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Phys.org / How 'pioneering pairs' of ospreys drive population recovery

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) has found that faster recovery of osprey populations relies on a small number of ospreys that, unlike most, prefer to nest away from others of the same species. These birds have ...

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / Photosynthetic microorganisms achieve long-lasting and renewable chemical production

Photosynthetic microorganisms can use light energy to convert carbon dioxide into useful compounds under mild, environmentally compatible conditions. However, many current photosynthetic production systems rely on cells growing ...

Aug 10, 2026
Phys.org / How environmental responsibility can improve financial performance

Consumers are increasingly choosing products from companies that demonstrate genuine environmental responsibility. While many studies have linked environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance with stronger financial ...

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / Reduced gravity pushes people toward simpler movement patterns, experiments suggest

From reaching for a cup of coffee to tying your shoelaces, gravity shapes nearly all human movement. So how do our bodies react when that familiar force begins to change? Texas A&M University researchers are exploring the ...

Aug 8, 2026
Phys.org / Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning

Torrential rain pummeled eastern Japan on Thursday, triggering landslides and power outages and prompting the weather authority to issue its highest-level heavy rain warning for the region for the first time.

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / Decoding smell: Study reveals how wind transforms odor signals

Humans trust dogs to help find missing people, and bees to pollinate their crops. But scientists still don't fully understand how these animals use their extraordinary sense of smell to locate the source of an odor.

Aug 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Got ice‑cream brain freeze? Here's what is happening

With temperatures forecast to reach around 37°C (99°F) in places, reaching for an ice cream or an icy drink might seem like an excellent idea. There is, however, one small hazard to eating your frozen treat with too much ...

Aug 13, 2026
Tech Xplore / Recycling discarded solar panels could yield $1 trillion by 2060, analysis finds

The world's rapid shift to solar power is creating a massive new waste problem, with up to 402 million tonnes (443 million tons) of discarded solar panels projected to accumulate globally by 2060, according to new research ...

Aug 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Food decisions in anorexia engage brain region tied to inflexible habits, study finds

Individuals with anorexia nervosa restrict food intake, sometimes to the point of starvation. Yet a new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience finds that the cognitive machinery they use to make decisions about what ...

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / Three days of Ontario wildfire smoke brought unhealthy air to 106 million person-days

Smoke from Canada's July wildfires exposed people across Canada and the United States to unhealthy, very unhealthy or hazardous air for nearly 106 million person-days between July 15–17. Over the peak impact period of July ...

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them

What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame ...

Aug 11, 2026
Phys.org / Color-sensing yeast could make biofactories more programmable and precise

Baker's yeast is one of biotechnology's most important microorganisms. It has long been used to leaven bread and ferment beer. More recently, advances in synthetic biology have enabled engineered yeast to convert sugar into ...

Aug 11, 2026