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Phys.org / Golden retriever and human behaviors are driven by same genes, researchers discover

A study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge provides a window into canine emotions, revealing why some golden retrievers are more fearful, energetic or aggressive than others.

Nov 24, 2025 in Biology
Tech Xplore / Humanoid robots to trial guiding crowds at Chinese border crossings

Humanoid robots could guide travelers and manage crowds at some Chinese border crossings after Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics said it had won a multimillion-dollar contract to supply its latest models for a trial project.

Nov 26, 2025 in Robotics
Phys.org / Why are shiny colors rare in nature? Artificial flower experiment suggests a visual trade-off

Nature is brimming with color in almost every season. While the majority of colors are matte, some are shiny. Evolutionary biologist Casper van der Kooi wondered why shiny colors are so rare. He researched how bees perceive ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish

Should you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public's trust in science, old arguments are resurfacing that can sow confusion.

Nov 26, 2025 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Stretchable battery uses natural acids and gelatin for greener wearables

Researchers with McGill's Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design have developed a stretchable, eco-friendly battery suitable for use in wearable and implantable devices. The battery, which uses citric ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / Nasal microbiome: Bacteria compete for scarce biotin, limiting growth of harmful staphylococci

Potentially dangerous staphylococci compete with other bacteria for biotin in the human nasal cavity. This could offer a new point of attack in the fight against the harmful bacteria.

Nov 25, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Chang'e-6's far-side lunar samples show strongly cohesive behavior

Lunar samples serve as a critical link between orbital remote sensing and ground-truth measurements. Previous sample-return missions—Apollo, Luna, and Chang'e-5—have collectively brought back approximately 383 kilograms ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Biobased concrete substitute can give coastal restoration a natural boost

An innovative alternative to concrete could enable important coastal restoration work to take place. The material Xiriton, made with local grass species and seawater, captures CO2 instead of emitting it, as conventional concrete ...

Nov 24, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Particle accelerator waste could help produce cancer-fighting materials

Energy that would normally go to waste inside powerful particle accelerators could be used to create valuable medical isotopes, scientists have found.

Nov 25, 2025 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Cannabis use disorder adversely affects inpatient asthma outcomes

Patients with cannabis use disorder (CUD) admitted for asthma have an increased risk of severe asthma exacerbations and inpatient mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Cureus.

Nov 26, 2025 in Inflammatory disorders
Phys.org / Mapping out the hidden mechanics behind why some fads spread like wildfire

Whether it is a whole friendship group migrating to using iPhones or a swath of classmates wanting the latest Lululemon waterbottle, network scientists have uncovered the hidden mechanics behind social trends.

Nov 25, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Prefrontal cortex reaches back into the brain to shape how other regions function, study reveals

Vision shapes behavior, and a new study by MIT neuroscientists finds behavior and internal states shape vision. The research, published in Neuron, finds in mice that, via specific circuits, the brain's executive control center, ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Neuroscience