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Phys.org / Social scientists say societal impact is the ultimate goal, finds global survey

A new white paper from Sage Publications reveals a gap between the aspirations for societal impact of social and behavioral science (SBS) researchers and the leaders and systems that govern their careers. While researchers ...

Dec 9, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Ultrafine particles from small home appliances may pose health hazards

Indoor air quality has become an urgent concern in recent times, as we spend a considerable amount of time inside our home. Advances in measurement technologies have revealed that small, otherwise invisible ultrafine particles ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Estimating the number of flying insects in the US using weather radar

Although millions upon millions of living creatures fly, feed and reproduce in the air, this habitat has hardly been researched. Insects are under increasing pressure worldwide due to global change and human activities. However, ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Astrophysicist helps decode one of the universe's strangest explosions

A Rutgers astrophysicist is helping to solve a cosmic puzzle that has astronomers scratching their heads. The mystery centers on a powerful explosion in space that lasted far longer than anything they have seen before.

Dec 9, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / New NASA sensor goes hunting for critical minerals

Cradled in the nose of a high-altitude research airplane, a new NASA sensor has taken to the skies to help geoscientists map rocks hosting lithium and other critical minerals on Earth's surface some 60,000 feet below. In ...

Dec 9, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Celebrated Rutland mosaic depicts 'long-lost' Troy story connecting Roman Britain to the ancient classical world

The team behind what has been described as "one of the most significant mosaics discovered in the UK" have revealed that it depicts an alternative "long-lost" telling of the Trojan War. The paper is published in the journal ...

Dec 4, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Will Scotland's planned four-day week for teachers work?

The Scottish government recently announced plans to pilot a four-day school week. The proposal comes amid growing concerns about teacher supply and well-being.

Dec 9, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / The global plastic waste trade contributes to coastal litter in importing countries, study shows

The ubiquitous plastic beverage bottle makes up about half of plastic waste collected for recycling in the U.S. Most recycled plastic is processed domestically, but a portion is traded overseas. A new study from the University ...

Dec 9, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Your digital twin might save your life

When neurologist Steven Arnold is deciding whether to treat an Alzheimer's patient with a new therapy, he relies on averages.

Phys.org / The fossil bird that choked to death on rocks, and no one knows why

A fossil only tells part of the story. When an animal's body is preserved as a fossil, there are often pieces missing, and even a perfectly preserved body doesn't tell the whole story of how that animal behaved, how it lived, ...

Dec 5, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / PFAS in pregnant women's drinking water put their babies at higher risk, study finds

When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase, a new study found. These risks include ...

Phys.org / Why you feel pressure to adhere to Christmas traditions, and how to reject the ones you don't like

It's December, the weather's turning, and the holidays are fast approaching. You've got to find the perfect gift for your partner, parents or that weird relative you only see once a year. At work, there's the secret Santa ...

Dec 9, 2025 in Other Sciences