the complexity of Cambrian ecosystems but also draws intriguing parallels between ancient biological innovation and modern economic risk-taking. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:14:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083632.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083616.htm Extreme heat waves and cold spells on the Great Lakes have more than doubled since the late 1990s, coinciding with a major El Niño event. Using advanced ocean-style modeling adapted for the lakes, researchers traced temperature trends back to 1940, revealing alarming potential impacts on billion-dollar fishing industries, fragile ecosystems, and drinking water quality. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:11:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083616.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083614.htm Over 15 years of fossil excavations in Tanzania and Zambia have revealed a vivid portrait of life before Earth s most devastating mass extinction 252 million years ago. Led by the University of Washington and the Field Museum, scientists uncovered saber-toothed predators, burrowing herbivores, and giant amphibians, offering rare insight into southern Pangea s ecosystems just before the Great Dying. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:36:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083614.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083611.htm Cats can naturally develop dementia with brain changes strikingly similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, including toxic amyloid-beta buildup and loss of synapses. A new study shows these similarities could make cats valuable natural models for research, potentially leading to treatments that benefit both species. The research also revealed that brain support cells may contribute to synapse loss, and findings could help owners recognize and manage dementia symptoms in aging pets. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:23:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083611.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083610.htm Scientists in Sweden have developed a groundbreaking “skin in a syringe” — a gel packed with live cells that can be applied directly to wounds or even 3D-printed into skin grafts. Designed to help the body build functional dermis rather than scar tissue, the innovation combines fibroblast cells on gelatin beads with a hyaluronic acid gel, held together using click chemistry. In a parallel advance, the team also created elastic hydrogel threads that can form tiny, fluid-carrying channels, paving the way for artificial tissues and organoid development. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:08:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083610.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083608.htm UC Berkeley scientists found oxytocin is key for quickly forming strong friendships, but less critical for mate bonds. In prairie voles, a lack of oxytocin receptors delayed bonding and reduced partner selectivity, changing how the brain releases oxytocin and affecting social behavior. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:01:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083608.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083605.htm Scientists have developed a lightning-fast AI tool called HEAT-ML that can spot hidden “safe zones” inside a fusion reactor where parts are protected from blistering plasma heat. Finding these areas, known as magnetic shadows, is key to keeping reactors running safely and moving fusion energy closer to reality. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:16:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083605.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083603.htm A vigorous workout can spark anti-cancer proteins, cut cancer cell growth, and help survivors fight recurrence by reducing inflammation and improving body composition. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:28:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083603.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083558.htm Cambridge scientists have cracked the mystery of why cuff-based blood pressure monitors often give inaccurate readings, missing up to 30% of high blood pressure cases. By building a physical model that replicates real artery behavior, they discovered that low pressure below the cuff delays artery reopening, leading to underestimated systolic readings. Their work suggests that simple tweaks, like raising the arm before testing, could dramatically improve accuracy without the need for expensive new devices. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:41:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083558.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234617.htm A groundbreaking quantum device small enough to fit in your hand could one day answer one of the biggest questions in science — whether the multiverse is real. This tiny chip can generate extreme electromagnetic fields once only possible in massive, miles-long particle colliders. Beyond probing the fabric of reality, it could lead to powerful gamma ray lasers capable of destroying cancer cells at the atomic level, offering a glimpse into a future where the deepest mysteries of the universe and life-saving medical breakthroughs are unlocked by technology no bigger than your thumb. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:48:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234617.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234614.htm Mars, once thought too cold and dry for liquid water, may briefly host salty brines twice a day during certain seasons. These fleeting bursts wouldn’t be enough to sustain humans, but they could have supported hardy life in Mars’ past—and may guide future missions searching for signs of it. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:26:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234614.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234610.htm Astronomers have finally confirmed the existence of a long-suspected companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, the iconic red supergiant in Orion. Using the advanced 'Alopeke speckle imager on the Gemini North telescope, researchers overcame centuries of observational challenges to directly capture the elusive star. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:06:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234610.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234557.htm For decades, scientists puzzled over why Uranus seemed colder than expected. Now, an international research team led by the University of Houston has solved the mystery: Uranus emits more heat than it gets from the Sun, meaning it still carries internal warmth from its ancient formation. This revelation rewrites what scientists know about the ice giant’s history, strengthens the case for NASA’s upcoming mission, and offers fresh insight into the forces shaping not only other planets, but also Earth’s future climate. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:43:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234557.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234551.htm UC Santa Cruz physicist Stefano Profumo has put forward two imaginative but scientifically grounded theories that may help solve one of the biggest mysteries in physics: the origin of dark matter. In one, a hidden “mirror” universe with its own particles and forces could have created dense black hole–like objects in the early cosmos, making up all the dark matter we see today. The other theory suggests that dark matter might have been generated by quantum radiation at the universe’s edge during a rapid expansion shortly after the Big Bang. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:53:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234551.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234535.htm Scientists have designed swarms of microscopic robots that communicate and coordinate using sound waves, much like bees or birds. These self-organizing micromachines can adapt to their surroundings, reform if damaged, and potentially undertake complex tasks such as cleaning polluted areas, delivering targeted medical treatments, or exploring hazardous environments. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:16:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234535.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234534.htm An extraordinary fossil find along Victoria’s Surf Coast has revealed Janjucetus dullardi, a sharp-toothed, dolphin-sized predator that lived 26 million years ago. With large eyes, slicing teeth, and exceptional ear bone preservation, this early cousin of modern baleen whales offers unprecedented insight into their evolution. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:33:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234534.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234532.htm Advanced computer modeling suggests that by 2080, waves driven by sea level rise could flood Ahu Tongariki and up to 51 cultural treasures on Rapa Nui. The findings emphasize the urgent need for protective measures to preserve the island’s identity, traditions, and tourism economy. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:44:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234532.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234529.htm A sweeping international study has revealed that when faced with complex decisions, people across cultures—from bustling megacities to remote Amazon communities—tend to rely on their own judgment rather than seeking advice. The research, spanning over 3,500 participants in 12 countries, challenges the long-held belief that self-reliance is primarily a Western trait. While cultural values influence how strongly individuals lean on their inner voice, the preference for private reflection remains a shared human tendency. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:20:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234529.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234523.htm Amid growing concerns over plastic waste and microplastics, researchers are turning agricultural leftovers into biodegradable packaging. Using cellulose extracted from unlikely sources, including grapevine canes, they have created strong, transparent films that break down in just 17 days without leaving harmful residue. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:51:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234523.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104237.htm THC levels in cannabis have soared in recent years, raising the risk of psychosis—especially in young, frequent users. Studies reveal a strong connection between cannabis-induced psychosis and schizophrenia, making early cessation and treatment essential. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:07:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104237.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104235.htm Scientists have found protein fragments from the COVID-19 virus hidden inside tiny cellular packages in the blood of long COVID patients, offering the first potential measurable biomarker for the condition. The discovery suggests the virus may persist in body tissues long after infection, possibly explaining ongoing symptoms. While promising, the signals were subtle and inconsistent, leaving unanswered questions about whether these fragments come from lingering viral reservoirs or active replication. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:30:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104235.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104233.htm A study finds that people are more open to plant-based eggs when they’re part of familiar foods, like pancakes, rather than served plain. While taste and appearance still favor regular eggs, vegan eggs score higher on environmental and ethical benefits. Familiarity is the key to getting people to try them. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:31:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104233.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104231.htm A six-month randomized trial challenges the idea that eating more sweet foods increases a person’s preference for sweetness. Participants on diets with high, low, or mixed sweetness levels showed no changes in their sweet taste preferences, energy intake, body weight, or health markers. The study’s rigorous design suggests sweetness alone isn’t to blame for overeating, and even after the intervention, participants naturally returned to their baseline sweet intake. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:02:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104231.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104229.htm Researchers have discovered that parts of the human brain age more slowly than previously thought—particularly in the region that processes touch. By using ultra-high-resolution brain scans, they found that while some layers of the cerebral cortex thin with age, others remain stable or even grow thicker, suggesting remarkable adaptability. This layered resilience could explain why certain skills endure into old age, while others fade, and even reveals built-in compensatory mechanisms that help preserve function. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:01:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104229.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104227.htm Scientists have discovered a direct cause-and-effect link between faulty mitochondria and the memory loss seen in neurodegenerative diseases. By creating a novel tool to boost mitochondrial activity in mouse models, researchers restored memory performance, suggesting mitochondria could be a powerful new target for treatments. The findings not only shed light on the early drivers of brain cell degeneration but also open possibilities for slowing or even preventing diseases like Alzheimer’s. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:02:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104227.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104226.htm AI is now a routine part of workplace communication, with most professionals using tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. A study of over 1,000 professionals shows that while AI makes managers’ messages more polished, heavy reliance can damage trust. Employees tend to accept low-level AI help, such as grammar fixes, but become skeptical when supervisors use AI extensively, especially for personal or motivational messages. This “perception gap” can lead employees to question a manager’s sincerity, integrity, and leadership ability. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:15:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104226.htm