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Phys.org / A new nuclear 'island' where magic numbers break down

For decades, nuclear physicists believed that "Islands of Inversion"—regions where the normal rules of nuclear structure suddenly break down—were found mostly in neutron-rich isotopes. In these unusual pockets of the ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Key chemical in dark chocolate may slow down aging

A chemical found in dark chocolate could slow the rate of biological aging. Research from King's College London has found that the chemical theobromine, a common plant compound that comes from cocoa, could have anti-aging ...

Dec 10, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Humans rank between meerkats and beavers in monogamy 'league table'

Humans are far closer to meerkats and beavers for levels of exclusive mating than we are to most of our primate cousins, according to a new University of Cambridge study that includes a table ranking monogamy rates in various ...

Dec 9, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Reddit field experiment examines what distinguishes lurkers from power users

Online discussions are often dominated by a small group of active users, while the majority remain silent. This imbalance can distort perceptions of public opinion and fuel polarization.

Dec 10, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Adult female bark spiders produce superior and tougher silk than males do

Dragline silk or major ampullate (MA) silk, the part of a spider's web that forms the main frame and spokes, is one of the toughest materials known to science. That is, it can absorb massive amounts of energy from a sudden ...

Dec 9, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / The evolutionary mysteries of a rare parasitic plant: Shrinking plastids and strange reproductive strategies

At the base of mossy trees, deep in the mountains of Taiwan and mainland Japan or nestled in the subtropical forests of Okinawa, grows what most might mistake for a mushroom—but it is actually a very unique plant with some ...

Dec 10, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / DNA confirms modern Bo people are descendants of ancient Hanging Coffin culture

In a recent study, researcher Dr. Hui Zhou and his colleagues conducted a genetic analysis of the genomes of individuals associated with the ancient Hanging Coffin tradition in Southeast and Southern Asia. In addition, they ...

Dec 6, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Iberian peninsula is rotating clockwise, according to new geodynamic data

Asier Madarieta, a researcher in the EHU's HGI (Water Environmental Processes) group, has analyzed how the Earth's crust is being compressed and deformed in the field where Eurasia and Africa meet in the Western Mediterranean. ...

Dec 10, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / A new reference brain could make the clonal raider ant a go-to model species for neuroscience

Every clonal raider ant lives a nearly identical life. Each new generation of these blind, queenless ants is born at the same time, eats the same things, lives in the same environment, and—as an asexually reproducing species—has ...

Dec 10, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / The solution to finding an atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1 e

The hunt is on for terrestrial exoplanets in habitable zones, and some of the most promising candidates were discovered almost a decade ago about 40 light-years from Earth. The TRAPPIST-1 system contains seven terrestrial ...

Dec 11, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Spending less can deliver more climate-friendly nutrition

Eating healthily can save money and also cause less greenhouse gas emissions than most people's current food choices, according to a new global study that examined food costs, nutrition, and climate impact around the world.

Dec 10, 2025 in Earth
Tech Xplore / Vine-inspired robotic gripper gently lifts heavy and fragile objects

In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees.

Dec 10, 2025 in Robotics