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Phys.org / South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket's moon crash

A South Korean satellite has captured the first pictures of the moon's fresh crash scene caused by a stray SpaceX rocket.

Aug 7, 2026
Phys.org / Protein-enriched ketchup gets boost from algae extracts

Added protein is showing up in foods from breakfast cereal to pasta, but not many condiments … yet. Researchers have now developed an enriched tomato ketchup by incorporating protein extracted from algae. A panel of taste ...

Aug 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Human-aware robots adapt to partners, reducing back strain during team lifting

When people work in pairs or teams, they can often solve a wider range of problems, completing some tasks faster and more efficiently than they would alone. To assist users similarly to how other humans would, robots should ...

Aug 5, 2026
Phys.org / First complete songbird genome exposes missing genes and chromosome architecture

The zebra finch is one of the best-studied songbirds and a model for understanding the biology and neuroscience of vocal learning. Now, researchers have produced the first complete genome assembly of the species, revealing ...

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Finding new osteoarthritis medicines via AI and genetics

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful joint disease and a leading cause of disability. Despite its prevalence, therapies for osteoarthritis are limited and focus on symptom management. Now, researchers are combining genetic ...

Aug 6, 2026
Tech Xplore / Chemists race to turn industrial waste into renewable resource

Researchers have developed a process for converting carbon dioxide and industrial waste into green hydrogen, reporting in a new study that turning trash into valuable mineral products could usher in a more efficient way to ...

Aug 6, 2026
Phys.org / 'Plasma gun' technology could transform space laundry and sanitation for future missions

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, are developing plasma-based technology to help astronauts stay healthier during missions to the moon and Mars by sanitizing ...

Aug 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Thinking about trading your car in for an EV? Here's a compelling new reason to do it now

In recent months, American drivers have felt the pain of increased prices at the gas pump. There's some evidence that higher prices may be fueling interest in greener ways of getting around. Battery electric cars, more commonly ...

Aug 6, 2026
Phys.org / Siberia's growing methane threat could offset 20% of global methane reduction targets by 2050

The Arctic is warming at an accelerating pace. As permafrost thaws across vast areas and wildfires become more frequent, large amounts of methane (CH4) are being released. Together, these changes are reshaping the region's ...

Aug 6, 2026
Phys.org / One ant can trigger colony-wide activity bursts, mathematical model suggests

Scientists have long known that ant colonies sometimes seem to move as one. A nest that appears quiet can suddenly erupt into activity, with workers throughout the colony springing into motion almost simultaneously before ...

Aug 6, 2026
Phys.org / Women with narcissistic tendencies may struggle with forgiveness

Narcissism is associated with selfishness and other negative traits like a grandiose sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. So it may not be surprising that narcissists ...

Aug 4, 2026
Phys.org / Sugars may have helped fuel the evolution of the human brain, new research suggests

Fruit, honey and other naturally sweet foods may have helped fuel the evolution of the human brain, according to new research from the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow.

Aug 6, 2026