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Phys.org / Streamlining what universities offer could backfire for disadvantaged students

The government's vision for higher education in England, set out in a recent policy paper, includes some changes that will benefit students from poorer backgrounds.

13 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / The Man in the Moon gets a new scar

I have to confess, despite spending years gazing at the night sky, telescope at the ready, tracking planets and hunting for deep sky objects, I only actually saw the Man in the Moon about five years ago. There I was, exploring ...

15 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / It's possible to get addicted to pot. Here's what to know

Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can't get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow recreational use for adults and ...

14 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Amazon summit seals climate deal without fossil fuel plan

Nations sealed a modest deal at the UN climate summit in the Amazon Saturday, as Europe and others dropped their demands for a plan to phase out fossil fuels after fraught negotiations with oil-producing countries and emerging ...

14 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Psychology can change the way food tastes: Here's how to use it to make the most of your meals

Ever eaten while doom-scrolling and realized you barely tasted anything? Or found your favorite pasta strangely bland after a stressful meeting, yet somehow delicious on a relaxed Saturday evening?

14 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

As the Trump administration carries out what many observers say are illegal military strikes against vessels in the Caribbean allegedly smuggling drugs, six Democratic members of Congress issued a video on Nov. 18, 2025, ...

16 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / What do we know about climate change? How do we know it? And where are we headed?

The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (sometimes referred to as COP30) is taking place in Brazil.

15 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Engineered microbes could tackle climate change, if we ensure it's done safely

As the climate crisis accelerates, there's a desperate need to rapidly reduce carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, both by slashing emissions and by pulling carbon out of the air.

17 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / When did kissing evolve? Did humans and Neanderthals smooch?

If I asked you to imagine your dream snog, chances are it wouldn't be with a Neanderthal; burly and hirsute as they may be. However, my team's new research suggests that these squat beefcakes might have been right up your ...

18 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / What happens when your immune system hijacks your brain

"My year of unraveling" is how a despairing Christy Morrill described nightmarish months when his immune system hijacked his brain.

17 hours ago in Immunology
Phys.org / New research measures how much plastic is lethal for marine life

Marine animals inevitably eat what we toss in the ocean, including pervasive plastics—but how much is too much?

19 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Wild hogs have been spotted near three North Texas neighborhoods: Here's what to know

Wild hogs were spotted in Coppell and in two neighborhoods in Roanoke last week, officials said.

22 hours ago in Biology