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Phys.org / The online tool keeping corporations honest on climate action

Earlier this year, European oil company TotalEnergies found itself in court over allegations it had made false climate claims.

Jan 19, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster

The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming.

Jan 19, 2026 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Researchers publish first ever structural engineering manual for bamboo

Comprehensive guidance about the design of permanent bamboo structures has been published by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).

Jan 19, 2026 in Engineering
Phys.org / As EPA ponders Clean Water Act, activists say business eclipsing environment

The long-term health of the ocean off the coast of Southern California, and the health of the region's freshwater streams and rivers and lakes, soon could hinge on the Trump administration's definition of a single word: ditch.

Jan 19, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Citizen scientists are spotting more and more rare frogs on private land

Almost two-thirds of Australia is privately owned. But most of our scientific understanding of how threatened species are faring comes from research done on public lands. Traditional biodiversity surveys by professional scientists ...

Jan 19, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Temporal anti-parity–time symmetry offers new way to steer energy through systems

The movement of waves, patterns that carry sound, light or heat, through materials has been widely studied by physicists, as it has implications for the development of numerous modern technologies. In several materials, the ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Slowing down muon decay with short laser pulses

Muons are unstable subatomic particles that spontaneously and rapidly transform into other particles via a process known as electroweak decay. Altering the speed with which muons decay into other particles was so far deemed ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / How prolonged maternal care in horses builds better brains and improves social skills

As with humans, the maternal bond in nature is important for animals to find their way in the world. In mammals, a mother does not just provide milk; she also teaches her offspring survival skills and how to play well with ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Biology
Tech Xplore / 4 in 5 small businesses had cyberscams in 2025 and almost half of attacks were AI powered

One more reason things cost more today: cybercrime.

Jan 19, 2026 in Security
Phys.org / Two simple modifications cool Kenyan homes and keep mosquitoes out

Researchers in Kenya have identified two low-cost solutions that tackle the twin challenges of rising temperatures and malaria transmission.

Jan 14, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / When science discourages correction: How publishers profit from mistakes

Flawed scientific articles don't just clutter journals—they misguide policies, waste taxpayer funds, and endanger lives. Errors in top-tier research persist due to a broken correction system. Consider our own recent experiences.

Jan 19, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Antarctic submillimeter telescope enables more complete view of the carbon cycle in star-forming regions

Chinese researchers have braved the cold and harsh environment of Antarctica in order to get a unique view of star formation in the interstellar medium (ISM). The Chinese National Antarctica and Arctic Research Expedition ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Astronomy & Space