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Phys.org / Solar wind storms may explain mystery surrounding Uranus' radiation belts

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists believe they may have resolved a 39-year-old mystery about the radiation belts around Uranus.

Dec 3, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / AI-powered vision gives meaning to wildfire chaos

How wildfires spread is more variable and unpredictable than Canada's standard models assume, new research from UBC Okanagan data scientists shows.

Dec 3, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Captive bottlenose dolphins vary vocalizations during enrichment activities

Dolphins produce a range of vocalizations used for echolocation and communication. These vocalizations vary with social context, environmental conditions, external stimuli, and communication, reflecting their cognitive and ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Fish freshness easily monitored with a new sensor

To see if a fish is fresh, people recommend looking at its eyes and gills or giving it a sniff. But a more accurate check for food quality and safety is to look for compounds that form when decomposition starts.

Dec 3, 2025 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Animals maintain stability by monitoring their body position and correcting errors with every step

With every step we take, our brains are already thinking about the next one. If a bump in the terrain or a minor misstep has thrown us off balance, our stride may need to be altered to prevent a fall. Our two-legged posture ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Sperm tails and male infertility: Critical protein revealed via ultrastructure expansion microscopy

Male infertility is a major issue worldwide and its causes remain unclear. Now, an international team of researchers led by Hiroki Shibuya at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan has discovered ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Antibiotics could trigger immune response through gut microbiome metabolites

The microbes inside our bodies not only help break down food but also impact our health. Yet their precise influence is not always understood, especially in the presence of prescription drugs.

Dec 3, 2025 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Climate-sensitive tropical pollinators require region-responsive conservation planning, study argues

Pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and beetles, shape global food production and support vast natural ecosystems. For years, efforts to protect these critical species have leaned on broad global targets and uniform ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Video-call glitches can have serious consequences

A technical glitch during a Zoom call shouldn't be that big a deal, or lead someone to make a judgment about the person on the other end. But in actuality, glitches during face-to-face video calls—even when the glitch does ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Tailored single atom platforms hold promise for next-generation catalysis

Catalysts play a vital role in modern society, supporting processes from metallurgy to pharmaceutical production. To reduce environmental impact and maximize efficiency, science has pushed the boundaries between homogeneous ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Chemistry
Phys.org / New study offers a glimpse into 230,000 years of climate and landscape shifts in the American Southwest

Atmospheric dust plays an important role in the way Earth absorbs and reflects sunlight, impacting the global climate, cloud formation, and precipitation. Much of this dust comes from the continuous reshaping of Earth's surface ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / The ship-timber beetle's fungal partner: More than just a food source

The ship-timber beetle (Elateroides dermestoides) is a species of ambrosia beetle. Unlike many of its relatives, which are social insects that live in colonies, it is solitary and does not live with other members of its species.

Dec 3, 2025 in Biology