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Phys.org / Gag grouper are overfished in the Gulf: This new tool could help
Anglers along the Gulf Coast have long prized the hard-fighting, mild-tasting gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis), but some may have been surprised over the past few years by shortened seasons for this desirable reef fish. ...
Phys.org / How many bee species exist? New global count puts the total near 26,000
The world has far more bees than anyone realized. Scientists have, for the first time, estimated just how many species of bees are out there on a global scale, offering a clearer look at how these vital pollinators are distributed ...
Phys.org / Study challenges beliefs on 'libido gap' between men and women
Young adulthood—that pivotal period of time around the ages of 17 and 18—often brings a series of firsts: first time living away from home, first love, and, for many in the Western world, the decision to have sex for ...
Phys.org / Researchers create world's largest dog and cat tumor database
Researchers from the University of Liverpool's Veterinary Data Science Group and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have created the world's largest open-source database of canine and feline tumors, containing more ...
Phys.org / The nation is missing millions of voters due to lack of rights for former felons
If you gathered every American with a prison record into one contiguous territory and admitted it to the union, you would create the 12th-largest state. It would be home to at least 7 million to 8 million people and hold ...
Medical Xpress / Mitochondria mania: Can supercharging your cells help you live longer?
"Longevity science" is on the come up—and "mitochondria" appears to be its newest mascot. The cell's energy-producing center is the talk of TikTok, wellness clinics and newsletters focused on longevity. Influencers peddle ...
Phys.org / Vancouver built up fast—but now its older towers face an earthquake reckoning
In 1957, Vancouver took a decisive turn in its urban development when city council lifted the eight-story height limit in the West End neighborhood on the downtown peninsula, opening the door to high-rise living along English ...
Phys.org / Rydberg atoms detect clear signals from a handheld radio
For the first time, a team of US researchers has used sensors containing highly excited Rydberg atoms to detect signals from an ordinary handheld radio. Through a careful approach to demodulating the incoming signals, Noah ...
Tech Xplore / What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.
Tech Xplore / What the UK's first geothermal power plant means for the nation's electricity supply
More than half of the UK's electrical power was supplied by renewable energy on February 25, 2026.
Phys.org / Current climate pledges may miss Paris targets
International efforts to tackle climate change reached a major milestone with the Paris Agreement, adopted by more than 190 countries. The agreement aims to limit the average global temperature rise to well below 2 °C, preferably ...
Phys.org / New York survey suggests solar leases could fund farm investments, not shutdowns
New York state farmers who signed large-scale solar leases were three times more likely to say they'll use the revenue from solar to invest in their farms than to reduce operations, according to a new study. Nearly half of ...